[Tommy_G]

Some may recall I purchased a Yamaha AEX1500 recently.

I have played electric and flat top guitars for years and it took a little getting used to a tone that initially presents as less harmonically complex, boxy and dark compared to electrics or flattops.

Paired with the right amp,I am definately getting what I consider to be tonal mojo. Really enjoying this archtop and getting excited that it may very well become my main guitar... It is very versatile.... I prefer the neck width to my LL16 acoustic. But still prefer the thinness of an electric neck.

I do not have a lot of experience outside this guitar for what the archtop tone really represents on a broad scale. Honestly... In the past any archtop I picked up and strummed would be met with disapproving ears. Thats why I bought this mail order! Haha. I have considerable trust in Yamaha.

I think I might be inclined to hear archtops differently now.