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: Hi Joe, After confirming my satisfaction with the 1951 Epipone Emperor Regent I bought from you just prior to your vacation, I want to add to your customer comments on what a buyer will experience doing business with you. I have been (and still am) waiting for a commissioned 19" archtop from a local luthier. That wait is now 10 years, so while I still hope to get it within my lifetime, I went searching for something else in the meantime and decided to have a gander at guitars that are older than I am (I'm 70 now). I knew about archtop.com but hadn't regularly checked in. I should have. Lo and behold, there was an unsold 1951 18-1/2" Epiphone Emperor Regent acoustic archtop that grabbed me by the throat. So you had my attention by your fantastic inventory. But we hadn't done business before, though your reputation preceded that, amply.It was your video call demo that both gave me confidence to proceed and convinced me of the compelling nature of this guitar. It was also clear that you were offering the instrument, rather than trying to sell it to me. With the confidence of a return policy I had to do it and in no way was I disappointed! On the contrary, in 57 years (as of 2024) of continuous guitar ownership, this Emperor is the single most engaging guitar I've encountered or owned. I have owned about 75 guitars in that period -- solid bodies, archtops, semi-hollows, flattops -- from premier makers and I've loved them all. A recent family illness made liquidating most of my former collection a wise precaution and a bit later I realized I could rebuild a smaller player-collection in a more limited way. Well, that worked out! I have a tighter, more compact cluster of comparably engaging instruments that spur me to play more than I've been able to in 20 years, and the magnificent, monster, Epiphone that I discovered at archtop.com, and that you guided me into, is at the top of the heap. If I had to, for any reason, go down to one guitar, this Epiphone would be it. Thank you for your time and attention, and everyone should know that you ship quickly, pack superbly, and that their buying experience from you will meet or exceed expectations. Superlative all around. And the guitar was exactly as described and previewed for me on our video call. Best, Phil Ressler, Woodland Hills, CA
Joe, Thank you for the fastest shipping I’ve ever experienced, and the guitar arrived very well packed. The H525 is exactly as described, and looks even better in person! ps - The setup is great for me… it plays easily and those Lollar P90s really sing through my old Princeton. Joe Weihe, Pt. Townsend, WA
I've sold two guitars working with Joe through archtopcom and both experiences have been fantastic. His attention to presentation and the broad reach of his website produced faster sales with better prices than I could have hoped to achieve on my own. Great partner! Matt Ingeneri, Arlington, VA
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! 1954 Gibson L-7CN, rare blonde cutaway, extremely light and resonant, original hang tag, exceptionally fine voice $5995/$6275
New Price! 2000 Gibson Kalamazoo Award, rare presentation model, AAAA maple, one owner, Hutchins signed, pristine $11,995/$12,355
Just In! 2006 Eastman AR-804CE, very rare model, all carved, deeply flamed 16" oval hole body, Armstrong floater, versatile player $2995/$3085
Just In! 1956 Gibson A-40 Mandolin, solid spruce top, Honduran mahogany body, lustrous blonde finish, gorgeous $1495/$1540
Just In! c.1984 Fender D'Aquisto Elite, premium model, comfy 16" body, all original, feedback buster, best buy! $2995/$3085
Just In! 2000 PRS Hollowbody II '10 Top', red tiger, highly figured tiger maple body, PAF and piezo electronics, versatile player $4250/$4335
Just In! 1956 Gibson ES-225T, Gibson's first thinline, original P-90, lightweight hollow body, showroom condition $3495/$3605
Just In! 1976 Gibson ES-175TN, rare thinline 175, fully hollow, comfy, lightweight, 1 of 76, gorgeous amber blonde $4495/$4635
Just In! 2009 Kevin Ryan Nightingale Grand Soloist, spectacular Brazilian body, Swiss spruce top, abalone trim. breathtaking $15,995/$16,475
Just In! 1999 Heritage Sweet 16, all carved, highly flamed 16" body, floating humbucker, mint w/tags, best buy! $4250/$4375
Just In! 1950 Epiphone Triumph Tenor, extremely rare 17" model, striking birdseye maple body, rich voice, amazing find $3495/$3605
1977 Gibson L-5S, top line solid body, flame maple, engraved gold hardware, feedback buster, pristine! $5995/$6175
Just In! 2000 Goodall Concert Jumbo, bearclaw spruce, exotic wood trim, K&K pickup, big voice, top builder $3995/$4115
Just In! 1971 Martin 0-18, half century aged tonewoods, lighweight and comfy, brilliant voice, splendid condition $2750/$2835
Just In! 2020 Schaefer 14, all carved, featherweight 14" thinline body, Armstrong floating PAF, w/warranty, sweetie! $5495/$5665
Just In! 1951 Epiphone Zephyr Emperor Vari-Tone, rare early example, 18 1/2" body, push button controls, brilliant $7495/$7725
Just In! 2014 Gibson ES-359 Black Beauty, rare premium model, compact 14" body with ES-355 styling, extra pickups! $3495/$3605
New Price! 1959 Gibson ES-355TD/SV, first year, twin PAFs, stereo and Varitone, factory Bigsby, 1 of 123, gorgeous $29,950/$30,850
