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2001 Heritage Sweet 16
$4,795.00
A true Kalamazoo-crafted masterpiece, this 2001 Heritage Sweet 16 is a premium archtop built for serious jazz players and collectors. Featuring a solid carved spruce top with highly flamed maple back and sides, this guitar delivers a beautifully balanced, warm, and articulate tone. The ebony fretboard with pearl inlays, bound neck, and floating Heritage humbucker pickup provide smooth playability and a classic jazz sound.
With a 16-inch body, comfortable 1.75" nut width, and elegant natural blonde finish, it’s a stunning instrument both visually and sonically. This guitar is in excellent condition, with a few signs of wear, well-maintained frets, and a beautifully aged natural finish. Includes the original hardshell case that has a few gashes but is in good condition. A rare opportunity to own a top-tier archtop from Heritage’s golden era!
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1951 Gibson ES-350
Price: $6,995.00
Capture the golden era of jazz with this exquisite 1951 Gibson ES-350. A rare find for discerning musicians, this iconic archtop is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. With its warm, resonant tone and effortless playability, it's the perfect instrument to channel the spirit of jazz giants. This guitar is wired with two volume controls and one tone control, which gives you the option for several different tone combinations. This archtop sounds great for jazz but can also get sounds for blues, country, and rockabilly.
Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of musical history. There is no shortage of quality in this archtop! All of our archtops have been personally setup by Rich and include super low action, extremely smooth playability, and Rich's custom gauge strings. They also include a nice hardshell case.
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1977 Ibanez Johnny Smith
Price: $3595
This beautiful, blonde, lawsuit era Ibanez Johnny Smith Model # 2461 is one of the nicest ones we’ve ever had. This guitar is a real gem. Built close to the specs of the Gibson JS, here’s your chance to play a classic. BTW the Gibson JS was the guitar used by Benson on his hit Breezin’.
Two floating, super 70, mini humbucker pickups, ebony fretboard, 3 piece neck, binding intact,
and shows little to no wear on the frets, 25” scale length, a steeper neck angle. This Ibanez has a solid wood construction just like the Gibson This has a beautiful L5 tailpiece and comes with the specialized chord of a mini to ¼ inch jack. Original case in very good condition, lined with the blue felt. Serial #A776406 All of our archtops have been personally setup by Rich and include super low action, extremely smooth playability, and Rich's custom gauge strings.
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1944 Gibson L4 w/ 1950s Rhythm Chief
Price: $4,499
This vintage 1944 Gibson L-4 archtop guitar is a true gem, paired with a classic DeArmond Rhythm Chief pickup from the 1950s. It’s in excellent condition for its age, with a rich, warm tone that embodies vintage jazz charm. There are a few cracks consistent with its age, but they’ve been stabilized and do not affect the playability or sound. A rare and collectible instrument for any serious player or collector. Don’t miss this piece of jazz guitar history! Comes with hardshell case
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1991 Gibson ES-165 Herb Ellis
Price: $3,695
A stunning Cherry Red 1991 Gibson ES-165 Herb Ellis. This iconic hollow-body electric guitar is known for its warm, jazzy tone and elegant aesthetics. Featuring a comfortable neck profile, smooth action, and a powerful voice, this instrument is perfect for jazz, blues, and beyond. I tend to prefer the Herb Ellis over an ES-175 because of the single pickup design. This particular example is in excellent condition for its age, showcasing the craftsmanship and timeless appeal of Gibson's legendary quality.
All of our archtops have been personally setup by Rich and include super low action, extremely smooth playability, and Rich's custom gauge strings. They also include a nice hardshell case. Call Rich to order or ask questions - 805-460-6370 or email Rich@GuitarCollege.com
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1993 Heritage H550 Custom
Price: $3,695
A stunning 1993 Heritage H550 Custom in excellent condition with a beautiful natural finish. This outstanding jazz box is no longer made, making them scarce and hard to find. They have a warm, resonant tone, thanks to the high-quality construction and the Seymour Duncan Antiquity pickups that deliver authentic vintage PAF tones with exceptional clarity and responsiveness. These always go fast when I get them in stock! Comes with a Heritage hardshell case.
