D'Angelico NYSS-3 Vestax New Yorker Guitar - Exquisite Craftsmanship, Excellent Condition
Semi-Hollow, Spruce Top, Flamed Maple, Gold Hardware
Immerse yourself in the world of premium guitar craftsmanship with this D'Angelico NYSS-3 New Yorker guitar. A marvel of design and sound, this guitar is a testament to the legacy of John D'Angelico's master luthiery.
Instrument Overview:
- Brand: D'Angelico
- Model: NYSS-3 Vestax New Yorker
- Type of Instrument: Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar
- Category: Premium, Collector’s Item
Detailed Description:
- Historical Significance: The D'Angelico New Yorker series is renowned for its luxury and sophistication, reflecting the pinnacle of guitar craftsmanship. This NYSS-3 model embodies the tradition and innovation synonymous with the D'Angelico name.
- Physical Attributes: The guitar features a semi-hollow body with a 14.75" New Yorker style small body and a single cutaway. The solid German spruce top, coupled with flamed maple back and sides, creates a visually stunning and sonically rich instrument. The guitar is accented with multi-ply black and white binding on the body and F-holes, enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
- Sound Quality and Playability: Known for its versatile and rich tone, the NYSS-3 is equipped with two humbucking pickups, providing a dynamic range suitable for various musical styles. The ebony fingerboard and 22 frets offer smooth playability, while the mother of pearl inlays add a touch of elegance.
- Unique Features: The guitar is adorned with an ivory neck binding, a rosewood overlay on the back of the headstock, an custom upper bout mother of pearl bird inlay and Grover Imperial machines. The gold hardware, including an adjustable "tune-o-matic" type bridge and a 3-position toggle switch, complements the guitar's luxurious design. Back side body binding shows slight separation behind neck where body binding joins. Plastic neck pickup ring shows a screw hole crack.
Specifications:
- Neck: Selected Maple with Ivory Binding, 24.75" Scale, 1 11/16" Nut Width
- Fingerboard: Ebony with 22 Frets, Mother of Pearl Inlays
- Body: Semi-Hollow, Solid German Spruce Top, Flamed Maple Back and Sides, 1.75" Body Depth
- Hardware: Grover Imperial Tuning Machines, Gold Hardware, New Yorker Style Tailpiece
- Electronics: Two Humbucking Pickups, 2 Volume, 2 Tone Controls, 1/4” Output Jack
- Pickguard: New Yorker Style Stairstep Tortoise-Shell with Black and White Binding
- Country of Manufacture: Japan (Vestax)
- Weight: 8.8 lbs
Included Accessories:
- D'Angelico Custom Hardshell Case
Shipping and Handling:
- Securely packaged for protection, with insured shipping options available for both domestic and international buyers.
Seller's Note:
- "This D'Angelico NYSS-3 Vestax New Yorker is a masterpiece of artistry and engineering. Perfect for the discerning guitarist who appreciates the finer things in music and craftsmanship. Guitar has been fully set up with Stringjoy Broadway strings, frets have been levelled and carefully dressed"
