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: Always a pleasure to deal with Joe at archtop.com! He’s a knowledgeable and diligent straight shooter. I’ve had people ask why I would sell an instrument on consignment rather than just sell it myself. My answer always goes something like this…when you can deal with a reputable, honest retailer who has a much broader reach than I do, and knows more about pricing and marketing, I end up getting more money in my pocket even after the commission and getting the sale faster than I would on my own. That on top of saving me the hassle of shipping and/or having strangers coming over to my house and the answer is “why wouldn’t I go that route?”. Fortunately, Joe meets all the criteria in spades. I feel lucky to have access to his services! John Owen, Seattle, WA
Hi Joe, I noticed this morning that my Andersen has been sold. I just wanted to send a quick note to say thank you and that I am really glad to have archtop.com in the world! It is such a great resource! All the best, Butch Boles, Seattle
We were so happy to find Joe. My Dads 1943 D'Angelico Model A-1 has been in the family for years. It definitely needed someone to bring it back to life. It has been quite a journey and we were thankful that Joe was the one to bring it back to its original showroom condition. His attention to the history and detail of the guitar brought so much meaning to the experience. We would recommend Joe to anyone that is thinking of restoring or selling their guitar..The overall experience has been great. We hope the new owner will have many hours of enjoyment as my dad did. In gratitude. Charlie and Laurel Rossi, Blaine, WA
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.
Just In! 2013 Gibson '59 ES-175 VOS, most faithful reissue, '57 Classic PAF, aged hardware, featherweight, showroom condition $5495/$5665
New Price! 2012 Collings SJ Koa Custom, breathtaking AAAA Koa body, German spruce top, Baggs pickup, spectacular $5995/$6175
Just In! 1969 Gibson L-5 Hybrid, 60's L-5 neck and parts, highy flamed laminate body, L-5 elegance at a player's price! $4995/$5145
New Price! 2001 Buscarino Gigmaster, rare 17" gig guitar from top builder, easy neck, feedback buster, best buy! $3995/ $4115
New Price! 2009 Kevin Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist, spectacular Brazilian body, Swiss spruce top, abalone trim. breathtaking $12,495/$12,875
New Price! 2014 Steve Grimes Bluesette Thinline, extravagantly quilted AAAA maple, comfy 15" body, Lollar PAF, stunning $7495/$7725
Just In! 2007 AJL Model 17, most accurate L-5 tribute, all carved, lightweight, Euro tonewoods, famed luthier, best buy! HOLD
Just In! 1978 Gibson Howard Roberts Artist, rare wine finish, comfy 16" body, unique full size floating PAF, closet queen! $4495/$4635
Just In! 1977 Gibson Howard Roberts Artist, top line model, comfy 16" body, unique full size floating PAF, versatile player $3995/$4115
Just In! 1996 Comins Chester Avenue, top-line model, AAAA curly maple, ornate inlay, top builder, rare buy! HOLD
Off Hold! 1930 National Triolian, polychrome palm tree finish, 100% original, Hawaiian style, Missisippi tone! $3495/$3605
Just In! 1967 Hofner Model 459 Violin Guitar, ultra-rare debut version, like McCartney bass, all original, amazing find $4495/$4635
Just In! 2025 Jean Barault Modele 7 String, 14 fret Brazilian rosewood body, Alpine top, Bigtone pickup, top builder, rare! $5495/$5665
Just In! 2015 Tim May M-5, all carved, featherweight 16" L-5 tribute, prewar tone with modern feel, luthier built, best buy! $3995/$4115
Just In! 2001 Holst 18 Custom, all carved 18" body, Adirondack top, AAAA maple body, Armstrong PAF, big voice, best buy! $4495/$4635
Just In! 1940 Epiphone Olympic, solid Adirondack top, comfy 15" body, firestripe guard, high demand guitar, barks! $2495/$2575
Just In! 1996 Benedetto La Venezia, rare oval hole version, intensely flamed, hand crafted by Bob at his PA workshop HOLD
New Price! 2003 Darryl Perry Concert Model, Torres style, rosewood body, 65cm scale, feather light, huge voice, top builder HOLD
