Super sweet machine…

Lou Cicconi with his Conti Equity Archtop

“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 equivalent would probably cost around $5,000.00 or more.”

-Lou Cicconi – Odessa, NY

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  1. Hi Lou I think I now own your guitar in your photo Mike in customer service said Im the 5th owner it went from tex to florida to new york I bought in Columbus Ohio last week 5 owners I dont know why again it might be your old guitar thanks Bill

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