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1960 Guild X-50
Price: $1800
This vintage 1960 Guild X-50 in very good condition for it's old age. This iconic archtop jazz guitar features a warm, resonant tone and a comfortable playability. Known for its exceptional craftsmanship, classic styling, and the dual P90 pickups, the X-50 is a sought-after instrument among serious jazz players. This particular example retains much of its original finish and hardware, showcasing the enduring quality of Guild's luthiery. A fantastic and affordable way to own a piece of guitar history.
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2025 Eastman AR480CE
Price: $1,499
A rare and beautifully crafted Eastman AR480CE 30th Anniversary John Pisano, designed in collaboration with the late legendary jazz guitarist himself. This elegant 16-inch archtop features gorgeous flamed maple laminate top, back, and sides, resulting in a tone that strikes a perfect balance between traditional archtop warmth and crisp, vibrant clarity.
The Seymour Duncan Seth Lover humbucker perfectly captures the bright and airy tone. This beautiful jazz box is filled with handpicked Pisano appointments that give it a killer look! These are getting harder and harder to find. This was a demo model at the Central Coast Jazz Guitar Fest which reflects in the price. Comes with a top-quality hardshell case.
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2025 Eastman AR372CE
Price: $1,195
This Eastman AR372CE is a beautifully crafted 16-inch laminated archtop, inspired by classic jazz guitars of the past. Featuring a laminated maple top, back, and sides, this guitar delivers warm, punchy tones with excellent feedback resistance—perfect for jazz, blues, and swing. The comfortable mahogany neck with a bound ebony fretboard plays effortlessly, while the dual Kent Armstrong humbuckers provide rich, articulate sound with classic jazz warmth.
Finished in a gorgeous classic sunburst, this guitar is in excellent condition, with smooth playability and well-maintained frets. Includes the original hardshell case. A fantastic, affordable archtop for players who love vintage tone and style!
All of my archtops have been personally setup by Rich and include super low action, extremely smooth playability, and Rich's custom gauge strings. It also includes a hardshell case.
Call Rich to order or ask questions - 805-460-6370 or email Rich@GuitarCollege.com
This guitar comes with a one year subscription to the Guitar College Library (A $299 Value!)
Guild Newark Street, A-150 Savoy
Price: $1,199
This is a Guild A-150 Newark Street A-150 Savoy built in 2022 with an antique burst finish. This guitar has a very old school sound which is warm and not too bright thanks to the DeArmond 1000 Rhythm Chief pickup. Another cool feature is the pickguard mounted thumbwheel volume and tone controls. It sounds fantastic for the price! Comes with a ver nice hardshell case.
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2023 Eastman T64
Price: $1599
From jazz to rock to blues, this versatile, fully-hollow thin-body has a 16” body width, 1.75 depth, and 24.75” scale, with maple laminate top, sides and body. It has a maple, even C neck, Ebony fingerboard with a 12” radius, 1.72” nut width, with 2 Lollar Dog Ear P-90 pickups, 3 way switch and a Bigsby B7.
The guitar comes with a nice hardshell case and is ready to start gigging!
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2025 Heritage Eagle Classic (Brand New)
Price: $5299 --- OUT OF STOCK
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A brand new, 17"2024 Eagle Classic is well balanced and versatile, a real jazz workhorse. The solid spruce top, curly maple back and sides, ebony fretboard, and white binding offers the classic jazz look. Two Seymour Duncan Seth Lovers offer dark rich tones and the adjustable Rosewood bridge and a gorgeous fingered tailpiece allow you to dial in the perfect action. 5-piece maple neck, ebony fingerboard with medium jumbo frets, 25.5” scale length, and 1 11/16th" nut width.
