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This page contains all current inventory in stock. If an instrument is not listed below it has SOLD. Click on instrument name or picture for detailed spec sheet and photos. To place an instrument on HOLD please check ac_02comins_ct18.html our Ordering page for details. No hassle return policy: 100% buyer satisfaction guaranteed. If you're considering selling your guitar we's be delighted to help find your instrument a good new home. Check our Sales page for more details. If you're looking for a particular instrument, email your requests to info@archtop.com, and we'll be happy to notify you on a priority basis of items of interest. For an in-hand description of any instrument, call 206/325-3737, between 10am and 7pm Pacific Time.
Our Recent Correspondents: Hi Joe, Thank you for such a smooth and professional consignment transaction. Your communication was great, and I was quite pleased with the speed and outcome. Mitch Seidman, Boston, MA
Hey Joe, Thanks for all of your help, past and present. Every pick guard I have received from you has been perfect and I appreciate the “intelligent banter” from the great phone service and I wish all of my vendors would ship as fast! Attached are photos of one of my customer’s 1949 L4-C that we recently restored and added one of your guards. He was ecstatic about the part’s accuracy. Just a little of amber tint on the binding and it is a perfect match. PS- One of my long time customers just brought in his Ibanez lawsuit L-5 that he recently purchased from you and mentioned that he could not be happier with the instrument as he has been searching for a “gently loved” one for a few years now. He asked that I send along his thanks. Best regards, Robert Scoby, Scoby Guitars, Oakland, TN
Hi Joe, My new case arrived and it's very well-made and fits my vintage Guild X-175 like a glove. It was almost impossible to find a case to fit my 17" Guild archtop, until I talked to you . Thank you for being very helpful and accomodating to me for such a minor purchase. When I purchase my next archtop guitar or case, I now know where to go! Thank you for such a smooth and friendly transaction. Talk soon, Jim Gaudette, Chelmsford, MA
Hi Joe, I know you routinely play the best guitars ever made and have probably heard this many times, but I now have my own personal holy grail! I have never thought this about any other instrument. It seems the combination of the guitar's age and seasoning, it's quality, responsiveness and playability, and the incredible pick up on it, have made the perfect guitar that I've always been looking for. It's the sound I always hear in my head when I imagine perfect tone and now it's coming out of this incredible guitar which is now mine!! Truly inspirational. I simply love it and could not be happier. Thanks for the wonderful packing job and putting the strings on that I requested. Also, the set-up is absolutely perfect for me. It's been a truly great experience. Thanks again, Paul Wieland, Batavia, Il
Joe, I think you are a musician first, a guitar fanatic second, a business owner/operator a very important third and a trustworthy salesman an integrity-rich fourth. Your written descriptions of the instruments celebrate the finest qualities of every instrument, to the degree that they help the player find and come to understand those
qualities in ways that lead to better playing and deeper music-making. The two exceptional instruments I've bought from you suit me perfectly, and they push me daily to become a better player and musician. I am forever in your debt, and will continue as your loyal customer as long as you remain in business. I can hardly wait for our next deal! Thanks again! Tim Hillman, Victoria, BC
Many thanks, Joe, Wow - this entire process was so easy and smooth! I'm amazed at how quickly the L7C sold. archtop.com is THE place to be when buying, selling, or just drooling over the many beautiful instruments. Cheers and a huge thank you!- Dr. Kathy Durante, Gold River, BC
Hey Joe -Here's the review (of the 1998 L-5CES and archtop.com). Enjoy! Yours, David Boles, BolesBlues.com -Wow! Thanks, David -jv
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Key: Prices listed below in bold to the LEFT of the slash are our discount prices for check, money order or bank wire payments. The regular credit, debit or Paypal price is listed to the RIGHT. More payment and ordering details here.
