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Comment by Uncle John on August 12, 2023 at 4:07am

Sounds like you should keep it for your self.

Comment by RON NORTHCUTT on August 11, 2023 at 6:58pm

Funny you mention that, a friend of mine back in late 70's had an arch top and the neck just totally let go. He would still play it and used the lose neck for a wa wa affect. I have often wondered what prompted the arch top style. I have to say they aren't louder than other acoustics but they do sound different. This one has a bright "jazzy" sound and it has a lot of sustain. When you hold it and just have normal conversation you can feel it vibrate in your hands. Again I am a poor player but for whatever reason this is the best feeling 6 stringer I have owned. Just seems to be broken in the right way of that makes sense.

Comment by Uncle John on August 11, 2023 at 4:57am

Ha, whatever works on improving our play.  It sems to me the few old arch tops I have held all needed neck resets.  I wonder if they are more prone to that problem...   I know the old bands and orchestras liked archtops on the theory that their sound somehow cut through and were more audible than flat tops.  I like Gillian Welch and her partner David Rawlings and he most always plays an old archie.

Comment by RON NORTHCUTT on August 10, 2023 at 9:36pm

I will have pass John, we have a lot of Good Will stores in Kentucky. This is my first arch top and I am really liking it. This thing has been played a lot and as I have said before I am a very poor player. The neck on this think shows a lot of wear and by looking at the wear patterns I have learned more about playing than ever before. I put my fingers where it has the most wear and I get nice sounds, I might be on to a new teaching tool for beginners.

Comment by Uncle John on August 10, 2023 at 1:12am

Would you trade for my $2.99 Good Will guitar, Ron?  

I didn't think so.  ;)

Comment by Uncle John on August 10, 2023 at 1:11am

Sure does look good.  I've never had a playable arch top.  I could wish for one, truly, but it is the tme in my life to reduce not add.

Comment by RON NORTHCUTT on August 9, 2023 at 2:28pm

Close up of the front and vintage DeArmond pick up and controls. I am going to have a hard time letting this one go. I think she looks good for 66 years old.