Breadfan
11-07-2007, 05:55 PM
Here's one for the guitar guru's...
About 6 months ago I picked up a used 12-string acoustic at my local Guitar Center. I wasn't there to buy anything (of course), but this was on the wall with a $90 price-tag - yeah, for a 12-string.
It had about 8 rusty strings on it, but all things considered it sounded OK. I bought a new set of strings and the guitar.
When I got it home I restringed it and adjusted the neck to dial it in.
I've played other 12-strings but never owned one, this one seems pretty good, it's got nice sound, action is decent not the best but I would say it feels quite good. - I've felt better, but on pricey guitars - heck I've felt worse on pricey guitars. :)
Anyway...for the price I feel good about what I got, of course.
That being said, it's a brand I hadn't heard of, and Google searches indicate it's no longer made as the only hits I'm getting show up on Vintage guitar sites putting it's age in the 60's or 70's, which I couldn't have even guessed considering the shape it's in (which is pretty good) That being said, the rusty strings and tuners that could use some work could indicate age.
It's a "D'Agostino" with "New York" just under the name.
Model# is: D-65-12
It does have a serial number printed on the label inside, but no date.
I will try to snap some pics but I was curious if anyone has heard of these and what they are. I'd be curious to know of the history of this guitar and also learn more about it's build quality and what materials it's made of.
Here's an ad for sale on Ebay of a d'Agostino electric guitar: http://cgi.ebay.com/1979-RARE-VINTAGE-AD-THE-DAGOSTINO-BENCHMARK-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ260178959531QQ ihZ016QQcategoryZ85852QQssPage NameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
So that's the brand (same logo).
And is this the same d'Agostino?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r89dd03MDyo
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r89dd03MDyo)
(BTW that link is awesome)
About 6 months ago I picked up a used 12-string acoustic at my local Guitar Center. I wasn't there to buy anything (of course), but this was on the wall with a $90 price-tag - yeah, for a 12-string.
It had about 8 rusty strings on it, but all things considered it sounded OK. I bought a new set of strings and the guitar.
When I got it home I restringed it and adjusted the neck to dial it in.
I've played other 12-strings but never owned one, this one seems pretty good, it's got nice sound, action is decent not the best but I would say it feels quite good. - I've felt better, but on pricey guitars - heck I've felt worse on pricey guitars. :)
Anyway...for the price I feel good about what I got, of course.
That being said, it's a brand I hadn't heard of, and Google searches indicate it's no longer made as the only hits I'm getting show up on Vintage guitar sites putting it's age in the 60's or 70's, which I couldn't have even guessed considering the shape it's in (which is pretty good) That being said, the rusty strings and tuners that could use some work could indicate age.
It's a "D'Agostino" with "New York" just under the name.
Model# is: D-65-12
It does have a serial number printed on the label inside, but no date.
I will try to snap some pics but I was curious if anyone has heard of these and what they are. I'd be curious to know of the history of this guitar and also learn more about it's build quality and what materials it's made of.
Here's an ad for sale on Ebay of a d'Agostino electric guitar: http://cgi.ebay.com/1979-RARE-VINTAGE-AD-THE-DAGOSTINO-BENCHMARK-GUITAR_W0QQitemZ260178959531QQ ihZ016QQcategoryZ85852QQssPage NameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
So that's the brand (same logo).
And is this the same d'Agostino?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r89dd03MDyo
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r89dd03MDyo)
(BTW that link is awesome)