Archtop 17 vs 18 inch

[Sigmund451]

Im seriously considering having Franz build an Elferink guitar for me.

As reflected in the title Im questioning size. I have two 17 inch guitars. I dont find them uncomfortable at all.
Im not a big guy. Im 5"10 and kind of lanky.

This guitar will be played at home and sitting. Frans also tapers his guitar bodies.

The cost difference is extremely negligible, not even worth mentioning.

What says the crowd....and no, I dont have any 18 inch archtops around to try.

[2bornot2bop]

Go big or go home!

I’ve owned many 18” Heritage Super Eagles. Since they’re only 3” deep they’re as comfortable to play as a 17.”

For me, the extra tonal difference is significant enough to justify the guitar.

I’ve also owned a Super 400. Its depth is 3 3/8”. Doesn’t sound like much of a difference but I could truly feel its size.

I assume Eff is making his 18’s at 3” depth like Heritage?

[GuyBoden]

I have an 18 inch Yunzhi with a 4inch depth.

My criteria was a big sounding Acoustic Archtop, so I took into consideration that Jumbo acoustic guitars are between 4-5 inch depth.

I only play it acoustically at home.

With bronze strings it sounds big and great, to my ears at least. I like plenty of bass, I play with fingers no nails.

Here is how the guitar sounds:

[Sigmund451]

His guitar bodies dimensionsL " 2,75 to 3,25” tapered body"