The best archtop guitars were made in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Guild A 500, and A350 archtops were among the finest and had that great vintage tone that you just can’t find in new guitars today.
Fender D’Aquisto Elite Hollowbody Archtop with original case
February 13, 2024 By
Fender D’Aquisto Elite 16 model with a set Humbucker made for the performing musician.
Eastman Romeo 2HB w/ Hard case #22100870 Lefty Near Mint w Case
December 31, 2023 By
A light weigh sleek 14.75 inch thinline with plenty of tone and style! Solid Spruce Top, Laminated Mahogany back and sides with small block beneath bridge & tailpiece with Lollar Imperial pickups. Big-body sound for jazz, blues and rock.
Guild A500 1956 Archtop Carved Jazz Guitar Archtop Guitar
June 26, 2023 By
The best archtop guitars were made in the Golden Era -the 1950’s and 1960’s. Guild A 500, and A350 archtops were among the finest and had that great vintage tone that you just can’t find in new guitars today.
2022 New Eastman Romeo 2HB w/ Hard case #2201809
June 14, 2023 By
A light weigh sleek 14.75 inch thinline with plenty of tone and style! Solid Spruce Top, Laminated Mahogany back and sides with small block beneath bridge & tailpiece with Lollar Imperial pickups. Big-body sound for jazz, blues and rock.
2023 New Eastman Romeo 2HB w/ Hard case #2201810
June 14, 2023 By
A light weigh sleek 14.75 inch thinline with plenty of tone and style! Solid Spruce Top, Laminated Mahogany back and sides with small block beneath bridge & tailpiece with Lollar Imperial pickups. Big-body sound for jazz, blues and rock.
2022 New Eastman Romeo 2HB w/ Hard case #2201743
March 16, 2023 By
A light weigh sleek 14.75 inch thinline with plenty of tone and style! Solid Spruce Top, Laminated Mahogany back and sides with small block beneath bridge & tailpiece with Lollar Imperial pickups. Big-body sound for jazz, blues and rock.
Gibson Vintage 1952 Custom L4C L5 neck, ebony fretboard w inlays, L5 Tuners Headstock & Tailpiece #A11254 SOLD
October 11, 2022 By
This 1952 L4C has an ebony L5 fretboard, headstock, tailpiece and tuners, and routed gold humbucker pickup, and is amazing condition cosmetically and structurally. Glorious clarity warmth and tone, effortless playability.
Guild A500 1956 Archtop Carved Jazz Guitar Archtop Guitar
October 9, 2022 By
The best archtop guitars were made in the Golden Era -the 1950’s and 1960’s. Guild A 500, and A350 archtops were among the finest and had that great vintage tone that you just can’t find in new guitars today.
Gibson Vintage L5 C Custom Thin Body Archtop Jazz Guitar w pickup
September 24, 2022 By
A Custom vintage Gibson L5 carved archtop – If there was ever made an L5 Jazz version of a Byrdland, or George Goebel archtop this is it. This Gibson was originally manufactured to be a full size 17″ acoustic L5.
Trenier 2012 Special Carved Model E 16″x 2 5/8″ Archtop Guitar w OHSC
September 18, 2022 By
Treneir Special Custom Carved 16″ Model E Archtop in near mint condition This must be seriously considered if you are seeking a great archtop guitar.
Eastman Romeo-LA Bigsby w/ Hard case #2101398
March 9, 2022 By
Romeo LA brings its Celestine Blue finish center stage with a calming hue that evokes the classic skyline of the city it calls home – Los Angeles . Beneath this finish is a laminate top, back, and sides further expanding upon Romeo’s lightweight design and unique tonal palette
Eastman Romeo-LA Bigsby w/ Hard case #2101401
December 5, 2021 By
Romeo LA brings its Celestine Blue finish center stage with a calming hue that evokes the classic skyline of the city it calls home – Los Angeles . Beneath this finish is a laminate top, back, and sides further expanding upon Romeo’s lightweight design and unique tonal palette
Guild A 350 Vintage Sunburst Archtop Guitar with original case 1968
November 12, 2021 By
The best archtop guitars were made in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Guild A 500, and A350 archtops were among the finest and had that great vintage tone that you just can’t find in new guitars today.
