Learn how tone bars influence sustain in a carved archtop guitar, and why their placement, profile and stiffness shape a player’s response at higher volume.

British Guitarist, Gareth Fowler, graduated from the Manhattan School of Music in 2018 where he studied privately with Rodney Jones and John Riley. Gareth has performed at venues such as Carnegie Hall, The 55 Bar, Bar Next Door, and stages throughout the UK, Europe, South Africa, Malaysia, Mexico and Hawaii. Some artists Gareth has performed with include, Pablo Held, Naima Acuna, Chris Potter, Julian Ar-guelles, Troy Miller, Percy Purseglove, Alec Harper, Georgia Cecile, Laur

A clear guide to archtop guitars for collectors, from build quality and provenance to rarity, condition, originality and long-term value.

Why are archtop guitars expensive? Learn how carving, tonewoods, labour, hardware and low-volume production shape the price of a serious instrument.

Learn how carved soundboards affect projection in archtop guitars, from stiffness and voicing to attack, headroom, balance and nuance.

Happy 4th July to all of our friends and family across the pond!🥳

WE ONLY MADE FIVE FIBONACCI TOMCATS AND WON'T BE MAKING ANYMORE. THIS ONE HAS UNEXPECTEDLY BECOME AVAILABLE SO IS ABSOLUTELY THE LAST ONE. IT WILL BE A VERY RARE GUITAR INDEED. WHEN ITS GONE ITS GONE!

Floating pickups for archtop guitars preserve acoustic character, reduce top damping and offer a refined amplified voice for serious players.

Learn how to choose archtop scale length with expert guidance on feel, tone, tension and body size, so you can match the guitar to your style.