Tad Brown 16" Archtop
2019 Tad Brown 16" Archtop
A notably lightweight (under 4.5lbs!) acoustic archtop from California luthier Tad Brown, complete with a Calton case.
Specs / Measurements
2019
Spruce / Figured maple, all solid carved
Figured maple neck and binding
CSA rosewood tailpiece, fretboard, bridge, finger rest
~1.75” nut
~25.4” string length
~2.25” string spacing at saddle
Less than 4.5lbs
Stainless steel frets
Decorative side sound port
Kent Armstrong floating single coil
Waverly tuners
Original Calton case
Condition / Setup Notes
Excellent(+); The guitar is in very clean shape, minimal wear if any. Setup currently with string height about 5/64”-4/64” from bass to treble, with just a touch of relief.
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A very nice crimson color on this exceptionally lightweight, contemporary archtop. The luthier’s stated mission is to propel the archtop guitar forward, and this one certainly has a unique, punchy sound to go along with its distinctive look. Brown guitars are played by professionals like Sean McGowan in the company of many fine archtops.
$7500
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This instrument ships for free via UPS Ground to the continental US.