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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 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 [email protected], 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: I have bought & sold several guitars with archtop.com. I have had no problems, the instruments were as described, and the treatment has always been professional. The instruments that I sold have sold quickly. Joe also helped me with some repairs on vintage parts that turned out very well. THX, Don Burgio, Scottsdale, AZ
Hi Joe, Thanks for doing a great job setting up the page with all the photos and information on the ES-165. And once again it was a quick sale. I am sure the new owner is pleased with the purchase, and it went smoothly with very little effort on my part. Archtop.com is a great way to sell fine instruments, highly recommended. Best, Steve Ogden, Seattle
Hi Joe, Well all I can say is wow!! The guitar is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship and the sound is as pure as any I've heard for a guitar so light. I couldn't be more excited to own such a fine instrument. I've got a smile from ear to ear as I sit here and play. What a joy. Many thanks, Scott Simmons, Edmonds, WA
Joe, I have lost count of how many guitars you have sold for me over the years, it has always gone well, exceeding my expectations. After finally buying one from you my experience was every bit as good. The guitar arrived safely, shipped quickly and packed well. The condition is better than I expected.The Recording King sounds really nice acoustically. I played a 2 1/2 hour gig with it last night... Stay well Joe and thanks, Mark Anagnostopulos, Brattleboro, VT
Happy with my experience working with Joe to find my archtop a new home. The process was pain-free and he got a great price -- I would recommend working with Joe. Jeff Weintraub, Portland, OR
Joe, My Guild X-500 sold quicker than I anticipated. Who knew selling & buying high quality archtops could be so easy? Frank Bifaro, Buffalo, NY
Hi Joe, Thanks again for making the sale of the Guild go so smoothly. I have bought and sold guitars through archtop.com and every time, it’s been a positive experience. Always a pleasure dealing with you. Best, Steve Ogden, Seattle
I have been working with Joe, both buying and selling jazz and other electric guitars, for probably 15 years. Over that time, I have been able to experiment and find the instruments that I liked best, either at home or in the studio. That's because Joe, first of all, has excellent instruments, and knows them. And, second, if one or another guitar didn't work for my personal preferences (in spite of being a good guitar, of course), he could always sell it. (And I'd gotten it at a good price to begin with.) As I'm getting older, I'm simplifying. I'm glad to be working with Joe again, even though I'm selling some of my favorites. They'll be taken care of properly, and they'll go to good homes. And he'll always have another good one if and when I need it.Earl Weed, Houston, TX
Doing business with you guys was a breeze. Much easier than selling my guitar privately. The pictures and the description on the website were detailed and accurate. I am glad you guys found my Gibson Howard Roberts a new loving home. If I need to sell another guitar I will definatley go to you. Thanks again for your help. Mike Eskanazi, Seattle
Thank you so much, Joe, for handling the sale of my Sobell cittern. Your written description of the instrument was terrific, and the instrument sold in a very short time. It's a genuine pleasure to do business with you. I appreciate the warm, friendly interaction. I look forward to future business with you and your staff and will happily recommend Archtop to anyone seeking to buy or sell fine instruments. Judy Wayenbergf, Gig Harbor, WA
