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 [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: archtop.com has some great guitars. In fact in the past 10 years, I've been able to find vintage guitars that I just couldn't find anywhere else. The first guitar was a 7 string Foster built by Jimmy Foster. I had the privilege to meet Jimmy when I was studying jazz in New Orleans. To find one of his guitars built years ago in mint condition was amazing. I'm grateful for Joe and his crew in making that possible and making that shipment safe.
The second guitar I just bought was a 6 string Sadowsky. It's an archtop in mint condition. Again, the shipping was so important. Joe and his crew carefully and safely packaged the guitar in its original case, and to avoid porch pirates, we were able to agree upon a UPS store where I could pick the guitar after it arrived and after I got off work. When I got home and started playing it, I was amazed at the tone and quality of the Sadowsky. Since the archtop arrived, I've had a couple of gigs as a trio and then a rehearsal with the big band. This guitar can handle anything. No feedback in a basement with 10 horn players, a full drum kit, keys, and a bassist!! And in the trio, I could adjust the tone control and amp and get a beautiful round tone, inside or outside. This guitar sounds great and it feels great. One other thing about the feel was the black tape strings. I didn't know what kind of strings these were or what gauge. I sent an email to Joe about 2 weeks after the archtop arrived. I think I would be ignored, but I was sent an email and got a response within a business day. I can't express my gratitude enough. This guitar was shipped by great enthusiasts that care about their inventory and their customers. I'm so thankful to Joe Vinikow, Thomas Kitchen, MAT, Washington, DC
Joe, the Epiphone arrived today, safe and sound. Set it up and played it a bit, changed strings and played some more- what a superior instrument! Seems to have more midrange than the ‘49 Triumph I got from you many years ago- I’m sure there some construction differences. Tremendous “bark” and projection… Anyway, can’t wait to try it with our little group this weekend; thank you so much for ANOTHER great guitar! Best regards, Marc McCord, Jamestown, TN
Joe ….. thank you , thank you , thank you so very much for selling my guitar.So great to finally meet someone with such incredible appreciation and knowledge of these articulate instruments ,such a pleasure to business with you . Dean Podlubny, W.Kelowna, BC
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! 1997 Webber Dreadnought, featherweight, spectacular ribbon mahogany body, abalone binding, best buy $2995/$3085
Just In! 2001 Buscarino Gigmaster, rare 17" gig guitar from top builder, easy neck, feedback buster, best buy! $4495/ $4635
New Price! 2018 Buscarino Cabaret, top nylon string cutaway, figured Blackwood body, Carpathian spruce top, bossa king! $6995/$7210
Just In! c.1917 Lyon and Healy 'Special' Mandolin, very early Style 'B', long scale, two point curly maple body, all original HOLD
New Price! 1997 Epiphone Deluxe Regent, one-off Heritage custom, all carved, vintage hardware, clouds and vines, astounding $4995/$5145
Just 1919 Gibson A-3 Mandolin, ivory finish, rare example with highly figured maple body, grained ivoroid guard and binding, stunning $2995/$3085
Just In! 1916 Gibson H-1 Mandola, rare model, all carved, viola tuning, fine original condition, deep warm voice $2495/$2570
Just In! 1951 Epiphone Emperor Regent, massive, all carved 18 1/2" body, AAAA flame maple, all original, spectacular $8995/$9265
Just In! 1956 Gibson ES-140TN, ultra rare blonde example, 3/4 size thinline, P-90 pickup, first year, gleaming condition, 1 of 8! HOLD
Just In! 1963 Gibson L-4CN, rare blonde, carved top, DeArmond 1000 pickup, lightweight, lively voice, gorgeous $5495/$5635
Just In! 1967 Gibson L-4CN 'Johnny Smith Custom', carved top, factory JS pickups, all gold hardware, 1 of 10, unique! $5495/$5635
Just In! 1976 Gretsch Van Eps 7 String, rare, historic first production 7 string, 14 pole Filter 'Tron pickups, amazing find $3995//$4115
Just In! 2024 Sadowsky Jim Hall, comfy, highly flamed 16" slimmed depth hollow body, built-in PAF, hot gig guitar, mint! $4995/$5145
New Price! 1939 D'Angelico Style A-1, rare model, highly figured 17" body, superb tone, powerful voice $9,995/$10,295
New Price! 1936 Gibson L-10, rarest prewar 17" Gibson, all carved, X-braced, checkerboard binding, vibrant voice, amazing find $4495/$4635
Blowout! 1994 Mortoro Volo Libero, unique double cutaway thinline hollow body, floating Armstrong PAF, innovative design $2495/$2570
Just In! 2001 Heritage H-575 Custom, rare floating PAF version, all carved, AAAA flame maple, like Sweet 16, great value! $3495/$3605
Just In! 1996 Holst K-100, all carved, AAAA flamed 18" body, floating Benedetto S-6 humbucker, big voice, great buy! $3995/$4115
Just In! 2021 Westville Unity Pat Metheny, 16" carved spruce top, flame maple body, prewar style blade pickup, rare $3995/$4115
Just In! 1959 Gibson ES-355TD/SV, first year, twin PAFs, stereo and Varitone, factory Bigsby, 1 of 123, gorgeous $32,495/$33,475
Just In! 1957 Gibson ES-350T, 17" thinline hollow body, twin PAFs, Byrdland scale, lightweight, rare, superb $13,495/$13,995
