Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: A complete wipedown and cleaning of this instrument was done. All of the frets were polished, recrowned and leveled. The truss rod and bridge were fully adjusted. Some of the frets were coming out of the fretboard, and our luthier reseated them and glued them into place. The frets ends were sticking out and were rounded off and polished. No further work was required.

Searching for an archtop that truly sings? This magnificent 16-inch flame maple beauty, with its rich 2.75-inch depth and lustrous gold hardware, isn't just a guitar—it's an investment in your musical journey! Its maple neck and ebony fingerboard, featuring a comfortable 1.75-inch nut width and 24.75-inch scale, provide a smooth, responsive playing experience. Our luthier has meticulously brought this instrument to life, polishing, leveling, and reseating the frets for peerless playability. Experience the soulful resonance of its custom-wound PAF-style pickup, perfectly complemented by the elegant ebony bridge, pickguard, and tailpiece. This isn't merely an instrument; it's a meticulously cared-for masterpiece, ready to inspire!

After Jim Hall’s irreplaceable D’Aquisto guitar became too valuable to gig with, he and Roger Sadowsky spent two  years prototyping to come up with the Jim Hall Sadowsky archtop.

Roger Sadowsky had maintained Jim’s guitars since 1982. Roger and Jim began to collaborate on a Sadowsky model and were committed to the idea that this would have to be a guitar that Jim would want to play, not just endorse. The Sadowsky Jim Hall Guitar met all of Jim’s requirements as a player.

Roger reduced the thickness of the top and back to provide a more acoustic response, reduced the depth of the body to control feedback, designed a new ebony tailpiece with a string ground, and shaped the neck until it met Jim’s specifications. The single Sadowsky humbucker is a PAF-style pickup that provides the classic sound of an electric archtop. 

Incorporating Roger’s sense of aesthetics and design, the result is a beautiful looking, feeling, and sounding guitar that has been enthusiastically received by Jim Hall and many other players worldwide.

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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