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12-02-2022, 11:25 PM
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Sadowsky SS-15 Archtop Guitar
While archtops started out as acoustic guitars, they evolved with such styles as bebop, hardbop, modern, post modern and the like. Not as feedback resistant nor note-staining as a solid body and lacking the overtones and dry resonance of the fully acoustic archtop, the electric archtop has carved out a unique niche for itself by filling an important and vital role in the history of jazz music as well as other genres.
For me, the "electric" archtop is synonymous with the term archtop guitar since its existence was forged from the music to which it has been vital since the beginning of jazz. The instrument has evolved with the music. In my opinion, Sadowsky makes some of the great players' archtops on the market today. Guitars that sound great, can be amplified while mitigating feedback, can withstand the rigors of life on the road and that give ample nod to the great archtop forebearers like Jimmy D’Aquisto, John D'Angelico, Gibson, and the like. I was fortunate enough to stumble across a used Sadowsky SS-15...an archtop that I've been coveting for many, many years. Finally found one at a price I thought was GREAT, the finish that I've lusted over and available for local pickup. Cannot wait to pickup this fine instrument on Sunday. Photos to follow.
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“Sometimes you have to play a long time to be able to play like yourself” — Miles Davis. Last edited by Livingston; 12-02-2022 at 11:40 PM. 
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12-03-2022, 06:16 AM
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Can’t wait to see the pics! There are some great interviews with Roger (Sadowsky) on the Fretboard Journal website. He’s an extremely smart guy and I really appreciate hearing his insight and approach.
This is exciting!
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12-04-2022, 05:05 PM
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Picked up my new guitar this morning. Guitar was in perfect condition. Time is so precious on the weekends that I thought I would merely post the seller's photos. Especially love this finish - Sienna Burst. Only 4 lbs, 14 oz. So light...a joy to hold. Most of all, it sounds and plays like a dream.
  
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01-23-2023, 07:42 PM
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Hard to find the Jimmy Bruno model now. I think I may have preferred that model over the SS-15 if only because of the body depth. The Jim Hall is another holy grail for me. Some day.
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“Sometimes you have to play a long time to be able to play like yourself” — Miles Davis.
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05-04-2023, 09:37 AM
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I’ve got a Sadowsky semi-hollow that I’m flat out in love with. It’s amazing to play, can do just about anything, very comfortable to hold and beautiful to look at.
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Bill Guitars: 1910's Larson/Stetson 1 size guitar 1920 Martin 1-28 1987 Martin Schoenberg Soloist 2006 Froggy Bottom H-12 Deluxe 2016 Froggy Bottom L Deluxe 2021 Blazer and Henkes 000-18 H 2015 Rainsong P12 2017 Probett Rocket III 2006 Sadowsky Semi Hollow 1993 Fender Stratocaster Bass: 1993 Sadowsky NYC 5 String Mandolin: Weber Bitterroot
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05-08-2023, 01:19 PM
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“Sometimes you have to play a long time to be able to play like yourself” — Miles Davis.
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