An electric archtop has a distinct sound. It is clear and true in tone, and you can play a variety of musical styles on this versatile instrument. So when you are in the market for a customized electric archtop, you are already aware of the type of tone and sound the guitar will have after… Read more »
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Parts of Jazz Archtop Guitars Defined
At Fine Archtops, we just love jazz archtop guitars! We realize that sometimes people throw around certain terms when describing various parts of guitars, so we thought we would take some time to list some of the main parts of jazz archtop guitars and what they mean. Action – This is the height between the… Read more »
Caring for Your New Archtop Guitar
No matter what kind of musician you are – professional or amateur, beginner or advanced – you want to be sure you are properly caring for your new custom archtop guitar. After all, a new guitar is an investment, especially a custom archtop guitar. So you want to make sure your new instrument will be… Read more »
How to Buy a Custom Archtop Guitar
When you are in the market for a custom archtop guitar, there is a lot to think about and consider. You want to be sure you walk away with a guitar you are happy with. So what are some things you will need to think about, and how can you be sure you properly convey… Read more »
Fine Archtops Has a New Look!
If you have ever been to our site before, then you might be noticing a few changes here at Fine Archtops! We are happy to announce that we recently launched a newly redesigned website! Take some time to browse through the site. One of our newly added features is our Wall of Fame. This is… Read more »
A Brief History of the Acoustic Guitar
Acoustic guitars have a long and rich history. After all, music is a common language and has been around for centuries. So it only stands to reason that acoustic guitars and acoustic archtops have been around almost as long! One of the earliest depictions of a guitar-like instrument was found on a plaque excavated from… Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions about Acoustic Archtop Guitars
Acoustic archtop guitars are one of the most popular musical instruments in the world. You can hear them in just about any genre of music: from classical to punk rock. Acoustic archtop guitars are pretty legendary, and the instrument has millions of fans. We are asked some of the same questions about these types of… Read more »
Memphis 2015 Acoustic Guitar Festival
Join Fine Archtops in June at one of the premier archtop and acoustic guitar shows in the country. In world renowned musictown Memphis you know there will be no shortage of greats in attendance. Luthiers, players, dealers and fans alike will converge on The Memphis 2015 Acoustic Guitar Festival from all over the country,… Read more »
Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase
Are you ready for a great show? See you at the Kingdom of Stringdom. The Woodstock Invitational Luthiers Showcase is an annual event for the community of acoustic stringed- instrument builders, players, collectors and aficionados, presenting a gathering of the finest handmade acoustic guitars and stringed musical instruments from around the world! A luthier (from… Read more »
Carbonara brings strings to Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone
He’s in the zone! (The Funk Zone that is.) Luthier Robert Carbonara is highlighted in the latest issue of the Santa Barbara Sentinel. Check out more of his work here and here.