D’Angelico NYS-2 14.5” Archtop
2002 D’Angelico NYS-2 14.5”
This is a bit of a rarity from the Vestax era of D’angelico: an “old-style” NYS-2 with the original body shape and 14.5” lower bout width. A very cool compact New Yorker style guitar, fully acoustic with a floating pickup.
Specs / Measurements
2002
Solid pressed top / laminated body
~1.68” nut
~24.75” string length
~2.04” string spacing at saddle
14.5” lower bout x 2.75” rims
Split block pearl inlay
Original-design floating pickup with volume / tone
Grover Tuners
Original “alligator skin” case
Condition / Setup Notes
The guitar remains in very good(+) shape, with scattered typical wear. It presents fairly cleanly overall, with most flaws not too conspicuous without raking light. String height is just below 5/64”-4/64” from bass to treble, with just light relief.
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In the world of Vestax D’angelico, one could say this is a bit of a sought-after model. The NYS-2 specs went through a revision at some point, resulting in a different body shape with a wider lower bout. This one was made before the revisions, and maintains the original shape (kind of GB-10ish?), with the 14.5’ lower bout. Outside of its rarity within the Vestax lineup, it’s always nice to find a fully hollow acoustic archtop in this size. Although not carved, the top is solid and it produces a good unplugged sound as well.
$4250
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