Current Inventory- archtop.com
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 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, I received the proceeds on the sale of my Gibson L-4 yesterday. I just want to say thanks for selling it so quickly. I don't think there's a better place to buy or sell archtop guitars. I would definitely recommend archtop.com to anyone in the market for a jazz guitar. Darrel Williams, Tonganoxie, Kansas
Hi Joe, The guitar ('36 Triumph) came Thursday... I stopped myself from opening it until this morning and wow she's amazing you've done an amazing job with pick up I can't believe how good the electric sound is. It's huge, I have a modern epiphone and it blows it out of the water you did a great job on concealing the controls also very neat indeed! And the case! I'm absolutely made up. Thank you so much you've made the whole experience exciting and a joy....All the best and speak soon Martyn Nelson, Manchester, UK P.S. Thanks for all your advice!
Joe: I just wanted to say how much I appreciated the great job you did on selling my '39 L-7 and '45 Epi Deluxe recently. The quick turnaround, as
well as realizing a bit more for the guitars than I expected, continues to reinforce my belief that you are definitely the "go to guy" for archtop guitars. I received the '39 Epi Emperor yesterday afternoon and - once I'd warmed it up and unpacked it, couldn't put it down until 2am this morning. The volume, tone and natural reverb of this magnificent monster puts a pipe organ to shame!... yet again, a real pleasure in doing business with you. As a professional quality auditor, I would have to give your outfit an A+ for both service and product! Many thanks again, and be assured that, when my next bout of S.A.A.S. (Severe Archtop Acquisition Syndrome) strikes, you'll get the first call. Best regards, Tom Murphey, ASQ CQA, Fairfield, CA
Hi Joe-, The '54 Gibson ES-150 arrived yesterday and she is amazingly clean and beautiful. The setup was spot-on.Thank you for the great customer service. You inventory is always like a candy store for my eyes. Mark Stultz, Hendersonville, TN
Hi Joe, The selling of my L5C was smooth, quick and professional. I had earlier consigned the instrument with a local shop near Boston, specializing in archtops, reputable and with a nice web site. I thought I would sell the guitar and save the shipping costs to archtop.com. Mistake. It languished there for 6 months. Then I sent the guitar to you and it sold before it left the "coming soon" list! The selling price was much higher than the local consigner and the check was here in a few days. Only now do I appreciate archtop.com's reach into the global guitar market. There must have been guitarists waiting for my instrument, knowing it you guys would eventually find one. archtop.com is now on my favorites list. It's fun just to window shop, and I may buy an instrument one day. Thank you for the good feeling of dealing with a great business. Sincerely, Lawrence Faria, Kingston, NH
Hey Joe, Received the check for the Gibson L-12 on Saturday. Thanks, again, for the professional service you provide. I am certain I will be contacting you again to sell and purchase more incredible archtop guitars. All the best, Ryan Durfee - Cedar City, Utah
Hi Joe, I got the Arrow Django today and am quite happy with it. It is a fine instrument and I think will make a versatile voice for me. It plays and sounds really nice, so she's a keeper for me.... Anyway, thank you very much for all the great service. I look forward to doing more business in the future. Cheers, Adam Cypress. Emeryville, CA.
Well Joe, this is the 10th guitar you have sold for me over the years. All sold extremely fast and the payment has always been sent immediately. My hat goes off to you my friend. Thank you very much ! Vincent Kowski Redwood, Ca.
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.
VISA/MC/Amex/Discover/PayPal welcome.
Call 206-325-3737 or email info@archtop.com for an appointment.
New Price! 2008 Palen Performer 16 Seven String, comfy all-carved 16" body, sumptuous flame maple, generous 2 1/16" nut, exquisite $3995/$4115
Just In! 2001 Heritage Golden Eagle, gorgeous 17" full depth L-5 style body, all carved tonewoods, deep tiger flame body, immaculate condition, best buy! HOLD
Just In! 1949 Epiphone Emperor, massive, extravagantly flamed super jumbo body, huge powerful voice, great neck, superb restoration, outstanding value $4495/$4635
Just In! 2011 Hopkins Tessa Nova, violin finish, 15 1/2" body, sleek, stylized post-D'Aquisto design, custom Armstrong floater, masterful creation HOLD
Just In! 1936 Epiphone Triumph, very rare first year 17" model, early Epi deco trapeze tailpiece, snowflake peghead, Masterbilt label, lightweight, huge voice SOLD
Just In! 1941 Gibson L-7, exceptionally intense tiger flame back, wide bound peghead, great shape; big, resonant tone HOLD
Just In! 1985 Gibson Johnny Smith 25th Anniversary, spectacular commemorative instrument with intensely figured tiger flame body, twin floating pickups $7495/$7725
Just In! 1997 Guild Artist Award, extravagantly flamed Westerly, RI guitar, extra Armstrong floating PAF, a classic for the working player HOLD
