Michael Lewis · 2009
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Michael Lewis Archtop “Le Petite Rougette”
It’s a rare occasion to see a Michael Lewis archtop, and this one is particularly storied. It was made for the 2009 Montreal Guitar Show as part of the “Red Guitar Collection,” which was a nod to Scott Chinery’s Blue Guitar collection from the 90s.
Specs / Measurements
2009
Spruce / Figured maple, all solid carved
Figured satinwood binding
Ebony tail piece, Wingfeather carve
Ebony bridge, carved
~17” lower bout
~1.66” nut
~25.5” string length
~2.04” string spacing at saddle
EVO Gold frets
Bartolini floating pickup
Waverly tuners
Original Calton case (from the Canada days, with a leather handle)
Condition / Setup Notes
Excellent(+); The guitar is in very clean shape, with only minimal and slight surface wear despite its delicately applied finish and age. The only mark of note is in the back by the heel, shown in the last picture. A small spot of worn finish on the back of the neck. Setup currently with string height about 5/64”-4/64” from bass to treble, with just a touch of relief.
Additional Thoughts
While Michael Lewis archtops are already quite scarce, this is a singular one that was made for the 2009 Montreal Guitar show as part of the “Red Guitar Collection.” The red stain is beautifully done, and there are a number of special appointments like the satinwood binding, EVO gold frets, and exquisitely carved bridge and tailpiece. The headstock is a work of beauty too, with satinwood and red accents that unify the themes. Aside from its visual appeal and rarity out in the world, there’s a lot to love about this guitar. It is a notably resonant guitar with a big and clear sound, a nice sheen to the notes. As satisfying as it is to play as an acoustic instrument, it is equipped with a Bartolini pickup and sounds great plugged in as well. The neck on this guitar is notably slim and thin, which will be a welcome feature for some.
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Michael Lewis · 2009
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Michael Lewis Archtop “Le Petite Rougette”
It’s a rare occasion to see a Michael Lewis archtop, and this one is particularly storied. It was made for the 2009 Montreal Guitar Show as part of the “Red Guitar Collection,” which was a nod to Scott Chinery’s Blue Guitar collection from the 90s.
Specs / Measurements
2009
Spruce / Figured maple, all solid carved
Figured satinwood binding
Ebony tail piece, Wingfeather carve
Ebony bridge, carved
~17” lower bout
~1.66” nut
~25.5” string length
~2.04” string spacing at saddle
EVO Gold frets
Bartolini floating pickup
Waverly tuners
Original Calton case (from the Canada days, with a leather handle)
Condition / Setup Notes
Excellent(+); The guitar is in very clean shape, with only minimal and slight surface wear despite its delicately applied finish and age. The only mark of note is in the back by the heel, shown in the last picture. A small spot of worn finish on the back of the neck. Setup currently with string height about 5/64”-4/64” from bass to treble, with just a touch of relief.
Additional Thoughts
While Michael Lewis archtops are already quite scarce, this is a singular one that was made for the 2009 Montreal Guitar show as part of the “Red Guitar Collection.” The red stain is beautifully done, and there are a number of special appointments like the satinwood binding, EVO gold frets, and exquisitely carved bridge and tailpiece. The headstock is a work of beauty too, with satinwood and red accents that unify the themes. Aside from its visual appeal and rarity out in the world, there’s a lot to love about this guitar. It is a notably resonant guitar with a big and clear sound, a nice sheen to the notes. As satisfying as it is to play as an acoustic instrument, it is equipped with a Bartolini pickup and sounds great plugged in as well. The neck on this guitar is notably slim and thin, which will be a welcome feature for some.
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Listen
Watch performance 1 →
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