Hi, most of the tops will be laminated, A real carved arch-top is gonna cost you a fortune, don't sell the laminates short, In the mid-eighties, Takamine made a few models wih arched top and backs. The 391 and 591 series, they are wonderful, I've never run across one that didn't have suberb action and playability, Don't know why they don't make 'em anymore, you can find nice examples occasionally on ebay in the $300- $400 range. For a 20 year old guitar, you can't do better! They sound terrific amped up too!