Arch Top Guitars and Related Instruments

I have made something in the neighborhood of a hundred Archtops. These are available in all the guitar variants, including Mandocellos and fretless Basses. Prices start at $600.00



There is only one body style available, as illustrated, Archtops are usually 18" wide jumbos, carved top and back.  The default is all African Mahogany or Sapele. although many other woods are suitable.

These are amazingly good Jazz guitars, usually 12 frets to the body, but cutaways are available. Three inch deep sides. 
The two upper bout soundholes are preferred, although more traditional "F" holes are an option. Necks are adjusted with a cap screw in the heel in the old European Pattern.

The guitar scale, fingerboard width, number of fretted strings and materials are all determined by the customer. Truss rods are not usually fitted but are an option.


The $600.00 price would be all mahogany top and back. All solid wood, finished with a minimal few coats of lacquer.

Tone wood back and sides, Spruce tops, Rosewood or Ebony fingerboards are extra cost options.