Current Inventory- archtop.com
This page contains all current inventory in stock. If an instrument is not listed below it has SOLD. Click on instrument name or picture for detailed spec sheet and photos. To place an instrument on HOLD please check our Ordering page for details. No hassle return policy: 100% buyer satisfaction guaranteed. If you're considering selling your guitar we's be delighted to help find your instrument a good new home. Check our Sales page for more details. If you're looking for a particular instrument, email your requests to [email protected], and we'll be happy to notify you on a priority basis of items of interest. For an in-hand description of any instrument, call 206/325-3737, between 10am and 7pm Pacific Time.
Our Recent Correspondents: Terrific experience from start to finish consigning my guitar with Joe. The combination of his great reputation, excellent photos and in-depth descriptions helped it sell quickly, and at a good price for both the buyer and me. Ron Caselli, Stony Brook, NY
Thanks, Joe, to you and the crew at archtop.com! The systems you have in place, at all stages of the sales process, are first-rate. Archtops are a specialty segment in the wider guitar world, but we aficionados are fierce in our devotion. Your business serves us admirably, and I look forward to working with you again! Rich Russell, Boulder, CO
Joe, Thanks for the consignment proceeds which have arrived safely in my account. I have been buying vintage Epiphones through you over the years and am selling some of them now that I am "thinning the herd". Dealing with you has been straightforward, efficient and always a pleasure. Best Regards, Shane Cleary, Wicklow, Ireland
I recently sold another archtop with Joe. As always he was so helpful, professional and with such an extensive customer base he was able to find my guitar a happy new home .Thank you Joe ! Always a pleasure.” Dennis Easter, Lebanon, PA
Hi Joe, Great job packing & I appreciate the bridge being removed and clearly marked. Bonus, a set of flatwounds already on the guitar. Pickup has a nice warm tone. Started noodling around a little & what a great voice. Just begging to sing. Thank you so much for making this possible. Josh Kellman, Maupin, OR
Dear Joe, Thank you for helping me find a new owner for my ‘78 Gibson Johnny Smith. Having owned it for over 20 years, I knew your shop was the best place to get the instrument in top shape for its potential new owner. I think you found a buyer almost immediately with your “want list” and in fact the guitar never even had its web page constructed before it was run through the shop and sent out to the buyer! I can’t thank you enough for the care you gave my instrument and the speed with which you found a buyer. What a great experience! Alan Biggs, Hilton Head Island, SC
I consigned two high end archtops with Joe. He was fast and thorough getting everything ready for his website. The guitars sold quickly and I received the proceeds right away. Highly recommend. Nick Jaton, Omaha NE
Hi Joe, Got it (Grimes) a couple hours ago, and frankly I wasn’t prepared for this guitar. It’s a museum piece, kind of staggering in its beauty and perfection. I’ve had and have some nice guitars, but this is on another level....Another satisfied customer, Josh Gordis, Monterrey, CA
Hi Joe. Thanks for the great L5! Received in perfect condition! Gorgeous and plays beautifully! A great deal all around! Couldn’t be happier! Louis Perrotta, Huntington, NY
Hey Joe -Here's the review (of the 1998 L-5CES and archtop.com). Enjoy! Yours, David Boles, BolesBlues.com
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Key: Prices listed below in bold to the LEFT of the slash are our discount prices for check, money order, Zelle or bank wire payments. The credit or debit card, Paypal or Venmo price is listed to the RIGHT. More payment and ordering details here.
