Epiphone PR5-E Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural (Used)
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A classic Epiphone acoustic-electric guitar.
For almost 20 years, the Epiphone PR-5E acoustic-electric guitar has taken the stage with countless musicians. Designed by Epiphone in 1990, its distinctive body shape was patterned after Epiphone's classic 335 guitars such as the Sheraton and Casino. But instead of a double-cutaway, it features a unique, single "Florentine" or sharp cutaway. The result is a large lower bout providing excellent lows and solid mid-range with easy access to the upper frets on the neck. The premium select spruce top uses a hand-scalloped, proprietary X-bracing pattern. Combined with the slightly arched mahogany back and mahogany sides, the PR-5E provides a sweet tone that projects well even when unplugged. Its Mahogany neck with SlimTaper profile, makes the PR-5E very easy and comfortable to play without fatigue. Premium die-cast kidney machine heads for tuning accuracy and stability with premium gold hardware and split-diamond, pearloid fingerboard inlays make the PR-5E an extraordinary value.
Recently updated with Epiphone's eSonic preamp and Nanoflex pickup system, the PR-5E comes alive when plugged in. Made in cooperation with Shadow Germany, the eSonic preamp features a built-in, easy to use tuner. When engaged, the guitar's output is automatically muted—with no "popping" noise—making it a perfect choice for stage use. Other controls on this state-of-the-art preamp include master volume, bass, treble, EQ shape, low battery indicator and a phase switch to help eliminate unwanted feedback. The preamp uses two 2032 lithium watch batteries that are not only lightweight, but provide significantly longer life than heavy 9V batteries. Under the PR-5E's compensated saddle is Shadow's proprietary Nanoflex low-impedance pickup. Not a piezo, this unique flexible sensing material features integrated active electronics and picks up not only string vibration but also top and body vibrations as well for a truly acoustic tone without the harshness of piezos.
Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.
Features
- Top: Select, hand-scalloped Spruce
- Sides: Mahogany
- Back: Mahogany
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Fingerboard: Rosewood with Split-Diamond Inlays
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1.68"
- Machine Heads: Premium die-cast kidney
- Hardware: Gold
- Electronics: eSonic Preamp with Nanoflex pickup
- Built-In Tuner, Master Volume, Master Tone, Phase, Treble, Bass, EQ shape,
- Low battery indicator, Tuner On/Off/Mute
- Power: Two 2032 Lithium Batteries
- Output: 1/4", end pin
An excellent value at its list price; the PR5-E is a killer deal with our deep-dish discount! Order today!
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Most Liked Positive Review
Almost Indestructable
I have the Sunburst version of this guitar. I've only had it a few months, but I got it from a guy who had it for about 4 years, and traveled all over the...Read complete review
I have the Sunburst version of this guitar. I've only had it a few months, but I got it from a guy who had it for about 4 years, and traveled all over the place with it. I got it with a broken headstock. After I repaired it, and added a bone saddle, I finally got to play it. It feels great. One of the easier guitars to handle. The electronics sound great. My friend plugged it into our church's sound system, and we couldn't wipe the smiles off of our faces while he was playing it. Also, this guitar has been through a lot, even more than the broken headstock, and the finish still looks great on it. Mind you, I buffed out the entire guitar after repairing it, but what scratches that were on there didn't get past the stain. No chips whatsoever. Very durable finish. I don't know if the frets are original (I doubt it), but they, and the fretboard, are still in really good shape. One tuner was lost during the break, but the other 5 perform beautifully. This guitar hardly ever goes out of tune. I would definately recommend this to anyone looking for an acoustic-electric. Oh, I forgot to mention, not a very big sound when playing unplugged due to the slim body, but if you wanted to play it acoustically, why buy and acoustic-electric like this?
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not too bad, but some things to look out for..
The main thing that I was "really" disapointed with was Epiphone as a company, really poor customer support. Epiphone is a subsidiary of Gibson and I expected better treatment. When I e...Read complete review
The main thing that I was "really" disapointed with was Epiphone as a company, really poor customer support. Epiphone is a subsidiary of Gibson and I expected better treatment. When I emailed the main support, and after "going back and forth" in regards to the neck and bridge, they wanted "me" to ship them the guitar at "my" expensive.. not worth it when you add on insurance as well. I can still play the guitar, and the finish looks good, but the action on the neck it is just not right because of the neck and bridge "defects".
