Mark Lee Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Does anyone know where I can get an acoustic archtop with a 25.5 or 25.75 scale and a 17+ inch wide body and 3.5 body depth? I dont mind if its laminated or solid, pressed or carved. I have a mental picture of my ultimate archtop but the closest I have come is a vintage 1940 Epiphone Emperor, which is worth a considerable investment. Also, has anyone ever seen an archtop bigger than a Stromberg Master 400? like with a 20 inch wide body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I can't think of a purely acoustic such as you mention but, having read your very impressive list on the 'What do you play' thread, a semi-acoustic jazz instrument you might like to consider could be the Fender Montego I or II. If you can find one, an even better bet would be the Fender LTD... If you don't already know (you probably do!); the Montego was introduced in '69, had an arched spruce top, flame maple back and sides, rosewood bridge (adjustable for height only), 25.5" scale length, was 17" wide, 5.5" deep, maple neck with ebony fingerboard and Australian MOP block markers, pearloid Grovers, a hand cut ivory(!) nut. The LTD was a hand-carved version of the Montego but it had a floating pick-up, with the Vol/Tone controls fitted on to the scratchplate therefore taking full advantage of the acoustic properties of the instrument. Minor detail differences such as ebony bridge, 24k gold-plate etc... All these instruments were individually made by a European luthier called Roger Rossmeisl who had been the original luthier for Rickenbacker in the 1930's. The LTD was, at the time of it's introduction, "...the most expensive commercially available guitar ever..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Eastman makes some quality archtops. Check them out on the web. Or use Gbase and use the search engine. You need to check this guy out. His name is Mark Campellone. I remember reading it in Premier Guitar Magazine. Custom Archtop Guitars His Websight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Lee Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 I think I've found what I'm looking for, The Eastman AR-805/18. Its an 18 inch non cutaway long scale archtop. anyone else tried or owned one? If I can find one, I would replace the tailpiece with a metal one and the pickguard with a Gibson style one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Mark, check their websight. Also look into Gbase. Just type in what you're searching for and bingo. Chances are someone has what you're looking for on Gbase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Mark, just got off Gbase. Go there. Type in Eastman Archtop man they got a couple nice ones No.1 is an AR 605 and No.3 is an AR 805. No.3 is beautiful. And there's a lot more Eastman Archtops showing up. 290 of them I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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