Hey Folks--
I thought I would give an update on my quest for my first archtop.
After doing more research and listening to a lot of sound clips (I know it's not a great representation of reality but it's the best I have with no ability to play these guitars in person), I have realized that I actually am looking for the more old school parallel braced spruce top with maple b/s sound instead of the more "modern jazz" sound of the X braced boxes.
So that takes X braced Eastmans out of the equation, even though I believe they are great guitars for the money. So it looks like I am circling back to either the Loar LH-600 or The Loar LH-700 (parallel braced) since a vintage solid wood Gibson is out of my reach and I don't want to invest a boatload of money to just get started in the archtop world.
I'll keep you posted when I make a purchase. Thanks to all of you sharing your knowledge to this clueless newbie!
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1974 Martin D-28 (A gift for my 20th birthday from Mom and Dad)
"Frankenstein" 1948 Gibson J-50 Body/1938 L-00 Neck
2008 Martin 000-18 Norman Blake
2006 Jubal Jumbo
2016 New Era Crooked Star Prairie State Jumbo
2016 New Era Crooked Star Senorita
2020 Iris Smeck
1972 Guild Killdeer F112-6 Part Deux
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