Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop #38 Vintage Amber (USED, 2022)

Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop
Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop
Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop
Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop
Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop
Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop
Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop
Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop
Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop
Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop
Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop
Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop
Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop
Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop
Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop
Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop
Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop
Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop
Electric
Used

Tim Bram Tribute Thinline Archtop #38 Vintage Amber (USED, 2022)

Regular price $6,400.00
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Nut Width

1 11/16"
Scale Length
25"
Condition
EXC+

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As much as we love our Telecasters, we admit there are times when the sound and feel of an archtop can't be beat.

Fans of jazz guitar have no doubt noticed more and more players moving towards smaller, easier to manage guitars, specifically the Fender Telecaster (the brilliant playing and tones of Bill Frisell and Julian Lage are certainly what's behind this "movement").

As much as we love our Telecasters and use/play them regularly, we have to admit there are times when the sound and feel of a great archtop are called for, either for the gig, session, or just purely for the enjoyment of making music on this classic style of guitar. But - and you could hear it coming - but...much like a great dreadnought, the physical stature and string tension of a traditional archtop can make these guitars quite difficult for new or even seasoned players to manage.

Enter Pasadena, MD-based luthier Tim Bram. We've been following Tim's work for a few years and marveling at his concept, design, and execution - and let's face it, these guitars are gorgeous. You've probably gathered what he's up to just based on the pics - it's a Tele shaped, and sized to some degree, archtop. Ie, a smaller, more manageable instrument that's a breeze to play and delivers classic archtop sounds.

"Brilliant! I love the idea of a smaller archtop that captures the vibe and tones but is way easier to play!"

We said the same thing, reached out to Tim, and here we are - our first Bram Tribute Archtop. Simply put? We are thrilled to be representing Tim's work.

The Tribute is exactly what we hoped it would be after looking at (drooling over) pics over the years. The build quality is very high, it's lightweight, the neck is super comfortable, and most importantly for us...it's incredibly musical, beautiful sounding, and really, really fun to play. That's really the whole point, no?

You'll find specs below but let's skip to the good part...how does it sound? We asked our longtime friend and Berklee teacher, Jim Kelly, to come in and take it for a spin. Be sure to watch the video herein!

In excellent condition, and priced with its original hard case.

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Body

Style
Archtop
Top
European Spruce
Body
Curly Maple
Finish
Nitrocellulose
Color
Amber

Hardware

Pickups
Kent Armstrong PAF-style
Bridge
Ebony
Pickguard
Ebony

Neck

Neck
Curly Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Radius
12"
Inlays
MoP Half Moon @12th
Nut
1 11/16" Bone
Scale Length
25"

Other

Serial #
38
Case
Ameritage Hardshell

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