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martintaylor
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15” archtop

Post by martintaylor » Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:15 am

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.
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Bob_H
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Re: 15” archtop

Post by Bob_H » Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:37 am

A lovely looking instrument - inspirational
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lamanoditrento
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Re: 15” archtop

Post by lamanoditrento » Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:14 pm

Beautiful Martin
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Re: 15” archtop

Post by WJ Guitars » Sat Apr 08, 2023 8:03 am

Excellent guitar build. Makes you want to pick it up and play this outstanding guitar.

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Re: 15” archtop

Post by kiwigeo » Sat Apr 08, 2023 12:11 pm

Nice work Martin.
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gtrboy77
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Re: 15” archtop

Post by gtrboy77 » Mon Apr 10, 2023 11:06 am

I love the transparent red finish. Well done, sir.
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Re: 15” archtop

Post by mtodd » Fri May 19, 2023 8:04 am

Wow! That’s very nice indeed and great photography!
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Taffy Evans
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Re: 15” archtop

Post by Taffy Evans » Fri May 19, 2023 2:55 pm

Hi, that’s a great looking guitar, love the finish. As mentioned well presented too.
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