DAngelico New Yorker Excel Deluxe Replica 1995 12-022 MINT ,FEATURED IN THE DANGELICO BOOK PAGE 102/103 Start Price USD 8,995.00 Current Price USD 8,995.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 8,999.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 03, 2008 End Time Thursday, July 10, 2008 Location Charlotte, NC See more about 'DAngelico New Yorker Excel Deluxe Replica 1995 12-022' Description SquareTrade © AP6.0 fabulous hand made American Archtop & a fully authorized D'Angelico replica from 1995, it features in the book by Frank W/M Green "D'Angelico What's In A Name?", the guitar is pictured front & back,the text in the book states  "possibly the most beautiful D'Angelico replica to date 4.5.95,Excel Deluxe 12-022 Antiqued Natural Honey Sunburst, the first replica to feature the keyhole design headstock, the pickup is a Johnny Smith trapezed off the end of the fingerboard" this series of D'Aangelico replicas was produced by Frank W/M Green trading as THE WORKING MUSICIAN, based in Arcadia CA, the luthier was Michael Lewis, he is also featured in a photograph in the book, he is shown holding this guitar SN 12-022 the guitar is in near mint condition with zero playwear, small area of checking on the back of the neck but nothing other than that   all solid timbers,Englemann top, western curly maple back & sides, nut width 1 13/16ths,scale length is 24.875, lower bout 17 1/2", upper bout 12 1/8th, depth 3 1/4" the guitar plays perfectly with a very low action, it is loud & very resonant all of the electrics are in perfect working order, it's a jopy to play, sounds awesome acoustically & this translates to a superb amplified tone, complete with original hardshell case, the book is included, the guitar sold for $14000 13yrs ago in 1995, an excellent luthier built archtop that just needs to be played, exceptional value for money we ship overseas  payment can y be made via international verified paypal with delivery to the verified address, signature on delivery & insurance are required, USA buyers can pay via CC or verified paypal, local pickup welcome, any questions just drop us a line or call direct on 704 599 3700   thanks Place a Bid!