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08-29-2013, 04:41 AM
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There is no one answer, of course. If we stick to acoustic only archtops, the original 16" Gibson L-5 is my first choice. For electric, a cutaway D'Angelico New Yorker with a floating DeArmond 1100 wouldn't be too shabby. Or maybe a 1939 Gibson Super 400N with the same pickup. If we get into celebrity guitars, Wes Montgomery's L-5 would be kinda nice (but I'd still prefer Eddie Lang's circa 1929 L-5!).
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08-29-2013, 06:08 AM
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My bucket list: 1940 D'Angelico New Yorker (natural) 1941 Epiphone Emperor Soloist 1939 Gibson Super 400PN 1923 Gibson "Loar" L-5 1949 Gretsch Synchromatic 400 (natural/tortoise binding) 1960-66 Guild Artist Award 18" 1950 Stromberg Master 400 cutaway Choose one - if you can...
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08-29-2013, 07:40 AM
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Collings 16", round holed L-4s = way better than the ever popular L-00s and Nick Lucas guitars; L-5, any walnut carved Epiphone. I am going to go with Collings.
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08-29-2013, 04:03 PM
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Stromberg Master 400.
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08-29-2013, 04:32 PM
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It depends...
On the player, their style of play...
Assuming we're talking acoustic (being the nature of the forum). Do you play rhythm in a band in high volume situation? Perhaps a parallel braced, non-cutaway, 3-1/2" deep, 18" lower bout with a long scale instrument is the ticket. Perhaps you play solo guitar, in quiter environment and a smaller, x-braced instrument with a cutaway and a shorter scale is your "holly grail"? The popular answer would be something made by John D'Angelico or Jimmy D'Aquisto. I honestly feel that we live in an age where there are many talented Archtop luthiers that will craft your "holy grail". For me, I can't imagine being happier with an Archtop than with what I have.   My $.02
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A bunch of nice archtops, flattops, a gypsy & nylon strings… Last edited by iim7V7IM7; 08-31-2013 at 09:10 AM.
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08-29-2013, 06:17 PM
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I already own mine. It's got my name inlaid on the head stock.
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08-29-2013, 07:37 PM
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The instruments being built by John Monteleone are some of the most expensive and revered right now. I've had the pleasure of visiting Monteleone's shop and playing a few of his guitars; wow is about the only word to describe them...
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08-29-2013, 07:44 PM
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I'd personally go for one of Ken Parker's...
just astonishing...
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08-29-2013, 08:31 PM
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Ken Parker wins, absolutely cutting edge.
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08-29-2013, 11:27 PM
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08-30-2013, 10:31 AM
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