The new "Steel City" acoustic archtop

[Steve DeRosa]

Fair enough - and someone's going to get one real nice guitar...

[kkfan]

Originally Posted by StuartDay

That said, I do think, objectively speaking, that $5,500 is a pretty killer price for a hand carved, hand-made instrument of any type.

Agreed 100%

Also, there's no harm in maintaining a little exclusivity. If you take Collings, for example, even being a "small factory" setting, Bill is so confident of the workmanship coming out of his "workshop" that no archtops are offered below $12,000, if I'm not mistaken. In that light, $5,500 for a one-man-show is extremely reasonable, if not a downright steal, IMO.

[kayakman]

Stuart: Like the birdseye maple on the neck...

[Taylorplayer]

What an outstanding guitar! You must be very proud of it.... Really, that is just a beautiful instrument.

[Pahc412]

Where are you based out of in Pittsburgh StuartDay? You do amazing work. I would love to visit your shop sometime!

[Richard Mott]

Stuart--At this price point, you could re-christen this the "Steal City"! --R.

[J.R. Rogers]

Outstanding work, Stuart! Really love this beauty... and that Redburst one you had posted elsewhere. Just gorgeous

[StuartDay]

Thanks for all the kind words and support everybody. Photos of the other two coming this weekend. looking forward to hopefully seeing some of you at memphis!

[StuartDay]

here is the whole gang headed to memphis next week. enjoy

[kkfan]

Heavens!
Gorgeous would be an understatement!!
Congratulations!

[The Growler]

Stunning. Just stunning.

[Archtop Guy]

Wow! I'm impressed! Beautiful.

[StuartDay]

Thanks guys. I appreciate it. Looking forward to the memphis show and having some people get an opportunity to play these. If You will be there, Paul Asbel will be playing the amber one with the art deco theme.

[fuman]

As a former Pixburgher, I tip my (hard)hat to you. The tailpiece is one of the coolest I've ever seen, the F-holes are soo elegant and the headstock inlay is spectacular. Oh, and the rest of the guitar is gorgeous. All in all, certainly one of the most subtly beautiful guitars I've seen in a while. I wish you much success!

[StuartDay]

thanks everyone for the kind words.

Here is a link to a youtube video of the natural one being played by an insanely talented Ken Karsh. Ken teaches jazz guitar at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh in addition to his various gigs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9af8oCXW0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pid7dEBdgmI