Acoustic Archtops

Read the review in the May issue of Just Jazz Guitar Magazine or on line at GuitarInternational.com

Front

Top: Hand carved, tap toned European Spruce

Back: Hand carved, tap toned European Maple

Sides: Highly figured Maple

Body: 17″ lower bout, 3″ body depth Venetian cutaway

16″ Lower bout, 2 3/4″ body Depth, Venetian cutaway

Fret Board: Ebony, 12″ radius

Scale Length: 25″ or 25 1/2″

Tuners: Black Schaller M-6 12:1 ratio

Pickup: Kent Armstrong side-mounted jazz pickup – volume control mounted under pick guard

Finish: Waterbased Lacquer or Traditional French Polish


FrontBackBack CloseupHead and Neck - FrontBack of HeadHead and Neck Back CloseupFront RSSideBack of CutawayRib CloseupFront angle 1Neck joinTail pieceFinger guard

Days of Wine and Roses played by Vince Lewis on guitar No.6

Autumn Leaves played by Rich Ralston on guitar No.1

Contact Richard to discuss ordering your own Ralston archtop jazz guitar.