New Price! 1997 Epiphone Deluxe Regent, one-off Heritage custom, all carved, vintage hardware, clouds and vines, astounding $4495/$4635
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! 2002 Gretsch White Falcon Jr. rare model, comfy 14" body, Filter'Tron pickups, showroom condition $3495/$3605
New Price! c.1984 Fender D'Aquisto Elite, premium model, comfy 16" body, all original, feedback buster, best buy! $2750/$2835
New Price! c.1974 Ibanez Artist Jazz 2616, faithful ES-175 clone, flame body, great gig guitar, great shape, best buy! $1795/$1855
-c.2004 Gibson Johnny A Signature, AAAA quilted maple top, compact chambered body, '57 Classic PAFs, Bigsby, spectacular! SOLD
New Price! 2000 Goodall Concert Jumbo, bearclaw spruce, exotic wood trim, K&K pickup, big voice, top builder $3495/$3605
1919 Gibson A-3 Mandolin, ivory finish, rare highly figured maple body, grained ivoroid guard and binding, gorgeous $2995/$3085
Just In! 2018 Gibson ES-335 '58 VOS Historic Reissue, nice full neck, MHS pickups, relic hardware, COA, most faithful reissue $3995/$4115
1998 Gibson ES-335 '59 Historic Dot Reissue, '57 Classic PAFs, stop tail, nice full neck, Nashville built, squeaky clean! $3495/$3605
1941 Gibson Special #7, rarest prewar 17" Gibson, L-5 size body, unique inlays, never cataloged, remarkable find! SOLD
1947 Gibson L-12, same specs as L-5, all carved, spectacular bubble maple body, very rare, showroom condition! SOLD
c.1939 Gibson EM-150 Mandolin, original Charlie Christian blade pickup, all carved, super rare, tweed case! HOLD
New Price! 1951 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Vari-Tone, rare early example, 18 1/2" body, push button controls, splendid HOLD
New Price! 1965 Epiphone Texan, Gibson built, jumbo/dreadnought hybrid, 25 1/2" scale, very clean, McCartney guitar! $3995/$4115
1950 Epiphone Broadway Regent, very rare cutaway model, all carved, Armstrong floating PAF, ornate inlay, striking SOLD
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! 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! $1895/$1955
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.
2003 C.Shifflett Grand Bouche, Dunn style 14 fret D hole model, stunning Macassar ebony body, barks! SOLD
late '30s Gibson Black Special #4, all carved, very rare prewar 16" model, like early L-10, K&K pickup, best buy! SOLD
2002 Ribbecke Monterey, all carved 17" body, intensely flamed AAAA maple, Bartolini floater, pristine! SOLD
1956 Gibson ES-175, 100% original, bop classic P-90 pickup, lightweight, exceptionally fine condition HOLD
1966 Fender Stratocaster, Blue Ice Metallic, ultra rare color, exceptionally fine one owner guitar, amazing find SOLD
1936 Epiphone Broadway, all carved 17" black walnut body, Adirondack top, brilliant voice, excepional condition SOLD
1994 Grimes Jazz Nouveau, spectacular 16" flamed Koa body, featherweight, custom built for John Pearse, sings! SOLD
2008 Eastman D'Ambrosio ERO, all carved, comfy featherweight 14" thinline, Fishman pickup, rare model, best buy! SOLD
Just In! 2008 Campellone Deluxe, all carved 17" body, gorgeous flame maple, bearclaw top, Armstrong PAF, pristine! SOLD
2011 Andersen Little Archie, all carved, featherweight 14" body, rare oval hole version, huge flame, a delight SOLD
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.
-1957 Gretsch 6187 Corvette Tenor Electric, ivory top/grey mist body, built-in DeArmond pickup, G logo tailpiece, super rare has arrived
-1950 Gibson L-48, sunburst, solid carved spruce top, comfy 16" body, floating Armstrong PAF, most popular Gibson archtop on the way
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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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How To Order
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.
Selling Your Guitar
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.
Repairs and Restorations
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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