It pays to buy a brand new Heritage from us because you'll get yours personally setup by Rich, which means killer low action, extremely smooth playability, and Rich's custom gauge strings. This guitar also comes with a one year subscription to the Guitar College Library (A $299 Value!)
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2025 Heritage H-575 (Brand New)
Price: $4,499
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It pays to buy a brand new Heritage from us because you'll get yours personally setup by Rich, which means killer low action, extremely smooth playability, and Rich's custom gauge strings. This guitar also comes with a one year subscription to the Guitar College Library (A $299 Value!)
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D'Angelico Excel EXL-1 (Brand New)
List Price: $1,899.00
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The flagship archtop in the D'Angelico line has returned. Inspired by John D'Angelico's single-cutaway "Excel" model that was first introduced in 1947, the Excel EXL-1 offers woody, articulate tone, ideal for both rhythm and lead playing. Featuring a redesigned neck shape, the EXL-1 promises the perfect balance of comfort and heft. This RARE WALNUT FINISH model features a full-sized Seymour Duncan 59 humbucker that yields broad tone with singing sustain. It features include Grover hardware, an ebony fingerboard, Jescar fretwire, and a top-of-the-line hardshell case.
It pays to buy a brand new D'Angelico from us because yours will get personally setup by Rich, which means killer low action, extremely smooth playability, and Rich's custom gauge strings. This guitar also comes with a one year subscription to the Guitar College Library (A $299 Value!)
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D'Angelico Premier EXL-1 (Brand New)
List Price: $1,199.00
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These stunning archtops seamlessly blend vintage aesthetics with modern performance & features. The Premier EXL-1 is crafted with a solid spruce top, flamed maple back and sides, and a mahogany neck, delivering rich tone and exceptional resonance. D’Angelico’s floating mini-humbucking pickup offers a warm, full, and clear sonic character, melding with the EXL-1’s natural resonance for complex and airy clean tones. It’s a sure bet for jazz of all styles!
It pays to buy a brand new D'Angelico from us because yours will get personally setup by Rich, which means killer low action, extremely smooth playability, and Rich's custom gauge strings. This guitar also comes with a one year subscription to the Guitar College Library (A $299 Value!) The Sohos come with a heavy duty D'Angelico gig bag.
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D'Angelico Excel SS Soho (Brand New)
List Price: $1,999.00
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This stunning archtop delivers classic D'Angelico style with some new modern twists. Featuring a spruce top, flamed maple back and sides, and a sleek semi-hollow construction, this guitar offers a powerful and resonant voice. Plays incredibly smooth with low action and a comfortable neck profile.
It pays to buy a brand new D'Angelico from us because yours will get personally setup by Rich, which means killer low action, extremely smooth playability, and Rich's custom gauge strings. This guitar also comes with a one year subscription to the Guitar College Library (A $299 Value!) The Sohos come with a heavy duty D'Angelico gig bag.
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D'Angelico Deluxe 59 (Brand New)
List Price: $2,199.00
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The all-new Deluxe 59 marries old-school design with modern feel. A full hollowbody clocking in at 16 inches wide and just under two inches in depth, the 59 offers woody, articulate tone, brilliantly magnified by the new Seymour Duncan D'Angelico Great Dane P90s—a remarkably versatile and vivid set of pickups. Player comfort is guaranteed by way of excellent body balance, a slim C-shape neck, and premium 47104 fretwire from Jescar. Semi-transparent satin finishes over a variety of natural body woods keep the 59 in the spirit of the year for which it's named. Available in three colors: Satin Honey, Satin Trans Wine, and Satin Brown Burst. Comes with a D'angelico Hardshell Case
It pays to buy a brand new D'Angelico from us because yours will get personally setup by Rich, which means killer low action, extremely smooth playability, and Rich's custom gauge strings. This guitar also comes with a one year subscription to the Guitar College Library (A $299 Value!)
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