Beginner's Guide to Vintage Econo Archtop Guitars

Falling for the allure of those 50's model off-brand arch tops? Do you know that you will spend $500 to end up with something worth $200? Stop, drop that credit card and listen before forking out your cash for that off-brand archtop. There is a reason these guitars were $20 when they were new. This episode kicks off a number of DIY repairs on these standards of trash delta blues. You're welcome.
Resources:
Folk Art Instrument Builder's Reference by Charles Atchinson: www.amazon.com/Folk-Art-Instr...
Mississippi Hill Country Blues by George Mitchell: www.amazon.com/Mississippi-Co...
Joe Callicott: www.amazon.com/s?i=popular&rh...
Kenny Brown: www.amazon.com/s?k=kenny+brow...
Ken's Facebook page: / kpcigarboxguitars
Contact Ken: [e-mail]
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[@GizzyDillespee]

Thanks, I guess this is a great channel to learn the ins and outs of my guitar properly. This is the first of your vids that I've found, but you mentioned other pertinent episodes that I'll look for next. Just subscribed.
The guitar seems to have lived in a closet rather than an attic or root cellar, so that's good. Slightest gap at the neck which seems pretty stable (and it plays well) so far. No binding (H1214 model didn't have any) but no cracks, straight neck, good bridge. We'll see how it holds up when the weather turns warm and humid. It's incredibly lightweight, and your teardown shows why. Anyway, thanks!

[@KenneyCmusic]

Man, your channel is a friggin gem. A lot of great stuff in here. I love archtops. Also, introduced me to Fuzzy Lewis and Ruben Lacy.

[@paulmerojunkpileguitars]

Thanks for watching

[@GizzyDillespee]

Okay, I just looked at your list of video uploads, and I'll be busy here for a while. Thanks again!

[@kstouffer1366]

Hey there! Thanks for a VERY informative session. This one makes a difference that makes a difference in my understanding of the design and mechanics of these high strung contraptions. Ciao!

[@tylersguitarspot]

Sweet you'll love the 1960s Harmony

[@dougmc332]

Looking forward to the follow up vids. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!

[@mannyramirez5630]

You need a show on history or the new nat geo streaming service! There's a big audience for this out there

[@journeythroughus]

I am looking at a silvertone H623, Benn siting in case for awhile. thanks for the videos so I know what to look for. she is only asking 150. seen them go for 5-600 online.

[@joahyoga1995]

I’d like to see you do a telecaster.

[@craigclemans966]

I don't know who Ken Brown is but I'd like to know how Paul Mero fits in with all the stickers and your shirt logos. Is there a video that explains it? Enjoy your videos and humor. Playing catchup. Thank you.

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[@luiscuixara4622]

I like me a learning lesson.

[@journeythroughus]

I sent you an email with a pic, I am seeing if there are more, But its not far from me so might go look at it.

[@paulmerojunkpileguitars]

Check your email

[@ennio5596]

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[@joahyoga1995]

You can always make a guitar better ;)

[@Hedonkeviik]

can't always