Acquired of The Angels

[2bornot2bop]

So not exactly gear. But if you enjoy arch tops, the finest craftsmanship, and builders, it’s so relevant here on the gear page.

D’Angelico means ‘of the angels’

Written by Paul Schmidt in 2018, this book covers two of the finest arch top builders ever - John D’Angelico and James D’Aquisto.

It’s a book that highlights the history of some of the greatest arch tops ever created.

The book is revision 3 in hard cover glossy that’s filled with stories and photographs.

If you’re passionate about arch tops, and builders, this is a book for you.

This book sells for $59 retail, yet many sellers are asking over $100 and up for 1st edition copies, yet it’s the same book as revision 3.

I purchased it on Reverb for $49 with free shipping. And to my astoundment the usps shipping cost was $18.60.

Highly Recommended!

[wintermoon]

good book, but that shipping cost is a gouge, doesn't free mean free?
media mail should be no more than $7 unless they tacked on some unnecessary packing/handling charge

[2bornot2bop]

good book, but that shipping cost is a gouge, doesn't free mean free?
media mail should be no more than $7 unless they tacked on some unnecessary packing/handling charge

No, the shipping was no charge to me. It shipped free of charge. It’s rather heavy and measures 16”x11” so I imagine the dimensions increased the shipping costs for the usps.

The book so far is a great read.

[Stringswinger]

It is a great book. I have a first edition that I bought many years ago.

There are two other great books about D'Angelico guitars:

The Builder's Bench by Paul Schmidt and Arian Sheets

D'Angelico Master Guitar Builder What's in a name? by Frank Green

[deacon Mark]

I feel blessed my friend Paul gave me the books and I got a complimentary copy of the some of the early additions due to some input I had with the book. No serious archtop lover would be without the book.

[2bornot2bop]

It is a great book. I have a first edition that I bought many years ago.

There are two other great books about D'Angelico guitars:

The Builder's Bench by Paul Schmidt and Arian Sheets

D'Angelico Master Guitar Builder What's in a name? by Frank Green

SS, how does this book compare to this one? Thx!

I feel blessed my friend Paul gave me the books and I got a complimentary copy of the some of the early additions due to some input I had with the book. No serious archtop lover would be without the book.

Paul Schmidt?

[Stringswinger]

SS, how does this book compare to this one? Thx!

Paul Schmidt?

The Builders Bench has photocopies of the original ledgers of John and Jimmy and pictures of the tools used to make these iconic guitars. It also touches on Paul Gudelsky, the builder who was to continue the tradition until tragedy struck.

The Master builder book goes beyond D'Angelico and covers the revival of the D'Angelico brand.

All three books are well work having.