She's On Back Order From Sweetwater Can't Wait

I bought this for my birthday in March. Can't wait until she arrives! 
 
Epiphone masterbilt DR-500mce in sunburst!!
 

 
http://www.epiphone.com/p...terbilt-dr-500mce.aspx
 
Look at the specs on this baby.
 
SPECIFICATIONS
TopSolid Sitka SpruceBodysolid mahoganySidesolid mahoganyNeckmahogany; 1-piece plus heelNeck Shape OptionsSlimTaper™ “D” profileNeck JointGlued-In, Dove-Tail with hide glueTruss RodAdjustableScale Length25.5"Fingerboard Materialrosewood with pearloid Split-Diamond InlaysNeck PickupShadow NanoMag™Bridge PickupShadow NanoFlex™ElectronicseSonic-2™ Stereo PreampControlseSonic2™ preamp with built-in tuner, stereo output, Master Volume Pot, NanoMag™ EQ Pot, NanoFlex™ EQ Pot, Phase "Anti-Feedback" Switch, Electronic Tuner Activation w/Output Mute Switch Binding: Body: 6-ply; Neck:1-ply, Headstock: 3-plyFingerboard Radius14"Frets20; mediumBridgerosewoodSaddle MaterialBoneNut Width1.68"Nut MaterialBoneHardwareNickelMachine HeadsGrover® Sta-Tite™ 18:1 ratioColorVintage Sunburst (VS), Natural (NA)Typical Weight (+/- 5%)5.1 lbsStringsD’Addario® 12, 16, 25, 34, 41, 53

Looks lovely Tim
 
Can't wait to hear you try it

Thanks guys. People who have this guitar compare it to guitars costing far more.
I'll give a review on it after I get it. Looks like a two week wait minimum to get it.
 
Mesh the pre amp in this guitar isn't the standard type. It has two pickups in it. Engineered in Germany. You can go out from a single output or both. Seems it should be an excellent candidate for a stereo acoustic amp or a dual direct input to an audio interface. Lots of options in miking and using those outputs!
 
https://youtu.be/Cg3NS7p88aQ
 
 

We're in the same boat mate......having the relentless pursuit of happiness, just to end up with the agony of de feet.

Mesh
Even though you got it for yourself, music gear is such a wonderful present that you can never get tired of receiving. 

Curious about that one, Mesh. I once received an SM48 for Christmas which, before two days ago, has been collecting dust on my dresser. Then again, it WAS fun getting it and trying it out!

Leadfoot
Tim, I have that exact guitar in sunburst. Got it for my birthday last year. It plays as good or better than any Martin, Taylor, Guild, Gibson, etc, that I've played. It sounds wonderful too. You will love it.

 
Good to hear this. Thanks!! This mainly why I pulled the trigger on it. Because it got so many great reviews. and the build looks to be very good in this price bracket.
I'm not a big fan of the white purfling, does save the edges though. That's probably the only con I could see. 
From a recording perspective, you can take a brighter sounding guitar and EQ if it's too bright. A mellow guitar...not so much. The soundboard being spruce means the character of the sound is likely overt, probably not in a big way.
 
I looked at the Martin 00015M. Excellent guitar. All mahogany. I found one for about half off retail price used. I still might get one of those later. This seems like a really good all rounder'. 

I've got a buddy who has two of the Masterbuilt Epis. Extremely good workmanship and build quality. Great guitars.

Congrats!