A 1942 D'Angelico archtop guitar in deep brown wood. Includes a hand crafted dark wood pickguard and mother of pear fret inlays. In good condition with small nicks from usage. Some parts have been replaced and refinished by one of the Italian-American luthiers still working in New York City in the 70's - what was known as the 'Italian Guild.' The luthier who refurbish the guitar has claimed that he was true to the way John D'Angelico finished his style A guitars during the 1940's. In full working condition."D'Angelico" logo in cursive at the top of the headstock.

John D'Angelico (1905-1964) opened his first store in Little Italy in New York in the 1930s. A craftsman who had learned the art of making instruments while apprenticed to his grand uncle, carrying on the tradition of Italian lutherie that dated back to the 17th century, D'Angelico painstakingly hand-made his guitars, and at the peak of his store's production about 35 guitars were made per year with the assistance of two other employees. Throughout the years D'Angelico came to be known as the master of making archtop guitars. In total he made 1,164 archtop guitars with the D'Angelico label.

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"Guitar is in good condition.
Case is acceptable, very worn from usage. Torn lining. "