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1950 Gibson Super 300 Flame Maple/Maple
Just over 200 Super 300s were ever made by Gibson Guitars. The Super 300 is essentially identical to a super 400 but a bit more understated with regard to trim. This beauty from 1950 is in excellent condition and the tone is magical. You can just imagine some of the juke joints it’s been in. The tobacco burst is warm and inviting and the maple back has nice figure as does the tiger striped neck. The neck finish is worn to that perfect feel of a vintage guitar with just enough miles on it. Outstanding…
Add to Compare1998 Gibson ES-165 Herb Ellis Signature Flame Maple/Flamed Maple
The Herb Ellis model celebrates the legendary guitarist who’s work is known to all archtop guitarists. The ES-165 is based on Herb’s 1949 ES-175 and this one from 1998 includes the fixed humbucker, which is no longer available on current model, and a gorgeous sunburst. This guitar is absolutely like new, kept in ‘out-of-the-box’ condition by it’s single owner. You need only listen to the clips below to understand how wonderful these guitars sound. This is a sweetheart.
Add to Compare1978 Gibson LC-5 Maple/Spruce
The Gibson L-5 model needs little introduction; players such as Wes Montgomery, Scotty Moore and Tuck and Patti have made the sound of an L-5 legendary. This beautiful example is an L5-C or Custom L-5 from 1978 and is in wonderful condition. It is completely original but for the pickguard and nut and has a recent refret done to perfection. So not only is this one look stunning, it plays exquisitely up the entire neck.
Add to Compare2007 Greenfield 15″ Archtop, Bigleaf Maple/European Spruce
Bigleaf Maple body, European Spruce top, 15 inches across the lower bout and rigged with a Kent Armstrong humbucker–this 2007 Greenfield Archtop is a sight to see. In hand, the smaller body feels extra comfortable; you can really snug up with this one in your arms. Ebony pickguard, bridge, and tailpiece provide some dark contrast to the honey amber hues present elsewhere. Michael has only ever offered a small handful of archtops–this is only the third we’ve ever seen–and we’re proud to offer this one to you now.
Other keywords: duane simpson, arched top, aaa, gotoh, 109
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.065 in Woods Spruce - European, Maple - Flame Add to Compare2009 Greenfield Black Cherry Archtop, Bigleaf Maple/European Spruce
The cherry on top really makes the dessert. This Black Cherry archtop from famed Montreal luthier Michael Greenfield was originally commissioned by Jacques-André Dupont for his Red Guitar Collection in 2009. As such, Michael gave this 17 inch archtop, built with a Super 400 in mind, a sienna red sunburst over the Bigleaf Maple back and sides and European Spruce top. Michael enlisted the enviable skills of inlay maestro Larry Robinson for the pinup girl and cherry inlays along the fretboard and headstock (inspired by a pinup girl-clad gum display rack Michael spied at a local restaurant). A Kent Armstrong Alnico 3 pickup is mounted to the Ebony pickguard, custom built for this guitar to match the fretboard radius and tighter string spacing.
Of tone, this Greenfield’s flavor avoids the saccharine maraschino cherry altogether, instead favoring the dark, complex palette of the morello cherry. Michael’s F holes have a wider aperture than the traditional L-5, so there’s a snappier and crisper response than the Gibson grandaddies. A slim 1 23/32” nut harkens back to the feel of a Super 400 and keeps the strings within easy reach of the player’s left hand for complex jazz chords and solo runs.
It’s safe to say, there’s not another Greenfield, let alone archtop, quite like the Black Cherry. Snag this delicious fruit while you can.Other keywords: lutherie, l5, big leaf maple, western bigleaf maple. naple, jazz box, gotoh
Here’s a link to Michael discussing this guitar with Premier Guitar at the 2009 Montreal Guitar Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W3WzCDVZ30
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.72 in String Spacing 2.063 in Woods Spruce - European, Maple - Bigleaf Add to Compare2013 Hahl Jazz Supreme de Luxe, Maple/Spruce
A veteran of the guitarbuilding field, German luthier Stefan Hahl has honed his skills across a wide range of instruments for over 20 years, and we’ve been fortunate enough to find ourselves with a crème de la crème archtop from 2013. This is Stefan’s Jazz Supreme de Luxe model, decked out with hand-carved, 60-year-old Alpine Spruce and figured German Maple, Bartolini humbucker (plus Big Tone bridge piezo and a stereo out), and a generous 17 inch lower bout. thin Nitro finish throughout for maximum resonance, EVO frets for longevity, and a custom Hoffee case for protection on those rare moments you won’t have this Hahl singing in your hands.
