Re: Gilchrist Archtops
I have great respect for Mr. Gilchrist as a luthier and many here would accept nothing other than one of his mandolins -- cost not necessarily a consideration.
However, paying $25K for a Gilchrist is certainly not what I would recommend (as if anyone cares what I recommend). But I did look into arch top guitars for 3 years before making some mandocellos so I am not clueless on the topic.
You can get can get the best arch top guitar in the world -- a vintage Gibson S-400 CES for about half (more or less) that price. If I were in the market of a top arch top I would not even consider any other options. And if you want a "bargin" get a Gibson S-300 -- same guitar with less fancy stuff.
Nothing comes close to the sound of one of those 18' monsters.
Bernie
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Due to current budgetary restrictions the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off -- sorry about the inconvenience.
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