My First Archtop!!!!!

[AdvenJack]

As a reader on this fun forum, far more than a "poster", I come to you all Very Happy Today,
as I have finally, in my mid 60s, purchased my first archtop. For decades I've wanted one. Now
I am the owner of a William Gagnon "Composer" model, built in 2005, that sports a floating Kent
Armstrong pickup. (photo below) Normally I am drawn toward very traditional looking guitars,
that have an obvious measure of fanciness to them, such as a Campellone "Special" model,
(Link: Special Series | MCampellone.com ) and I was looking for one of those in excellent con-
dition, or something very similar. Then I happened upon the Gagnon below, and I was instantly
smitten!

[Gitfiddler]

Awesome!!

Play it in good health.

[Stringswinger]

That is a beautiful, hand crafted instrument. May she inspire your playing for many years to come.

[Bluedawg]

Nice!!

[Doctor Jeff]

That is a beauty for sure. As a woodworker, I appreciate all the woods and the fine craftsmanship in your guitar.

I can only imagine it plays as beautifully as it looks. Enjoy it!

[customxke]

That's a beauty.

[vinnyv1k]

+1 Gorgeous !!!

[Midnight Blues]

Very nice! Congrats, HNATD and play her in good health!

[Donnd]

Stunning guitar! No reason to deny yourself a great instrument, you earned it!

[Gitterbug]

And just why are we crying about the demise of archtops when individual luthiers can produce such masterpieces? This one's from 2005 but looks like it was made yesterday. Congrats!

[Woody Sound]

Wow. BUT, all beautiful shapely creations deserve a rear view.

[AdvenJack]

Wow. BUT, all beautiful shapely creations deserve a rear view.

It is My Pleasure to Oblige! (Destiny, even the strap pin is in my preferred location.)

[AdvenJack]

Thank You All, for the Compliments, and Kindness Shown to Me!
I confess to liking the headstock design/style as much as I like the body and neck/fretboard.

[charleyrich99]

It is My Pleasure to Oblige!

Just beautiful!

[arnie65]

Great guitar, Bill is a phenomenal builder..
Congrats!





Cheers,
Arnie..

[2bornot2bop]

It’s a pity that he stopped building wooden bridges in exotic woods. He built some of the best at a very modest price.

[Woody Sound]

It’s a pity that he stopped building wooden bridges in exotic woods. He built some of the best at a very modest price.

Yes, I still have one somewhere in my parts stash. Large, high saddle.

[jads57]

Always have admired Bill Gagnon’s guitars from his website. Unfortunately I ever have had the opportunity to play one in person. That is a Beauty!

[2bornot2bop]

Thank You All, for the Compliments, and Kindness Shown to Me!
I confess to liking the headstock design/style as much as I like the body and neck/fretboard.

Beautiful archtop! Congratulations!!!

What are the dimensions?

Yes, I still have one somewhere in my parts stash. Large, high saddle.

Please let me know if you ever decide to sell it.

[AdvenJack]

This Gagnon has a 17 inch lower bout that's 3 inches deep,
25 inch scale length,
and my dial caliper says the width of the neck just forward of the nut is 1.738 inches.

[jads57]

Is the depth of the neck at frets 1&12 fairly slim or larger like a Historic Gibson? Caliper measurements minus the strings of course,Lol!