D'Angelico New Yorker NYL-6 Special 2007 – John Oates Collection

An extraordinary and highly collectible archtop, this D'Angelico New Yorker NYL-6 Special represents one of the final instruments produced at the renowned Vestax factory in Japan before production came to an end. Built with exceptional attention to detail and traditional craftsmanship, this guitar was made specifically for acclaimed singer, songwriter, and guitarist John Oates and comes directly from his personal collection. Adding to its rarity, the interior label is hand-signed by legendary master luthier Hidesato Shiino, whose signature ("H. Shi") appears inside the body. Shiino was instrumental in establishing the Vestax-built D'Angelico guitars as some of the finest modern archtops ever produced, and his personally signed instruments are exceptionally scarce. Inspired by the legendary New York-built D'Angelico masterpieces, the NYL-6 Special combines elegant aesthetics with outstanding acoustic resonance and articulate amplified tone. Its finely carved construction, premium tonewoods, and meticulous craftsmanship make it equally suited for jazz performance, studio recording, or discerning collectors. As part of the John Oates Collection, this instrument carries exceptional provenance, representing not only a beautifully crafted archtop but also a unique piece of modern guitar history. Whether displayed as a collector's centerpiece or played on stage, this New Yorker offers the refined voice, effortless playability, and timeless elegance worthy of the D'Angelico name. Specifications Model: D'Angelico New Yorker NYL-6 Special Country of Manufacture: Japan (Vestax Factory) Body Style: Full Hollow Archtop Top: Hand-Carved Solid Spruce Back and Sides: Flamed Maple Neck: Maple Neck Joint: Set Neck Fingerboard: Ebony Scale Length: 25.5" Nut Width: Approximately 1 11/16" Frets: 22 Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Block Inlays Bridge: Ebony Floating Bridge Tailpiece: D'Angelico-Style Engraved Tailpiece Pickups: Floating Mini Humbucker Controls: Volume, Tone Tuners: Gold Open-Gear Tuners Hardware: Gold Finish: High-Gloss Natural Case: Original Hardshell Case