Eastman Romeo-SC w/ Hard case #0133
June 22, 2021 By
A light weigh sleek 14.75 inch thinline with plenty of tone and style! Solid Spruce Top, Laminated Mahogany back and sides with small block beneath bridge & tailpiece with Lollar Imperial pickups. Big-body sound for jazz, blues and rock.
Eastman Romeo-SC w/ Hard case #0134
June 22, 2021 By
A light weigh sleek 14.75 inch thinline with plenty of tone and style! Solid Spruce Top, Laminated Mahogany back and sides with small block beneath bridge & tailpiece with Lollar Imperial pickups. Big-body sound for jazz, blues and rock.
Eastman Romeo-SC w/ Hard case #0116
May 11, 2021 By
A light weigh sleek 14.75 inch thinline with plenty of tone and style! Solid Spruce Top, Laminated Mahogany back and sides with small block beneath bridge & tailpiece with Lollar Imperial pickups. Big-body sound for jazz, blues and rock.
Eastman Romeo-SC w/ Hard case #0120
May 11, 2021 By
A light weigh sleek 14.75 inch thinline with plenty of tone and style! Solid Spruce Top, Laminated Mahogany back and sides with small block beneath bridge & tailpiece with Lollar Imperial pickups. Big-body sound for jazz, blues and rock.
Eastman Romeo 2HB w/ Hard case #0093
May 11, 2021 By
A light weigh sleek 14.75 inch thinline with plenty of tone and style! Solid Spruce Top, Laminated Mahogany back and sides with small block beneath bridge & tailpiece with Lollar Imperial pickups. Big-body sound for jazz, blues and rock.
Peerless Manhattan 17″ Archtop Guitar Ebony fretboard w case #3018318
February 28, 2021 By
One of the best multi-purpose jazz performance guitars. Ebony fingerboard, bridge, tailpiece and finger rest and bone nut. It represents the new wave of design while not forgetting the traditions of jazz guitars.
Peerless Monarch 40th Anniversary Custom 17 Sunburst Ebony Archtop Guitar w case #3040245
December 1, 2020 By
This Custom Monarch 17HB has all solid woods, a set Humbucker pickup, just like the Wes L5. It is also been dressed up with a solid flamed maple back, sound post, and ebony fretboard made for the serious performing musician. Great Fat Jazz tone at an affordable price. For the discriminating player who demands the crisp articulate tone of ebony.
Peerless Monarch 40th Anniversary Custom 17 Sunburst Archtop Guitar w cse #3040201 Ebony (Copy)
November 24, 2020 By
This Custom Monarch 17HB has all solid woods, a set Humbucker pickup, just like the Wes L5. It is also been dressed up with a solid flamed maple back, sound post, and ebony fretboard made for the serious performing musician. Great Fat Jazz tone at an affordable price
Eastman ROMEO Electric Archtop Guitar with case
November 14, 2020 By
A light weigh sleek 14.75 inch thinline with plenty of tone and style! Solid Spruce Top, Laminated Mahogany back and sides with small block beneath bridge & tailpiece with Lollar Imperial pickups. Big-body sound for jazz, blues and rock.
Peerless Manhattan Archtop Guitar w case #3018319
March 5, 2020 By
One of the best multi-purpose jazz performance guitars. Ebony fingerboard, bridge, tailpiece and finger rest and bone nut. It represents the new wave of design while not forgetting the traditions of jazz guitars.
Peerless Manhattan Archtop Guitar w case #3018318
March 5, 2020 By
One of the best multi-purpose jazz performance guitars. Ebony fingerboard, bridge, tailpiece and finger rest and bone nut. It represents the new wave of design while not forgetting the traditions of jazz guitars.
Peerless Manhattan Archtop Guitar w case #3018264
February 25, 2020 By
One of the best multi-purpose jazz performance guitars. Ebony fingerboard, bridge, tailpiece and finger rest and bone nut. It represents the new wave of design while not forgetting the traditions of jazz guitars.
