Elitist Les Paul CustomTuners GroverFingerboard RosewoodNeck 1-pc Mahogany, 22 fretNeck Joint Set, 16th fretNut 1-11/16, BoneScale 24-3/4Top Book-Matched MapleBack Book-Matched MahoganySides n/aRhythm PU 50SR (USA Humbucker)Treble PU 60ST (USA Humbucker)Controls 2-V, 2-T; 3-Way SWHardware 24K GoldFinishes Ebony, Vintage White,

Wine Red

Elitist Tak Matsumoto Les Paul StandardTuners Green Keys by GotohFingerboard Rosewood, Abalone InlaysNeck 1-pc Mahogany, 22 fretNeck Joint Set, 16th fretNut 1-11/16, BoneScale 24-3/4Top Book-Matched Quilt-MapleBack Book-Matched MahoganySides n/aRhythm PU Gibson Burstbucker-2Treble PU Gibson Burstbucker-3Controls 2-V, 2-T; 3-Way SWHardware NickelFinishes TakBurst

Elitist Les Paul CustomWine Red

Elitist Tak MatsumotoLes Paul Standard TakBurst

Elitist Les Paul ‘57 GoldTopMetallic Antique Gold

Elitist Les Paul ‘57 GoldTopTuners GroverFingerboard RosewoodNeck 1-pc Mahogany, 22 fretNeck Joint Set, 16th fretNut 1-11/16, BoneScale 24-3/4Top Hard MapleBack Book-Matched MahoganySides n/aRhythm PU 50SR (USA Humbucker)Treble PU 60ST (USA Humbucker)Controls 2-V, 2-T; 3-Way SWHardware NickelFinishes Metallic Antique Gold

Elitist ‘61 SG StandardCherry

Guitar OneJuly 2003

Elitist Les Paul Standard LHTuners GroverFingerboard RosewoodNeck 1-pc Mahogany, 22 fretNeck Joint Set, 16th fretNut 1-11/16, BoneScale 24-3/4Top Book-Matched MapleBack Book-Matched MahoganySides n/aRhythm PU 50SR (USA Humbucker)Treble PU 60ST (USA Humbucker)Controls 2-V, 2-T; 3-Way SWHardware NickelFinishes Faded Cherryburst, Ebony

Elitist ‘61 SG StandardTuners GroverFingerboard RosewoodNeck 1-pc Mahogany, 22 fretNeck Joint Set, 22nd fretNut 1-11/16, BoneScale 24-3/4Top Book-Matched MahoganyBack n/aSides n/aRhythm PU 50SR (USA Humbucker)Treble PU 60ST (USA Humbucker)Controls 2-V, 2-T; 3-Way SWHardware NickelFinishes Cherry, Ebony

Elitist Les Paul Standard Left-HandedHoneyburst

Elitist Les Paul CustomTuners GroverFingerboard RosewoodNeck 1-pc Mahogany, 22 fretNeck Joint Set, 16th fretNut 1-11/16, BoneScale 24-3/4Top Book-Matched MapleBack Book-Matched MahoganySides n/aRhythm PU 50SR (USA Humbucker)Treble PU 60ST (USA Humbucker)Controls 2-V, 2-T; 3-Way SWHardware 24K GoldFinishes Ebony, Vintage White,

Wine Red

Elitist Les Paul CustomEbony

Elitist Les Paul StandardTuners GroverFingerboard RosewoodNeck 1-pc Mahogany, 22 fretNeck Joint Set, 16th fretNut 1-11/16, BoneScale 24-3/4Top Book-Matched MapleBack Book-Matched MahoganySides n/aRhythm PU 50SR (USA Humbucker)Treble PU 60ST (USA Humbucker)Controls 2-V, 2-T; 3-Way SWHardware NickelFinishes Faded Cherryburst, Ebony

Honeyburst, Vintage Sunburst

Elitist Les Paul StudioTuners GroverFingerboard RosewoodNeck 1-pc Mahogany, 22 fretNeck Joint Set, 16th fretNut 1-11/16, BoneScale 24-3/4Top Book-Matched MapleBack MahoganySides n/aRhythm PU 50SR (USA Humbucker)Treble PU 60ST (USA Humbucker)Controls 2-V, 2-T; 3-Way SWHardware NickelFinishes Ebony, Antique White,

Wine Red, Vintage Sunburst

Elitist Les Paul StandardHoneyburst

Elitist Les Paul StudioWine Red

Elitist Les Paul StudioVintage Sunburst

E L I T I S T B A S S E S

Elitist EB-3Tuners GotohFingerboard RosewoodNeck 1-pc Mahogany, 20 fretNeck Joint Set, 17th fretNut 1-11/16, BoneScale 30-1/2Top Book-Matched MahoganyBack n/aSides n/aRhythm PU EGBR (USA Humbucker)Treble PU EGBT (USA Mini-HB)Controls 2-V, 2-T; 4-Way SWHardware NickelFinishes Cherry, Ebony

Elitist Thunderbird BassTuners GotohFingerboard RosewoodNeck 1-pc Mahogany, 20 fretNeck Joint Through-NeckNut 1-1/2, BoneScale 34Top n/aBack n/aSides Mahogany WingsRhythm PU ETBR (USA Humbucker)Treble PU ETBR (USA Humbucker)Controls 2-V, 1-THardware NickelFinishes Vintage Sunburst

