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Description

Dive into a world of vintage allure with the S.S. Stewart Archtop, a semi-hollowbody electric guitar that marries timeless craftsmanship with modern playability. This instrument is a testament to the golden era of guitar-making, featuring a spruce top with parallel braces that offers a resonant and warm tonality ideal for both jazz aficionados and blues enthusiasts. The back and sides boast a striking figured maple exterior with a birch interior, ensuring a robust and balanced sound with a touch of visual elegance.

The rosewood fingerboard provides a smooth playing surface, complemented by an adjustable rosewood bridge and a trapeze tailpiece, allowing for precise intonation and a vintage aesthetic. The open gear strip tuners and Mother of Pearl logo headstock veneer add layers of authenticity, making it not just a guitar but a piece of musical history.

While it bears the charming scars of age, including light wear, pick marks, and a gracefully aged finish, these elements only add character to its already storied existence. The neck features a full, vintage soft V profile, offering a comfortable grip that invites expressive playing. Despite its nostalgic appearance, the S.S. Stewart Archtop is a versatile companion, delivering good volume and excellent sustain, making every strum and pluck resonate with soul.

Whether you're a collector or a performer, this archtop is ready to be your muse, encouraging creativity with each note.

Key Features:

  • Spruce top with parallel braces
  • Figured maple exterior with birch interior
  • Rosewood fingerboard and adjustable bridge
  • Trapeze tailpiece
  • Open gear strip tuners
  • Mother of Pearl logo headstock veneer
  • Vintage soft V neck profile
  • Excellent sustain and warm tonality
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SS Stewart Guitar Full Restoration Start To Finish

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SS Stewart Guitar Full Restoration Start To Finish

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Pt1-1935 SS Stewart Archtop - Headstock And Back Pain

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SS Stewart Archtop Gets Back Surgery- Restoration part 3

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See how Brownie McGhee uses S.S. Stewart Archtop

Brownie McGhee

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Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee

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Brownie McGhee is seen using an S.S. Stewart Archtop guitar in a user-uploaded photo on History-of-rock, as referenced in List #93 on earlyblues.com.

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