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! |
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