Other keywords: arched top, lutherie, luthier, boutique guitar, f holes, mop, fingerstyle, p/up, bartollini
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.125 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.125 in Woods Spruce - Alpine, Maple - European Add to Compare2011 Heritage Super Kenny Burrell, Maple/Spruce
The folks at the Heritage Guitar Company have been hard at work in the old Gibson buildings of Kalamazoo for decades now, building incredible electrics and archtops to compete with the best out there. We recently landed a 2011 Super KB (Kenny Burrell) that is a 100% testament to that statement: this guitar is a fabulous example of Maple, Spruce, and sweet, sweet Jazz tone. Twin humbucking pickups, 18 inches across the expansive lower bout, and a sharp Florentine Cutaway come together in a tasteful, natural finish package. Carved Spruce top with parallel bracing is paired with nicely figured Maple back and sides (and neck, and pickguard) and adjustable finger tailpiece.
These beauties are built in very limited batches, and this is the first time we’ve seen one in a while. Snag it while you can!
Other keywords: lutherie, luthier, kb model, gibson guitars, arch top, jazz box, jazz guitar, groverAdd to Compare2012 Heritage Super Eagle ACB, Maple/Spruce
2012 Super Eagle from the fine folks at Heritage Guitars—yes, please! This is a dynamite jazz box that’ll handle rock and blues with aplomb. Maple back and sides paired with a carved Spruce top, humbuckers, and Bigsby tailpiece for all the warbling vibrato and dive bombs you can shake a pick at. This Super Eagle is a big boy, make no mistake: 18 inches at the lower bout—and that translates to a big voice with sweet resonance for all the registers. In great shape from toe to tip, this Heritage Super Eagle is itching to keep crooning; snag it while you can!
Other keywords: kalamazoo, gibson, electric guitar, arch top, archtop, jazz box, grover, duane simpson
Add to Compare2005 Hofner Jazzica Custom Laminated Maple/Engelmann
This is the Custom Jazzica archtop guitar from Hofner Guitars of Germany. It features a unique body design that tapers 2 inches from the tail to the neck joint giving it a full body sound but remaining easy to hold. The 16″ lower bout and solid Engelmann Spruce top give it a wonderful response and it sounds great plugged in or acoustically. This is a very cool model from Germany’s top maker of electric guitars, Hofner.
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.4 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.06 in Woods Spruce - Engelmann, Maple Add to Compare2009 Holst 16 Inch Archtop Laminate Maple/Laminate Maple
If you’re looking for a Jazz box ideal for gigging, the Holst 16″ Archtop is definitely worth considering. With a smaller-than-average Maple body, this Holst has all the warmth and round tonality of a full-size Jazz box, but the more compact and comfortable feel of a semi-hollow body. Amped up with an ES-175 Humbucker pickup perfect for fingerstyle, this guitar really lets those 6 and 13 chords ring in all their complexity–and the wider neck with 1 13/16″ nut makes fingering complicated shapes that much easier.The voice is warm and expressive, with lots of drive. Trebles silky smooth; basses clean and articulate. If you’re looking for the big, round sound for fingerstyle Jazz in a more manageable package, try this Holst 16″ Archtop on for size. This guitar also comes with an extra bridge and saddle, and a TKL hardshell case.