Just In! 1951 Epiphone Triumph Regent, very rare model with original Epi C-2 floating pickup/pickguard assembly, big voice, versatile, amazing $3995/$4115
Just In! 2011 Benedetto 16-B, feather light 16" all-carved body, comfy 2 1/2" depth, 1 3/4" nut, built-in B-6 humbucker, gleaming condition, hard to find $6495/$6695
Featured Instrument! 1939 Gibson Super 400, rare original prewar X-braced blonde, formerly owned by David Grisman, spectacular flame, deeply resonant, magnificent $14,995/$15,450
Just In! 2002 Campellone Standard, gorgeous full-depth 17" tiger flame body, all carved, tap-tuned, deco design, floating Armstrong pickup, super value SOLD
2001 Gibson Le Grand, intense chevron maple, X-braced, long scale, floating BJB pickup, scarce model, now out of production, immaculate $6495/$6695
New Price! 2005 PRS McCarty, intensely figured solid maple '10 top', rare model with solid rosewood neck, gold hardware, all tags, superb $1995/$2085
New Price! 2002 Moll Working Man's Hero, 17" full depth feedback resistant body, built-in Armstrong humbucker, model out of production, best buy! $2995/$3085
Just In! 1991 Heritage H-575, 16" full-depth solid carved flame maple body, twin humbuckers, easy neck, best buy, direct from old Gibson factory $1995/$2055
Just In! 1996 Gibson ES-175VS, vintage sunburst, twin '57 Classsic PAF humbuckers, nickel hardware, sweet voice, fine neck, the classic jazz box $2795/$2885
Just In! 2010 Schaefer Freddy, compact 14" slimline body, all carved, floating PAF, light and comfy, great acoustic voice, a dream for the traveling player $3995/$4115
Just In! 1956 Gibson J-50, lightweight and resonant, narrow braces, prewar style bridge, great old boomer, pretty and powerful $4995/$5145
Just In! 1953 Epiphone Triumph Regent, rare 17" full depth acoustic cutaway, all carved, big voice, deep cutaway, stunning under-the-bed condition $3995/$4115
Just In! 2006 Dell'Arte Jimmy Rosenberg Model, large Favino style body, long scale, flame maple neck, veteran builder's hommage to famed gypsy player, best buy! $2395/$2470
Just In ! 2006 Martin OM-42K, spectacular flamed Koa body, ornate abalone inlay, low profile neck, 45 style inlays, very limited edition, now out of production $3495/$3605
Just In! 2011 Ribbecke Electric Halfling, innovative chambered guitar, gorgeous lacewood body, feedback resistant, rare and verstile $3895/$4015
Just In! c.1999 Guild Manhattan X-170, comfy slimmed depth 16 1/2" flamed maple body, built-in gold humbuckers, versatile, feedback resistant design $1995/$2055
Just In! c.1998 Guild Savoy X-150, full depth 16" tiger flame body, built-in humbucker, true Rhode Island Guild, great player, best buy $1895/$1950
Just In! 1967 Gibson Barney Kessel Custom, full depth 17" body, twin gold Pat. Sticker pickups, eighth-note headstock, all original, fast neck, clean $3995/$4115
Just In! 1992 Breedlove MJ/K 12 String, intensely figured solid Koa body, Red Cedar soundboard, w/Highlander and Baggs pickups, spectacular $3495/$3605
Just In! 2000 Gibson J-45 Historic Collection, nice and light, big open tone, classic neck, under-saddle pickup, from Gibson's master Montana builders $1995/$2055
Just In! 1947 Epiphone Triumph, rare postwar blonde, big voice, sweet neck; same specs as Deluxe or Broadway, at a player's price HOLD
Just In! 2003 Beardsell Model 9B, innovative, Selmer styled nylon string guitar, extended cutaway, beveled armrest, exceptional projection $3995/$4115
Just In! 2002 Comins Concert 18, spectacular super jumbo guitar, all Euro tonewoods, gold De Armond floating pickup, deeply flamed, light and resonant HOLD
Just In! 1990 Gibson L-5CN, magnificent presentation-grade instrument, intensely quilted body, Hutchins signed label, engraved gold Waverly tuners, immaculate $12,495/$12,875
