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My NYSS-3b (#004) was
the first D'Angelico I bought and it was so superior to
anything I ever had previously played (although
I still love my '65 Byrdland) that I really wanted to
play others from their range. The NYL-5 comes as
close in spec to a '65 Byrdland as you can get (except for
the short scale) and so it was the obvious place to start.
More about #010 on its dedicated page.
This
smaller body (15.5" lower bout and 2.75" deep) had a short
scale and so it too was a natural choice.
I have to say that I prefer these smaller bodied archtops
which are becoming more accepted now. They sit
comfortably when I play - in my view they are better
balanced - and I have a natural affinity for the short
scale.
This was
a single, floating pickup model but I play it acoustic
most evenings. Quite therapeutic!
Now with its hand made Hawaiian Koa pickguard. |
