Aquila by Favilla (Made in Japan) – 1960s Dreadnought Acoustic with Seymour Duncan Pickup, and Custom Art.
Aquila by Favilla Japan 1960s Acoustic – Seymour Duncan Pickup, Custom Painted Art
Description:
This is a one-of-a-kind 1960s Aquila acoustic guitar, made in Japan and distributed by Favilla Musical Enterprises. It's been well-loved, heavily played, and customized into a true piece of playable art.
This guitar has serious mojo. The top features hand-painted custom artwork—bold red squares and black line work that give it a striking, abstract visual style. Whether you see it as Mondrian-meets-folk or punk-meets-vintage, it's guaranteed to stand out on any stage or wall.
It's also been fitted with a Seymour Duncan Woody soundhole pickup and a 1/4” jack for easy plug-and-play amplification. Plug it in and go—no fuss, no extra gear needed.
Features:
Brand
Aquila by Favilla Musical Enterprises
Made In
Japan (1960s)
Body Style
Dreadnought
Top
Solid spruce with custom hand-painted artwork
Back & Sides
Rosewood laminate with beautiful grain and binding
Neck
Set neck, rosewood fretboard with dot inlays
Tuners
Original open-gear vintage tuners
Pickup
Seymour Duncan Woody soundhole pickup
Binding
Cream binding on top, back, and neck
Back Strip
Decorative checkered inlay down the center
Condition – Honest Assessment:
This guitar has been through a lot and wears its history proudly:
Top cracks: Multiple hairline cracks across the spruce top (see photos). These have been stable and do not affect playability or sound.
Binding wear: Some binding separation and chipping, especially near the heel and lower bout (see photos).
Custom paint: Hand-painted red squares and black lines across the top—intentional artistic modification.
Finish wear: General scratches, dings, and patina consistent with 60+ years of life.
Sounds great
This guitar is sold as-is, as a vintage player/project/art piece.
What's Included:
Aquila by Favilla acoustic guitar
Seymour Duncan Woody soundhole pickup (installed)
Who's This For?
Players who want a unique, road-worn vintage acoustic with character
Artists and performers looking for a conversation-starter stage guitar
DIY restorers and project lovers
Collectors of obscure Japanese-made vintage acoustics
Anyone who appreciates the beauty of imperfection
Shipping:
Guitar will ship FedEx, packed securely for transit.
Notes:
This Aquila has lived a full life and has the scars to prove it. It's not a pristine collector's piece—it's a real instrument with real history, real sound, and real soul. If you're looking for something different, something with stories to tell, this is it.
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| Condition | Fair (Used) Fair condition gear should function but will show noticeable cosmetic damage or other issues.Learn more |
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