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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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ConditionFair (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Aquila S-150 Acoustic Guitar MIJ
Categories
Year
  • 60s-70s
Made In
  • Japan
Body Shape
  • Dreadnought

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