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[AfricaBrass]

Does anyone remember the D'Angelico Guitar that I believe was called the Manhattan? It had a strange shape to the rear of the body. Sort of a loop to the shape. I've been trying to find a photo of it on line but no luck.

This is the strangest D'Angelico that I have seen. Is this what you're looking for?

[Hardbopjazz]

That's the one. I saw the first one that was made years ago a guitar show in NYC.

From their web site.

D'Angelico New Yorker NYL-1TD Teardrop

A faithful rendering of a one-of-a-kind 1957 masterpiece from America's premier luthier. Brace yourself if you're lucky enough to see or play this guitar, it's breath taking. Your jaw will drop in amazement of this unbelievable work of art. It is a collector's piece no doubt, as we can't imagine anyone would want to drag this out to the gig. It does however have an extraordinary acoustic sound (does not come with electronics) and a great feel with excellent playability. These are made in extremely limited quantities (only four to date) so if you are a serious guitar collector get in line and place your order today. No collection would be complete without this rare jewel.

Edited April 1, 2005 by Hardbopjazz

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That's the one. I saw the first one that was made years ago a guitar show in NYC.

Me too. Back in the days when the NY Guitar show was interesting.

[AfricaBrass]

That guitar was part of the Scott Chinery collection. If you're looking for it in the future, that's how I found it. I remember seeing photos of it a few years ago, before Chinery passed away.

It's a wild guitar!

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It could have been the time I went to the Five Towns Guitar Show on Long Island. They had a huge display of his collection.

[Hardbopjazz]

It could have been the time I went to the Five Towns Guitar Show on Long Island. They had a huge display of his collection.

I've been to that one many times. Great show. MAkes you wish you were rich.

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Have you ever been to the Philly guitar show? Twice a year and huge.

[Ron S]

Have you ever been to the Philly guitar show? Twice a year and huge.

When and where is that? I'm just getting back into guitar-playing after decades out of it, so I really haven't been aware of the show.

[AfricaBrass]

Have you ever been to the Philly guitar show? Twice a year and huge.

When and where is that? I'm just getting back into guitar-playing after decades out of it, so I really haven't been aware of the show.

Oh no!

Here comes G.A.S.!!!!

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Have you ever been to the Philly guitar show? Twice a year and huge.

When and where is that? I'm just getting back into guitar-playing after decades out of it, so I really haven't been aware of the show.

http://www.bee3vintage.com/

It's been 3 years since I went to it, but I'd like to try and make it in June.

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Have you ever been to the Philly guitar show? Twice a year and huge.

When and where is that? I'm just getting back into guitar-playing after decades out of it, so I really haven't been aware of the show.

Oh no!

Here comes G.A.S.!!!!

And that's why I haven't been to it in 3 years.

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Vintage Guitar Events Guide

[AfricaBrass]

Have you ever been to the Philly guitar show? Twice a year and huge.

When and where is that? I'm just getting back into guitar-playing after decades out of it, so I really haven't been aware of the show.

Oh no!

Here comes G.A.S.!!!!

And that's why I haven't been to it in 3 years.

You're a wise man!

Man... I'm suffering from the worst case of G&L ASAT G.A.S. since you were talking about them a couple weeks ago...

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Man... I'm suffering from the worst case of G&L ASAT G.A.S. since you were talking about them a couple weeks ago...

Sorry to get you going!

I've got too much going on right now to visit shops and get all reved up.

[Hardbopjazz]

Have you ever been to the Philly guitar show? Twice a year and huge.

No. 10 years ago I would have gone. Not playing anymore.

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Have you ever been to the Philly guitar show? Twice a year and huge.

No. 10 years ago I would have gone. Not playing anymore.

Ah...that's right. I forgot.

[Ron S]

Have you ever been to the Philly guitar show? Twice a year and huge.

When and where is that? I'm just getting back into guitar-playing after decades out of it, so I really haven't been aware of the show.

http://www.bee3vintage.com/

It's been 3 years since I went to it, but I'd like to try and make it in June.

I'm there, man. I'm only a few miles from the Ft. Washington Expo Center. Remind me again in a couple of months.

[AfricaBrass]

Man... I'm suffering from the worst case of G&L ASAT G.A.S. since you were talking about them a couple weeks ago... 

Sorry to get you going!

I've got too much going on right now to visit shops and get all reved up.

Unfortunately, the internet and many ASATs are just a click away...

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Have you ever been to the Philly guitar show? Twice a year and huge.

When and where is that? I'm just getting back into guitar-playing after decades out of it, so I really haven't been aware of the show.

http://www.bee3vintage.com/

It's been 3 years since I went to it, but I'd like to try and make it in June.

I'm there, man. I'm only a few miles from the Ft. Washington Expo Center. Remind me again in a couple of months.

I will!

[Sundog]

Unfortunately, the internet and many ASATs are just a click away...   

One Click Away B-)

[Sundog]

NEW EXCEL Hmmmmm?

D’Angelico Guitars of America, makers of premium archtop guitars, announces the debut of the Excel line of archtops for serious players on a budget. All of the most sought-after D’Angelico appointments are here, from fancy-grained tonewoods, multiple-ply binding, mother-of-pearl and abalone inlays and gold-plated Grover Imperial tuning machines to the new, hinged, solid brass Excel tailpiece. The first model, the Excel EXS-1DH, is a 16” wide and 3” deep jazz guitar equipped with dual humbucking pickups by Kent Armstrong. The Excel EXL-1 is a long-scale, 17” wide version with pickguard mounted, floating humbucking pickup by Kent Armstrong. This is the model for the traditionalist looking for maximum acoustic tone. The EX-DC is the most versatile Excel model, with a slim double-cutaway body (spruce top, maple back and sides) with solid spruce tone block and two Kent Armstrong humbuckers, perfect for everything from clean lines to screaming leads. For more information on these and other D’Angelico Guitars, check out www.dangelicoguitars.com or email info@dangelicoguitars.com, or contact: D’Angelico Guitars, 264 Route 537 East, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 (732) 380-0995.

[AfricaBrass]

Unfortunately, the internet and many ASATs are just a click away...   

One Click Away B-)

Yikes!

Those guitars are seriously addicting (to me)!

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Unfortunately, the internet and many ASATs are just a click away...   

One Click Away B-)

Yikes!

Those guitars are seriously addicting (to me)!

I'm just (kinda) looking for my first one. Don't you already own a couple of G&Ls AB?

[AfricaBrass]

Unfortunately, the internet and many ASATs are just a click away...   

One Click Away B-)

Yikes!

Those guitars are seriously addicting (to me)!

I'm just (kinda) looking for my first one. Don't you already own a couple of G&Ls AB?

Yes, but I don't have an ASAT Special (with the big soapbar style pickups) at this time. I sold mine to buy one of my Gretsch guitars.

I have an ASAT Z2, a solidbody ASAT Classic, and a semi-hollowbody ASAT Classic at this time. I used to have an ASAT 3 (no longer made) which was basically an S-500 in an ASAT body, but I sold that because it was too heavy. I wish I would have never sold any of my G&L's (except one beautiful S-500 with an ash body heavier than a boat anchor).

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Oh...I see: one of each!