D'Angelico Style A-1 1939

[cgratham]

Hi Winter,

Thanks for the comments and the info on the case. I didn't know that. To be fair to the seller, he never said it was the original case, I just kind of assumed that is was. That's not a concern for me, but just curious how you know the era of the case? The pink velour?

Cheers, Chris

congrats, you never forget your first DA [if you're lucky enough to have had more than one]
kinda feels like there's nowhere else to go....until you find one you like better

interesting shaped guard.
p.s. the case is a late 40s/50s case, but looks nice....

[wintermoon]

yeah, Gibson was using pink lining in the 30s on their tweed Geib model 600 L-5 cases and again w/the prewar leather covered Super 400 cases, but the pink lining w/brown leatherette covering is post war.

that and the handle is a giveaway...

[Stringswinger]

@ Joe D. A happy wife is a happy life. You will arrive one day Bro. I know it. When you do get your DA, John D. will be smiling from up above knowing that an Italian American jazz guitarist with chops is playing one of his masterpieces.

@ Chris. Trading gear for art is very wise. When I got my first DA I couldn't help opening the case constantly and staring at her and smiling. When I took it out to my first gig with her, I had this incredible feeling that I was somehow connected to that small group of jazzmen of the 30's, 40's and 50's who played John D.'s guitars. I felt both humbled and honored. My absolute favorite guitars ever are Gibson electric archtops and D'Angelico acoustic archtops ( Gibson acoustic archtops and the Guild Artist Award come next on the list) .

@ Wintermoon. What DA's do you own? Inquiring minds want to know.

[wintermoon]

@ Joe D. A happy wife is a happy life. You will arrive one day Bro. I know it. When you do get your DA, John D. will be smiling from up above knowing that an Italian American jazz guitarist with chops is playing one of his masterpieces.

@ Chris. Trading gear for art is very wise. When I got my first DA I couldn't help opening the case constantly and staring at her and smiling. When I took it out to my first gig with her, I had this incredible feeling that I was somehow connected to that small group of jazzmen of the 30's, 40's and 50's who played John D.'s guitars. I felt both humbled and honored. My absolute favorite guitars ever are Gibson electric archtops and D'Angelico acoustic archtops ( Gibson acoustic archtops and the Guild Artist Award come next on the list) .

@ Wintermoon. What DA's do you own? Inquiring minds want to know.

after years of trading up, only one currently, NYer.

[cgratham]

Thanks for that. Now I know.

yeah, Gibson was using pink lining in the 30s on their tweed Geib model 600 L-5 cases and again w/the prewar leather covered Super 400 cases, but the pink lining w/brown leatherette covering is post war.

that and the handle is a giveaway...

[fws6]

First of all, there is no such thing as an original DAngelico case - as DAngelico supplied different kinds of cases with the guitars depending on the customers budget. However, in the 30s this is the most seen original type case for DAs: dark grey outside, eggplant lining, Geib case

[2bornot2bop]

Looking at the fine '39, almost makes one feel bad for the blokes who got the "deals" on the sold guitars.

Man oh man, just look at that - A step back in time!

[Stringswinger]

The case for my 37 DA is a Geib

The case for my 48 DA is a Lifton

[Max405]

@ Joe D. A happy wife is a happy life. You will arrive one day Bro. I know it. When you do get your DA, John D. will be smiling from up above knowing that an Italian American jazz guitarist with chops is playing one of his masterpieces.

SS, Naa.. He is probably thinking "oh, there'sa the John a Smith a wannabe who now thinksa he's Joe Passa. Stupido Culo.. make a mess ona one of a my work of artsa..
All kidding aside, SS, you are one of a kind. One of many terrific people I've met here..
Joe D.

[cgratham]

Just to ad the the archive of case details.

The pink case that came with my '39 D'A is a Lifton, but according to the experts the case is from a 40's or 50's.

Chris

The case for my 37 DA is a Geib

The case for my 48 DA is a Lifton

[Dennis D]

DD, Thanks for the Photo.
It looks like it was taken yesterday.. Sad thing, there is a Hotel now where they are standing..
A little restaurant on the hallowed grounds..

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....Wow - - and thanks to you for the photo Joe !

Dennis