JefferySmith Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I started reading comments about this D'Angelico solid-body singlecut. Many of the responders seemed to think it was butt-ugly. The head is, as usual, a bit garish, but I didn't think the Venetian cutaway was hideous. What say you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I'm with you on this one, my exact feelings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy1281734003 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 That thing is fugly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafaelh Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I've always though D'Angelico's where some classy looking guitas, including the headstock. Maybe no accounting for taste on my part, but I like it allot.....I know my wallet probalby wouldn't though. Anyhow I'm with you and Just Strum on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkwire Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 No. Next question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 The headstock is hideous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Just curious - for those that think it's ugly or just don't like it - why? I can understand the headstock, but what is it about the rest that you don't like - color? shape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I don't think I like those inlays either. They seem too big. Can't see much of the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlajack1217 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 They say beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. I say the who build that guitar must have been blind! Actually the only thing I see wrong is the head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I like it, it's refreshing to see something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 We tend to get used to certain standards and unfortunately the immediate reaction to this guitar is to compare it to the Gibson Les Paul. While it is true that the Les Paul has managed to capture arguably one of the most esthetically pleasing body contours of all time, the d'Angelico is also very striking and obviously made from top quality materials and a masterpiece of the luthier's art. It's a very stylish and attractive guitar in its own right. While I also tend to be more attracted to simple design elements and would judge various elements of the d'Angelico as 'over the top', as for example the complex pickguard design, I can see that everything on the d'Angelico fits within the whole while reflecting its respectable pedigree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I don't think I like those inlays either. They seem too big. Can't see much of the neck. Interesting. Have you checked out a Gibson Les Paul Supreme lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I just went to the site and have to say that there are some beautiful guitars there. It would be a shame to be closed minded and miss out on instruments that are *outside* of the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Interesting. Have you checked out a Gibson Les Paul Supreme lately? Don't like the inlays. The rest is fine. Not a big fan of the gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookelputz Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I've seen Peerless, Korea use that headstock on several guitars, and while I like the cut, it always seemed to me it pulled the headstock out to long, like somebody put a 12 string headstock on a 6 string neck. Out of proportion -- sorry to say, a lot of Epi headstocks leave me the same though it never stopped me from buying one. I've always been a fan of venetian cutaways, but gotta agree with Spud. That pickguard belongs with winged radiators and stuff like that. They could certainly do better even if they wanted a standout design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesbrekr1281734000 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I'm in the minority. I like all of it. It's the traditional style D'Angelico headstock. I only wish I could afford one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 To me, the guitar has a familiar shape, like a Byrdland or a Gretsch Tennessean, only smaller and a solid body. D'Angelico does go over the top a bit with the pickguards and the headstock. But the guitar and neck look good to me. I'd probably just remove the pickguard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Although a bit blingy, I think it's rather handsome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I think the thing with the pickguard is that it is a traditional d'Angelico shape, just like the finial in the headstock. The market for which that guitar was made would most likely reject it if it didn't come with these traditional d'Angelico appointments; it's similar to the way we attach ourselves to the traditional Gibson 'moustache' headstock design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suicidehummer Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 We tend to get used to certain standards and unfortunately the immediate reaction to this guitar is to compare it to the Gibson Les Paul. While it is true that the Les Paul has managed to capture arguably one of the most esthetically pleasing body contours of all time' date=' the d'Angelico is also very striking and obviously made from top quality materials and a masterpiece of the luthier's art. It's a very stylish and attractive guitar in its own right. While I also tend to be more attracted to simple design elements and would judge various elements of the d'Angelico as 'over the top', as for example the complex pickguard design, I can see that everything on the d'Angelico fits within the whole while reflecting its respectable pedigree.[/quote'] Couldn't have said it better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tele63 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 That guitar is a textbook example of art-deco design popularized in the 1930's ( think of the Chrysler bldg. in NYC ). D'Angelico has been producing high-end jazz boxes for many years and for good reason, their craftsmanship is impeccable. Yes, it may seem a little garish but I think we should be open-minded enough to appreciate the work that went into it. just my 2cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copper1281734000 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I think the guitar looks nice. It's pretty handsome. But I will agree, the headstock is pretty annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 That guitar is a textbook example of art-deco design popularized in the 1930's ( think of the Chrysler bldg. in NYC ). D'Angelico has been producing high-end jazz boxes for many years and for good reason' date=' their craftsmanship is impeccable. Yes, it may seem a little garish but I think we should be open-minded enough to appreciate the work that went into it. just my 2cents.[/quote']Good point. I like the art-deco look. We have an old stretch of highway down here (Airline Highway) that was the only highway between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Much of the architecture of drive-in restaurants and hotels was vintage art-deco. Alas, much of it is gone now, but the remnants still bring nice memories. D'Angelico does like the 1930's Empire State building look. Not surprisingly, the model of that guitar is one of the "New Yorkers". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I'm not a big fan of gold hardware either, but it fits this guitar nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 Chord Hippie Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I like it, kind of a Porter Wagoner vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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