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Condition: Used, Very Good - Guitar has some scratching and finish blemishes (pictured).
One of the coveted Vestax-made D'Angelicos! Folks who are in the know go nuts for these things and I can see (and hear!) why. The quality of the build, from construction to cosmetics, is impeccable, particularly given the price. The dark, full-bodied voice you hear acoustically carries over to its amplified presence wonderfully, whether you're running it through a solid state or a tube amp. The right EQing and that tone knob rolled back put you squarely in classic Jazz tone. You can push the boundaries, too--there's a reason players like Russell Malone and Kurt Rosenwinkel have been known to play Vestax-made NYL-2s. Give us a call today to find out more about what makes this rare guitar so special!
From D'Angelico Guitars
Hand-signed by H. Shiino of Tokyo's Vestax!
1999
Serial Number: 9910311
Neck Specifications
1 11/16" nut width
Selected Maple, White neck binding
25 1/2" scale
Ebony fingerboard
22 frets
Pearl Zig zag position marker
14°pitch peghead with pearl "D'Angelico" and "New Yorker" inlays
Multiple black and white binding
Body Specifications
Full sized original "New Yorker" style body(17")
Carved Solid spruce top
1 ply flame maple back and sides
Multiple black and white body binding
F sound holes with white and black binding
Electrical / Hardware Specifications
Grover Imperial type machine head
Original dual coiled pickup mounted on pick guard
Controls : 1 volume, 1 tone
Output : 1/4 phone jack mounted on body side
Adjustable ebony saddle on ebony bridge case
Original "New Yorker" style brass trapeze tailpiece
Original "New Yorker" style Ebony pickguard with black and white binding
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Returns
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