Peerless Imperial Carved Archtop Guitar w case #8226
February 19, 2020 By
The top of the Peerless jazz line is the Imperial with a carved spruce top and a carved maple back. Acoustically with a floating pickup, it has great projection and a very focused amplified tone. Amplified with a set in routed Humbucker it sounds like an L5 CES with great clear jazz tones and fulness and great clarity.
Peerless Manhattan Electric Archtop Guitar w case #3018317
January 29, 2020 By
One of the best multi-purpose jazz performance guitars. Ebony fingerboard, bridge, tailpiece and finger rest and bone nut. It represents the new wave of design while not forgetting the traditions of jazz guitars.
Peerless Manhattan Electric Archtop Guitar w case#3018355
January 29, 2020 By
One of the best multi-purpose jazz performance guitars. Ebony fingerboard, bridge, tailpiece and finger rest and bone nut. It represents the new wave of design while not forgetting the traditions of jazz guitars.
Peerless Manhattan Electric Archtop Guitar w case#3018263
January 29, 2020 By
One of the best multi-purpose jazz performance guitars. Ebony fingerboard, bridge, tailpiece and finger rest and bone nut. It represents the new wave of design while not forgetting the traditions of jazz guitars.
Peerless Imperial Carved Electric Archtop Guitar w case#8268
January 27, 2020 By
The top of the Peerless jazz line is the Imperial with a carved spruce top and a carved maple back. Acoustically with a floating pickup, it has great projection and a very focused amplified tone. Amplified with a set in routed Humbucker it sounds like an L5 CES with great clear jazz tones and fulness and great clarity.
Peerless Imperial Carved Electric Guitar w case #8225
January 22, 2020 By
The top of the Peerless jazz line is the Imperial with a carved spruce top and a carved maple back. Acoustically with a floating pickup, it has great projection and a very focused amplified tone. Amplified with a set in routed Humbucker it sounds like an L5 CES with great clear jazz tones and fulness and great clarity.
1980’s Moonstone M80 Double cutaway hollow body with original case
November 18, 2019 By
Double Venetian cutaway hollow body with 2 f-holes Carved spruce top, solid KOA back & sides;Top and back hand carved out of 1 inch solid spruce and mahogeny blocks; Heavy internal bracing partially carved from mahogany back with heavy bracing under top which stop tailpiece is anchored. 24 fret ebony fret board
Bound body front and back w/ multi-ply Black/white binding
Optional burl walnut pickguard 2-piece figured maple neck
24-fret bound ebony fingerboard with abalone star/snowflake inlays
1962 Guild A 350 #22473
April 25, 2019 By
The best archtop guitars were made in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Guild A 500, and A350 archtops were among the finest and had that great vintage tone that you just can’t find in new guitars today.
Peerless Imperial #9391 Archtop Electric Guitar
January 16, 2019 By
The top of the Peerless jazz line is the Imperial with a carved spruce top and a carved maple back. Acoustically with a floating pickup, it has great projection and a very focused amplified tone. Amplified with a set in routed Humbucker it sounds like an L5 CES with great clear jazz tones and fulness and great clarity.
Guild A 500 Archtop Jazz Guitar Blonde Archtop Guitar
November 20, 2018 By
The best archtop guitars were made in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Guild A 500, and A350 archtops were among the finest and had that great vintage tone that you just can’t find in new guitars today.
Peerless Custom Imperial #9489 Archtop Electric Guitar w case
September 18, 2018 By
The top of the Peerless jazz line is the Imperial with a carved spruce top and a carved maple back. Acoustically with a floating pickup, it has great projection and a very focused amplified tone. Amplified with a set in routed Humbucker it sounds like an L5 CES with great clear jazz tones and fulness and great clarity.
D’Angelico EX-SS Arctop Jazz Semi Hollow Guitar#0090
September 7, 2018 By
These models are gig ready right out of the box to perform in the most demanding large venues and just as enjoyable when playing alone in your living room or studio.
