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 Post subject: Arch Top builders
PostPosted: Sun May 11, 2008 3:57 pm 
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Koa
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My son's boss in northern New Jersey is looking to buy an arch top from a specialist. Any volunteers/suggestons?


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 Post subject: Re: Arch Top builders
PostPosted: Sun May 11, 2008 4:32 pm 
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Check out Greg German's web site. He is making one for me now.

http://www.germanguitars.com/

Steve


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 Post subject: Re: Arch Top builders
PostPosted: Sun May 11, 2008 7:14 pm 
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Tom Ribbecke
Steve Anderson
Steve Grimes
John Montleone
Lind Manzer
Mark Blanchard
Are the one that come easily to mind.

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http://jameswattsguitars.com


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 Post subject: Re: Arch Top builders
PostPosted: Sun May 11, 2008 7:19 pm 
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One of the top builders around Bill Moll http://www.mollcustominstruments.com No not just because he is the boss, but because he is one of the finest. I may be predjudiced, but get to see, hear and occasion strum them. Don't get better. He can do anything want done.


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 Post subject: Re: Arch Top builders
PostPosted: Sun May 11, 2008 7:34 pm 
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Toot toot! I make them too, although mine are a bit more 'classical' than some. Brad Nickerson is another name that comes to mind.


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 Post subject: Re: Arch Top builders
PostPosted: Sun May 11, 2008 8:40 pm 
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I feel so slighted gaah :lol:

A good place to check in New Jersey is Guitars 'N Jazz http://www.gbase.com/Powered/GearList.a ... hBar=False

Guitars n Jazz is a dealer for Palen Archtops. Nelson Palen is an OLF member and posts on occassion here. George Benson purchased a Palen when Nelson was just starting out. I believe Brad Goodman has also sold archtops through Guitars N Jazz as well.


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 Post subject: Re: Arch Top builders
PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:19 am 
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Frank Finocchio , in easton PA ... he also offers building classes where he supplies all the neccessaries and walks you through building one yourself if you are interested 610 258 5154 ... Jody


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 Post subject: Re: Arch Top builders
PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 11:24 am 
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I would be glad to make one for him.


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 Post subject: Re: Arch Top builders
PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 1:00 pm 
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I have forwarded all of the names. If more are posted, I'll send those, too.

Thanks for the help.

Bill Bergman


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