[Howard Emerson]

Originally Posted by Richard Mott

“The acoustic sound of an archtop, which is on the bottom of my list of guitar sounds I like” — Glennwillow

Oh no! I guess tastes do vary, but I love the sound of this purely acoustic D’Angelico—sweet, woody, and with a liquid quality at times which imparts an almost amplified feel and sounds completely distinct from a flattop:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veUuZrn1rgs

And this early Gibson L-5, which is so naturally full and wonderfully articulate:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqjAPGDJLgs

These instruments sound, to my ears, like guitars should sound! —Richard

Richard,
I can totally understand why Glenn doesn't much enjoy the acoustic sound of an acoustic archtop. It's a fairly expensive proposition finding the ones that would change that mindset.

HE