John’s description: “Usually, I use Honduras mahogany for my flat tops or my Cabaret classicals upon occasion but this time I thought, why not try a 16” archtop. It’s always fun to experiment a bit. The mahogany body and 100 year old spruce top combination create an extremely pleasing tone, both warm and punchy at… Read more »
Scharpach Countach Imperial
A new design that is simply breathtaking. The name states it is a thing of true beauty, it came from contagion, and is used to express amazement or admiration. It is a testimony for the beauty of sound and form that is embodied in this exceptional instrument. Through the sound the mystery of a blessing… Read more »
Comins Classic “Black Tie” Archtop
Comins “Black Tie” Classic Model The elegance of this lovely archtop is incomparable. The materials used together with the exquisite design of each detail exudes formality in the highest degree. 17″ lower bout – cutaway – 6 string 3 1/4″ body depth European Spruce top – X braced Highly Figured European Maple back and… Read more »
Buscarino Mahogany 16 “Artisan
John’s description: “Usually, I use Honduras mahogany for my flat tops or my Cabaret classicals upon occasion but this time I thought, why not try a 16” archtop. It’s always fun to experiment a bit. The mahogany body and 100 year old spruce top combination create an extremely pleasing tone, both warm and punchy at… Read more »
Rocky Mountain Archtop Festival
The Rocky Mountain Archtop Festival being held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Arvada, Colorado, a suburb of Denver, on Sept. 9-13, 2022. It’s ARCHTOPS ONLY!! The 2019 show was amazing and this unique festival is the only one of its kind anywhere and features over 30 of the world’s premier archtop guitar builders showcasing… Read more »
Comins Classic “Black Tie” Archtop
Comins “Black Tie” Classic Model The elegance of this lovely archtop is incomparable. The materials used together with the exquisite design of each detail exudes formality in the highest degree. 17″ lower bout – cutaway – 6 string 3 1/4″ body depth European Spruce top – X braced Highly Figured European Maple back and… Read more »
Buscarino Mahogany 16 “Artisan
John’s description: “Usually, I use Honduras mahogany for my flat tops or my Cabaret classicals upon occasion but this time I thought, why not try a 16” archtop. It’s always fun to experiment a bit. The mahogany body and 100 year old spruce top combination create an extremely pleasing tone, both warm and punchy at… Read more »
CP Thornton
Designed with vision. Crafted with integrity. Sold with pride. That pretty much sums up Master Luthier Chuck Thornton. Never have we worked with a luthier for whom such praise is more justified. He has personally and passionately crafted hundreds of guitars in the past 25 years. He is fulfilling his dream of creating custom made… Read more »
The Phifer Archtop
“The Phifer” Archtop is the result of years of intense research & development, from it’s bold new shape to an all new approach in designing the internal structure (ie: bracing system). PHIFER ARCHTOP: 16” STYLE BODY WIDTH = 16” BODY DEPTH = 2 5/8” BODY LENGTH = 18 3/4” OVERALL LENTH = 40 3/4” FRET… Read more »
Rancourt Guitars Signature 16″ Archtop
This beautiful acoustic archtop has Italian violin edges on both top and back plates with great acoustic power and balanced tone! All our tops and backs are hand-carved, tuned and graduated for the best acoustic power, balance, responsiveness and resonance. The Modern Signature is assembled like a string quartet Instrument mixed with traditional and modern… Read more »