#fine archtop

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Here are some curves you don't mind calling "Sweet E" - Ryan Thorell has built the guitar you've been waiting for.

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Wonder how long it took to build this beautiful archtop.

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Mark Lacey PORTRAIT GUITAR

This is "Mark Lacey PORTRAIT GUITAR" by Makia Web & Video Productions on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

See the pro in action as he creates a truly one of a kind piece for a client gift.

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Take your pick...and play an archtop. 

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Have a favorite pick to play your archtop? 

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Craig Brody (better known as The Guitar Broker) holds tightly to a 1961 Gibson ES-140-N-3/4-Special from the actual factory ledger. His shop is full of these rare gems.

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Go backstage with and see who’s playing a Triggs. Can you guess which Hall of Fame baseball player is on the list?

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17″ Standard Archtop

Read the review in the May issue of Just Jazz Guitar Magazine or on line at GuitarInternational.com   Top: Hand carved, tap toned European Spruce Back: Hand carved, tap toned European Maple Sides: Highly figured Maple Body: 17" lower bout, 3" body depth Venetian cutaway Fret Board: Ebony, 12" radius Scale Length: 25" Tuners: Black Schaller M-6 12:1 ratio Pickup: Kent Armstrong side-mounted jazz pickup - volume control mounted under pick guard Finish: Waterbased Lacquer or Traditional French Polish     Days of Wine and Roses played by Vince Lewis on guitar No.6 [ Javascript required to view QuickTime movie, please turn it on and refresh this page ] Autumn Leaves played by Rich Ralston on guitar No.1 [ Javascript required to view QuickTime movie, please turn it on and refresh this page ] Contact Richard to discuss ordering your own Ralston archtop jazz guitar.

How about owning a fine archtop made on the other side of the planet? Ralstons come from New Zealand.