Fender D’Aquisto Elite Hollowbody Archtop with case #101035
October 27, 2017 By
Fender D’Aquisto Elite 16 model with a set Humbucker made for the performing musician.
Peerless Monarch 40th Anniversary Custom 17 Sunburst Archtop Guitar w cse #3040201 Ebony
May 30, 2017 By
This Custom Monarch 17HB has all solid woods, a set Humbucker pickup, just like the Wes L5. It is also been dressed up with a solid flamed maple back, sound post, and ebony fretboard made for the serious performing musician. Great Fat Jazz tone at an affordable price
Peerless Monarch 40th Anniversary Custom 17 Sunburst Archtop Guitar w case #3040215
May 26, 2017 By
This Custom Monarch 40th Anniversary model 17 has all solid woods, a floating mini humbuckde pickup, just like the Gibson Johnny Smith to give clear focused warm tone. It is also been dressed up with a solid flamed maple back, sound post, and ebony (finger rest, fretboard and tailpiece made for the serious performing musician. Great Fat Jazz tone at an affordable price
Peerless Monarch 40th Anniversary Custom 17 Sunburst Archtop Guitar w case #3040234
May 26, 2017 By
This Custom Monarch 17HB has all solid woods, a set Humbucker pickup, just like the Wes L5. It is also been dressed up with a solid flamed maple back, sound post, and ebony fretboard made for the serious performing musician. Great Fat Jazz tone at an affordable price
Peerless JAZZ 15 Carved Archtop Jazz 15″ Guitar #3017975
May 23, 2017 By
The crisp high-end balances the warm low tones of this Jazz 15″ versatile archtop. Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.
Guild A 350 Vintage Archtop Guitar with original case
December 29, 2016 By
The best archtop guitars were made in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Guild A 500, and A350 archtops were among the finest and had that great vintage tone that you just can’t find in new guitars today.
Moonstone KOA #4811
August 19, 2016 By
PALEN ARCHTOPS are among the finest archtop guitars ever built. The Palen Archtop is an “X” braced traditional instrument, descendent from the D’Aquisto school of instruments- very light and acoustic. It features a hand carved and graduated top and back, slightly thicker than many typical archtop guitars, with a very resonant and acoustic tone.
Moonstone Mahogany
August 19, 2016 By
If Steve Helgeson (Moonstone Owner) is still building his guitars with as much attention to detail as he used to, then I imagine that the M80 will be an excellent guitar.
the sound – not for vi8ntage blues tones – but sophisticated Alembic type fusion and jazz sounds. I liken it to a Stanley Clarke sound in a guitar.
the bridge pickup has an insane amount of gain.
Peerless Manhattan 5476 w case
August 18, 2016 By
One of the best multi-purpose jazz performance guitars. Ebony fingerboard, bridge, tailpiece and finger rest and bone nut. It represents the new wave of design while not forgetting the traditions of jazz guitars.
Peerless Imperial 17 Carved Archtop Jazz Guitar Humbucker w case #7442
August 12, 2016 By
The top of the Peerless jazz line is the Imperial with a carved spruce top and a carved maple back. Acoustically with a floating pickup, it has great projection and a very focused amplified tone. Amplified with a set in routed Humbucker it sounds like an L5 CES with great clear jazz tones and fulness and great clarity.
Peerless Imperial Carved Archtop Jazz Guitar w case 7688
August 11, 2016 By
The top of the Peerless jazz line is the Imperial with a carved spruce top and a carved maple back. Acoustically with a floating pickup, it has great projection and a very focused amplified tone. Amplified with a set in routed Humbucker it sounds like an L5 CES with great clear jazz tones and fulness and great clarity.
Peerless Imperial Carved Archtop Jazz Guitar w case 7713
August 11, 2016 By
The top of the Peerless jazz line is the Imperial with a carved spruce top and a carved maple back. Acoustically with a floating pickup, it has great projection and a very focused amplified tone. Amplified with a set in routed Humbucker it sounds like an L5 CES with great clear jazz tones and fulness and great clarity.
