Archtop Guitars | Bacorn Custom Built Guitars

Advance Archtop Guitar

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This instrument is unique in the respect that the carbon graphite reinforced tone-bars do not touch the top. Two violin type “sound post nodules” are designed to move freely on the tone bars which enable the player to “tune” the top to their particular tastes. This instrument narrows the gap between archtop and flat-top and can be of use in any musical setting. It provides excellent tonal balance and plenty of “meat” in the upper register. 17″ body width. Spruce top with curly maple sides, back and neck. 25 1/2″ scale. Pickup options available.

D’Aquisto Archtop Guitar

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“Soloist” built as an homage to the late, great Jimmy D’Aquisto. His designs effectively narrowed the gap between the traditional archtop and flattop designs. These guitars have a very singing mid-range and treble closer to a flattop due in part to the unique high and narrow tone bars that were favored by Mr. D’Aquisto. Coupled with the unique woofer and tweeter sound holes, this makes for a refreshing departure from the designs of the past. I am proud to offer this type of archtop as a new addition to my existing lineup.

Early L5 Archtop Guitar

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The classic sound of the early jazz guitar. 16″ wide body, X or parallel bracing (Loar bracing). Highly figured Curly Maple sides and back, Ebony fretboard and bridge. Various pickup options.

Gold Hardware
24 3/4″ Scale & 1 11/16″ Nut width
Ebony Fingerboard
Block Inlay
Binding on Body, Neck & Peghead
Figured maple back and sides
Solid spruce top
Three-piece maple neck
Cremona Brown Sunburst Finish

JH-906 Custom Archtop Guitar

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A variation of the popular full-hollow body Bill West 906 model. A modern interpretation based on vintage archtop aesthetics. Built especially to be resonant and responsive acoustically while discouraging feedback.

“Roger consulted me on every step of the process. He has a comprehensive knowledge of the history of American guitar-building, yet seems really excited about trying new designs.“

Asymmetric X braced
Sitka spruce top
Soft curly maple back & sides
24 ¾” scale ebony fretboard
Ebony bridge and headstock overlay
Neck mounted Kent Armstrong pickup
Sound is uncannily the same, whether played acoustically or plugged in

Bill West 906 Custom Archtop Guitar

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The newest addition to my currently available, contemporary archtop models. Developed with noted Albuquerque, NM jazz guitarist Bill West. This guitar is designed with the working guitarist in mind. Petite and ideally suited for a relaxed fit. Specially voiced and braced to discourage feedback, yet retain the vibe, feel and response of a much larger guitar. Ideally suited for all venues where sustain and gain before feedback is required.

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24 3/4” scale (or custom scale available upon request)
Spruce top (Sitka, Engelmann or Red)
Curly Hard Maple back, 2 1/2” sides and neck with 5 piece neck construction for stability
Ebony fretboard, pickgaurd, bridge and peghead overlay
Available with or without binding as shown
Mini-humbucking pickup with “stealth” volume and tone controls
Two way truss rod for worry free adjustment as needed.
Custom inlay options available upon request
Custom hardshell case available
Other options available upon request