Leigh Reynolds With The Epiphone Masterbilt DR-400MCE

One of the great things about being based in Nashville, Tennessee is the opportunity to meet and work with some of the best musicians in the word that live right here in our own back yard. Our friend Leigh Reynolds dropped by last week and while he was here, we asked him to check out the Epiphone Masterbilt DR-400MCE.

[@CMQ01]

Epiphone really is the most interesting guitar company these days. Always taking chances and putting out different guitars. Like the Matt Heafy Snofall. If only those pickups weren't muddy in the normal models ....But yeah, knocking it out of the park lately, Epiphone. Good stuff

[@charlesklein9169]

Epiphone guitars are great guitars.I own 4 of them. The sound and quality can't be beat for the money. I've never been disappointed with Epiphone.Whether you' a beginner or have played for years, I highly recommend them.

[@DeadFlowers69]

I have this guitar and I am absolutely in love with it. I bought a mid range Martin the same day that was actually more expensive than the Epiphone. The Martin doesn't even come close.

[@markhansen3111]

I just got one and am impressed with it. Sounds awesome and looks great. Thanks to Mr. Reynolds for putting on a great show.

[@arthurogle7581]

I just ordered the DR400 this week. I'm primarily a Bluegrass accoustic bass player. But I'm sometimes called on to play standard guitar. I've been playing my band partners Martin D35 when necessary. Since this is a copy of Martin's D18 (solid spruce and mohogany) I felt compelled to buy it from G C. Should arrive by this Fri. Cant wait to play it at our next band practice. I've played guitar since I was 12 now I'm 82. Do the math pickers.

Thank you Leigh Reynolds for the beautiful music and many, many guitar lessons in this video.

[@arthurogle7581]

I ordered this guitar today? Why? Cuz it's solid wood not laminated. I've played a 1968 Martin DB35 since 1973. THis will be my back up guitar. One can only imagine how many guitars I've encountered in 70 years? Gibson J45s, Martin D 18, 24, 35, 41 and 45s. ven a few Gallaghers at the Bluegrass Festivals I've participated in. 3 different Bg bands.

[@arthurogle7581]

Ive been playing the DR400 since I took delivery awhile back. Love it. Found a Faswin gig bag for it and it fits like glove. Big Bluegrass funcion at Farmers Branch Wyndham Hotel plenty of impromptu jam sessions. Here I come with my new Eiphone. Haven't owned an Epiphone since 1965!

[@joerox6003]

Sounds great!

[@charlesklein9169]

Sound's beautiful, you're very talented.

[@Lancefrei]

Nice playing, Mr. Reynolds.

[@peterdeboer8924]

I have one of these guitars and it plays and sounds great.

[@arthurogle7581]

I bought my grandson a used Yamaha F335 yesterday. He wants to branch out from playing the basoon in his HS orchestra.

[@skipgriparis]

Beautiful playing and sound.

[@berrygrash6124]

Cool Guitar and Player

[@blitzkrieg2116]

Went to music store the other day and i played both the Gibson J-45 and Epiphone DR400mce, the Ephiphone 400mce has superior sound than J45, i cant believe it coz of the price range DR400mce only cost less than a quarter of the J45, so i talked to the attendants about it what explanation they have, and they told me that its because of the finish, j45 with glossy body and Dr400 matte, matte and satin guitars let the wood vibration more room while the glossy one make the body wood tight.. so i decided to plug them both coz i thought if thats the case maybe gibson will sound better with electronics.. im wrong the Dr400 still sounds better and accurate in every chords while the J45 sounds tight i dont know why but the J45 has shorter scale than DR400, marked my word go to music store try both you will be amazed by the epiphone DR400mce. its GOLD with a price tag of a METAL.. Before i leave the store one attendant hand me another Epiphone and said sir this is the higher version called DR500, i played it few strums and stopped, NAH! the DR400mce is Still better...

[@arthurogle7581]

I picked up my DR400 a month ago. So why am I not as good as Leigh in a month? Really having a deuce of a time with the Epi's narrower neck. I'm so used to playing my pal's D35 1 3/4" neck. Epi has the 1 22/16ths " neck. I find myself pressing down two strings at a time. Focus Focus Focus ME. 2nd Epi for me. 1st was bought in 1964.

[@SirSwiftusFunkellwerk]

Awesome Sound @Epiphone Fuck'n Awesome Play'n! +leighreynolds

[@charlesdjones1]

Jimmy Page could take lessons on how to not play sloppy live from this guy. Going to pick this guitar up today, very excited.

[@CountrySingerWannabe]

Does having the pickup at the bridge create a huge difference over it being placed in the sound box?

[@dannystacy9824]

this man could make a rubberband sing

[@arthurogle7581]

This videos is what urged me to buy the Epi DR400MCE. That and the solid wood Spruce top. It arrived needing no setup. Action was acceptable for a South of $1,000.00. Only bummer? Epiphone puts crapola Clearnote strings. I've since installed Martin 545 8020 strings.

[@shaunmcinnis1960]

This is my next guitar. Played one and loved it and this one here sounds amazing.I believe a lot of people buy guitars based on placebo and if you close your eyes this competes with high end guitars very well.

[@cristiantrejo9201]

Played with this in guitar center ! Super rich sound I wish they played sad songs In these reviews! 🙄

[@gillesthibodeau7078]

Nice playing on that beautiful sounding guitar! What strings are on this guitar?

[@arthurogle7581]

I meant what is the name of the first tune Leigh is playing?

[@arthurogle7581]

can some of you guitar enthusiasts tell me the name of the tune Leigh is playing? I've been playing the tune on my Epi DR400 since I first heard this video.

[@ashthegreat1]

Sold!

[@ahmadrock4327]

I weesh I have a one of epiphone guitars

[@PlatinumBlack90038]

Sounds fantastic! The headstock needs to be improved. Tuning machines need to be fully enclosed to protect the gears.

[@SirSwiftusFunkellwerk]

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