Finish is nice, sound is awesome.. nice low end for a cutaway. The pickup system is very nice as well.
The neck has a small bough in mine. Truss rod and saddle height adjustment did not help. Also the bridge is lifting just a bit in the back, not enough to worry about, but it does not make me happy.
If the neck and bridge did not have any problems, I would have rated this guitar a lot higher. Good for the price again if the defects were not there.
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Comments about Epiphone PR5-E Acoustic-Electric Guitar:
Read previous reviews that original string s were not very good.. That's true....changed strings right away and adjusted truss rod. Guitar sounds good. Jack plugin loosened up ...had to tighen first week.
I think I have worked out all the kinks now and sounds great. Very good electronics.
Comments about Epiphone PR5-E Acoustic-Electric Guitar:
This is a beautiful guitar first off. I ordered with the case for the pr5e and musician's friend went ahead and put the guitar in the case which was a beauty in itself. Out of the box this guitar has great action and a straight neck. This thing plays better than my fender and I love the hardware. All in all great product and would recommend to beginners and experts alike.
Comments about Epiphone PR5-E Acoustic-Electric Guitar:
I bought the sunburst model of this guitar a few years ago, and I have played the heck out of it. I have owned many guitars, and I have kept and played this one the longest. I decided I wanted to keep a guitar on hand at another location, and after research I was drawn back to this guitar. I got it in the natural finish. It does have a slightly thinner body (not as deep) but so much that it hurts the sound. It is easy to hold and play. I also got the Epiphone case for it which is very nice, too. Ordered it all by phone and got a very decent price.
Pros
- Clear
- Slim
Cons
- Charges
- Customs
Best Uses
Comments about Epiphone PR5-E Acoustic-Electric Guitar:
Very happy with the fast service provided. I ordered this late and it arrived in plenty of time for Christmas. My son loves the sound of this guitar and is more than happy with it.
Comments about Epiphone PR5-E Acoustic-Electric Guitar:
Nice guitar and sounds good. Exactly as described and am happy with purchase. I play gospel and country; this guitar fills in spots that my Dean hard body doesn't.
Pros
- Affordable
- Comfortable
- Electronics Is Top Notch
- Stays in tune
- Sunburst Is Beautiful
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epiphone PR5-E Acoustic-Electric Guitar:
I first found this guitar at a local store and played it a while and really liked it. The price was good but they only had the natural and I preffered sunburst so I ordered from Musicians Friend with 15% discount. Arrived well packed and fast. I'm a happy dude.
Pros
- Action is good
- Good sound
- Good tuners
- No fret buzz
- Slim neck
Cons
Best Uses
- Great guitar for home
Comments about Epiphone PR5-E Acoustic-Electric Guitar:
For the price, I am very pleased with this guitar. I love the slim body and neck which makes it easy to play. The sound is great coming from this guitar, and even better plugged in. The finish is beautiful in the natural color. The cutaway looks great and provides easy access. I love the headstock and the gold tuners because they look great. I was unsure about this when I bought it. When I finally got it though, I fell in love with it. And no this is not a Gibson, Taylor, Martin, or any other high end guitar and it would be crazy to even compare it to them as some have done so. A lot of us are strapped for cash and this is great for the money. So, give it some thought if you have been looking for a budget guitar.
Comments about Epiphone PR5-E Acoustic-Electric Guitar:
I think this is a really good guitar. I play on a jazz band and it gives you the acustic old sound of the 70's Jazz as well. I play stuff like So what, Take Five, Dear old Stocholm and it sounds great. It does stays in tune and works very well on different climates. I used to have an old one that was broken by accident still I have just purchased this one from here which is the same exact model and I hope tht I will get it on time and in very good conditions.
Comments about Epiphone PR5-E Acoustic-Electric Guitar:
This acoustic is absolutely aweseome. I noticed some other reviews talking about the action, and I think that might be a personal preference thing, as the action is not noticably high. The stock strings were absolute garbage, so restring this guitar the moment you get it, and it will sound so much better!
The open air sound is obviously not as deep and full as a full size body, but it still holds it own and sounds quite nice. Plugged in it sounds really really good though, probably about 80% as good as a Maton, Taylor, Cole Clark etc. For the price I am extremely happy with it.
Comments about Epiphone PR5-E Acoustic-Electric Guitar:
Beautiful guitar... very nicly made, all the bells and whistles, great action, plays and sounds great!
