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15” archtop
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:15 am
by martintaylor
Hi everyone. This is my latest build. It’s a 15” archtop with Sitka Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides (one piece back), flame Maple bindings, Rosewood fretboard, Mahogany neck. There are two pickups, the neck pickup is a Kent Armstrong Slimbucker and the modified bridge has a Rich Barbera transducer saddle. The Barbera produces an amazing acoustic guitar sound and the Armstrong a great jazz through to blues sound. It is wired with two volumes only. The Barbera has such good output you can blend the two without the need of a preamp driving it. I used the Schaller thumb wheels for the pots. Spray is Nitro. I’m calling the colour a blood burst.
Re: 15” archtop
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:37 am
by Bob_H
A lovely looking instrument - inspirational
Re: 15” archtop
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:14 pm
by lamanoditrento
Beautiful Martin
Re: 15” archtop
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2023 8:03 am
by WJ Guitars
Excellent guitar build. Makes you want to pick it up and play this outstanding guitar.
Wayne
Re: 15” archtop
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2023 12:11 pm
by kiwigeo
Nice work Martin.
Re: 15” archtop
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2023 11:06 am
by gtrboy77
I love the transparent red finish. Well done, sir.
Re: 15” archtop
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 8:04 am
by mtodd
Wow! That’s very nice indeed and great photography!
Re: 15” archtop
Posted: Fri May 19, 2023 2:55 pm
by Taffy Evans
Hi, that’s a great looking guitar, love the finish. As mentioned well presented too.
Taff.