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James DeCava Mandocello - Custom made in CT


James DeCava Mandocello - RARE!

 

Luthier James R. DeCava was born and raised in Stratford, Connecticut. As a young teenager, he began playing guitar and banjo and soon realized that if something needed repair on his instruments, he had to do it himself, as there were few repair people around at that time. He began meeting others with similar interests and came into contact with the well-known Liberty Banjo Co. He worked for them for many years making banjos, doing repairs, and cutting-inlaying mother of pearl with intricate designs. Over the years, he has built hundreds of guitars, banjos, mandolins, and one-of-a-kind instruments. He has also become well known for building multi-string instruments.

He is consistently evolving as a builder of innovative guitars to keep up with the changing musical needs of today’s players.

 

Features:

 

Adirondack Spruce Top

AA Flame Maple back & sides

Curly Maple Binding

3-piece Maple Neck

Burl-wood headstock overlay

White Pearloid Buttons

Open gear tuning machines

Ebony Fret-board

Ebony Bridge

Ebony Pick-guard

Ebony Tailpiece with inlay

Ebony truss rod cover

 

Specifications:

 

21 Fret neck

Neck width at nut 1+11/16ths

Overall length 41.5”

Body length 20.5”

Lower bout width 16”

Upper Bout width 12”

Depth at neck block 2+3/4”

Depth at tail block 3”

 

 




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