2010 Insalaco Archtop Amber

A note from our owner about this Insalaco Guitar:

A few years back, I had the opportunity to purchase some gear from Pyramid Sound Studios in Ithaca, NY—a legendary spot that’s recorded artists like Anthrax, Joe Bonamassa, and many others. During that time, the uncle of Pyramid’s owner - ready to part with his collection - offered us something special: an original 1940 D’Angelico Style B, which he had owned since the 1960s.

Inspired by that D’Angelico, he went on to build a handful of guitars under the name Insalaco. Using his D’Angelico as a blueprint, he carefully modeled the dimensions and features in his own instruments. We acquired all five remaining Insalacos, along with the original D’Angelico that inspired them.

For a self-taught luthier working on a small scale, the craftsmanship is incredibly impressive. Honestly, they sound better than many jazz guitars we’ve seen pass through our shop over the years.

Each guitar needed a bit of TLC when we got them, and our techs went over every instrument to assess and document their condition. We’ve priced them low to reflect their non-mint state—some higher than others depending on individual condition—but all of them are fully playable. These are ideal for someone with light tech or luthier skills looking for a rewarding project with real vintage mojo and a great backstory.

SPECS

Weight: 6.0lbs

Year: 2010

Condition: Good with plenty of wear and imperfections throughout.  Please see all of our listing photos for a closer look

Tech Notes: This archtop guitar has been cleaned, tested, and is in solid working condition. It’s currently set up with minimal neck relief and medium action playing comfortably throughout the entire neck. The fretboard binding could use some cleaning and re-gluing, and there are a handful of lifting fret ends worth addressing. There is a back crack that was previously repaired and currently stable. That said, the guitar still plays well as-is and has plenty of life left in it. Overall, it’s a fantastic jazz box with vintage character, ideal for someone who’s willing to put in a little elbow grease to bring out its full potential. A great value for a player or project-minded musician looking for vintage tone and feel at a fair price.

WITH THE ABOVE BEING SAID GUITAR IS BEING SOLD "AS-IS" with a price reflecting that.

Top: Solid Wood

Neck Profile: Wide Flat U

Neck Thickness: 1st: 0.86" / 10th: 0.88"

Fingerboard Radius: 10"

Nut Width: 1.85

Scale Length:  24.625"

Upper Bout: Width 13.5" / Depth 2.75"

Lower Bout: Width 17.25" / Depth 4"

Waist: Width 11.25" / Depth 4"

Pickups: None

String Gauge: 10 - 46

String Spacing: 39mm Nut, 50mm Bridge, 10mm string to string at bridge

Tools Included: None

Please note: All measurements are taken in-house. While we strive for accuracy, slight variations may occur compared to manufacturer specifications due to the nature of hand-measuring.