Just In! 1962 Gibson Johnny Smith, rare early example with marbled tortoise guard, tortoise-pole pickup, one of 73, exquisite HOLD
Just In! 1951 Epiphone Triumph Regent, rare blonde cutaway, 17" full depth body, 25 1/2" scale, exceptional volume and projection $3595/$3710
Just In! 2000 Gibson L-4CES solid carved spruce soundboard, highly figured, classic flame maple body version no longer available HOLD
Just In! 2011 Triggs 16 Custom, extravagantly quilted maple body, Adirondack spruce top, 25 1/2" scale, cloud inlay, tortoise binding, coil-tapped Armstrong PAF, best buy! HOLD
Just In! 1969 Gibson L-5CESN 'Two Tone' ultra-rare factory blonde/walnut finish, full 1 11/16" neck, all original, plays like butter, sounds like honey $8995/$9270
Just In! 1965 Gibson ES-175, the classic jazzer, sweet original Pat # pickup, sleek elegant neck, 100% original, exceptionally clean HOLD
Just In! 1941 Epiphone Spartan, blonde! extremely rare example with solid Primavera (white mahogany) body, astoundingly pristine condition $3495/$3605
New Price! 1945 Epiphone Broadway, fitted with ultra-rare Epiphone R-1 adjustable floating pickguard/pickup assembly, a versatile cannon $3495/$3605
Best Buy! 1953 Epiphone Devon, rare postwar model, 17" full depth body, solid carved top, floating Armstrong PAF, big voice, gorgeous $1995/$2055
1935 Gibson L-7, very rare early 17" model with 1 3/4" nut, deep resonant X-braced soundboard, breathtaking pristine condition! HOLD
1935 Gibson L-4, 16" body, ornate inlay, 1 3/4" nut, feather light, big open voice, 20's L-5 performance at a fraction of the price $3495/$3605
1936 Gibson L-4, very late round hole model, all carved, exceptionally versatile guitar, feather light, deep resonant voice SOLD
New Price! Mary Osborne Prototype Guitar and Amp, ultra-rare combo manufactured by jazz pioneer Mary Osborne, her personal guitar, with pix and papers $2495/$2570
New Price! 1998 McKerrihan Fretstyle, hand carved, all solid flame maple body, rare Ray Butts handwound pickups, 1 3/4" nut, versatile fingerstyle player $2995/$3085
1996 Martin D-45 200th Anniversary, Brazilian rosewood, #5 of 91, most faithful prewar reissue ever, deeply resonant, pristine example HOLD
2006 Moll Express Hero Custom 7 String, highly flamed 17" body, scalloped braces, built-in Armstrong PAF, 2 " nut, gorgeous $3495/$3605
2000 Knight 445 Deluxe, full depth 17" all carved L-5 style guitar from noted British builder, highly figured, light and resonant, best buy SOLD
New Price! 1990's Borys 7 String Oval Deluxe, 16" body, Armstrong floating humbucker, 2" nut, rare 7 string from renowned builder, best buy! $3495/$3605
New Price! 2008 Trenier Rosine, innovative 18" art-deco D'Aquisto Avant Garde style body, lightweight, resonant, magnificent HOLD
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.
Coming Soon
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.
1948 Gibson L-5P, sunburst, gorgeous, all acoustic full-depth cutaway, one of 23, superb condition, a thriller ready
2007 Arrow Model 15, blonde, gorgeous 15" full depth non-cutaway, like prewar Gibson, highly flamed, Armstrong floating PAF ready
1936 Gibson L-7, sunburst, 17" X-braced, Advanced Model, picture frame inlays, deep lovely voice, all original, great looker on the way
2002 Triggs Dreadnought, spectacular flame maple body, handbuilt by former Gibson Custom Shop head, a boomer on the way
2012 Heritage Super Eagle, blonde, highly flamed 18" all-carved body, Venetial cuaway, twin built-in gold humbuckers, magnificent has arrived
1946 Epiphone Triumph, blonde, 100% original, very handsome guitar with big voice, great neck on the way
c. 1948-51 Gibson ES-350, sunburst, twin pickup, full depth long scale 17" cutaway, three knob version, exceptionally fine condition on the way
1991 Gibson L-5CES, sunburst, classic highly flamed twin pickup beauty in the shop
1940 Epiphone Triumph, sunburst, snowflake inlay, center-dip peghead, all original, fabulous year in the shop
1945 Martin D-28, herringbone, gorgeous Brazilian body, immaculate restoration, a cannon ready
1998 Gibson Super 400CES, sunburst, deep flame, great shape, the Big One ready
1960 Gibson ES-175D, blonde, twin white PAFs, all original with tags, stunning has arrived
2006 DeVoe Custom, blonde, 17" all carved Venetian cutaway body, Armstrong floating humbucker, 1 3/4" scale, 2 7/8" depth, super value ready
2001 D'Angelico NYS-2, blonde, solid spruce soundboard, compact 15 3/4" body, floating JS style pickup, huge flame, rare Japanese built model no longer available SOLD
House of Stathopoulo Harp Guitar, natural finish, 12 string instrument with heart shaped soundhole, c. WWI vintage, exceptionally rare find from Epiphone predecessor in the shop
2005 Fender American Nashville B-Bender Telecaster, sunburst, 3 pickup, Parsons/White B string bender built in, mint ready
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
Eastman 810CE, new w/warranty, 17" all carved cutaway, violin finish, highly flamed maple body, Armstrong floating pickup, best buy! 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 orders only, call toll free 877.850.1978. Fax: 206.322.5692.
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