D'Aquila
is fine dining for the ears.
We do things a little
differently here, as the legendary Birdsong basses provide the
benches and hands, and keep the lights on... affording us the opportunity to bring a
"Whatever it takes" approach to hand making a handful
of exquisite D'Aquila guitars per year.
Since there is no pressure for numbers or sales, we can take chances and I can bring you a very limited
menu of out of the ordinary visions. Each has crafted into it
all I have learned in my 30 year musical journey and
hundreds of high~end builds, and the fine hand work of luthier Jake Goede.
The tonal recipes are refined with no regard for current trends or
boutique guitar building cliches, the specifications arrived
at through the playing of thousands of guitars, and each is made
from American
small workshop craftsmanship with a minimum of tools.
There are few options, as I build in what I know will work
together... harmonious combinations like an executive chef's
special signature dishes. I appreciate your interest and time;
if I can serve you with a D'Aquila please call and I will be
happy to speak with you personally.
~Scott Beckwith
D'Aquila Guitars
512.392.4400
Email: Scott@birdsongguitars.com
(Please put D'Aquila in the subject line)
Currently
Available Models
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The D'Aquila
Electric Jazz
Recipe:
Lots of warm neck set into
a dense solid body with a
single high fidelity pickup
and flatwound strings.
from 3K
Set~in big,
round Honduran Mahogany neck;
solid Maple body carved from a single piece.
Sits perfectly in the lap & balances on a strap.
An unusual pickup selection gives incredibly
rich, woody tone with amazing top end clarity.
Like we told you; we're a little different.
The EJ evolved since the
first prototype
in 2006... and continues!
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The D'Aquila
Starbird
Recipe:
Two woods in harmony
singing through real
vintage pickup sets
from 4K
Beautiful
sounding acquired vintage pickups
and the best in components. Simple yet
stunning aesthetics. Class & taste.
Shown is an entirely Maple & Walnut build
Imperial Rotomatics and Schroeder bridge
An incredible playing experience...
Coming are Walnut & Ebony
and Cherry
& Bloodwood. I have vintage Gibson and
older PRS humbucker sets... hmmm... |
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Espada
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The D'Aquila
Espada
Recipe:
Woods of meaning
Hot yet clear pickups
5-bolt or set neck
from 3K
The sword; a weapon for grownups.
Shown is the prototype, a 5-bolt of
Mahogany, Quilted Maple,
Bloodwood & Ebony.
Woods of meaning? #2 will
have 30 year
old top wood from the original BC Rich
workshop. I have a few sets... then we
get into wood from my late mentor's
workshop.
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Inquire
about what's currently in process
"Artist" builds with crushed turquoise inlay set into
native Texas
Mesquite (among other extraordinary woods) and
ornate Southwest style
embellishments are available for commission.
(Inquire)
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Here's Electric Jazz #2: Texas
Mesquite, figured Maple & Walnut (Sold)
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Plush lined hardshell cases and
insured shipping in the Continental USA
are included in the price of each instrument. Shipping
upgrades are available
or we'll be happy to assist in arrangements for your visit to
pick up in person.
Any questions? Please get in touch. To see what's going on at
the Wingfeather
workshop, check it out here.
On behalf of all independent artisans, thank you!
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