Archtop with 1 3/4" nut

[dwstout]

Other than Eastman, anyone else make "archtops" with 1 3/4" nut widths.

[bohemian]

The Godin is a scrid below 1 3/4", but for someone such as me who prefers 1 3/4", I get along fine.

[Archtop Guy]

The specs on The Loar show a 1 3/4" nut width.

[mr. beaumont]

Whats your budget?

[dwstout]

Originally Posted by mr. beaumont

Whats your budget?

$2,000 - I prefer used.

[jcarlos]

Originally Posted by Archtop Guy

The specs on The Loar show a 1 3/4" nut width.

I can confirm this on a lh350, 1 3/4 nut, also my 1960's Harmony has a 1 3/4 nut but finding one with a perfect neck is hard.


If 2K is your budget you won't have a problem finding a good one.

[Livingston]

Originally Posted by dwstout

Other than Eastman, anyone else make "archtops" with 1 3/4" nut widths.

My comment is off topic (apologies for that) but I thought I'd mention something related to 1-3/4" nut widths.

If you happen to find a used archtop that you really love, and is in your price range, but comes with a 1-11/16" nut, there is a relatively simple modification you can make to convert your guitar to have the same string spacing as a 1-3/4" nut width. I describe it in the following link and there is some interesting discussion around this topic, in that thread.

Good luck in your search and hope you find the right guitar with the right spec!

[mr. beaumont]

And are you looking to play unplugged or plugged in? What style?

[jcarlos]

Originally Posted by Livingston

My comment is off topic (apologies for that) but I thought I'd mention something related to 1-3/4" nut widths.

If you happen to find a used archtop that you really love, and is in your price range, but comes with a 1-11/16" nut, there is a relatively simple modification you can make to convert your guitar to have the same string spacing as a 1-3/4" nut width. I describe it in the following link and there is some interesting discussion around this topic, in that thread.

Good luck in your search and hope you find the right guitar with the right spec!

I'm with you on the modification, I did this to my Washburn j600 and it was a success. I am going to do it to one of my Ibanez electrics next, and maybe to my takamine flattop. Its funny that the size is such a small increment but makes a huge difference.

[bohemian]

Pulling off the finger board precludes any mods to the nut.
Re slotting a nut...
It simply doesn't work..it's a shell game.

[David-NJ]

Originally Posted by dwstout

Other than Eastman, anyone else make "archtops" with 1 3/4" nut widths.

In the other thread, Spook recommended giving the Yunzhi instrument factory in Beijing a whirl. They'll build you a d'Angelico-flavored archtop for not much dough. We'll see if it's any good -- guess I'll know in about 8 weeks.

I ordered, for $1k, a 17" cutaway acoustic-only archtop with maple b/s and a spruce top, 1.75" bone nut, 25" scale length, nitro finish, etc. and I just said I'll supply the tuners so I crossed my heart and sent the lady an old set of Waverly's to put on there. For all I know it will be a total _piezo de caca_ but it might just turn out okay. They even, for that price, make you a custom headstock inlay if you want. And that includes shipping via EMS.

I'm 43% certain it will suck harder than Linda Lovelace, but it will be a fun experiment. Maybe they'll steal my deposit and tuners. Maybe they'll actually send over a guitar late this summer. Maybe it will actually be built to spec, even! I don't know, but will advise.

[mr. beaumont]

If anything, the Yunzhis are Benedetto inspired. Not D'Angelico. By a longshot.

[David-NJ]

Originally Posted by mr. beaumont

If anything, the Yunzhis are Benedetto inspired. Not D'Angelico. By a longshot.

You're absolutely right. Sorry for the senior moment.

[Jabberwocky]

Originally Posted by mr. beaumont

If anything, the Yunzhis are Benedetto inspired. Not D'Angelico. By a longshot.

If anything, the Yunzhis (Yolandateam now is the breakaway) are like that "fantasy role-play madame"; it can be inspired by anything you want it to be inspired by as long as you pay the coin.

Gibson? We do.

D'Aquisto? Also can.

D'Angelico? No problem.

Monteleone? How many you want?

Benedetto? We happy to please.

Eastman? You no want that shi-te. Try Yunzhi/Yolandateam.

[Jabberwocky]

Originally Posted by dwstout

Other than Eastman, anyone else make "archtops" with 1 3/4" nut widths.

How about a used Andersen Streamline or Model 17? You buy an MIC for $2000, you sell it and lose a $1000.

You buy an Andersen Streamline or Model 17 used, and if you are SMART about it, lose $500 to nothing when you sell it.

OK, opportunity cost of paying double or more of $2000 on a used Andersen Streamline but the value is immeasurable.


Quote dealer's ad. "Andersen Model 17 Special 1996 (#211), near mint condition, European-maple backs and side, European spruce top, natural-finish, floating Armstrong humbucking pickup and controls, 16 3/4-inch x 2 7/8-inch depth body, 1 13/16-inch nut, 25 1/4-inch scale, original hard shell case http://myjazzhome.com/96_Ande17SP.shtml .

This is obviously a custom order with many special features. The slightly thinner body, wider nut width and upgraded European woods are all outside the standard Model 17 features. NEW PRICE--$5,250." Unquote.

And negotiable.