Add to CompareNew BCKingston CR-E AAA Flame Maple/AAA Sitka
We search long and hard here at Dream Guitars to find the best of every type of guitar for our customers. In BCKingston Guitars we have not only found you the best, but they come at a wonderful price point. This CR-E model is a worldclass 17″ Archtop from Brain Kingston crafted in the highest quality at his shop in beautiful Prince Edward Island. But what our pictures can’t show you is how alive and responsive this guitar is. It’s amazing and it rivals any Archtop at twice the price. This should not be a surprise as Brian has over 30 years of experience building his archtops. We are truly delighted to now represent BCKingston Guitars. From Brian Kingston “The CR-E was designed to have a homogenous look. The maple bindings, part of the 3 piece maple/ebony purfling/binding setup, are cut from the same piece of wood as the sides, matching up the curl where feasible.”
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2.25 in Woods Spruce - European, Maple Add to Compare2015 Koentopp Chicagoan, Romanian Maple/Carpathian Spruce
Dan Koentopp is a tried and true craftsperson, from what we can tell by the quality of this 2015 Chicagoan oval hole archtop. A delicate and exacting touch brings together a hand-carved Romanian Maple back with a matching Carpathian Spruce top bound in rich red Macassar Ebony and outfitted with a cello-style tailpiece and Macassar Ebony pickguard. A full 17 inches across the lower bout with three inch body depth around; five pounds on the nose, and a slinky smooth setup. The voice is characterized by a warm, round quality that permeates the bass, miss, and trebles—and translates faithfully when amplified with the Barbera bridge pickup (volume knob under the guard). Waverly tuners help keep build weight down, and Dan appointed this Chicagoan with Pearl skyscrapers on the headplate and a corresponding Pearl inlay on the backplate reminiscent of an “espresso art” tulip.
From tuners to tail, this 2015 Chicagoan from Don Koentopp is a work of functional art. We can’t think of higher praise than that.Other keywords: arched top, arch top, fingerstyle jazz, handcarved, cutaway, ebany, hoffee
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Carpathian, Maple - Romanian Add to Compare2022 LHT Cadenza, Maple/Spruce
Tyler Wells of LHT Guitars’ Cadenza model is a nod to the more traditional proportions of the classic archtop, while still maintaining a very modern and fresh aesthetic and ergononics. This 2022 build is like new, dressed with a rose burl appointment package and finish for the Flame Maple body and Spruce top, understated white-black-white purflings, and Kent Armstrong humbucker. Unlike his other offerings, this guitar features a non-multiscale fingerboard, with 25″ scale and 1.75″ nut. Comes wrapped in a Hoffee fiberglass flight case.
Other keywords: fingerstyle, duane simpson, ken armstrong, 4006
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25 in Nut Width 1.75 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce, Maple - Flamed Add to CompareBrand New LHT Ocean Burl Fugue, Flamed Maple/Sitka Spruce
Beauty is in the details, and this Ocean Burl Fugue from Tyler Wells wins the award. Our last LHT Fugue model sold almost instantly, and this one was pre-purchased while it was being built! Flame Maple back and sides and Bearclaw Sitka Spruce on top, a 24.7-25.7″ multiscale setup, and a custom Parallelogram Kent Armstrong humbucker. An integrated soundport/soundhole gives this Fugue model an impressive acoustic flavor that is engrossing all on its own.
If you would like to commission a custom build of your own, please reach out!
Other keywords: fingerpicking, lutherie, luthier, guitarbuilding, bespoke guitar, build thread, archtop, arched top, electricSOLD Read moreScale Length 24.7 in - 25.7 in Nut Width 1.69 in String Spacing 2.188 in Woods Spruce - Sitka, Maple - Figured Add to Compare2005 Marchione 15″ Archtop, Maple/European Spruce
Stephen Marchione brings us this 15″ Archtop, decked out in classic Marchione fashion. The sharpness of its florentine cutaway is representative of just how sharp this instrument looks. Beautiful Flamed Maple, throughout and European Spruce on top. Spretzel Locking tuners, floating bridge, single Marchione humbucker– this is a sublime example of an ultimate jazz box with plenty of gears for other styles.
Other keywords/misspellings: Luthier, lutherie, duane simpson, bam
SOLD Read moreScale Length 25.5 in Nut Width 1.688 in String Spacing 2 in Woods Spruce - European, Maple