This guitar design arose from conversations I had with Bill Frisell concerning a guitar he could travel with. Since building the first "Little Archie" for Bill in 1996, I've found the appeal of a small, easily carried archtop to be wider than I had expected. The lower bout is 14", and the body depth 2". Yet the guitar is "full-sized" in the areas that really count: Scale length, neck size and shape, and bridge and soundboard design. Because I consider this a professional or performer's guitar, a "floating" magnetic pickup is included. The "Little Archie" sounds incredible plugged in, and is surprisingly resistant to feedback.

Standard features:

Engelmann Spruce soundboard
2" or 2.5" body depth
14" body width
Scale length: 25.4" standard, 24.9" optional
Schaller tuners
Can be ordered without pickup
Includes a custom-made gig bag
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