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Epiphone presents the newest member of the Masterbilt Century family, the Masterbilt De Luxe Classic 4-String Acoustic/Electric Bass Guitar, featuring all of the Masterbilt Centurys critically acclaimed features including a Solid Spruce top with traditional longitudinal bracing, Ebony fretboard, and the eSonic and Shadow NanoFlex HD pickup system for true acoustic tone when plugged in.

Deep DeLuxe Classic Bass Tone
Like the Masterbilt Century Archtops, the new Masterbilt De Luxe Classic 4-String Acoustic/Electric Bass combines the best of Epiphones vintage designs with modern techniques for a superb and affordable acoustic bass that loses none of its tone when plugged in. The DeLuxe Classic 4-string features a Solid Spruce top with traditional f-holes and is available in a Vintage Natural or Vintage Sunburst Aged Gloss finish. The tone of the top is enhanced by traditional longitudinal bracing for a deep and expressive tone that will sound even better with years of playing time. The body is made from laminated Flame Maple with a 17 lower bout like the Century Archtop DeLuxe guitar.

A Classic Bass with 21st Century Tone
The full tone of the De Luxe Classic 4-string bass sounds beautiful unamplified on a small stage or in the studio. But now the cutting edge eSonic HD (High Definition) preamp system and Shadow NanoFlex HD Under-saddle pickup make it possible for acoustic bass players to hear their instrument amplified exactly as they hear it unplugged. No bass player has ever heard an acoustic bass more accurately represented through a sound system before. The Shadow NanoFlex HD Under-saddle pickup has easy-to-access controls for Master Volume and Master EQ mounted just inside the lower f-hole. The pre-amp system is powered by a standard 9-volt battery that is easy to access, located near the output jack.

Vintage Style Hardware
The Masterbilt De Luxe Classic 4-String comes with historic Epiphone Reissue Tuners with Marboloid "Crown" buttons with an 18:1 tuning ratio. The Crown tuners are inspired by vintage Masterbilts but have a substantially improved tuning ratio compared to 1930s era Masterbilts. The floating bridge is adjustable and has an Ebonoid compensated saddle and a traditional Epiphone Trapeze tailpiece. The Masterbilt De Luxe Classic Bass is set up at the factory with D'Addario ETB92M Tape Wound Acoustic Bass Strings.

Details

* Finish: Aged Gloss
* Top: Solid Spruce; Longitudinal Bracing
* Body: Laminated Flame Maple
* Body Dimensions: Lower Bout: 17 in., Upper Bout: 12.6 in., Waist: 10.25 in., Body Length: 21 in.
* Neck:5-pc Laminated; Hard Maple/Mahogany
* Neck Shape: Rounded "C" shape
* Neck Joint: Dovetail; Glued-In
* Scale Length: 30.5"
* Headstock: Historic Epiphone Dovewing with Pearloid "Banner" logos
* Headstock Inlay: "Epiphone" logo in pearloid
* Truss Rod: Dual-Action
* Truss Rod Cover: Black PVC "Bullet"; 1-layer
* Fingerboard Material:Ebony
* Frets: 20 Medium
* Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid "Notched Diamond"
* Binding: Body Top: 3 layer, Body Back: 3 layer, Fingerboard: 1-layer
* Nut: Bone
* Nut Width: 1.65" (42mm)
* Pickguard: Imitation Tortoise (Installed)
* Hardware: Aged Nickel
* Preamp: eSonic HD (High Definition)
* Pickup: Shadow NanoFlex HD; Under-saddle
* Power: 9 Volt Battery
* F-Hole Controls: Master Volume, Master EQ, Pickup Selector
* Bridge: Floating Adjustable Ebonoid
* Tailpiece: Epiphone Inspired By Bass Trapeze
* Output Jack: 1/4"
* Saddle: Compensated; Artificial Bone
* Strings: D'Addario ETB92M Tape Wound Acoustic Bass Strings
* Serial Number: 1930's Era Replica Soundhole Label