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KPaul
Posted 2008-07-15 7:03 PM (#30385)
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Since getting my 2778LX a while back, I've found myself playing my other flat top guitars much less frequently. As such, I sold my Taylor and Composite Acoustics Legacy to fund the purchase of a new archtop. It's a Hofner Jazzica Vintage...one of 50 made with a hand rubbed violin finish. It's a solid carved top, German made masterpiece. I love this thing.





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Slipkid
Posted 2008-07-15 7:11 PM (#30386 - in reply to #30385)
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Location: south east Michigan
Wow... that's cool.

And BTW... IMHO, this is not off topic.
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CanterburyStrings
Posted 2008-07-15 7:32 PM (#30387 - in reply to #30385)
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Beautiful guitar! My hollow-body is an Ibanez Artcore 175 copy. It looks and sounds wonderful, but I sure wish I could play, or at least hear yours. Congratulations!
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2ifbyC
Posted 2008-07-15 7:47 PM (#30388 - in reply to #30385)
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Oh my, that's classy! It's a beaut.
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cholloway
Posted 2008-07-15 10:12 PM (#30389 - in reply to #30385)
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VERY NICE... Congrats!
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kotadawg
Posted 2008-07-15 10:22 PM (#30390 - in reply to #30385)
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Location: Cincinnati
That's one fine looking guitar!
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ProfessorBB
Posted 2008-07-16 9:05 AM (#30391 - in reply to #30385)
Subject: Re: OT: Archtop Content



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Very nice. Pickguard and tailpiece in ebony? How's it sound?
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MWoody
Posted 2008-07-16 9:32 AM (#30392 - in reply to #30385)
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Very nice lines, good use of classic build techniques.

TFS (thanks for sharing)
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Captain Lovehandles
Posted 2008-07-16 10:33 AM (#30393 - in reply to #30385)
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humminahumminahummina!
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Damon67
Posted 2008-07-16 10:53 AM (#30394 - in reply to #30385)
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Wow.. very nice. I likey :D

Good pics too.
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Designzilla
Posted 2008-07-16 10:26 PM (#30395 - in reply to #30385)
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Very pretty, very nice finish. I love a nice archtop.
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G8r
Posted 2008-07-16 10:38 PM (#30396 - in reply to #30385)
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Simply stunning. Congratulations.
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KPaul
Posted 2008-07-17 7:41 AM (#30397 - in reply to #30385)
Subject: Re: OT: Archtop Content


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Thanks guys...I'm very happy with it.

ProfessorBB...

The only dark thing on this guitar that isn't ebony is the pickup ring...

fretboard, headstock veneer, truss rod cover, pickguard, tailpiece, knobs, bridge, tuner buttons...

it even comes with ebony soundhole covers (backed with foam) to cut down on feedback at high volume settings.

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acousticd
Posted 2008-07-17 8:20 AM (#30398 - in reply to #30385)
Subject: Re: OT: Archtop Content


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Location: Okinawa Japan
OH Yes!!! a Classic! I bet it sounds great.
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ProfessorBB
Posted 2008-07-17 8:29 AM (#30399 - in reply to #30385)
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Really cool, KP.
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Beal
Posted 2008-07-17 9:19 AM (#30400 - in reply to #30385)
Subject: Re: OT: Archtop Content



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Location: 6 String Ranch
Must have kind of a dark sound with all that ebony?
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schroeder
Posted 2008-07-17 10:55 AM (#30401 - in reply to #30385)
Subject: Re: OT: Archtop Content


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I've played several (but not the violin stained model) and I love 'em.
The amped sound is fabulous - I love those Hofner minibuckers.
The only downside is that Hofner don't always have the greatest quality control on their finishing so you have to look carefully at the one you're going to buy. This one looks like a beauty.
Notice how the body tapers tailpiece to neck to make it more comfortable to hold?
Very nice.
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Jeff W.
Posted 2008-07-17 7:52 PM (#30402 - in reply to #30385)
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