The acoustic instrument it evolved into would feature a curved or "arched" top and back like a violin, with parallel or X-bracing and an oval soundhole or F-holes. The archtop acoustic guitar was an idea that originated from an early mandolin patented filed by Orville Gibson in 1898. Following in his footsteps, European-Americans added steel-strings to his designs, and eventually Chris Frederick Martin of Martin guitar fame introduced X-bracing in the 1830s, which brought about the rise of flat top and eventually archtop acoustic guitars. In the early 19th century, Antonio de Torres stepped in and is credited with designing the first truly modern acoustic guitar - which is most directly related to the classical and nylon strings guitars we see today. The acoustic guitar and its related predecessors actually date back as early as 1790, when the Spanish vihuela featured 6 "courses" or string sets. Buy your next acoustic guitar online at The Music Zoo or visit our New York showroom to shop today - we're an authorized dealer for all your favorite acoustic guitar brands, and our used inventory is packed to the brim. The Music Zoo's collection of acoustic guitars appeals to any player and any playing style! Whether you're shopping for your dream, one-of-a-kind custom shop piece, checking out a travel-friendly guitar, or a working musician who wants the best bang for your buck, we're the destination with the best mix of the unique and the everyday must-haves. Visit our shop in Farmingdale, New York for an amazing guitar buying experience. Everything you see here is available at our Long Island guitar store. Awesome customer service and secure checkout are always included with your Eastman purchase. 012-.Buy Eastman online now from The Music Zoo! We have a great selection of guitar gear available in our All V-Class guitars feature a black graphite nut and a new guitar label that bears the signature of master guitar designer Andy Powers. Refined appointments include ebony binding, our Ascension fretboard/peghead inlay in paua and pearl, a paua rosette with koa and ebony purfling, and paua/koa trim along much of the body and neck.
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