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Discover the Dillion DR500, where craftsmanship and innovation intersect to create a truly captivating solid body electric guitar. Designed for musicians who crave versatility and reliability, the DR500 is your go-to instrument for both stage and studio settings. This guitar boasts a high-output humbucker pickup that ensures your sound is both powerful and clear, while its sleek solid body design offers exceptional durability and comfort during long sessions or performances.

The DR500 is crafted with an eye-catching aesthetic that complements its meticulous engineering. Its maple neck provides a smooth playing experience, allowing for seamless transitions across frets, and the rosewood fingerboard adds a touch of warmth to your tone. Whether you're diving into intricate solos or laying down rhythmic grooves, this guitar adapts effortlessly to your style.

Key Features:

Solid body design for enhanced durability and comfort
High-output humbucker pickup for powerful, clear sound
Maple neck for smooth playability
Rosewood fingerboard for warm tonal quality
Versatile sound suitable for both stage and studio use
Reliable tuning stability with quality hardware
Eye-catching aesthetic designed for the modern musician

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Owners recommend adding a graphite nut and Wilkinson Brass Roller Bridge with locking studs for improved tuning stability and performance.
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An owner upgraded their Dillion DR500x with Duncan Phat Cats pickups, significantly enhancing the guitar’s performance and costing as much as the original purchase price.
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The stock P90 pickups in the gold top model are praised for their quality and may not require replacement.
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The DR500 series includes both humbucker and P90 configurations, catering to different tonal preferences.
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Some early Dillion models feature a non-traditional rotary switch, used for pickup selection, which might complicate quick changes during performance.
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The DR500 models are well-regarded for their performance when properly set up, with some owners having used them for over 15 years.
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A new owner described the guitar as playing "so smooth," highlighting positive first impressions regarding playability and neck feel.
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A rare gold top DR500 was found on eBay for $180, highlighting the potential for finding great deals on these models.
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Found for less than $200 shipped on eBay, showcasing the potential for excellent deals on this model.
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One owner asserts their Dillion DR500x plays better than most PRS guitars, highlighting personal preference against PRS necks despite having experience with 25 guitars.
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A Dillion owner noted the guitar was heavy compared to their MIJ Epi Wilshire, impacting their decision to sell it despite its beautiful red quilt top.
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A user plans to block the floating bridge immediately, indicating potential tuning instability or personal preference for fixed bridges.
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Shawn Milke

Singer, Guitarist

Alesana

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In a photo from the Dillion Guitars website, Shawn Milke is shown playing a Dillion DR500 with a hardtail and bird inlays. This is further corroborated by the booklet for the album On Frail Wings of Vanity and Wax, which states, >Alesana is proudly sponsored by: Dillion Guitars, Rockstar Energy Drinks, Heartcore Clothing, Doc's Proplugs, Draven, Ambiguous Clothing, I Shine Custom Drums And Percussion, Schecter Guitars, Mesa Boogie Amplifiers according to the Discogs page. This is also the same guitar that can be seen in the Orgins documentary at https://youtu.be/3Q0UQUa99zU?si=MHSCAkEd29AI32Sn&t=725