onewilyfool Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I've noticed......I can play archtop strings until they are almost rusted through, and the guitar still sounds good. When flat top strings get old, the guitar really loses a lot of sound quality. Anyone notice this on their guitars? I think it must be that archtop strings push DOWN on the top, where flat top strings pull up. I have just noticed with respect to my own guitars.....I know a lot of you old timers leave your strings on til they break...lol....but that's not what I'm talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Wily, you're hurtin' my head. I think I'll go play guitar....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Proof Proof if needed.. Archtops are better than flat-tops... <_< V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Proof Proof if needed.. Archtops are better than flat-tops... <_< V Versatile, is that you? The guy is "versatile", for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Thanks j45nick... Yes...about Take 25... :blink: V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted January 14, 2012 Author Share Posted January 14, 2012 Actually, I'm a bigger fan of the round-hole archtop rather than the "f" hole archtops for some reason.....I think I likr hearing more of the sound from the player's POV, than the projected sound of the "f" holes....this may be part of the experience... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Actually, I'm a bigger fan of the round-hole archtop rather than the "f" hole archtops for some reason..... I am with ya on that one Bro. I own two of 'em and in terms of sound, they are in a category all their own. My thought is they tend to combine the punch and mids of an archtop with the fatness of a flat top. Does anybody out there even make a round soundhole archtop these days? But for the rusted string thing I have not noticed anything in the way of the archtops sounding alive longer. While I can be a bit slovenly about string changes I do tend to get rid of them before I need a tetanus shot to play. But I will give ya that I am not a fan of how new strings sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 There are some 'Eastman' archtops with oval hole Similar to the Gibson L4.... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Does anyone have one of those Eastman Archtops? They LOOK fantastic, but I've never actually played one...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Does anyone have one of those Eastman Archtops? They LOOK fantastic, but I've never actually played one...... Yes...my 'proof' post above is an 'f' hole Eastman... I also have a really nice oval hole cutaway electric archtop...also by Eastman... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarrr Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I have the 17" bout, f-hole Eastman AR810ce, they actually make an 18" bout model which is sold outside the US. Don't know if it will be introduced at NAMM this week but their new slope will. Their archtops are high quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I have the 17" bout, f-hole Eastman AR810ce, they actually make an 18" bout model which is sold outside the US. Don't know if it will be introduced at NAMM this week but their new slope will. Their archtops are high quality. I agree...they have a high reputation All their archtops are hand carved and it really 'shows' soundwise I hear their mandolins are top notch too.... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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