New Price! 1936 D'Angelico 'Special', rare early model, 17" tiger flame body, fine original condition, a powerhouse! $12,995/$13,390
New Price! 2020 Patrick James Eggle Macon Special, AAAA spalted maple body, Mojo staple P-90 and PAF, brilliant $3250/$3345
New Price! 1995 Sakashta 'Brazilian Special', spectacular presentation grade archtop from legendary builder, museum quality $19,995/$20,295
Just In! 1957 Gibson ES-225TD, rare early model, like thinline 175, original P-90 pickups, brilliant condition $5495/$5665
Just In! c.1998 Guild X-500, 17" flamed maple body, gold hardware, Guild HB-1 PAFs, feedback buster, best buy! $2995/$3085
Just In! 2002 Guild X-180 Park Avenue, very rare model, highly flamed 16" body, Benedetto pickup, compare to ES-175, best buy! $2395/$2470
c.1919 Lyon and Healy Style 'A' Mandolin, top model, scroll peghead, long scale, featherweight, stunning HOLD
Off Hold! 2023 Gibson Montana Hummingbird, Heritage Sunburst, featherlight, resonant, Custom Shop classic, showroom condition $3250/$3345
Just In! 1965 Gibson ES-330TD, twin P-90s, lightweight, fully hollow, sleek neck, warm tone, gleaming condition $5995/$6175
c.1970-5 Gibson ES-335TDW, walnut finish, Pat. Sticker pickups, slim no-volute neck, easy player, sparkling condition $3495/$3605
1950 Epiphone Broadway Regent, very rare cutaway model, all carved, Armstrong floating PAF, ornate inlay, striking $4495/$5145
New Price! 1939 Epiphone Broadway, all carved, rare 17" black walnut body, feather light, 1 3/4" nut, brilliant voice HOLD
New Price! c.1930 Epiphone Recording Model 'A', pioneer acoustic cutaway, concert size, banjo pegs, pearloid headstock, rare! HOLD
New Price! 2014 Trenier Motif Custom, rare oval hole model, Bartolini floater, versatile player, top builder, best buy! $4995/$5145
2003 Huss and Dalton OM Custom Koa, intensely figured AAAA Koa body, Englemann spruce top, stunning $3995/$4085
New Price! c.1920s Wissenborn Kona Style 1 Hawaiian Guitar, figured Koa body, featherlight and resonant, rare model, sings! $2250/$2315
2009 S.Tsuji L-5, all solid tonewoods, chevron flame maple, Revel noiseless P-90 pickup, best buy! $3495/$3605
New Price! 2023 Stringphonic HRC-01, faithful Howard Roberts tribute, 16" body, full size floating PAF, brand new, best buy! $2295/$2370
New Price! c.1957 Vega SE-400, rare top model from famed Boston firm, floating single coil pickup, easy neck, best buy! $1995/$2085
2017 Lowden O-23, rare flamed black walnut body, Western red cedar top, Baggs Anthem pickup, rich voice $3495/$3605
1994 Guild X-170, comfy, highly flamed 16" slimline body, built-in HB-1 pickups, easy neck, best buy! $1995/$2055
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c.1919 Lyon and Healy Style 'C' Mandolin, all original, long scale, flame maple body, lyre tailpiece, great shape HOLD
2006 Collings OM-2SS Cutaway, comfy 24 3/4" scale, solid rosewood body, 1 3/4" nut, fingerstyle dream SOLD
2011 Hopkins Marquis, all carved 17" body, built-in Creamery Alnico V pickup, staggering flame, a masterpiece HOLD
1935 Gibson L-7, rare 16" model, same specs as 20's L-5, feather light, DeArmond pickup, stunning condition, best buy! HOLD
1953 Epiphone Triumph Regent, rare blonde cutaway, all carved, big voice, Armstrong PAF, unusually fine HOLD
2016 Gibson ES-175D, striking flame body, '57 Classic PAFs, full 50's neck, Certificate of Authenticity, stunning! 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.
1954 Gibson L-7CN, blonde cutaway, all carved, 1 of 33, exceptionally fine, DeArmond 1100 pickup, lightweight and resonant has arrived
1953 Gretsch Synchromatic 6038, sunburst, rare full depth 17" Venetian cutaway body, carved top, all acoustic, very clean has arrived
1950 Gibson L-7CN, blonde cutaway, all carved, 1 of 28, veteran player, clear open voice, nice full neck has arrived
2004 KInal Mini Voyager, blonde, all carved, compact 14 1/2" body, AAAA maple back, built-in Bartolini pickup, sweetie on the way
1947 Epiphone Triumph, sunburst, all carved full depth 17+" body, nicely figured back, best buy, these bark! on the way
c.2000s Schaefer Hamilton Headless, ultra compact Steinberger style travel guitar, twin PAFs, quilted maple body, a flyer has arrived
1965 Gibson Melody Maker, cherry finish, Gibson's immortal entry level rocker, single coil pickup right at the bridge, best buy! has arrived
1950 Gibson L-7CN, blonde, rare early cutaway, 1 of 28, all carved, full open voice, very lightweigjht, veteran player in the shop
c.1950s DAngelico Electric, blonde, full depth cutaway, highly flamed maple, cream P-90 pickups, stairstep tailpiece, rare model has arrived
1977 Ibanez 2461NT, blonde, L-5C tribute, flamed 17" body, twin floating JS pickups, early post lawsuit model, best buy! on the way
2005 Shelley Park Encore, Selmer style oval hole gypsy jazzer, 670mm scale, rosewood body, Bigtone pickup, barks! on the way
1956 Gibson L-4CN 'Charlie Christian', blonde, fitted with prewar style ES-150 blade pickup, vintage tone in the shop
1954 Gibson L-7CNED, blonde, double McCarty pickup/pickguard assembly, all carved 17" cutaway, 1 of 1! in the shop
1976 Borys Flat Top Cutaway, natural finish, extra deep Venetian cutway body, very early, very rare example in the shop
c.1937 Gibson EM-150 Mandolin, sunburst, all carved, original Charlie Christian blade pickup, super rare, tweed case! in the shop
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.
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