{"product_id":"epiphone-masterbilt-texan-in-faded-cherry-aged-gloss","title":"Epiphone Masterbilt Texan in Faded Cherry Aged Gloss","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eRooted in guitar history yet crafted for today’s performer, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"286\"\u003eEpiphone Masterbilt Texan\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"317\"\u003eFaded Cherry Aged Gloss\u003c\/strong\u003e blends vintage character with modern reliability. Inspired by the legendary 1960s Texans famously played by artists like Paul McCartney and Peter Frampton, this Masterbilt rendition captures the original’s iconic voice while enhancing durability, playability, and stage-ready versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"636\"\u003esolid Sitka spruce top\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with \u003cstrong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"682\"\u003esolid mahogany back and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers warm, balanced tone with excellent projection. The classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eround-shoulder dreadnought Texan body shape\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a rich low end, articulate highs, and a dynamic, expressive response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"1261\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e1960s SlimTaper “C”-profile mahogany neck\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a smooth, comfortable feel ideal for strumming and fingerstyle work alike. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eIndian laurel fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e with mother-of-pearl parallelogram inlays adds a timeless look, while \u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003emedium-jumbo frets\u003c\/strong\u003e ensure confident playability across all 20 frets. A \u003cstrong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003ebone nut and saddle\u003c\/strong\u003e improve sustain, clarity, and tuning stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eFor performance, the Texan comes equipped with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eFishman Sonicore pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eFishman Sonitone soundhole-mounted preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you natural, transparent acoustic tone with simple volume and tone controls. The system preserves the guitar’s traditional aesthetic while providing reliable plug-and-play amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003eFinished in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003eFaded Cherry Aged Gloss\u003c\/strong\u003e with vintage-style hardware, a reverse belly bridge, and an authentic blue soundhole label, this model looks as classic as it sounds. Epiphone backs the Masterbilt Texan with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eLimited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e supported by Gibson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003eAll-solid wood construction: solid Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back \u0026amp; sides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eFishman Sonicore pickup and Sonitone preamp for reliable amplified tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eComfortable 1960s SlimTaper C-profile mahogany neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eIndian laurel fingerboard with classic parallelogram inlays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003eBone nut and saddle for enhanced sustain and clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eReverse belly bridge for vintage-correct tone and feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003eFaded Cherry Aged Gloss finish for a vintage-inspired aesthetic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2400\"\u003eStrung with Gibson phosphor bronze strings 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