Joe was very responsive and took time to arrange a virtual meeting to demonstrate the Collings I-35. The guitar was in excellent condition and plays accurately and consistently, as all Collings have in my experience. The shipping was exact and as instructed to be delayed till I could be home to receive it. The original paperwork was included in the original case and he answered all of my questions in great detail! I will definitely talk to Joe next time I'm in the market for a quality guitar. Cheers, Kaveh Mojtahed, Carlsbad, CA
I appreciate your handling of the sale of my 1935 Gibson L-30. It did not take too long for it to be sold and at a good price. Your shop seems to handle a lot of nice guitars. Twelve or so years ago I bought a 1937 Gibson L-7 from you. A great guitar that I play regularly. Should I feel the urge to add to my small collection, I will try to find something from you website. I know it will be a good deal. Thanks, Charlie Rodewald, Las Vegas, NV
Buying an expensive archtop online can be a tricky proposition. Joe made the whole process easy. He described the guitar perfectly, gave an excellent virtual demo, and answered all my questions. Thanks Joe! Dave Mosick, Washington, DC
I am so glad I found archtop.com several years ago. I have purchased three guitars from Joe since then, and most recently sold my Comins Lyrist on archtop.com as I found myself playing it less than it deserved. Joe told me Comins was quite a popular builder in his area, and assured me I would have no trouble selling my instrument quickly at a good price. I was pleased to find Joe was absolutely correct as my guitar found a new home - with the funds sent - within 10 days of posting the guitar. I realize results may vary, but that was lightning fast. Joe is able to get your quality instruments the exposure needed for a satisfying experience. I would recommend that anyone looking to purchase, or sell, a fine instrument look to Joe at archtop.com. It is always a pleasure! Thanks again Joe! John Price, Lexington, KY
One of my best experiences buying musical gear over the past few years has been with Joe Vinikow and archtop.com. I recently purchased a vintage guitar on his website and it has proved to be an amazing transaction. The guitar arrived well-packed, secure in its case, and upon opening the box, the guitar matched its description on the website to a “T”. It was beautifully set-up, something I don’t see very often, sounded great, and ultimately proved itself to be one of my favorite go-to instruments. It was a great deal, fair and beneficial to both the seller and the buyer. I recommend this web shop for your Archtop or semi-hollow needs, you just can’t go wrong with a guitar bought from archtop.com. And, bonus points, Joe’s a great guy and I made a new friend in the prcoess. You can’t beat that kind of service and product these days so please take advantage of it; you’ll be glad you did!" Happy New Year! Steve Portman, Philadelphia, PA
I had a great experience with Joe at archtop.com and would highly recommend him to anyone. Since I live near the Seattle area, I was able to go to Joe's shop to try out the guitars he had on hand. This, in itself, was such a wonderful experience because it is very difficult to find one quality acoustic archtop to actually play at a shop, but to have a dozen to choose from was beyond my expectations. Joe was generous with his time and expertise and allowed my son and I to play through available instruments. I ended up choosing a 1998 Andersen. Given my experience, and given the quality and condition of the instrument, I feel that the price was quite reasonable. Joe was helpful throughout the process but was also careful not to show specific bias towards a particular guitar. After buying the guitar, I brought it back a couple of days later to have Joe further inspect it to ensure that there was nothing structurally unsound about the instrument. Joe was great about accommodating my desire to have the guitar further inspected. I will gladly reach out to archtop.com again if/when I see an instrument posted on the site that is of interest to me. Thank you Joe! I'm loving the guitar! -Mike Choman, Wenatchee, WA
Hey Joe -Here's the review (of the 1998 L-5CES and archtop.com). Enjoy! Yours, David Boles, BolesBlues.com
