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1984 Fender D'Aquisto Standard
Serial #: E524019
Body size at lower bout: 16" Scale length: 24 3/4" Nut width: 1 11/16"
Materials: Birdseye maple top, back and sides; three-piece solid maple neck with adjustable truss rod; solid ebony fingerboard; mother of pearl fingerboard and peghead inlay; triple bound body, headstock and fingerboard, bound f-holes.
Hardware: 100 % original gold plated hardware includes Schaller D'Aquisto humbucking pickups; sealed 16X 1 tuners; contoured Macassar ebony tailpiece; adjustable compensated ebony bridge; bound Macassar ebony pickguard; solid Macassar ebony volume and tone knobs; D'Aquisto signature headstock inlay.
Notes: Jimmy D'Aquisto was the last and most celebrated apprentice to the legendary John D'Angelico. In an abbreviated career of just three decades, D'Aquisto created a peerless body of work, instruments that are now the most costly and sought after archtops ever made. Working in collaboration with Fender Musical Instruments, he also created a number of more accessibly priced instruments that have become highly prized by serious players to this day.
Produced in limited quantities in the mid-80's, the Standard features a number of D'Aquisto's signature designs, including the two point bound ebony pickguard, and Jimmy's specially designed Schaller pickups. With dimensions similar to the ES-175, the 16" body is comfortable to hold, with a sleek 2 3/4" body depth, and the 24 3/4" scale makes fast runs and stretch chords fall more easily under the hand. The laminated construction resistes feedback at higher volumes and assists sustain as well. This example is in mint condition, without pick, buckle or thumbwear, and shows no checking in the original sunburst finish. Jimmy's gift to the gigging musician, the D'Aquisto Standard is a superbly designed instrument at a working player's price.
Setup: This instrument is strung with medium gauge flatwound nickel strings. The guitar will accommodate lighter or heavier gauge strings, according to preference. String action is set at 5/64" to 6/64" at the 12th fret, with moderate relief for acoustic playing with medium strings. The action may be lowered or raised to your requirements with the adjustable bridge.
Case: Original plush hardshell case.
