Ryan Thorell joins Fine Archtops

We're proud to announce that today, we've added famed luthier Ryan Thorell to the list of luthiers at Fine Archtops.

From his Cache Valley, Utah one-man shop, Thorell operates Thorell Guitars. It's been a love of his since he was 13, when he built his first guitar. Since then, he has become an accomplished jazz guitarist and teacher, and has studied under notable luthiers such as Tim Gonzalez and Tom Ribbecke.

For more information about Thorell and Fine Archtops, visit www.FineArchtops.com. 

Archtop Guitars from FineArchtops.com

Archtop guitars have a long, rich history and a large following. First introduced in 1936, these guitars have provided jazz guitar enthusiasts with a unique handmade look and sound, though most modern archtop guitars from major guitar brands are now mass-produced.

Fine Archtops, a website created by archtop guitar connoisseur Steve Wagner, aims to connect luthiers (those who create archtop guitars) with those who want to order a quality, handmade archtop guitar. By clicking the "Archtop Luthiers" link on the website, you can view luthiers from across the North American continent.

Check out the Fine Archtops website today if you're looking to have a custom archtop guitar built for you or someone you know.

1945 Levin Archtop Guitar Shown & Played

Archtop guitar enthusiasts who are fans of the guitars from the 1940s will get a lot of enjoyment out of this. A YouTube user purchased a 1945 Levin archtop (originally built in Sweden) at an auction and decided to record a video to show it off to the world. The song he chose? "Wildwood Flower," by Mother Maybelle Carter.