Just In! 1994 Santa Cruz F, Curly Koa, very rare version, extravagantly figured body, abalone trim, versatile model, drop-dead gorgeous $4495/$4635
Just In! 2003 Buscarino Grand Cabaret, nylon strung, cedar top, rosewood body, arched back, onboard pickup, ultimate fingerstyle jazzer, bossa king! $4995/$5145
Just In! 2000 Taylor 814 Brazilian, rare ultra-premium version of Taylor's most popular and versatile model, very scarce edition, immaculate $4495/$4635
1941 Gibson L-4, 16" body, solid carved soundboard, suspended fingerboard, ornate inlay, like 20's L-5 at a fraction of the price $3495/$3605
2005 Gibson Pat Martino, highly figured maple top, slimline chambered mahogany body, twin '57 Classic PAFs, rare model, now out of production, gleaming $2995/$3085
Just In! 1964 Gibson J-50, deep amber blonde, feather light, bone saddle, 1 11/16" nut, sweet neck, outstanding condition, cowboy up! $3895/$4015
1928 Gibson L-5, dot neck, highly flamed, short guard, huge voice, sweet neck, all original hardware, everyone's favorite year HOLD
1980 Gibson ES-347, rare, innovative model; all original, factory coil-tapped humbuckers and phase switch, stop tail w/fine tuners, versatile player HOLD
1953 Epiphone Zephyr Regent, 17" full depth body, original 'New York' pickup, fine neck, gleaming condition, true '50's tone and feel, best buy $2395/2470
1939 Epiphone Triumph, rare prewar example with wide 1 3/4" nut, snowflake inlay, flame body, Masterbilt label, fine player, great sounder HOLD
Just In! 1998 Larrivee D10-B 'Flying Eagle' Brazilian, dramatically figured body, one of 11, best buy in a Brazilian dreadnought, a cannon $4495/$4635
New Price! 2008 Martin Ditson Model 111, faithful reissue of world's first dreadnought, featherweight 12 fret Adirondack/mahogany body, period details, huge voice $2995/$3085
1931 National Style 1 Tenor, gleaming bell brass body, powerful single cone resonator, all original, great shape, phenomenal projection $2495/$2570
2005 Goodall Grand Concert Cutaway, Honduran Rosewood body, curly Koa binding, K&K Mini-Western pickup system; versatile, best buy! $3395/$3499
2009 National Style 1 Tricone, round neck, German silver body, meticulously faithful hand-built guitar, gleaming condition, bell-like voice HOLD
Special! 1989 Borys B-329 Custom Left Handed, 15 1/2" thinline hollow body, birdseye maple, Armstrong PAFs, very rare, southpaws call now $2995/$3085
Just In! 1981 Ibanez GB-10, signed label, ever-popular compact jazzer, twin floating pickups, handsome and versatile, a true gigmeister $1995/$2055
1980 D'Aquisto New Yorker Special, 100% original, intensely flamed 17" body. Includes original D'Aquisto hand tools, papers, a masterpiece SOLD
Key: Prices listed below in bold to the left of the slash are our discount prices for check, money order, or bank wire purchases. The regular credit card price is listed in plain type to the right.
An extensive illustrated list of previously offered instruments may be seen in our Sold section here.
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Key: On the way = In transit. Price and preview photos not yet available. Has arrived = Setup and preview photos in progress. Instruments are not priced until setup and photos are complete. In the shop= Setup or restoration in progress. Ready = Preview photos and pricing are complete and available by email. Send requests to: info@archtop.com
Want list previews: If you're looking for any particular instrument you don't see here, please email your requests to info@archtop.com, and we'll be happy to send previews of your want list items before they are posted to the site.
