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The Archtop guitar.As a flat top guitar builder I decided to set out to build an archtop guitar that is a hybrid archtop/flat top. Taking some styling cues from the old jazz guitars of the 30's and 40's I came up with a retro design that incorporates both new technology and retro styling.
The archtop incorporates a flat Sitka spruce top that is formed into an arch with internal bracing. An oval sound hole helps to open up the sound.
An adjustable ebony bridge and a chrome trapeze tailpiece are typical of vintage archtops.
The sound is more open and mellow than a typical carved archtop guitar although not as bright and percussive.
This particular archtop features
a black lacquer top with tiger stripe maple back and sides. A
white pearloid pick guard with an art deco shape gives the design
a retro feel. I can style the archtop any way you want with any
type of wood, finish and appointments.
Tiger stripe maple back, sides and neck with a
light amber stain to really bring out the glow of the wood. Ivoroid
binding lends a vintage touch.
An
elevated fingerboard with an adjustable ebony bridge allow you
to quickly adjust the action.
The
oval soundhole is trimmed in ivoroid. A white pearloid pickguard
matches the mother of pearl block fingerboard markers.
The peghead is bound in ivoroid with pearloid tuner
buttons to complete the look.
The numbers:
Base Price: $5700*
*To introduce this new model I am offering the archtop for half price ($2850) for the first year.
Some options available:
If you would like a custom
built version I would be happy to build one for you. Wait time
is about 6 months. Just let me know what you want and I'll quote
you a price.
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