Ribbecke Halfling 17” Archtop
2010 Ribbecke Halfling 17” Archtop
This is a Ribbecke shop-built Halfling, and gets its name from its hybrid design incorporating both flattop and archtop elements. The result is a bass response you might expect from a flattop, with the mid range you might expect from an archtop. Beautiful woods throughout, with an Alaskan red cedar soundboard and exquisitely carved maple back. The floating pickup is a Ribbecke branded Bartolini.
Specs / Measurements
2010
Alaskan Red Cedar / Big Leaf Maple
~1.75” / 44.5mm nut
~25” / 635mm string length
~17” lower bout
Bartolini floating pickup
Original TKL arched hard case.
Condition / Setup Notes
The guitar remains in excellent condition, with minimal wear to be found. There is a finish check visible in the pictures that runs along the bass side waist in the top. Current string height is an easy ~5/64”-4/64” with light relief in the neck.
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It can be hard to find successful departures from established designs in the guitar world, but the Halfling would be counted among them. Adding to its rarity is the fact that the Halflings are no longer in production.
SOLD
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