Favino Archtop 1970 - Black

1970 Jacques Favino Electric Archtop – March 1970 – Wide Neck – Vintage French Masterpiece

Stunning vintage jazz archtop by renowned French luthier Jacques Favino.

This guitar retains its original label dated March 1970, marked “Modèle Électrique.” A rare and highly desirable feature of this example is the presence of an adjustable truss rod — something many earlier Favino archtops did not have.

Thanks to this, the neck is perfectly straight and allows for very low action (approximately 1.5mm on the high E at the 12th fret), offering exceptional comfort and modern playability while retaining true vintage character.

Features & Condition

• Elegant original black finish
• Very good overall condition
• Two mini-humbuckers delivering warm, rich, and highly articulate tones — perfectly suited for jazz
• Original label dated March 1970

The tone is beautifully balanced: warm and round, yet precise and defined. Classic French jazz character with clarity and depth.

Unique Wide Neck Profile

One of this guitar’s most distinctive features is its very wide neck, close to classical guitar dimensions(50mm).

This makes it a great choice for:

• Players with larger hands
• Complex voicings and fingerings
• Guitarists accustomed to nylon-string/classical guitars
• Musicians who want consistent comfort when switching between classical and electric instruments

The wide neck provides excellent string separation and enhanced control for complex jazz voicings.

A rare, handcrafted instrument built by an internationally respected French luthier. Vintage French archtops from Jacques Favino are increasingly sought after and represent a unique alternative to American classics such as the Gibson ES-175 — at roughly half the price.