Archtop Jazz

Archtop Jazz

What jazz guitar set the tone softer, the laminated archtop, or solid top archtop.?

I'm not sure what gives you the best jazz tone (I have the DOE to pay a solid jazz guitar), but I am curious anyway.

I would go for an archtop, very silky and smooth.Try Ibanez Artcore series has many models of a very reasonable price if you have'nt much to spend.

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Highland Bop Cat HEJ610 NA Archtop Jazz Guitar $259.98

Godin 5th Ave Kingpin P90 Archtop Arch Guitar Jazz P-90 $639.00

Vintage Gibson Super 400 CES Archtop Jazz Guitar L 5 $8,999.99

Ibanez Joe Pass JP-20 Archtop Jazz Guitar JP20 JP 20 $2,199.99

Parker PJ14 Jazz Archtop Guitar $1,999.99

1990s Fender D’Aquisto Elite Archtop Jazz Guitar $1,799.00

EASTMAN JAZZ 16 CARVED ARCHTOP w Set HB P/U #5396 $1,995.00

PEERLESS MONARCH 17″ JAZZ electric ARCHTOP BLONDE $1,295.00

Yamaha AEX1500 Archtop Jazz Guitar and Case $1,065.00

JOE PASS EMPEROR II ARCHTOP JAZZ GUITAR WITH UPGRADES ! $197.50

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PEERLESS MONARCH 16″ JAZZ electric ARCHTOP HB #1002073 $1,350.00

Highland Bop Cat HEJ 600 Archtop Jazz Guitar $224.97

PEERLESS  Gigmaster JAZZ Electric Hollowbody Archtop $1,095.00

INLAY SOLID ARCHTOP ELECTRIC JAZZ ACOUSTIC GUITAR 9914 $0.99

Godin 5th Ave Kingpin II CW P-90 Archtop Guitar Jazz 2 $995.00

Samick LaSalle JZ 2 Greg Bennett Archtop Jazz Guitar $699.00

PEERLESS CREMONA 17″ CARVED JAZZ ARCHTOP 1002065 $2,150.00

Gibson L-5 CES Archtop Jazz Guitar L5 L 5 $6,999.99

Godin 5th Ave Kingpin II CW P-90 Archtop Guitar Jazz 2 $995.00

EAGLE INLAY SOLID ARCHTOP JAZZ ACOUSTIC GUITAR 9902 $199.00

PEERLESS CREMONA 17″ CARVED JAZZ ARCHTOP 910027 $2,150.00

EASTMAN 910CE Honey BLONDE ARCHTOP Jazz Guitar $2,895.00

EASTMAN JAZZ 16 CARVED ARCHTOP w Set HB P/U #5403 $1,995.00

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D’Aquisto Jazz Line Junior Jazzline Jr Archtop Guitar $2,195.00

A Mano Archtop Electric Jazz Guitar $1,300.00

Peerless Monarch Full Jazz Archtop Hollowbody Guitar $999.00

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Gibson Tal Farlow Archtop Jazz Guitar L-5 Style (MINT) $4,299.99

Vintage Gibson Byrdland Archtop Jazz Guitar L-5 Style $6,799.99

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Vintage Gibson Byrdland Archtop Jazz Guitar L-5 Style $6,799.99

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Gibson L-4 CES Archtop Jazz Guitar Gibson L4 L 4 $3,799.99

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When thinking about the history of Epiphone, one must start in Greece where Anastasios Stathopoulos made lioutos (a Greek stringed instrument), mandolins, violins and lutes. The family moved to New York, and his son, Epi Stathopoulos inherited the company in 1915.

The name of the company passed the House of Stathopoulos to Epiphone, a combination of his name and the Greek word for sound. The change became official in 1928. It was during this time that the company was active in making banjos, and even purchased banjo company in Long Island after the change was approved, the company became the Epiphone Banjo Co.

Epiphone began in 1931. It was of a complete line of what is known as archtop guitars, a style that is popular with jazz and blues musicians. It quickly became a top of the Gibson produced one of his biggest rivals. Epiphone remarkable players of that time include Tony Mottola with the George Hall band and two members of the Benny Goodman band.

Epi unfortunately died of leukemia and left the company to Orphie, who before his death was the second in command. His other brother, Frixo became in the Vice President. The two brothers later Frixo dispute and sells its shares. After that, the company had problems and eventually stopped producing a lot instruments.

In 1957, Chicago Musical Instrument purchased Epiphone and made them a division of Gibson. Epiphone now still maintains its own line of guitars Epiphone and Gibson are separated and labels.

Current models include a few copies Epiphone Gibson (Epiphone version of the Flying-V and Les Paul are some examples), and a few lines of original Epiphone. The original guitars include all versions of the Casino, Zephyr, and Sheraton, the Wildkat, Broadway, and the Emporer.

Epiphone has had some famous endorsees. Both George Harrison and John Lennon played Epiphone Casinos. Lennon is famous for its changes of personnel for the casino. Other Artists include Bob Marley, Noel Gallagher of Oasis, Lars Frederickson or rancid, and Chad of Nickelback. For a complete list of artists, visit the Epiphone website. The list is quite extensive.

Here are what some uses have to say about Epiphone guitars (source Harmony Central):

About the Epiphone G-400 Custom

Action was really good. Finish was good. Definitely looks different than the rest of the pack. Gold hardware is great. Custom logo shone in the spotlight. I had to have and I had fun with it for a few years.

This guitar is solid. He never goes out of tune. A little boring Hardware years. Strap Buttons are solid. Be careful with the neck dive on stage. Heavy higher.

About Epiphone Flying Vee-Wee

I absolutely love this guitar! The VeeWee is the perfect way for the return you can rest your hand on the arm of the V, or puts his hand on the tip of the V of the right selection near the bridge. The checks and making wire are in the perfect position for the style of the turn as well. Since it is so small and cheap, I carry with me everywhere. He would not think bring my Les Paul in the office, but this VeeWee Noodling is perfect for break time. As I mentioned, the sound is excellent. Now own 5 guitars, and my legs PeeVee steel funniest wins hands down!

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