Looking for a "different" style archtop

SpazzHead · #1 11-27-2010, 02:37 PM

Hey all, I am going to build an archtop this winter. I am looking for something a little bit different from the typical L4 L5 ES175, etc. I noticed Eastman has a
Pagelli model which is quite different. Any other "different" stylings in an archtop?

thanks.

docbop · #2 11-27-2010, 04:12 PM

Something like the old Guild Bluesbird. Which was like a hollow Les Paul, but maybe make is a bit bigger. So small enough to be comfortable and transportable, but hollow for jazz sound.

goshawk · #3 11-27-2010, 05:08 PM

Docbop has a good idea. Benedetto and Eastman (among others, I'm sure) offer models along the lines of the Bluesbird: smaller and thinner than a traditional archtop, no f-holes, but a real jazz sound.

SpazzHead · #4 11-27-2010, 05:45 PM

Hey guys, thanks for the suggestion. Hmm, what I am looking for is "different". Unlike the regular guitars. The Bluesbird looks nice, but it looks like an LP - I already got one of those.

Here is an example of "different"

amusiathread · #5 11-27-2010, 06:47 PM

How about this?

Picasa Web Albums - roy toepper - RT Custom Gui...

cosmic gumbo · #6 11-27-2010, 08:17 PM

An archtop uke!

JohnW400 · #7 11-27-2010, 09:04 PM

Check out this guys design. He's been building these for YEARS. Looking at some of the newer designs like that Paglia whatever, Rob looks like he's been ahead of his time. Bob De Vos plays an Engel guitar...

http://www.engelguitars.com/

Steve Z · #8 11-27-2010, 10:29 PM

I found this image on the telecaster forum, but I cannot find any info about who the maker is etc. Pertty cool idea since I am playing Telecasters more and more. This guitar looks like cross between a Fender Tele and a Benedetto archtop...

docbop · #9 11-27-2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Z

I found this image on the telecaster forum, but I cannot find any info about who the maker is etc. Pertty cool idea since I am playing Telecasters more and more. This guitar looks like cross between a Fender Tele and a Benedetto archtop...

Now that is great.

Meggy · #10 11-30-2010, 09:36 AM

I have recently been oogling this guitar makers stuff with interest, especially the Drea Armani model. Although it all looks to be pretty high-end - I hate to think what sort of cost would be attached!

Custom archtop, acoustic, electric and semi hollow body guitars, and hand made inlay - Pederson Custom Guitars (formerly Abyss Guitar Company)

jazzguyfromnc · #11 11-30-2010, 09:49 AM

The Halfling guitars are pretty different, and fun to play with the soundhole so close. Notice the arch under the higher pitched strings...

Halfling Jazz Guitar - Ribbecke Guitar Co

StevieB · #12 11-30-2010, 09:59 AM

Check out the Sadowsky SS-15.

BigDaddyLoveHandles · #13 11-30-2010, 11:02 AM

This luthier is just down the lake from me!

Hopkins Guitars - Custom Archtops - Penticton, BC

derek · #14 11-30-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyLoveHandles

This luthier is just down the lake from me!

Hopkins Guitars - Custom Archtops - Penticton, BC

Having played a couple of Peter's guitars, I can tell you that the quality is second to none. He may very well build the most astetically beautiful guitar ever. Up close, they are jewel like. Better save your coins though. They ain't cheap.

BigDaddyLoveHandles · #15 11-30-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by derek

Having played a couple of Peter's guitars, I can tell you that the quality is second to none. He may very well build the most astetically beautiful guitar ever. Up close, they are jewel like. Better save your coins though. They ain't cheap.

The original poster is going to build his own and is just looking for some design ideas. I'd love a guitar like that, but I can't even afford to have an opinion these days.

Tom Karol · #16 11-30-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Z

I found this image on the telecaster forum, but I cannot find any info about who the maker is etc. Pertty cool idea since I am playing Telecasters more and more. This guitar looks like cross between a Fender Tele and a Benedetto archtop...

Toru Nittono Guitars

fumblefingers · #17 11-30-2010, 08:09 PM

different? Monteleone's guitars are a high bar to reach for, so to speak. check 'em out!

woyvel · #18 11-30-2010, 09:26 PM

There's the Ken Parker archtops made by Ken himself, or the Parker jazz boxes made after Ken sold the company. They have a bit of a different look.

Check Google images, but keep a chum bucket close by.

dr. frums · #19 11-30-2010, 10:13 PM

I love my Ibanez Talman. I can dial in everything from acoustic to old gritty hollowbody sounds. I call it my Choc-Talman. Running it directly through the Roland Cube JC-120 amp module, really makes it shine. My avatar has an image of my playing it.

goshawk · #20 12-01-2010, 02:58 PM

Here's one you might like: the Veillette Jazz Archtop:

Veillette Guitars

(sorry, thought that link took you directly to the page for that guitar. You'll need to click through the electric guitar menu).

I also think Jim Soloway's latest design is nice:

Soloway Guitars - The Single 15

TieDyedDevil · #21 12-04-2010, 04:43 PM

Maragaret Slovak's archtop, made by Saul Koll.

Margaret Slovak - Music & Art - PHOTOS/PAINTINGS

Steve Z · #22 12-04-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Karol

Toru Nittono Guitars

Thanks for the link. Too bad there is really no information about the guitar on the site. I do love the body style though.

Cheers,
Steve

jbear · #23 12-04-2010, 06:52 PM

If you want something really original...start sketching. Looking at other designs is fun, but I'm not sure that will yield something original. That's just how I would go about it; that doesn't mean your way is "wrong." From my purely subjective viewpoint, "innovative" designs are usually unattractive to me. I go for the classic stuff, and it's tough to be original and classic. I guess that's what makes them special.