I recently purchased this from a JGF member and find it a wonderful instrument at an absurdly reasonable price. My go to instrument is a 7 string custom 17” jazz box and my thought was to find something a bit more ergonomic for longer playing sessions. The Jazz Elite is perfect in this regard: only 5.6 lbs, 2.25 body depth, 1.75 nut, 25.0 scale, fully carved maple with spruce, loud acoustically. But although it is in the ballpark, it doesn’t sound quite as good as a full sized jazz box (duh!) and I miss the 7th string. So I am offering it for exactly what I bought it for: $1600, your shipping. You can read much more about this model on Lou’s website, Guitars ’n Jazz, he designed it with Eastman. Why is it so inexpensive? Apparently the previous owner took shipment on it during a winter cold snap and there is some finish checking on the face. It is difficult to see in the photos but in various lights you can see it. The back is unscathed. I researched it before buying and apparently it does not compromise the structure or sound in any way - many older guitars have this, and it can also be cosmetically improved with the addition of more finish. To me it is of little consequence except that it necessitates this lower price.
The Barker sounds warmer, but it’s impossible to tell what difference there might be because each guitar is different. The Heritage sounds fantastic in my book!
I was very disappointed when I put the reissue on my D'A and expected to get the same sound that I got from the RC-1000 I used ages ago.
Then I remembered that I was expecting to get the same sound...
I’ve shipped over 100 archtop’s both nationally and internationally. I’ve never once had a shipping incident. What’s my secret?
I’ve shipped with FedEx exclusively. I always double box any...
A friend of mine has a 2006 that he's selling. I was curious whether it's a heavier build, seeing as it was made for a rock guy... Or is it just a generic 175 ?
if the luthiers polishing compounds fail , then a light overspray and subsequent buff out is in order.
Make certain the surface has NO residue from the buffing compounds.
I've done this many...
I have the solid body version (Kenai) with Lollar P90's and Love it !
A Chena is next up, fit and finish is outstanding , plays like a dream
Joe ran R&D and the Private Stock custom program for...
I have the solid body version (Kenai) with Lollar P90's and Love it !
A Chena is next up
Joe ran R&D and the Private Stock custom program for 20yrs at PRS .
Thanks for posting this. I was wondering about exactly this question lately (which is sort of silly since I don't even own an archtop).
Comparing the two, I like the sound of the original better....
Compared to the Reverb listing, my Terada-made Broadway Elitist has flame maple on the back and sides, octagonal white pointed knobs like early electric Epiphones, a tune-o-matic saddle, and the...
This is not for a guitar that has a regular round soundhole I presume?
I've noticed several acclaimed classical guitarists use a soundhole tuner lately, barely visible from the audience. I'm...
How is the Steve Howe 175?
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