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 todays 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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