Peerless Imperial 17 Carved Jazz Archtop Guitar w case #7664
August 11, 2016 By
The top of the Peerless jazz line is the Imperial with a carved spruce top and a carved maple back. Acoustically with a floating pickup, it has great projection and a very focused amplified tone. Amplified with a set in routed Humbucker it sounds like an L5 CES with great clear jazz tones and fulness and great clarity.
Peerless Manhattan Ar top Jazz Guitar ebony fretboard 7536 w case
August 9, 2016 By
One of the best multi-purpose jazz performance guitars. Ebony fingerboard, bridge, tailpiece and finger rest and bone nut. It represents the new wave of design while not forgetting the traditions of jazz guitars.
Peerless Manhattan 7181 Archtop Guitar w case
August 9, 2016 By
One of the best multi-purpose jazz performance guitars. Ebony fingerboard, bridge, tailpiece and finger rest and bone nut. It represents the new wave of design while not forgetting the traditions of jazz guitars.
Peerless Manhattan Archtop Guitar 7653 w case
August 9, 2016 By
One of the best multi-purpose jazz performance guitars. Ebony fingerboard, bridge, tailpiece and finger rest and bone nut. It represents the new wave of design while not forgetting the traditions of jazz guitars.
Peerless Manhattan Archtop Guitar 7192 w case
August 9, 2016 By
One of the best multi-purpose jazz performance guitars. Ebony fingerboard, bridge, tailpiece and finger rest and bone nut. It represents the new wave of design while not forgetting the traditions of jazz guitars.
Peerless Manhattan 7141 Archtop guitar w case
August 9, 2016 By
One of the best multi-purpose jazz performance guitars. Ebony fingerboard, bridge, tailpiece and finger rest and bone nut. It represents the new wave of design while not forgetting the traditions of jazz guitars.
Peerless Imperial Carved Archtop Jazz Guitar w Humbucker case 17 #7443
July 27, 2016 By
The top of the Peerless jazz line is the Imperial with a carved spruce top and a carved maple back. Acoustically with a floating pickup, it has great projection and a very focused amplified tone. Amplified with a set in routed Humbucker it sounds like an L5 CES with great clear jazz tones and fulness and great clarity.
Peerless Imperial 17 #7750
July 27, 2016 By
The top of the Peerless jazz line is the Imperial with a carved spruce top and a carved maple back. Acoustically with a floating pickup, it has great projection and a very focused amplified tone. Amplified with a set in routed Humbucker it sounds like an L5 CES with great clear jazz tones and fulness and great clarity.
Peerless Imperial Carved Jazz Archtop Guitar w case17 #9319 Standard w case
July 27, 2016 By
The top of the Peerless jazz line is the Imperial with a carved spruce top and a carved maple back. Acoustically with a floating pickup, it has great projection and a very focused amplified tone. Amplified with a set in routed Humbucker it sounds like an L5 CES with great clear jazz tones and fulness and great clarity.
Peerless Imperial Jazz Archtop Guitar w case 17 #9253 w case
July 27, 2016 By
The top of the Peerless jazz line is the Imperial with a carved spruce top and a carved maple back. Acoustically with a floating pickup, it has great projection and a very focused amplified tone. Amplified with a set in routed Humbucker it sounds like an L5 CES with great clear jazz tones and fulness and great clarity.
Peerless Imperial 17 #2101
July 27, 2016 By
The top of the Peerless jazz line is the Imperial with a carved spruce top and a carved maple back. Acoustically with a floating pickup, it has great projection and a very focused amplified tone. Amplified with a set in routed Humbucker it sounds like an L5 CES with great clear jazz tones and fulness and great clarity.
D’Angelico EX-SS 0104
July 14, 2016 By
These models are gig ready right out of the box to perform in the most demanding large venues and just as enjoyable when playing alone in your living room or studio.
D’Angelico EX-SS 15080351
July 13, 2016 By
These models are gig ready right out of the box to perform in the most demanding large venues and just as enjoyable when playing alone in your living room or studio.
D’Angelico EX-SS #70873
July 13, 2016 By
These models are gig ready right out of the box to perform in the most demanding large venues and just as enjoyable when playing alone in your living room or studio.
