John D'Angelico (Little Italy, Manhattan, 1905 – Manhattan, September 1, 1964) was a luthier from New York City, noted for his handmade archtop guitars and mandolins.He founded the D'Angelico Guitars company, where other notable luthiers like Jimmy D'Aquisto served as apprentices. Instrument case is 18.75' long, 14.5' wide, neck is 20.5' Please refer to images for additional information regarding condition issues, please remember all items are sold in as found, as is condition, if you have any questions contact us, all sales are final!By participating in this. Herk Favilla 6 String Acoustic Guitar, model /style C5 Overture, serial number 301225, in case, good condition. That said Favilla guitars are Ok made instruments constructed of good materials. The newer guitars had a maroon-ish finish that sometimes becomes brittle with age, and chips easily.
The company continued for 3 more years importing instruments but folded in 1973.American made models have the Favilla Family Crest impressed into the headstock.
Made in Long Island, NY.Favillas were made in New York between 1890 to 1970. The older instruments had a finish much like the Martin 17 series. Favilla C-5 Overture, 1960s, Serial number 107563. On these guitars, the necks are usually chunky, with a narrow nut. Guitar or does it have Franks name on there as the maker He was out of the company by 1959 and passed in 1964.
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