New Price! c.2013 Grimes Bluesette, all carved, 17" curly maple body, built-in Lollar PAF, feather light, highly resonant $7495/$8245
New Price! 1997 Epiphone Deluxe Regent, one-off Heritage custom, all carved, vintage hardware, clouds and vines, astounding $4495/$4635
Just In! 2003 C.Shifflett Grand Bouche, Dunn style 14 fret D hole model, stunning Macassar ebony body, best buy! $3495/$3605
New Price! 2009 Kevin Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist, spectacular Brazilian body, Swiss spruce top, abalone trim. breathtaking $14,995/$15,450
New Price! 2012 Collings SJ Koa Custom, breathtaking AAAA Koa body, German spruce top, Baggs pickup, spectacular $6495/$6695
Just In! 1936 Recording King M-4, Gibson built L-4 equivalent, 16" body, solid carved top, ornate inlay, best kept secret! $2495/$2570
Just In! 1957 Gibson J-160E, impossibly rare natural finish, built-in P-90 pickup, 100% original, museum quality, Fab 4 fave! HOLD
Just In! 2014 Steve Grimes Bluesette, extravagantly quilted AAAA maple, comfy lightweight 15" body, an eye-popper $7495/$7725
New Price! 2007 Parker PJ12 'J Man', rare model, all carved 16" body, nice wide nut, striking post-deco design, unique! $2495$2570
Just In! 2002 Gretsch White Falcon Jr. rare model, comfy 14" body, Filter'Tron pickups, showroom condition $3495/$3605
Just In! 2015 Buscarino Starlight Nylon, fully hollow thinline, tiger flame top, figured ash body, Barbera pickup, bossa! $4495/$4635
New Price! c.1974 Ibanez Artist Jazz 2616, legendary ES-175 clone, flame body, perfect gig guitar, great shape, best buy! $1995/$2055
Just In! 1950 Gibson L-7C, all carved 17" body, handsome bubble maple, rare Lawrence floater, the player's L-5, best buy $5495/$5635
New Price! c.1984 Fender D'Aquisto Elite, premium model, comfy 16" body, all original, feedback buster, best buy! $2750/$2835
New Price! 2002 Ribbecke Monterey, all carved 17" body, intensely flamed AAAA maple, Bartolini floater, pristine! HOLD
New Price! 2017 Eastman AR880CE John Pisano Model, all carved, intensely flamed 16" body, built-in Armstrong PAF, best buy! $2995/$3055
New Price! 2002 Guild X-180 Park Avenue, very rare model, highly flamed 16" body, Benedetto pickup, compare to ES-175, best buy! $1995/$2055
Just In! 2003 Gretsch White Falcon, '55 specs, ornate vertical logo, Cadlillac tailpiece, Filter-Tron pickups, the whole 9 yards $2995/$3185
Just In! 2018 Gibson ES-335 '58 VOS Historic Reissue, nice full neck, MHS pickups, relic hardware, COA, most faithful reissue $3995/$4115
2001 Buscarino Gigmaster, rare 17" gig guitar from top builder, easy neck, feedback buster, best buy! $4495/ $4635
1950 Epiphone Broadway Regent, very rare cutaway model, all carved, Armstrong floating PAF, ornate inlay, striking SOLD
Just In! 2023 Victor Baker 15, all carved, highly flamed, lightweight 15" body, hand rubbed finish, Armstrong PAFs, best buy! HOLD
1972 Gibson L-5CESN, all original, gorgeous amber blonde finish, 1 11/16" nut, exceptionally fine example SOLD
New Price! 2000 Goodall Concert Jumbo, bearclaw spruce, exotic wood trim, K&K pickup, big voice, top builder $3495/$3605
Just In! 1919 Gibson A-3 Mandolin, ivory finish, rare highly figured maple body, grained ivoroid guard and binding, gorgeous $2995/$3085
Just In! 2003 Darryl Perry Concert Model, Torres style, rosewood body, 65cm scale, feather light, huge voice, top builder $9250/$9525
1986 W.G. Barker 17, all carved, spectacular AAAA quilted maple, DeArmond 1100 pickup, legendary builder, immaculate SOLD
2022 Lowden S-32J, versatile 14 fret nylon crossover model, Alpine spruce top, Baggs VTC pickup, pristine SOLD
New Price! c.1939 Gibson EM-150 Mandolin, original Charlie Christian blade pickup, all carved, super rare, tweed case! HOLD
1977 Ibanez Johnny Smith 2461, faithful tribute to classic model, all original, rare blonde, best buy! SOLD
1962 Gibson J-200N, rare blonde, super jumbo body, intense bubble maple body, 1 of 54, a boomer, spectacular HOLD
1941 Gibson Special #7, rarest prewar 17" Gibson, L-5 size body, unique inlays, never cataloged, remarkable find! SOLD
1956 Gibson A-40 Mandolin, solid spruce top, Honduran mahogany body, lustrous blonde finish, gorgeous SOLD
1951 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Vari-Tone, rare early example, 18 1/2" body, push button controls, brilliant HOLD
1947 Epiphone Deluxe 7 String, all carved, highly figured, custom L.R. Baggs neck for Van Eps' student, one of a kind! SOLD
1964 Epiphone Triumph A-412, Gibson made, solid carved top, extended cutaway, compare to L-7C, best buy, clean! SOLD
New Price! 1939 D'Angelico Style A-1, rare model, highly figured 17" body, superb tone, powerful voice HOLD
New Price! c.1957 Vega SE-400, rare top model from famed Boston firm, floating single coil pickup, easy neck, best buy! $1995/$2155
New Price! 2023 Stringphonic HRC-01, Howard Roberts tribute, 16" body, full size floating PAF, brand new, best buy! $1995/$2055
c.1920s Wissenborn Kona Style 1 Hawaiian Guitar, figured Koa body, featherlight and resonant, rare model, sings! SOLD
Key: Prices listed below in bold to the LEFT of the slash are our discount prices for check, money order, or bank wire purchases.
