There are lots of great laminate archtops out there off the rack and from some of the name boutique builders as well. These are not your old man's plywood soundboards... You want f holes to look the part, other than that there are lots of acceptable setups, you're driving that bus. Take a little time, play some different guitars, check out the videos and start to zero in on a look and a sound that suits you. I'm jealous, you are making choices about music and instruments that some people don't get in their whole life. Enjoy it while it's all in front of you! Good Luck.
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