1963 ES-330TDC, all original, twin P-90s, lightweight, fully hollow body, easy neck, splendid condition SOLD
Just In! 2003 Darryl Perry Concert Model, Torres style, rosewood body, 65cm scsle, feather light, huge voice, top builder $9250/$9525
New Price! 2020 Patrick James Eggle Macon Special, AAAA spalted maple body, Mojo staple P-90 and PAF, great value! $2995/$3085
1950 Gibson L-48, carved spruce top, comfy 16" body, Armstrong floater, most popular Gibson archtop, best buy! SOLD
c.2012 Abe Rivera Bop Model, all carved 16" body, extra wide nut, rare full depth archtop from fabled builder SOLD
Just In! 2010 Schaefer Hamilton Headless, ultra compact mini jazzer, quilted maple, Lollar Imperials, come fly with me HOLD
Just In! 2012 Collings SJ Koa Custom, breathtaking AAAA Koa body, German spruce top, Baggs pickup, spectacular $6995/$7210
New Price! c.1939 Gibson EM-150 Mandolin, original Charlie Christian blade pickup, all carved, super rare, tweed case! $3495/$3605
Just In! 2004 KInal Mini Voyager, all carved, comfy 14 1/2" body, AAAA maple back, built-in Bartolini pickup, sweetie $4495/$4635
Just In! 1997 Webber Dreadnought, featherweight, spectacular ribbon mahogany body, abalone binding, best buy! $2995/$3085
Just In! 2001 Buscarino Gigmaster, rare 17" gig guitar from top builder, easy neck, feedback buster, best buy! $4495/ $4635
New Price! 2018 Buscarino Cabaret, top nylon string cutaway, figured Blackwood body, Carpathian spruce top, bossa king! $6995/$7210
Just In! 1919 Gibson A-3 Mandolin, ivory finish, rare highly figured maple body, grained ivoroid guard and binding, gorgeous $2995/$3085
Just In! 1967 Gibson L-4CN 'Johnny Smith Custom', carved top, factory JS pickups, all gold hardware, 1 of 10, unique! $5495/$5635
Just In! 2024 Sadowsky Jim Hall, comfy, highly flamed 16" slimmed depth hollow body, built-in PAF, hot gig guitar, mint! $4995/$5145
Just In! c.1998 Guild X-500, 17" flamed maple body, gold hardware, Guild HB-1 PAFs, feedback buster, best buy! $2995/$3085
Just In! 2002 Guild X-180 Park Avenue, very rare model, highly flamed 16" body, Benedetto pickup, compare to ES-175, best buy! $2395/$2470
New Price! 1936 Gibson L-10, rarest prewar 17" Gibson, all carved, X-braced, checkerboard binding, vibrant voice, amazing find $4495/$4635
Off Hold! 2023 Gibson Montana Hummingbird, Heritage Sunburst, featherlight, resonant, Custom Shop classic, showroom condition $3250/$3345
1965 Gibson ES-330TD, twin P-90s, lightweight, fully hollow, sleek neck, warm tone, gleaming condition $5995/$6175
c.1970-5 Gibson ES-335TDW, walnut finish, Pat. Sticker pickups, slim no-volute neck, easy player, sparkling condition SOLD
New Price! 1997 Epiphone Deluxe Regent, one-off Heritage custom, all carved, vintage hardware, clouds and vines, astounding $4995/$5145
1951 Epiphone Emperor Regent, massive, all carved 18+" body, AAAA flame maple, all original, spectacular, barks SOLD
c.1930 Epiphone Recording Model 'A', pioneer acoustic cutaway, concert size, banjo pegs, pearloid headstock, rare! SOLD
New Price! 1939 D'Angelico Style A-1, rare model, highly figured 17" body, superb tone, powerful voice $9,995/$10,295
New Price! c.1957 Vega SE-400, rare top model from famed Boston firm, floating single coil pickup, easy neck, best buy! $1995/$2085
New Price! c.1920s Wissenborn Kona Style 1 Hawaiian Guitar, figured Koa body, featherlight and resonant, rare model, sings! $2250/$2315
2017 Lowden O-23, rare flamed black walnut body, Western red cedar top, Baggs Anthem pickup, rich voice $3495/$3605
New Price! 2023 Stringphonic HRC-01, Howard Roberts tribute, 16" body, full size floating PAF, brand new, best buy! $1995/$2055
Blowout! 1994 Mortoro Volo Libero, unique double cutaway thinline hollow body, floating Armstrong PAF, innovative design $2495/$2570
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.
2020 Borys B-420 Special, all carved 16.5" body, flame maple body, vintage DeArmomd pickup, lightweight and resonant HOLD
2013 Gibson ES-175D, classic model, '57 Classic PAFs, deluxe tortoise pickguard, gleaming condition, best buy! SOLD
1967 Gibson ES-345TDC, original Pat. Sticker pickups, factory Bigsby, easy neck, mono wired, splendid condition HOLD
1950 Epiphone Broadway Regent, very rare cutaway model, all carved, Armstrong floating PAF, ornate inlay, striking HOLD
1936 D'Angelico 'Special', rare early model, 17" tiger flame body, fine original condition, private stock! SOLD
2010 Benedetto Bambino 'Baby Blue', rare custom color, comfy slimmed depth 14 " body, lightweight, feedback buster SOLD
1967 Fender Telecaster, maple cap neck, lightweight ash body, veteran player, all the right stuff 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,
2005 Trenier Magnolia, blonde, all carved 18" body, Euro spruce, AAA flame, Armstrong floater, top builder, magnificent on the way
please email your requests to [email protected], and we'll be happy to send previews of your want list items before they are posted to the site.
2001 Moll John Pizzarelli 7 String, blonde, 17" flamed body, Armstrong floating PAF, splendid condition, rare model on the way
1960 Fender Stratocaster, older natural refin; slab board, original hardware, guard, electronics and Tolex case 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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