Members KATMAN Posted February 13, 2007 Members Posted February 13, 2007 At least I think it's archtop. It's got F-holes,looks like the old Harmony guitars for $599. If I was good at cumputer skills I'd post a picture,but since I don't,you'll just have to go there and check it out.
Members Cldplytkmn Posted February 13, 2007 Members Posted February 13, 2007 those inlays have michael martin written all over them...
Members KATMAN Posted February 13, 2007 Author Members Posted February 13, 2007 Thanks,Cldpity! That's the one. Not bad if you want to venture off into the old style of jazz.
Members Cldplytkmn Posted February 13, 2007 Members Posted February 13, 2007 what's really cool, and you can't tell from this picture, is that the pickguard is a tor-tis type material that looks awesome.
Members KATMAN Posted February 13, 2007 Author Members Posted February 13, 2007 I'm really tempted to get one,but I'm a guitar lover anyway,they all look good after a while. I never met a guitar I didn't like!
Members guitarist21 Posted February 14, 2007 Members Posted February 14, 2007 those inlays have michael martin written all over them... No joke, man. Talk about "big, block inlays"! Ellen
Members EvilTwin Posted February 14, 2007 Members Posted February 14, 2007 At least I think it's archtop. It's got F-holes,looks like the old Harmony guitars for $599. If I was good at cumputer skills I'd post a picture,but since I don't,you'll just have to go there and check it out. The G100 Synchromatic Archtop. The specific details are on Grestch's Web site: http://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/index.php?product=G100&cat1=&cat2=&q=&st=1 (Not sure if that'll work, though.) It's a laminate maple body (16" wide / 2.75" deep) with a laminate spruce top. On one hand, you just can't argue with it based on price alone. We had the cheap archtop thread a few days ago, and nothing was lower than the Loar (about $800-$900). This beats it by 200 clams. However, you also don't get a solid, carved top. If I found one for $400, though, it'd be hard to turn away.
Members Kap'n Posted February 14, 2007 Members Posted February 14, 2007 Looks groovy. Bet it sounds like poo, though.
Members Michael Martin Posted February 15, 2007 Members Posted February 15, 2007 those inlays have michael martin written all over them... I did miss this thread...y'all are kind to keep me in your thoughts. And yes, those are some bodacious damn inlays on that Gretsch. Fine-looking guitar...except...I know you're gonna think I'm picky--but I always hate it when they don't inlay the first fret--as if it was purely a functional issue. I think it screws up the aesthetics...makes the neck look shamefully unadorned in the area near the nut.Speaking of inlays, I'll let ya'll know about the resplendently-inlaid Yam cj838s when it arrives. Should be early next week.
Members J. Posted February 15, 2007 Members Posted February 15, 2007 I love the looks of that guitar too, but I'd have to play one in person before I'd consider getting one. I can justify mail-ordering a cheap guitar sign unseen if it's for a pittance like the Rondo Music gypsy guitar, but I don't think I'd cough up six bills for an unknown (so far) all-laminate archtop.
Members guitarcapo Posted February 15, 2007 Members Posted February 15, 2007 I have a Kay archtop that has a solid spruce top and laminate maple back and sides. I bought it for 100 bucks. I had to do a neck reset on it though. But it has a great sound.
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