Opinions from experience on archtop
Getting ready to purchase a archtop guitar sight unseen as there is nowhere near me to even see one, I have read all the reviews on dozens etc. but have come down to the Ibanez PM2 as my choice, based on having only one pickup vs. two which I would never use.
I know it is a lower price instrument but I want to stay under 1k, I found one used that looks nice for 800. Has anyone owned, owns , or played one? If so I would appreciate opinions, good or bad. Thanks |
I don't have any first-hand experience with that model. In the $1K and under range you might take a look at Eastman. I've heard they are making the best product in that range. Consider the pickups, pots, components, tuners, etc that come in those under $1K instruments. Good luck
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It seems like a nice enough guitar. I have never played one though. Another one you might consider is the Guild A150 Savoy. You can get them used on Reverb in the $800 range.
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Thanks guys, settled on the Comins.
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Benedetto
Don't sell yourself short. I made a mistake when I was getting my guitar degree and played a mid level instrument. When I got my first job I purchased a professional instrument, and it opened a whole new world in playing for me. The lesser (student) instruments will hold you back as a musician in the long run, and likely discourage you, and make you seem like you have less talent than you may actually have. Get a Benedetto, they are what it takes to sound like a pro archtop player.
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Yes, a Lotto win would make it easy to jump on the Benedetto, or a large portfolio of funds as well. |
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https://godinguitars.com/product/5th...0-cognac-burst
These seem pretty nice. I've not played one, though. |
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Actually, I flat out dislike the Benedetto sound. Signed, Pro archtop player (Heritage 575) |
Which Comins model are you getting?
And what amp are you going to be using? I dabble in jazz guitar playing and always interested in the gear! |
After having the Comins for a short time I sold. it, too small a body for me and could not get comfortable with it.
I just a few weeks ago purchased a Heritage 575, it's 21 years old but looks like new. It has the exact tone I was looking for, what in my mind is the traditional Jazz tone. Crazy flamed Maple, all solid wood and made in the USA. I love it, plays like smooth silk with 12/50 flat wounds, everything I was looking and hoping for. Very happy with it. I purchased it from Rich Seversen and he was helpful and good on price. I am going to get the Quilter 8" amp that Rich uses. Jerry |
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I spotted this thread and soon realized it was old, and the die had been cast. But I merely wanted to jump in and say my Ibanez AG95QA is one of my favorite guitars, and ran me a paltry $575. Great fit and finish, ebony fingerboard, six pounds, two pickups (yeah, I know) and one of the nicest sets of tuning keys I've had the pleasure to use. This guitar sits out in ready reach, it's that nice to play! |
I've been playing my Ibanez archtop for over 40 years, and it just keeps getting better! Replaced the tuners and frets last year, but other than that it's been bullet proof.
Sounds great, plays like a dream, and doesn't look too bad either! http://newsom.ca/ibanez/Ibanez%202471NT%20-1.jpg |
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