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Just In! 1966 Epiphone Triumph A-412, rare Gibson made model, solid carved top, deep cutaway, lighweight, best buy! $2995/$3085
Off Hold! 2022 Trenier 18 Custom, all carved, AAAA flame body, Euro spruce top, sound port, custom Armstrong floater, big voice $7495/$7725
Just In! 1976 Gibson ES-175TN, rare thinline version, Pat # humbuckers, first year, 1 of 76, all original, showroom condition $4995/$5145
Just In 2008 McAlister L-00 Custom, stunning AAAA ribbon mahogany body, Adirondack top, slot head, featherlight boomer $4995/$5145
Just In! 2009 S.Tsuji L-5, all solid tonewoods, chevron flame maple, Revel noiseless P-90 pickup, best buy! $3495/$3605
Just In! 2020 Patrick James Eggle Macon Special, AAAA spalted maple body, Mojo staple P-90 and PAF, brilliant $3495/$3605
Just In! 2011 Hopkins Marquis, all carved 17" body, built-in Creamery Alnico V pickup, staggering flame, a masterpiece $4995$5145
Just In! 2020 Holst 17 Custom, all carved, AAAA Big Leaf body, Armstrong J.Smith pickup, EVO gold frets, best buy! $3995/$4115
Just In! 1936 D'Angelico 'Special', rare early model, 17" tiger flame body, fine original condition, a powerhouse! $14,995/$15,450
Just In! 1994 Guild X-170, comfy, highly flamed 16" slimline body, built-in HB-1 pickups, easy neck, best buy! $1995/$2055
Off Hold! 2017 Lowden O-23, rare flamed black walnut body, Western red cedar top, Baggs Anthem pickup, rich voice $3495/$3605
c.2005 Cardona Elegante, all carved 17" body, AAA flame, built-in PAF, lightweight, US luthier built, great value! $3250/$3345
Just In! 2003 Huss and Dalton OM Custom Koa, intensely figured AAAA Koa body, Englemann spruce top, stunning $3995/$4085
Just In! 2022 Ibanez Pat Metheny PM-200, comfy 16" body, ebony board, upgrade Ron Ellis PAF, a gigmeister $2795/$2884
Just In! 1940 Epiphone Broadway, all carved, rare 17" black walnut body, feather light, brilliant voice, a horn killer $4495/$4635
Just In! 2018 Buscarino Cabaret, top nylon string cutaway, figured Blackwood body, Carpathian spruce top, bossa king! $8495/$8755
Just In! c.1920s Wissenborn Kona Style 1 Hawaiian Guitar, figured Koa body, featherlight and resonant, rare model, sings! $2495/$2575
New Price! 2014 Trenier Motif Custom, rare oval hole model, Bartolini floater, versatile player, top builder, best buy! $4995/$5145
New Price! 1939 D'Angelico Style A-1, highly figured 17" body, vintage DeArmond, pickup, superb tone, powerful voice $11,495/$11,845
Just In! 2023 Gibson Montana Hummingbird, Heritage Sunburst, featherlight, resonant, Custom Shop classic, showroom condition $3250/$3345
1947 Gibson ES-350 Premier, very rare first year, single P-90, flame maple body, tortoise guard, amazing find SOLD
1953 Gibson ES-150N, ultra rare blonde, L-5 size body, long scale, P-90 pickup, warm voice, museum condition SOLD
New Price! c.1930 Epiphone Recording Model 'A', pioneer acoustic cutaway, concert size, banjo pegs, pearloid headstock, rare! $2995/$3605
Featured! 1997 Epiphone Deluxe Regent, one-off Heritage custom, all carved, vintage hardware, clouds and vines, astounding $5495/$5665
New Price! 1994 Mortoro Volo Libero, unique double cutaway thinline hollow body, floating Armstrong PAF, innovative design $2750/$2835
New Price! 1995 Sakashta 'Brazilian Special', spectacular presentation grade archtop from legendary builder, museum quality $24,995/$25,750
New Price! 1980 Maccaferri/CSL MAC-10, historic pioneer reissue, original Grand Bouche design, hand signed by Maccaferri, rare! $2995/$3085
2021 Eastman AR-605CED, all carved, full depth 16" body, Seth Lover pickups, 1 3/4" nut, pristine, best buy! $1995/$2055
New Price! 2023 Stringphonic HRC-01, faithful Howard Roberts tribute, 16" body, full size floating PAF, brand new, best buy! $2295/$2370
c.1957 Vega SE-400, rare top model from veberable Boston firm, floating single coil pickup, easy neck, best buy! $2295/$2370
1929 National Triolian Mandolin, rare first year example, palm tree seascape, exceptionally fine condition, aloha! $2495/$2575
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 and Paypal price is listed in plain type to the RIGHT.
