Customized Heirloom Instruments - from $18,500.00 w/hard-shell case
Customized Heirloom Instruments - from $18,500.00 w/hard-shell case
These instruments are uniquely personalized one off pieces, borrowing or inspiring design elements that signify special events, personal interests, or important achievements. Toward this endeavor, additional time is allocated to accommodate the necessary collaborative exchange of ideas, as well as the anticipated custom design work and tooling required to bring the concept into being. Clients will be asked to participate in a process that considers how components and materials can be utilized to express the initial inspiration.
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Several years ago I was commissioned by D’Angelico Guitars of America to design and build a line of 17” New Yorker model guitars, a U.S. made flagship instrument that shared the characteristic aesthetics, tone, and feel that John D’Angelico imparted to his original creations from his Kenmare Street workshop. Flattered by the proposal and seeing an opportunity to learn from and honor a paternal master of the craft, I agreed to take on the project and gave it 150% effort. The agreement included a fair amount of R&D work and the completion of an initial prototype, followed by the production of a predetermined number of guitars. -more-
This seven string model archtop guitar was completed in 2002 for former Olympic runner and sportscaster Marty Liquori. Built of master grade woods including decorative black burl veneers and Cocobolo binding, it features a custom designed “Olympian” peghead motif, Olympic torch shaped side sound port, broken ribbon inlay with engraved signature, personalized interior calligraphy, and a fancy end of fingerboard treatment.