1938 D'Angelico New Yorker, sunburst, full depth highly flamed 18" body, all original, spectacular looks, thrilling voice HOLD
1999 Gibson Tal Farlow, sunburst, highly flamed maple, 17" full depth Venetian cutaway body, twin '57 Classic PAFs, very fine example on the way
1946 Epiphone Emperor blonde, stunning tiger flame, rare late model with segmented inlay, gorgeous and powerful hs arrived
2001 Sadowsky Nylon Electric, sunburst, nylon strung, Tele-style body, Sadowsky bridge pickup system, quilted body, as played by Lee Ritenour, Earl Klugh et al; amazing has arrived
1995 Gibson ES-165, sunburst, flamed maple body, '57 Classic PAF humbucker, all gold hardware, like classic late '50's ES-175, model now out of production, gorgeous has arrived
2007 Gibson L-5CES Wes Montgomery, blonde!, highly flamed body, 17" full depth Venetian cutaway body, all ghold hardware, '57 Classic PAF, exquisite on the way
2011 Daniel Slaman DS-250 Extra, blonde, all carved, only reissue of the ultra rare prewar electric, as played by Charlie Christian, CC bar pickup, 17" body, a classic SOLD
c. 1939 Regal Custom Super Jumbo, blonde, one-of-a-kind custom 18 1/2" noncutaway archtop, extra deep like Regal Prince/Bacon and Day, all carved, ornate pearl binding, amazing SOLD
1953 Gibson Les Paul, all gold, original twin cream P-90s, immaculate stop tail conversion, light weight, brilliant in the shop
1954 Guild X-350, sunburst, very rare early model, 17" full depth Venetian cutaway body, three single coil pickups with push-button switches, great original condition on the way
1959 Gibson ES-125, sunburst, full depth 16" body, original P-90 pickup, great neck, sweet voice in the shop
1946 Epiphone Spartan, sunburst, rare model with solid black walnut body, 16" lower bout, long scale, brilliant clear voice has arrived
1946 Epiphone Emperor, sunburst, 18 3/8" full depth noncutaway acoustic, all carved, gorgeous restoration, huge voice, perfect neck in the shop
1953 Epiphone Devon, sunburst, rare 17" full depth model, long scale, great value has arrived
1935 Epiphone Melody Tenor, sunburst, very rare early Epi tenor, great shape has arrived
2009 Gibson CS-336, sunburst, ultra-light, compact thinline semi-hollow, flamed top, stop tail, pounds less than ES-335, great design has arrived
1967 Gretsch 6122 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman, mahogany finish, twin gold Filter-Tron pickups, thumbprint inlays, Bigbsby, mute, back pad, the works has arrived
1961 Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins Hollow Body, light orange finish, single cutaway, open f-holes, twin Filter-Tron pickups, original Bigsby, 3 knob/2 switch, the classic has arrived
1970-2 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe, gold top, one owner since 1974, all original finish and electronics, plays like a dream has arrived
New! Benedetto Bambino, sunburst, 15" hollow body thinline single cutaway, twin coil-tapped humbuckers, great neck, new w/warranty has arrived
Eastman 803-15, new w/warranty, 15" all carved full depth cutaway w/built in PAF, ultimate road guitar ready
Roland AC-60, featherlight versatile compact amp, anti-feedback notch filter ready
Trace Acoustic TA-50 amp, tiny, powerful, versatile jazz combo amp, no longer in production ready
Purchasing your instrument is fast, safe and secure with our absolute no-quibble refund policy. VISA/MC, Paypal, layaways. For details, visit our Ordering page here.
We can help place your prized instrument with a happy new owner for a maximum return to you. For details, visit our Sales page here.
We maintain a full-service repair facility specializing in the particular requirements of archtop instruments, from setups to ground-up restorations. Vintage style finishes, fretwork, structural repairs, correct hand-antiqued hardware and more. More info here.
An extensive illustrated list of recently offered instruments may be seen in our Previously Sold section here.
Email: info@archtop.com For a detailed in-hand description of any instrument, call Joe Vinikow at 206.325.3737, weekdays between 10am and 7pm Pacific Time, 10am to 4pm Tuesdays, and Saturdays by appointment. We are located in Seattle, WA, just east of downtown, near Lake Washington, and are open to vistors by appointment. For North American orders only, call toll free 877.850.1978. Fax: 206.322.5692.
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