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</html>";s:4:"text";s:12106:"1984 Barker Archtop [SOLD] Gold DeArmond Rhythm Chief [SOLD] 1966 Barker Archtop [SOLD] 1999 Gibson Tal Farlow [SOLD] Gold DeArmond Rhythm Chief [SOLD] 1979 Gibson ES-175 [SOLD] 2009 Koentopp Chicagan (Oval) [SOLD] 2009 Koentopp Chicagoan [SOLD] 1968 Gibson Super 400 [SOLD] 1958 Gibson L-4C [SOLD] 1947 Epiphone Triumph [SOLD] 1938 Vega C-66 [SOLD] Whether you're getting ready to make a once-in-a-lifetime purchase of an ultra-high-end guitar or just want to learn more about this particular vintage topic, this article will hopefully fill in some blanks and flesh out the details on what's what when it comes to fine vintage archtops from the mid-20th century. These are significantly more expensive than a standard Triumph, so you can save a decent chunk of change if you don't find the cutaway to your liking. Contact the Vintage Guitar … At this size, the DeLuxe was much like the Triumph but with more extravagant appointments. The top and back of these guitars were carved from solid wood (generally spruce for the top and maple or occasionally walnut for the back and sides). or Best Offer. The question then becomes less about whether buying a vintage archtop is worth the potential headache, and more about what equivalent options you have on the new market. The specimens we're examining today span in resale value from the $1,000 range for some of the more spartan Epiphones to the many tens of thousands of dollars for historic instruments from the likes of John D'Angelico. The majority fall somewhere in the middle. We've included a basic list of vintage Epiphone archtop models below, though plenty more varieties exist. Consider, for example, that a vintage Epiphone Triumph in good condition runs somewhere between $2,500 and $3,000. The L-5 was richly appointed and remained a well-crafted mainstay in Gibson's catalog for decades. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Epiphone Archtop Vintage Acoustic Guitars, Slide {current_page} of {total_pages} - You May Also Like. Compared to other Epiphone archtops, extant Broadways tend to vary in size and configuration depending on the year of manufacture. For as definitive as an acoustic brand as Martin is, many players aren't aware of the Pennsylvania firm's history with archtops. archived page from the seeminlgy defunct Epiphone Wiki. Due to their scarcity, Stromberg guitars are rather expensive. ... Vintage 1949 Epiphone Blackstone Archtop Acoustic Guitar! Currency: Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. Learn More. D'Angelico learned his craft from his uncle, Signor Ciani, a mandolin and violin maker, and his style of luthiery was more in-line with the traditions of Italian violin craft than the production-oriented methods of Gibson. Compared to other archtops, this guitar has a very full, strident, and loud voice. Most Broadways are essentially minimally appointed Triumphs, though from 1931 to 1938 it was made from solid walnut as opposed to maple. The Martin R-18 was made from a solid carved spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides. If you’re looking for a great archtop to play, you may want to skip on a DeLuxe in favor of a cheaper model. Gibson L-5s with original natural finishes and cutaways (the L-5P or Premier) tend to fetch the highest prices of all. The mahogany fosters a warmer and rounder tone, somewhere in between an archtop and a dreadnought acoustic. The Gibson L-7 was essentially the working man’s version of the luxury L-5, built to similar specifications but without as many high-end appointments. Higher-end archtops are a different conversation. Great deals on Epiphone Archtop Vintage Acoustic Guitars. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: For example, the New Yorker was similar to Gibson's Super 400. With a lower bout width of 18.5 inches, the Epiphone Emperor is one of the largest archtops ever made. tarzana, ca 91356 (818) 344-8300 For this price or much less, you could get a new Loar LH-700, a top-of-the-line Eastman, a D’Aquisto, or a Peerless to name just a few. D'Angelico died in 1964, and his business was taken over by his protege Jimmy D'Aquisto. Every instrument he produced was built to a level of quality that was unequaled at the time, and all guitars that do end up on the market need to be considered on a very case-by-case basis. There are L-50s that are comparable to an Epiphone Triumphs, and there are L-50s that are closer in sound to a mid-range Kay or Harmony. This means if you find one you can afford, you should dig into the listing and consult with the seller to be sure of the exact specs you're working with. The brand reportedly made only 640 guitars, which makes the surviving models extremely rare and collectible. Proudly Handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana by Gibson Acoustic Luthiers, the Made in the U.S.A. Epiphone Texan is built using a solid Sitka Spruce top, Mahogany back and … Contact the Vintage Guitar Info Guy Back to the General Epi Specs Fast & Free shipping on many items! Hey! In part one, we focused on the affordable end of the vintage market, honing in on brands like Harmony and Kay. A possible deal breaker with the model is that it doesn’t have raised fingerboard. While certainly any vintage guitar may come with conditional issues or surprises under the hood, archtops in this higher echelon were built by more skilled luthiers using better materials and are typically better equipped to stand the test of time. The Super 400 is also an extremely prized guitar by collectors. Copyright © 1995-2020 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Like Epiphone, Gibson archtops are still popular and readily available on the vintage market. Great deals on Epiphone Vintage Acoustic Guitars. It was the most expensive instrument produced by Epiphone and is currently one of the more coveted models with vintage collectors. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. Collectibility Rating: D. 15 3/8" wide, mahogany back and sides, adjustable bridge, trapeze tailpiece, unbound elevated pickguard, single bound top and back, dot fingerboard inlays, script Epi logo with tail underneath, center dip peghead. The Stromberg Ultra Deluxe is comparable to the Gibson L-5 in terms of specifications and build quality. The Epiphone Triumph was Epiphone’s mid-range entry and is remains one of their more commonly found archtop models. The only commercially made archtop with a similar size was the Epiphone Emperor mentioned above. Of course, the only thing you can’t get in that price range is a new instrument that replicates the tone and vibe of a genuine vintage artifact. With those quirkier thrift shop wonders out of the way, we now turn our sights to the guitars that sit at the top end of the market. Epiphone Ritz archtop. When looking for an Epiphone Triumph you’re going to see a lot of Epiphone Triumph Regents, which have cutaways. He heightened and perfected the form, and earned a reputation as the "father of the archtop" through the estimated 1,164 guitars that he built. Typically, Martin R-18 — which were built between 1932 and 1942 — will sell in the $1,500 to $2,500 range, or less for guitars with conditional issues. An archtop acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with a rounded (or, “arched”) top more akin to a violin, rather than a traditional flat top. It was the most expensive instrument produced by Epiphone and is currently one of the more coveted models with vintage collectors. 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