D’Angelico EX-SS #107
June 29, 2016 By
These models are gig ready right out of the box to perform in the most demanding large venues and just as enjoyable when playing alone in your living room or studio.
D’Angelico EX-SS #122
June 29, 2016 By
These models are gig ready right out of the box to perform in the most demanding large venues and just as enjoyable when playing alone in your living room or studio.
D’Angelico EX-SS #90
June 29, 2016 By
These models are gig ready right out of the box to perform in the most demanding large venues and just as enjoyable when playing alone in your living room or studio.
Epiphone Broadway 1952
February 6, 2016 By
This Broadway is a superb model of the old Epiphones, with the chunky full tones that they were known for. Undoubtably the best comping archtop ever made
Guild A 350 Archtop Jazz Guitar
February 5, 2016 By
The best archtop guitars were made in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Guild A 500, and A350 archtops were among the finest and had that great vintage tone that you just can’t find in new guitars today.
Guild A 500
February 5, 2016 By
The best archtop guitars were made in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Guild a 500 archtops were among the finest and had that great vintage tone that you just can’t find in new guitars today.
Moonstone M80 Double cutaway hollow body KOA Archtop
February 5, 2016 By
Double Venetian cutaway hollow body with 2 f-holes Carved spruce top, solid KOA back & sides;Top and back hand carved out of 1 inch solid spruce and mahogeny blocks; Heavy internal bracing partially carved from mahogany back with heavy bracing under top which stop tailpiece is anchored. 24 fret ebony fret board
Bound body front and back w/ multi-ply Black/white binding
Optional burl walnut pickguard 2-piece figured maple neck
24-fret bound ebony fingerboard with abalone star/snowflake inlays
Moonstone M80 Double cutaway Heavily braced Hollow body Archtop
February 5, 2016 By
Double Venetian cutaway hollow body with 2 f-holes Carved spruce top, Mahogany back & sides;Top and back hand carved out of 1 inch solid spruce and mahogeny blocks; Bound body front and back w/ multi-ply Black/white binding. Heavily bracing under the top to anchor the stop tailpiece, and thickly carved back center, but completely hollow. If you put a light into one F hole, you will see the light in the opposite f hole.
Optional burl walnut pickguard 2-piece figured maple neck
24-fret bound ebony fingerboard with abalone star/snowflake inlays
Peerless Imperial JAZZ -*S OL D*
December 1, 2015 By
The top of the Peerless jazz line is the Imperial Jazz with a carved spruce top and a carved maple back. Acoustically with a floating pickup, it has great projection and a very focused amplified tone. Amplified with a set in routed Humbucker it sounds like an L5 CES with great clear jazz tones and fulness and great clarity.
Peerless Manhattan Archtop Guitar Features
February 21, 2012 By
One of the best multi-purpose jazz performance guitars. Ebony fingerboard, bridge, tailpiece and finger rest and bone nut. It represents the new wave of design while not forgetting the traditions of jazz guitars.
Peerless Imperial Features
February 19, 2012 By
The top of the Peerless jazz line is the Imperial with a carved spruce top and a carved maple back. Acoustically with a floating pickup, it has great projection and a very focused amplified tone. Amplified with a set in routed Humbucker it sounds like an L5 CES with great clear jazz tones and fulness and great clarity.
D’Angelico NYSD T Features
February 14, 2012 By
The NYSD solid models have been in the D’Angelico line and have a great deal of versatility. They deliver crisp, clean single notes at the high volume levels possible without worrying about feedback.
D’Angelico NYSD 9 Features
February 14, 2012 By
** DISCONTINUED ** The NYSD solid models have been in the D’Angelico line and have a great deal of versatility. They deliver crisp, clean single notes at the high volume levels possible without worrying about feedback.
D’Angelico EX-SS Features
February 14, 2012 By
These models are gig ready right out of the box to perform in the most demanding large venues and just as enjoyable when playing alone in your living room or studio.
D’Angelico EX-DC features
February 13, 2012 By
These models are gig ready right out of the box to perform in the most demanding large venues and just as enjoyable when playing alone in your living room or studio.