1960's Vintage Favilla C-5 Overture Classical Guitar Made in USA

Description

Favillas were made in New York between 1890 and 1970. The company continued for 3 more years importing instruments but folded in 1973. American-made models have the Favilla Family Crest impressed into the headstock. Imported models have a script logo applied to the headstock. This model was successful during the folk boom, feeding the apparently endless demand for folk instruments during the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Condition

This guitar is rated in good condition for a vintage guitar.

The wood has some crazing, dings, and nicks, which is normal for a vintage acoustic.

Note: The G tuning key is bent a little.

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Guitar Condition Ratings

 All our guitars are graded per Reverb’s gear grading guide to help determine the condition of our guitars in a uniform fashion. (We have added the approximate percentage in each category as an additional measure). All of our guitars are preowned; they may show some type of usage and handling wear. All guitars have been tested for functionality and are playable; in some rare instances, a guitar may need a small adjustment or setup. Any outstanding problems will be noted.

 Also note: Condition ratings will only apply to the guitar and not the case. Cases are for protecting the valuable merchandise inside and will always show some kind of wear and tear.

Mint (Approx. 98%) For something to truly be mint, it needs to be just shy of brand new. Mint items should include the original packaging in most cases. If there’s any sort of imperfection, the item should be listed in excellent condition at best.

Excellent (91% to 97%) When something’s been used a bit but is still close to new, you can file it under Excellent. For newer gear, excellent items should be free from blemishes and other visual defects. For vintage items, there may be some marks here and there, but the item is still in the top echelon when compared to similar examples. All excellent items should be 100% functional in every way.

Very Good (80% to 90%) "Very Good" describes items with perhaps a few more cosmetic imperfections than "Excellent" but are still in great condition overall. With a very good guitar, for example, you might find some scratches, buckle rash, or other minor blemishes, but nothing that affects the playability or function of the instrument.

Good (70% to 79%) Good condition includes items that are in fine working order but have some visual imperfections here and there. A pedal with scratches and dents on its chassis, a guitar with some cracks in the binding, or maybe an old snare drum with some corrosion on the lugs could all be classified as good. All of these items work just fine but have enough visual imperfections to only be in the middle of the scale.