I agree on the Loar archtops tone. In addition to the LH-300 (which I bought used and luckily it's flawless with perfect neck angle and set up) I have an only acoustic Godin 5th avenue, and I owned a Gretsch New Yorker only acoustic.
The Gretsch New Yorker had some build quality flaws, as a tailpiece that was off center, and didn't sound so great. The 5th avenue is better, it has a bright sound and it is quite loud, but I do not like the strings spacing at the bridge, quite narrow (53 mm) because I often play fingerstyle. But the Loar LH-300 is definitely the best of these three I really love it. If the LH-600, as several members say, is a big step-up, well that will be in my future! Thanks.
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