The regular credit card and Paypal price is listed in plain type to the RIGHT.
c. 2008 Grimes Montreaux, all carved 18" masterpiece, eye-popping AAAA quilted maple, put on your sunglasses SOLD
1994 Nickerson Corona, all carved 17" curly maple body, floating JS pickup, featherlight, responsive, best buy! SOLD
2015 Gibson L-9 Custom Shop Crimson Edition, ultra-rare 17" thinline, solid carved flame top, '57 PAFs, 1 of 50, first one? SOLD
1960 Fender Stratocaster, natural refin, slab board, original hardware, electronics and case, pick your color! SOLD
1936 Epiphone Broadway, all carved 17" black walnut body, Adirondack top, brilliant voice, excepional condition SOLD
1966 GIbson ES-335TD, ice tea burst, Pat. sticker pickups, exceptional original condition, easy neck, a stunner SOLD
2010 Andersen Oval, all carved, highly figured, featherweight 16" body, Benedetto floater, versatile voice, rare! SOLD
1987 Schoenberg Soloist, rare Brazilian rosewood OM cutaway, from Martin, Bourgeois and Eric Schoenberg SOLD
1930 National Triolian, polychrome palm tree finish, 100% original, Hawaiian style, Missisippi tone! HOLD
1956 Gibson ES-175, 100% original, bop classic P-90 pickup, lightweight, exceptionally fine condition HOLD
Coming Soon
Key: On the way = In transit. Price and preview photos not yet available.
Has arrived = Setup and preview photos in progress. Instruments are not priced until setup and photos are complete.
In the shop= Setup or restoration in progress. Ready = Preview photos and pricing are complete and available by email. Send requests to: [email protected]
Want list previews: If you're looking for any particular instrument you don't see here,
please email your requests to [email protected], and we'll be happy to send previews of your want list items as soon as they arrive.
-1936 Gibson Black Special, ebony finish, all carved, 16" L-5 dimensions, rare prewar dealer special model on the way
-2001 Holst 18 Custom, all carved 18" body, D'Aquisto styling, AAAA flame maple back, Armastrong floating PAF on the way
-1951 Epiphone Emperor Regent, blonde, massive 18+" Venetian cutaway body, all acoustic, highly figured, huge voice on the way
-1996 Benedetto La Venezia, blonde, very rare oval hole version, intensely flamed, hand crafted by Bob at his PA workshop on the way
-2005 Sadowsky Jimmy Bruno Prototype, unique twin pickup version, comfy 15" body, highly figured, top gig guitar on the way
-1966 Hofner Model 459 Violin Guitar, sunburst, ultra-rare 6 string cousin to the McCartney violin bass, all original, amazing HOLD
-1965 Epiphone Texan, sunburst, Gibson built J-50 style jumbo, long 25 1/2" scale, pristine example, McCartney guitar! HOLD
-1966 Fender Stratocaster, Lake Placid Blue, exceptionally fine, all original, one owner guitar, an amazing find has arrived
-1943 D'Angelico Style A-1, sunburst, all carved 17" full depth noncut body, engraved deco tailpiece, veteran player in the shop
-1966 Gibson L-5CESN, blonde, flame maple body, twin Pat. sticker humbuckers, bandstand veteran, great player in the shop
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Kent Armstrong Handwound Floating Pickups. Handmade in Vermont by Kent himself. Humbucking, single coil, 6 and 7 string: simply the best there is.
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Acoustic Archtop Soundboard pickups. Crisp, accurate acoustic sound, uses your own bridge. Micro thin film pickup technology installs in minutes.
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Wiring and Control Kits, ultra-miniature volume controls, knobs and jacks for pickup installation without modification of vintage instruments.
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Hardshell Cases- Plush, locking vintage style hardshell cases in hard-to-find sizes, built specifically for archtop guitars. Some vintage cases, too, please inquire.
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Pickguards, custom made from original templates in tortoise, 5-ply black or bakelite; bound, beveled or unbound. Mounting hardware, too.
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Purchasing your instrument is fast, safe and secure with our absolute no-quibble refund policy.
VISA/MC/AMEX, PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, layaways. For details, visit our Ordering page here.
We can help place your prized instrument with a happy new owner for a maximum return to you. For details, visit our Sales page here.
We maintain a full-service repair facility specializing in the particular requirements of archtop instruments, from setups to ground-up restorations.
Vintage style finishes, fretwork, structural repairs, correct hand-antiqued hardware and more. More info here.
The Archive
An extensive illustrated list of recently offered instruments may be seen in our Previously Sold section here.
Contact: Email: [email protected] For a detailed in-hand description of any instrument, call Joe Vinikow at 206.325.3737.
Call weekdays between 10am and 7pm Pacific Time, Saturdays by appointment.
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