Epiphone Masterbilt 12-String DR-500

This twelve-string acoustic guitar is built with a classic dreadnought design, giving it the structural integrity to handle standard 12-string sets. However, many players prefer using a light gauge (.010-.047) to reduce tension on the solid Sitka spruce top.

The solid rosewood back and sides contribute to a complex, warm sound profile with pronounced lows and sparkling highs. Combined with the solid Sitka spruce top, this construction provides the enhanced volume and projection expected from the revived Masterbilt series.

The specific features can vary slightly depending on the exact model variant, but Masterbilt guitars often come equipped with an eSonic preamp system. If you need to amplify the twelve-string acoustic guitar for live performances, you should verify the exact hardware specifications before purchasing.

While 12-string dreadnought guitars generally have wider necks to accommodate the extra strings, Epiphone designs their necks to be highly playable. Players with smaller hands may need time to adjust to the string spacing, but the profile remains comfortable for fingerpicking.