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2010 Insalaco Archtop Tobacco Burst
DESCRIPTION
A note from our owner about this Insalaco Guitar:
A few years back, I had the opportunity to purchase some gear from Pyramid Sound Studios in Ithaca, NY—a legendary spot that’s recorded artists like Anthrax, Joe Bonamassa, and many others. During that time, the uncle of Pyramid’s owner - ready to part with his collection - offered us something special: an original 1940 D’Angelico Style B, which he had owned since the 1960s.
Inspired by that D’Angelico, he went on to build a handful of guitars under the name Insalaco. Using his D’Angelico as a blueprint, he carefully modeled the dimensions and features in his own instruments. We acquired all five remaining Insalacos, along with the original D’Angelico that inspired them.
For a self-taught luthier working on a small scale, the craftsmanship is incredibly impressive. Honestly, they sound better than many jazz guitars we’ve seen pass through our shop over the years.
Each guitar needed a bit of TLC when we got them, and our techs went over every instrument to assess and document their condition. We’ve priced them low to reflect their non-mint state—some higher than others depending on individual condition—but all of them are fully playable. These are ideal for someone with light tech or luthier skills looking for a rewarding project with real vintage mojo and a great backstory.
SPECS
Weight: 6.3lbs
Year: 2010
Condition: Good condition with a fair amount of wear and imperfections throughout. Please see all of our listing photos for a closer look
Tech Notes: This archtop guitar has been fully cleaned, tested, and is functioning well. It’s currently set up with minimal neck relief and comfortable medium action, making it a joy to play right out of the case. While there are a few cosmetic and structural quirks, such as some minor separation in the fingerboard binding and some lifting fret ends, the guitar remains stable and performs reliably.
The body binding appears to have been reglued and repaired in the past and is holding solid. Overall, this is a great opportunity for someone looking for an affordable jazz box with vintage vibe and character. If you're handy and don’t mind investing a little elbow grease, this guitar has serious potential and a long life ahead of it.
WITH THE ABOVE BEING SAID GUITAR IS BEING SOLD "AS-IS" with a price reflecting that.
Top: Solid Wood
Neck Profile: Wide Flat U
Neck Thickness: 1st: 0.83" / 10th: 0.84"
Fingerboard Radius: 10"
Nut Width: 1.85
Scale Length: 24.625"
Upper Bout: Width 13.5" / Depth 2.75"
Lower Bout: Width 17.5" / Depth 4"
Waist: Width 11.5" / Depth 4"
Pickups: None
String Gauge: 10 - 46
String Spacing: 40mm Nut, 48mm Bridge, 10mm string to string at bridge
Tools Included: None
Please note: All measurements are taken in-house. While we strive for accuracy, slight variations may occur compared to manufacturer specifications due to the nature of hand-measuring.
NDIVIDUALLY PHOTOGRAPHED
After 15 years of innovation in our photography process, Ish Guitars has developed a way to get you the most accurate true-to-life color of every instrument we sell. We never embellish, oversaturate, or misrepresent our images, so that your buying experience can be as much like visiting our showroom as possible. Keep in mind that various computer screens can show colors a bit differently, so the color on your screen may not match the real thing perfectly no matter how hard we try. Also, unless otherwise noted, we individually list and photo every piece of gear that comes through our doors.
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Questions?
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