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1996 Ribbecke Guitars Monterey Archtop - Archtop Electric/Acoustic Archtop Guitar

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The Monterey is an example of the highest art of Archtop building. Tom Ribbecke is well known in the guitar world and has a long history of being a premiere luthier. The Monterey is a top of the line model with top quality materials and craftsmenship. You simply can't find a better archtop and this one plays with ease.

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Artists who play instruments by this builder: Seal, Bobby Vega,

The Monterey is an example of the highest art of Archtop building. Tom Ribbecke is well known in the guitar world and has a long history of being a premiere luthier. The Monterey is a top of the line model with top quality materials and craftsmenship. You simply can't find a better archtop and this one plays with ease.

    Woods & Trim
  • Back/Sides: Curly Maple
  • Top Wood: Sitka Spruce
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Neck Wood: Maple
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Rosette: N/A
  • Binding: Ivoroid
  • Fingerboard Bindings: Ivoroid
  • Headplate: Ebony
  • Headstock Bindings: Ivoroid
  • Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
  • Top Trim: Violin Lines
  • Back Strip: None
  • Fret Markers: Custom
  • Tuners: Schaller
  • Tuner Finish: Gold with Ebony Buttons
    Measurements
  • Body Size: Archtop
  • Scale: 25 1/4 in. (641.4 mm)
  • Nut Width: 1 3/4 in. (44.5 mm)
  • String Spacing: 2 1/8 in. (54 mm)
  • Body Length: 20 3/8 in.
  • Upper Bout: 12 7/8 in.
  • Lower Bout: 17 1/8 in.
  • Serial #: 269
  • Body Depth @Neck Heel: 3 1/8 in.
  • Body Depth @Tail Block: 3 1/4 in.
  • Frets to body: 14
    Extras
  • Cutaway: Venetian
  • Case: Hardshell Case
  • Pickup: Bartolini
  • Condition: Mint but for one small ding on top under high E string.
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Seal, Bobby Vega,
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Player Reviews:

"I guess we all agree.... this is special.... Well done Tom!" - Paul Heumiller

"This is one of the best archtop electrics I've ever played. Every note everywhere on the neck is true and easy to play. Since Tom has quit building these custom instruments, this one is a rare find." - Al Petteway

"This is easily among the best archtops I've played. Feels great, sounds great, looks great... warm, fat, woody, balanced, comfortable... INSPIRING! " - Al Schlimm