Hey friends, I’m thinking I’d like to get myself an arch top oval hole. I had a desire to fill the oval hole void and have given the old college try to a Flat top Flatiron 1N, and while I’ve liked it a lot, I just don’t think it’s the sound for me. Many thanks to those of you who helped me in that attempt, but I think it’s time to explore the arch top end of this breed.
My plan is to start raise funds and to set money aside and eventually sell the flatty to raise somewhere in the $800 to $1000 range, or maybe more... I dunno... just thinking out loud.
Here are some musts for what I want:
A style is my preference
Arch top of course
Radiused Fretboard
Built in pickup would be nice but not a deal breaker.
I would love to get something custom made, but know that the above price point makes that a low probability, even for something bare bones. I like my Eastman MD305, so I have leaned towards an Eastman MD604 as it fills all of the above but I am a little hesitant to go 100% that direction. I do plan to go give them a test drive at my local shop to check them out. I’d like something that is a step above the 305, so the Kentucky 270 series is out. I know they are nice but just want something a little more than that. I’ve also thought about the old Gibsons which I have seen in that price range, but the idea of a 100 yr old instrument is not necessarily an adventure I’m sure I want to take (nor can I afford to take).
I guess I’m just curious if anyone had any other ideas for options outside of the Eastman option.
Thoughts?
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