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American Acoustech

A new and unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and the latest technology, the American Acoustech guitar will delight the student, the recreational musician, or the experienced professional. The American Acoustech, hand crafted in Rochester, New York, combines carefully selected natural woods to produce a world-class instrument with emphasis on performance.

16 thoughts on “American Acoustech”

  1. Guitar for Sale
    Steve

    I have an American Acoustech ESVL-1W that has never been out of the case since purchased in 1995. The instrument has been stored properly in humidity-temperature controlled situation. What would be a fair asking price for this instrument in your opinion?

    1. I just bought one in that
      Anonymous

      I just bought one in that same condition right from Dave (the builder of these guitars) at his store Stutzman’s guitar center in Rochester. Without the case I bought it for $799.00. And it is worth all of that! Spruce and walnut. Nice!!!

  2. Ovation 1759 CustomLegend 12 string
    Kris

    Anyone with current guitar blue book.
    Please tell Me the "Very good" value of the 1759 twelve string from 89-90. can’t afford the book.
    Also looking for value of the mid 80’s SOLID BODY BASS? Yes, there was such an animal. wierd looking, but sweet.

    1. Re: Ovation 1759 CustomLegend 12 string
      Dave

      Kris,

      Don’t have a Blue Book, but go to Elderly: http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/26U-1381.htm
      for a market benchmark.

      Dave

      : Anyone with current guitar blue book.
      : Please tell Me the "Very good" value of the 1759 twelve string from 89-90. can’t afford the book.
      : Also looking for value of the mid 80’s SOLID BODY BASS? Yes, there was such an animal. wierd looking, but sweet.

  3. Re: Flat tops
    Don Blackburn

    The American Acoustech is one Great sounding guitar. Keep up the good work. Where can I get the music that you originally used to advertise your guitars. Can you please provide ordering information?

    Thanks,
    Don

    1. Re: American Acoustech - Great Guitars
      keny karnisky

      i have one too! probably got it at stutzmans around 2000. full spruce top cerry sides/back. it sounds great and is getting better with age. im in colrado and ad to reglue a couple braces since its so dry here and i dont keep it humidified like i should. everybody i let play this guitar over the last decade has been impressed, bar none. its a real strummer but wl sing ntes if you dig into it. nice compressed and balanced tone. even above the 12th fret on the 1st string it will still retain some bass. too bad these guys didnt last longer. i suppose it was not wanting mas market them that ultimately killed it off. but then that was their reason in the first place. all hail acoustech!

    2. Re: American Acoustech - Great Guitars
      Frank White

      Hi,
      I agree. Great guitar. I bought one from a friend. It has the cherry back and sides plus he had a ribbon pickup installed under the bridge. Great tone acoustic or amplified, never a problem with feedback. Great action! String width at the nut is 1.5 inch which makes it very easy to play. I am interested in selling it for $500.00 with the buyer paying the shipping costs if anyone is interested. This is a great value and it plays better than most guitars at three times the price.

    3. Re: American Acoustech - Great Guitars
      John Theodore

      I bought an American Acoustech (cherry body – full spruce top) on the advice of a luthier I’ve known for over 20 years.
      I then took the ax to my office and let three other players have a go at it. All three LOVED it and were floored by the price.
      One guy even expressed concern that he’d just bought a Collins for almost 3X the price and it didn’t have as good a sound.
      Best kept secret for american, full wood, hand-made, affordable, NOT dipped in plastic, great sounding guitar…!

      JG

    4. Re: American Acoustech - Great Guitars
      Doug Terbeek

      I agree! I just became aware of this brand after a year of exploration of other guitar values. I found the Seagull & Simon&Patrick lines to be probably the best low-price range value, and have been VERY impressed with Larrivee and Tacoma. Frankly, I didn’t think you could get a better value – sound, playability and reasonable price – until I played an American Acoustech walnut last week. INCREDIBLE value – blew away anything close. Simple but beautiful craftsmanship, deep, balanced tone, and including a hardshell case for $800. Everyone – if you are near a dealer (check their website – americanacoustech.com) go play one!

    5. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Ian Newington
      Ian Newington

      While I was visiting Rochester NY for 2 weeks in August Dave hired me an American Acoustech guitar. I had a great time with it and I was staggered at the low price for such a class instrument. I was seriously tempted to bring one home with me – except for what the wife would say!

      Check one out – they are superb value.

  4. do you have any dj equip
    Evan Costas

    [The body of this post has been reconstituted from replies so it may differ from what was originally written.]

    Do you have any DJ equipment like dj skriblle on Mtv. for how much?

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