AMATI ARCHTOP GUITAR

About the Amati Archtop

The Amati reflects Koentopp's passion for traditional golden-era classical string instrument construction. Carved from the finest European tonewoods, the "Amati" is available with a large assortment of custom details including hand cut f-holes, carved "cello" bridge, and solid, hand-carved ebony fittings. Designed especially for the refined ears of true connoisseurs.

Model Specifications

• 17" arched-top body
• Hand carved and graduated, Master Grade top of European Spruce
• Hand carved and graduated Master Grade European Maple Back with matching sides
• 3” side depth
• 25" scale
• 1 11/16” - 1 ¾” nut widths
• Knife cut F-Holes
• Parallel or X-braced Top
• Body bound in figured maple with flamed maple purfling
• Fingerboard bound in ebony with flamed maple accent border
• 3-piece figured maple neck
• Ebony Veneer headstock
• Ebony Fingerboard with 12" radius & 22 frets
• Standard or Classic Curved Fingerboard Extension
• Unadorned fretboard with side position markers
• Hand carved cello style bridge with ebony tailpiece
• Waverly Tuners
• Custom Koentopp Guitar hard shell case

Options/Finishes

• Cutaway
• Finger-rest
• Extra adjustable/compensated ebony bridge
• Fingerboard inlay
• Kent armstrong pickup with controls
• Finish color
• French polish

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