E L I T I S T A C O U S T I C S

Elitist ‘65 TexanTuners Grover Fingerboard Rosewood Neck 1-pc Mahogany, 20 fretNeck Joint Set, 14th fretNut 1-5/8, BoneScale 25-1/2Top Solid SpruceBack Solid MahoganySides MahoganyBridge Rosewood Saddle Intonated, AdjustableFinishes Vintage Sunburst,

Natural

Elitist J-200Tuners Grover with Imperial ButtonsFingerboard Rosewood (Ebonized)Neck 1-pc Mahogany, 20 fretNeck Joint Set, 14th fretNut 1-11/16, BoneScale 25-1/2Top Solid SpruceBack Solid MapleSides Solid MapleBridge Rosewood (Ebonized)Saddle BoneFinishes Vintage Sunburst, Natural

Elitist L-00Tuners GroverFingerboard Rosewood Neck 1-pc Mahogany, 19 fretNeck Joint Set, 14th fretNut 1-11/16, BoneScale 25-1/2Top Solid SpruceBack Solid MahoganySides MahoganyBridge Rosewood Saddle BoneFinishes Vintage Sunburst

Elitist J-45Tuners GroverFingerboard Rosewood Neck 1-pc Mahogany, 20 fretNeck Joint Set, 14th fretNut 1-11/16, BoneScale 24-3/4Top Solid SpruceBack Solid MahoganySides MahoganyBridge Rosewood Saddle BoneFinishes Vintage Sunburst,

Natural

Epiphone revives the prestige of its 1930s guitars

with the new MasterbiltAcoustic Series. These newflat-top guitars feature solid-wood construction and a

distinctive 1930s-style“offset notch”

peghead shape with historicEpiphone script logo and

mother-of-pearl “stickpin” inlay.

“My Epiphone Masterbiltacoustics are truly unique.

They have such a cool vibethat goes beyond the vintage

look - they have a warmthand clarity that just makes me

not want to put ‘em downonce I pick them up,” saysMichael Britt, guitarist for

country act Lonestar.

The collection encompassessteel-string fingerstyle models,round- and square-shouldered

dreadnoughts, and a nylon-string series, all made with

hand-selected woods including Sitka spruce, rose-wood, maple and mahogany.

“With the original Masterbiltline of 1931, Epiphone challenged Gibson for

supremacy in the guitarworld, and the ensuing battlebrought out the best in both

companies,” says HenryJuszkiewicz, chairman andCEO of Gibson, Epiphone’sparent company. “The new

Masterbilt line symbolizes thequest for perfection that still

drives Epiphone today.”

The beautiful grain of theMasterbilt woods is enhancedwith a natural satin or vintage-

style shaded finish. Thedreadnought and fingerstyle

models have full-bodyabalone binding, tapered

dovetail neck joints glued withhot hide glue and are avail-

able with the L.R. BaggsElement system*.

An embroidered hardGigbag** is included with

each guitar.

DR-500RAStunning tone and appearance.With solid rosewood back andsides, solid Sitka spruce top andhundreds of individually hand-fitted abalone binding strips, theDR-500RA is a joy to play and to behold.

DR-500RThe ultimate marriage of tone woods. Asolid Sitka spruce top and premium-grade rosewood back and sides produce the classic dreadnought sound. The DR-500Rmakes a player feel just like it sounds - rich and powerful.

DR-500PCrystal clear tone. Premium-grade,solid maple back and sides addan extra level of brilliance to thesweet tone of a solid Sitka sprucetop. The DR-500P cuts throughlike no traditional dreadnoughtever has.

DR-500MThe quintessential flat-top guitar.Premium-grade, solid mahoganyback and sides, matched with a solid Sitka spruce top, producethe perfect guitar tone. The DR-500M can handle everythingfrom power-rock rhythms to bluegrass leads.

SOLID-WOOD ACOUSTICS

Individually fitted abalone binding strips

Tapered headstock and Vintage-style,open end tuning keys

SOLID-WOOD ACOUSTICS

EF-500MWith its combination of solidmahogany body and Sitkaspruce top the EF-500M hasgreat projection and clarity.

AJ-500RThe classic Jumbo shape of the AJ-500R is the preferred guitar of modern music legends.With gracefully slopingshoulders, solid rosewood back and sides, and a solidSitka spruce top, the AJ-500Rblankets a room with deep, rich and rounded tones.Also available in Mahogany(AJ-500M)

EF-500RAA joy to play and to behold,the EF-500RA features solidrosewood back and sides,solid Sitka spruce top andhundreds of individually hand-fitted abalone binding strips.

EF-500RThe matching of a solid rose-wood body with a Sitkaspruce top gives the EF-500Rthe warmth and projection sohighly sought by performingmusicians.

The EF-500 Collection: Designedby and for fingerstyle players, theguitars of the EF-500 Collectiondeliver the ultimate sound and feelof classic vintage acoustic guitars.A “modern V” neck pays tribute tothe great Epiphones of the mid1900s, while the wider nut (1.750”)provides perfect steel-string, fingerstyle spacing.

Vintage -style fret markers