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That would depend on the parameters used in defining each. For example, the ES-165 in my sig. It's a full hollowbody archtop, yet with a laminate top and a big humbucker hanging on it, there is no way that I would consider it an acoustic guitar. It's not that simple.
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Well, it is if we're following the OP's post--he wants an acoustic guitar, and archtop acoustic.
But I agree, there's a lot of in between and such. I've even played a few all laminates that sounded really good unplugged. It's certainly not as cut and dry as it is in the flat top world. |
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Yes, that's what I'm trying to say - to establish how much "acoustic" you require. While many people seem to love the acoustic archtop sans pickup, I personally would have no use for it, and would need at least a floater.
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I picked up a '57 ES-125 last summer and had it totally redone, frets and nut and bridge and all. Amazing as an electric. Amazing as an acoustic. Really not a bad price for such a cool vintage. But you NEED flatwounds for an archtop, IMO. It's just so cool that way...
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Quote:
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Use it well and often...
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When I had a more than decent guitar collection, I had a number of '30s archtops from Gibson and others.
These days, I am thrilled with my recent purchase of an Eastman AR 910CE. Terrific guitar bought used for $1500. Dead mint as is the case. I might change out the pickup or have it revoiced but other than that the guitar is a screaming deal at twice the price...
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This one should give you a whole big bunch of post-war, early bop-era mojo:
https://shop.guildguitars.com/produc...0-pickup-gold/
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