Happy Thanksgiving from Fine Archtops

At Fine Archtops, we like to think of every one of you as family. We wish we could get each one of our luthiers, dedicated fans and followers together around a huge table and share in the joy of Turkey Day. While that's not quite possible, we can wish you a happy Thanksgiving from our home to yours. We hope you spend it with your closest friends and family surrounded with joy, love and music! In this blog, we're going to cover a couple of ways to enjoy your fine archtop guitar on Thanksgiving Day.

Play Your Archtop Guitar

Did we say, "play"? We meant "show off" your archtop guitar to all your closest friends and family! If you have an archtop guitar crafted by one of our expert luthiers, we know you have a fine piece of art. Show that bad boy off, which can be done by playing some beautiful music. There's no better time than when you have all your relatives gathered. Let them hear some of their favorite tunes, or serenade them with an original piece. However you choose to use your guitar on Thanksgiving Day, it will be sure to make your relatives a little jealous.

Be Thankful

This time of year we are reminded to be thankful for all we have. If you have the pleasure of enjoying Thanksgiving Day with friends and family, remember how lucky you are. The gift of music is also something to be very thankful for. Whether you love to play, or you'd rather listen, most of us can appreciate music in some way. Take a moment between the turkey and football to be thankful for all the good things going on right now.

                                                                                            

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Introducing Fine Archtops’ Newest Luthier: Scott Lawrence of D’Lorenzo Guitars!

Scott Lawrence, of D’Lorenzo Guitars, is FineArchtops’ newest luthier. Please help us to welcome him to the Fine Archtop family. Scott spent many years as a fretted instrument repairperson and also spent some time building and restoring furniture. He blends tradition and innovation and when you see the archtop guitars he creates, you will see why this description is apt.

When Scott Lawrence first started out, he focused mostly on flat top guitars. In 2003, he created his first archtop guitar. To gather get started, he looked to the Gibson ES-175. He modified the model a bit, by using a hand-carved spruce top instead of laminate. To learn archtop guitar building techniques, he used Bob Benedetto's book and DVD. He gathers continual inspiration from James D'Aquisto's archtop guitars.

Scott believes that taking risks is a necessary part of innovating. He continues to push the limit with his own designs to find the best kind of tone. He enjoys tones that combine warmth and sustain. His designs are absolutely stunning: custom cutaway profiles, a unique neck block design and flowing comma-shaped f-holes, and he uses non-standard tone woods like walnut, mahogany, cedar and rosewood.

He has two basic models that are available, but he is always willing to work with individual customers to make the archtop guitar of their dreams. One of his most popular models is the Blue Flame Electric Archtop, which has a great tone and is very affordable. The other most popular one is the New Concept Arch Top (NCAT), which optimizes acoustic tone, volume and sustain.

If you’re in the market for a custom archtop guitar, give Fine Archtops a call at (612) 366-7120 or visit our website.

Sanzone Guitar & Mandolin Company Joins our Archtop Guitar Family

We are so pleased to announce another talented luthier has joined our Fine Archtops family. Chuck Sanzone owns Sanzone Guitar & Mandolin Company in Stowe, Vermont. We welcome this new luthier to the Fine Archtops community and we encourage you to check out his work. Please help our new master craftsman feel at home!

Archtop Guitars

There are two models of archtop guitars available from Sanzone Guitar & Mandolin Company. They include the Della Volpe (16 3/8") and the Carmella (15 3/8"). These fine hand-crafted instruments combine a traditional look with a modern day building approach. The result is a superb, lightweight guitar with a beautiful sound. There is a gallery showcasing some of Chuck's work.

Other Instruments

Chuck Sanzone crafts many fine instruments, in addition to archtop guitars. Some of his other exquisite work includes mandolins, flat top guitars, classic nylon-stringed guitars and lap steel guitars. We may be partial to archtop guitars, but we can recognize good work when we see it. More information about these instruments is on Sanzone Guitar & Mandolin's website.

Additional Information

You can contact Sanzone Guitar & Mandolin Company by calling 802-999-1588 or contact them by email at sanzoneguitars@gmail.com. If you are interested in a one-of-a-kind guitar, you can set up an appointment with the company. Pricing information is detailed on the Sanzone Guitar & Mandolin Company's website.

Looking for information on high-quality handcrafted archtop guitars? Browse our website, or give us a call at 612-366-7120.

Great American Guitar Show

This weekend is the Great American Guitar Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. It's taking place Saturday, November 9, and Sunday, November 10. The event is hosted by Bee-3 Vintage. For all the specifics, please visit their website.

At this mega guitar show, people will be able to buy, sell and trade guitar-related items. There will be hundreds of dealers, builders, collectors and manufacturers converging on Oaks, PA. Items available include new, used, collectible and vintage guitars, amps, effects and accessories.

If you're looking to trade your unused gear, or acquire hard-to-find items, this is the show for you. This is one of the largest guitar shows on the East Coast, where the selection and deals will amaze you. You'll have the opportunity to check out some big name guitar companies, as well as smaller boutique guitar makers. Don't miss out on the fun!

Are you going to be in attendance? Let us know on our Facebook page or send us a Tweet! We'd love to see pictures or hear your story.

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