17″ Equity – 1st Gen -SOLD OUT

$1,949.00

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The first Conti Archtop Guitar, the Equity was in production from 2009 to 2015. It featured a solid spruce top, solid maple back and sides with a 17 inch lower bout, and 24 fret Ebony fingerboard. The Equity was later succeeded by the Heirloom model in late 2016. Please enjoy some of our worldwide owners’ photos and commentaries below.
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Image #1 from Dave Richardson - Maud, TX
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Dave Richardson - Maud, TX
Dave Richardson - Maud, TX
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5/5

This is the finest guitar I have ever owned or played. It was built in 2011 but it looks like it could have built yesterday. I have played this at home and publicly many times and it plays like butter. Thank you Robert Conti for the quality you keep maintaining.

4 years ago
Image #1 from Lou Cicconi - Odessa, NY
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Lou Cicconi - Odessa, NY
Lou Cicconi - Odessa, NY
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5/5
My Conti Equity is a super sweet machine. It’s kinda like a Byrdland with one pickup. Being a big old guy, the big boxes, though I have several, are sometimes uncomfortable. This fits much better. And at 17″, with great wood (I might add) it doesn’t sound bad at all acoustic. Too bad an American equ...
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4 years ago
Image #1 from James Dawson - Baton Rouge, LA
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James Dawson - Baton Rouge, LA
James Dawson - Baton Rouge, LA
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5/5
My name is James Dawson. I've been playing for over 50 years. Studied with Hank Mackie, Jimmy Foster, (who also built me 7 seven string guitars, they are unreal.) Emily Remler, and several more wonderful teachers. I've looked for one and could not find one. Long story short, mike called me back and ...
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11 years ago
Image #1 from Bucky Harris - Laguna Niguel, CA
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Bucky Harris - Laguna Niguel, CA
Bucky Harris - Laguna Niguel, CA
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5/5

Bucky Harris talks about his new Blonde Conti Equity!

14 years ago
Image #1 from Bill McIllwain - Junction, UT
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Bill McIllwain - Junction, UT
Bill McIllwain - Junction, UT
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5/5
I was presented this custom built Robert Conti Archtop jazz guitar. I played it the first set and the tone and feel is incredible. The guitars are amazing instruments and are all they should be and more than expected. The neck is like no other, and I mean that coming from a Gibson/Fender man. A mu...
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14 years ago
Image #1 from Dr. William Bozeman - New Smyrna Beach, FL
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Dr. William Bozeman - New Smyrna Beach, FL
Dr. William Bozeman - New Smyrna Beach, FL
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5/5
I have played many fine archtop guitars, but I must say that my Conti stands out among all of them. Playability was perfect upon arrival. Sound is warm and robust through my Polytone amp, notes are even throughout the length of the neck. Frankly, there's nothing that I would change about the instru...
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14 years ago
Image #1 from Douglas Martin, Woodinville, WA
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Douglas Martin, Woodinville, WA
Douglas Martin, Woodinville, WA
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5/5
I finally got a second to write you and tell you how much I'm enjoying this wonderful guitar. It's hard to fault this guitar for form, fit or finish. I think it's on the level of a custom shop Gibson, but with some better appointments. I currently have a Gibson ES-165HE and a ES-135 that have both b...
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15 years ago
Image #1 from Stefan Haeusser - Bad Endbach, Germany
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Stefan Haeusser - Bad Endbach, Germany
Stefan Haeusser - Bad Endbach, Germany
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5/5
I received my guitar last week. It arrived in excellent condition! It is really an amazing instrument. So beautiful with perfect action and a warm and sweet sound. The Conti Guitar is very comfortable and it is a joy to play. I am very happy with my Conti Guitar! I want to thank you, for the gre...
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15 years ago
Image #1 from Murray Biggs - Wellington, New Zealand
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Murray Biggs - Wellington, New Zealand
Murray Biggs - Wellington, New Zealand
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5/5
I am very pleased with my Conti Guitar, the way it sounds, the way it looks - it really stands out. The amp arrived safe and sound. Have just plugged it in and it sounds great. Please pass on my thanks and best wishes to Robert for a great guitar at a great price and with the Henriksen JazzAmp, what...
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16 years ago
Image #1 from Frank Whitehouse, Alton, NH
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Frank Whitehouse, Alton, NH
Frank Whitehouse, Alton, NH
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5/5
I wanted to play Jazz guitar for many years. But a thirty year Navy career came first. Just could not find the time to dedicate the hours of required practice. I am 65 years old, retired, and finally have the time. I have only been playing serious for about 6 months. I found the Robert Conti instru...
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16 years ago
Image #1 from Bard Foshaug - Moen, NorwayImage #2 from Bard Foshaug - Moen, Norway
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Bard Foshaug - Moen, Norway
Bard Foshaug - Moen, Norway
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5/5
NORWAY CALLING! The Conti guitar is amazing, the best guitar I have! Both I and the students are impressed by the quality of this instrument. The Conti Guitar is from this day, my main guitar. It took 5 days from USA to North Norway. Good service. The school and students are also impressed by the in...
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17 years ago
Image #1 from Robert Mercer - Mason, OH
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Robert Mercer - Mason, OH
Robert Mercer - Mason, OH
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5/5
Received the guitar as you know and I love it! I raised at the bridge and still have the action set low at .01/.02 at one and .04/.05 at the twelfth. It is unlike any archtop I've played in that the combination of the scale and the 16 fret body make it feel like a longer scale which is most comfor...
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17 years ago

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