Epiphone DR-500M Masterbilt Flat-Top Acoustic Guitar, Natural Gloss, Dreadnought

First off, this guitar is amazing. Now, my frame of reference. I am a professional church worship leader, and have been playing guitar for over 30 years. I use the Fishman rare earth soundhole mic/pickup combo. I have been using Taylor guitars exclusively for 20 years; in fact I have owned six different Taylors, and have been using a 20 year old 510 for some time. For about five years I have been searching for a guitar to replace the 510 which I want to retire as a collectible. I have tried dozens of guitars, from Martins, to other Taylors, to whatever brand you can name. After playing some low and medium end Taylors (with plywood sides or sides and back), all of which sounded boxy, I saw the "all solid wood" sticker on this epiphone and gave it a try. I was stunned...I had never before picked up a guitar and had it sound like my 510..a little better in fact. I noted the model number and did some research. Loads of positive reviews online and on youtube. I ordered one, and it arrived...Read more