Funny you mention that, a friend of mine back in late 70's had an arch top and the neck just totally let go. He would still play it and used the lose neck for a wa wa affect. I have often wondered what prompted the arch top style. I have to say they aren't louder than other acoustics but they do sound different. This one has a bright "jazzy" sound and it has a lot of sustain. When you hold it and just have normal conversation you can feel it vibrate in your hands. Again I am a poor player but for whatever reason this is the best feeling 6 stringer I have owned. Just seems to be broken in the right way of that makes sense.
Ha, whatever works on improving our play. It sems to me the few old arch tops I have held all needed neck resets. I wonder if they are more prone to that problem... I know the old bands and orchestras liked archtops on the theory that their sound somehow cut through and were more audible than flat tops. I like Gillian Welch and her partner David Rawlings and he most always plays an old archie.
I will have pass John, we have a lot of Good Will stores in Kentucky. This is my first arch top and I am really liking it. This thing has been played a lot and as I have said before I am a very poor player. The neck on this think shows a lot of wear and by looking at the wear patterns I have learned more about playing than ever before. I put my fingers where it has the most wear and I get nice sounds, I might be on to a new teaching tool for beginners.
Close up of the front and vintage DeArmond pick up and controls. I am going to have a hard time letting this one go. I think she looks good for 66 years old.
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Sounds like you should keep it for your self.
Funny you mention that, a friend of mine back in late 70's had an arch top and the neck just totally let go. He would still play it and used the lose neck for a wa wa affect. I have often wondered what prompted the arch top style. I have to say they aren't louder than other acoustics but they do sound different. This one has a bright "jazzy" sound and it has a lot of sustain. When you hold it and just have normal conversation you can feel it vibrate in your hands. Again I am a poor player but for whatever reason this is the best feeling 6 stringer I have owned. Just seems to be broken in the right way of that makes sense.
Ha, whatever works on improving our play. It sems to me the few old arch tops I have held all needed neck resets. I wonder if they are more prone to that problem... I know the old bands and orchestras liked archtops on the theory that their sound somehow cut through and were more audible than flat tops. I like Gillian Welch and her partner David Rawlings and he most always plays an old archie.
I will have pass John, we have a lot of Good Will stores in Kentucky. This is my first arch top and I am really liking it. This thing has been played a lot and as I have said before I am a very poor player. The neck on this think shows a lot of wear and by looking at the wear patterns I have learned more about playing than ever before. I put my fingers where it has the most wear and I get nice sounds, I might be on to a new teaching tool for beginners.
Would you trade for my $2.99 Good Will guitar, Ron?
I didn't think so. ;)
Sure does look good. I've never had a playable arch top. I could wish for one, truly, but it is the tme in my life to reduce not add.
Close up of the front and vintage DeArmond pick up and controls. I am going to have a hard time letting this one go. I think she looks good for 66 years old.