Acoustic-Electric Guitar · United States / Indonesia · Introduced 2014
The Epiphone Masterbilt AJ-45ME is a faithful, all-solid-wood tribute to legendary vintage sloped-shoulder acoustic guitars, offering exceptional projection, rich woody warmth, and modern plugged-in capability at an accessible price. Built with a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides, the Advanced Jumbo body shape produces a powerful, deep fundamental tone with a robust midrange and crisp trebles that fill a room effortlessly. The traditional 1960s slim-taper mahogany neck features a smooth pau ferro fingerboard, providing exceptional playing comfort for long acoustic sessions. It is equipped with Shadow Sonic electronics and NanoFlex low-impedance pickup system, discreetly mounted inside the soundhole to deliver natural, studio-quality acoustic reproduction when plugged into amplifiers or P.A. systems. Complete with vintage-style nickel hardware and tortoise-shell pickguard, it captures genuine vintage spirit.