Tim Bram Archtop

**charleyrich99** · 04-14-2023, 03:02 PM

I just received my Tim Bram Archtop. It looks and sounds wonderful!

I have pictures of the guitar as received and during the build process.

Tim was terrific to work with and was a great communicator. Highly recommended.

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Here are the photos Tim sent me during the build process:

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**marcwhy** · 04-14-2023, 06:38 PM

Fantastic instrument!! Wow! Enjoy!

**Steve Z** · 04-14-2023, 08:25 PM

Love it! The color looks amazing with the body shape.

**Jazzjourney4Eva** · 04-14-2023, 09:31 PM

Very nice. Let’s hear a few notes and chords!

**charleyrich99** · 04-14-2023, 10:57 PM

Originally Posted by Jazzjourney4Eva

Very nice. Let’s hear a few notes and chords!

Stay tuned...

**Cunamara** · 04-15-2023, 12:19 AM

Wow! That's really interesting. It looks like a cross between a Telecaster, a D'Aquisto and a Languedoc. Maybe a dash of Otto D'Ambrosio who designed the Eastman El Rey instruments. The workmanship on the in-process photos seems impeccable. I am also looking forward to hearing how it sounds!

**jumpnblues** · 04-15-2023, 08:20 AM

Beautiful!

**Zigracer** · 04-15-2023, 08:25 AM

Very nice!

**Stringswinger** · 04-15-2023, 11:27 AM

A beauty! May she inspire your playing for many years to come.

**Archie** · 04-15-2023, 02:11 PM

Great looking guitar. I was even thinking about it whilst out and about today. Congrats!

**339 in june** · 04-15-2023, 02:52 PM

A kind of an arched top Tele !
Wonderful
Enjoy this beauty for the many many years to come !

**Rob MacKillop** · 04-16-2023, 02:21 AM

Now, that looks special. I trust it sounds special too.

**charleyrich99** · 06-24-2023, 09:36 AM

Originally Posted by Jazzjourney4Eva

Very nice. Let’s hear a few notes and chords!

I just posted a recording on the Tim Bram archtop in the chord melody sub forum.

**Jazzjourney4Eva** · 06-24-2023, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by charleyrich99

I just posted a recording on the Tim Bram archtop in the chord melody sub forum.

Thanks! That sounds great and looks beautiful. That guitar looks small and big at the same time, lol. Something tells me your other gits may get a little lonely at least for awhile.

Nice performance too. Did you arrange that?

**marcwhy** · 06-24-2023, 10:40 AM

Oh yeah - fantastic! Thanks for the vid, Charley!

**charleyrich99** · 06-24-2023, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by Jazzjourney4Eva

Thanks! That sounds great and looks beautiful. That guitar looks small and big at the same time, lol. Something tells me your other gits may get a little lonely at least for awhile.

Nice performance too. Did you arrange that?

Thanks. Yes, it was my arrangement.

**Oscar67** · 06-24-2023, 12:14 PM

Congratulations! That guitar sounds really dynamic and ‘alive’. Love that!

**charleyrich99** · 06-24-2023, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Oscar67

Congratulations! That guitar sounds really dynamic and ‘alive’. Love that!

Thank you.

**Flat** · 06-24-2023, 08:54 PM

That is just luscious! Congratulations!

It reminds me of that old commercial for Reese's chocolate + peanut butter cups. Two great tastes, together. An arch top, and a tele! Who could ask for anything more!

Actually, I have to admit this style of guitar has wandered through my dreams periodically ever since I saw this video with Tim Lerch. Maybe someday.