2015 Trenier Broadway, all carved 16 +" body, Adirondack top, vintage hardware, DeArmond FHC, a boomer! SOLD
2015 Eastman AR-805CE, all carved, highly figured, lightweight 16" body, Armstrong pickup, gleaming condition, best buy SOLD
1980 Ibanez Joe Pass JP-20, comfy 16" D'Aquisto design, extended 22 fret neck, all original w/tags, best buy! SOLD
2008 Eastman AR-805CE, all carved, intensely flamed AAAA maple body, floating JS pickup, 1 3/4" nut, best buy! SOLD
1968 Gibson Johnny Smith, highly flamed, all original, superb condition, 1 of 73, golden era, simply gorgeous HOLD
2018 Andersen Vanguard, feather light, all carved, highly flamed 16" body, '57 Classic PAF, high demand, mint! SOLD
2021 Slaman Jazz Pauletta, lightweight solid spruce body, CC pickup, ES-250 tailpiece, prewar tone, unique! HOLD
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: [email protected]
Want list previews: If you're looking for any particular instrument you don't see here,
please email your requests to [email protected], and we'll be happy to send previews of your want list items before they are posted to the site.
1950 Gibson L-7CN, blonde, rare early cutaway, 1 of 28, all carved, full open voice, great player on the way
c.1950s DAngelico Electric, blonde, full depth cutaway, highly flamed maple, cream P-90 pickups, stairstep tailpiece, rare model on the way
2002 Guild X-180 Park Avenue, sunburst, very rare Corona model, 16" full depth body, Guild HB-1 PAFs, gold hardware, clean has arrived
2008 Collings OM-2 Cutaway Short Scale, natural finish, rosewood body, nimble 24 3/4" scale, 1 3/4" nut, fingerstyle dream has arrived
early '70's Gibson ES-335TDW, walnut finish, Pat # pickups, comfy thinline body, fast neck, easy player, sparkling shape has arrived
c.1998 Guild X-500, sunburst, 17" curly maple Venetian cutaway body, Guild HB-1 PAFs, gold hardware, classic jazzer has arrived
2007 Epiphone Elitist Broadway, blonde, rare Japan only model, 17" Venetian cutaway body, Gibson PAFs, player favorite, best buy has arrived
2013 Campellone Standard, sunburst, all carved 17" curly maple body, floating J.Smith pickup, gleaming condition, great player on the way
1951 Epiphone Deluxe Regent, blonde, 1 of 19, all carved 17" cutaway, Armstrong floating JS pu, cloud inlay, rare find in the shop
1950 Epiphone Broadway Regent, sunburst, all carved 17" cutaway, Armstrong floating PAF, flower peghead, rare model on the way
1953 Epiphone Triumph Regent, blonde, all carved 17" cutaway, lightweight, superb condition, rare NY model on the way
1977 Ibanez 2461NT, blonde, L-5C tribute, flamed 17" body, twin floating JS pickups, early post lawsuit model, best buy! on the way
1978 Ibanez FA-510, blonde, L-5C tribute, flamed 17" body, twin floating JS pickups, post lawsuit model, great value! on the way
1953 Epiphone Emperor Regent, blonde, all carved 18 1/2" Venetian cutaway body, floating DeArmond 1100 pickup, stunning in the shop
1912 Gibson F-2 Mandolin, ebony finish, Florentine scroll body, oval hole, inlaid Handel tuners, a classic in the shop
2005 Shelley Park Encore, Selmer style oval hole gypsy jazzer, 670mm scale, rosewood body, Bigtone pickup, barks! on the way
2018 Eastman El Rey ER-4, violin finish, all carved futuristic thinline hollow body, Armstrong PAF, ribbon mahogany body on the way
1956 Gibson L-4CN 'Charlie Christian', blonde, fitted with prewar style ES-150 blade pickup, vintage tone has arrived
1963 Gibson L-4CN 'DeArmond', blonde, original DeArmond 1000 'monkey-on-a-stick' pickup and control box has arrived
1967 Gibson L-4CN 'Johnny Smith', blonde, factory fitted with double Johnny Smith pickups, gold hardware, stunning has arrived
1954 Gibson L-7CNED, blonde, double McCarty pickup/pickguard assembly, all carved 17" cutaway, 1 of 1! in the shop
1936 Gibson L-10, sunburst, all carved, X-braced body, checkerboard binding, arrowhead inlay, rarest prewar 17" Gibson in the shop
1959 Gibson ES-140N blonde, 3/4 size thinline, Florentine cutaway body, P-90 pickup, all original, 1 of 30! in the shop
1966 Gibson ES-175 'Charlie Christian', sunburst, factory prewar style ES-150 blade pickup, fast neck, rare! in the shop
1957 Gibson ES-175, sunburst, custom factory refit with prewar logo, ornate inlays, gold hardware, Lawrence PAFs has arrived
1966 Gibson ES-175 Tenor, sunburst, 16" Florentine cutaway body, original 4 pole humbucker, impossibly rare has arrived
1957 Gibson ES-225, sunburst, twin P-90 pickups, adjustable bridge, L-7 style tailpiece added, brilliant condition has arrived
1965 Gibson ES-330, sunburst, twin P-90s, all original, lightweight, sleek neck, gleaming condition has arrived
1981 Borys Thinline, all carved, highly flamed, 15" thinline hollow body, Venetian cutaway, Armstrong built-in PAFs in the shop
1976 Borys Flat Top Cutaway, natural finish, extra deep Venetian cutway body, very early, very rare example in the shop
1970's Gretsch Van Eps 7 String 7580, sunburst, 17' slimline body, twin Super'Tron pickups, first factory 7 string has arrived
2001 Heritage H-575 Custom, blonde, all carved, highly flamed 16" cutaway body, floating PAF, like Sweet 16 has arrived
c.1936 Gibson EM-150 Mandolin, sunburst, all carved, original Charlie Christian blade pickup, super rare, tweed case! in the shop
1919 Gibson A-3 Mandolin, ivory finish, striking oval hole model, grained ivoroid guard and binding, charming in the shop
1916 Gibson H-1 Mandola, amber blonde, oval hole, fine original condition, deep warm voice has arrived
c.1941 Gibson H-O Mandola, sunburst, all carved, extremely rare f-hole model, fine player in the shop
c.1919 Lyon and Healy Style 'A' Mandolin, top model, scroll peghead, long scale, all original, stunning has arrived
c.1917 Lyon and Healy Style 'B' Mandolin, very early example, SN #17, two point body, long scale, marked 'Special' in the shop
c.1918 Lyon and Healy Style 'C' Mandolin, all original, long scale, Bakelite guard, lyre tailpiece, great shape has arrived
1951 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Vari-Tone, sunburst, very early triple pickup electric, 18 1/2" body, push button controls, historic on the way
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Kent Armstrong Handwound Floating Pickups. Handmade in Vermont by Kent himself. Humbucking, single coil, 6 and 7 string: simply the best there is.
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Acoustic Archtop Soundboard pickups. Crisp, accurate acoustic sound, uses your own bridge. Micro thin film pickup technology installs in minutes.
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Wiring and Control Kits, ultra-miniature volume controls, knobs and jacks for pickup installation without modification of vintage instruments.
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Hardshell Cases- Plush, locking vintage style hardshell cases in hard-to-find sizes, built specifically for archtop guitars. Some vintage cases, too, please inquire.
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Pickguards, custom made from original templates in tortoise, 5-ply black or bakelite; bound, beveled or unbound. Mounting hardware, too.
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Purchasing your instrument is fast, safe and secure with our absolute no-quibble refund policy.
VISA/MC/AMEX, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, 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.
The Archive
An extensive illustrated list of recently offered instruments may be seen in our Previously Sold section here.
Contact: Email: [email protected] For a detailed in-hand description of any instrument, call Joe Vinikow at 206.325.3737.
Call weekdays between 10am and 7pm Pacific Time, Saturdays by appointment.
We are located in Seattle, WA, near downtown and Lake Washington, and welcome vistors by appointment.
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