I've played a lot of guitars and the D'angelico NYL-2 by Vestax (Japan) is truly a remarkable instrument. First, it's a great value. The instrument has a AAA Spruce top with an Ebony fret board. The neck size is similar to a 60's Les Paul and C shaped.
Un-Amplified it's tone is round and has a nice dark tone (guitar was tested with Ti-flat wounds). The top is pressed into shape rather than carved. The NYL-1 is indeed a carved. The non carved top in my opinion probably leads to a more uniform top but a less responsive top. However, I have have only qualitative data and thus this is my own opine. Using a solid state amp the guitar has excellent character and great playability for plectrum or finger style players.
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I found the tone to be a little darker than a Gibson ES 175 and this is probably due to the surface mounted pickup as apposed to the built in pickups on the ES 175. Finally, if you are in the market and see one of these on Ebay (no longer produced by Vestax) I would suggest giving the guitar some serious thought in regard to purchase. The workmanship both inside and out is top notch. Pitting the instrument against Eastman's used to be silly as Eastman initially has some quality issues. However, Circa 2004 - The D'angelico is a hands down favorite. Truly a fine instrument.
My only critique might be the somewhat gaudy headstock - But it's modeled after the famous D'Anglico luthier guitars and that's just fine! Try one out or buy one for yourself!!
The manufacturer is different. The older D'Angelico has a few obvious differences apparent upon playing the guitar: a non-pivoting tail piece solid tail piece, and a label in the inside stating D'Angelico Vestax - made in Japan. I believe Vestax still makes a limited number of D'Angelico guitars for the Japanese market. The older Vestax's are made in Japan according to the label while the Excel models labels inside the guitar list Korea as the country of origin. Rather than arguing about quality between countries, I always suggest trying out the instrument if possible.
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Make certain you know the warranty and return policy before making an online purchase. The quality of my Vestax D'Angelico is very good and the Aria D'Aquisto's deserves favorable mention. Eastman is another alternative worthy of consideration as their product has really improved over the years.
Model: S-63 Serial Number: NG-3223 Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz The Nash S-63 Guitar is one of Nash Guitars top vintage models. Bill Nash designed the S-63 to create a guitar that isn't extremely expensive, yet still captures that great look, feel, and playability of a well played and loved 1963 Fender Stratocaster. Not only does the S-63 look and feel like a vintage Strat, it also features a number of popular modern appointments, such as Lollar handwound pickups and Gotoh Vintage tuning keys.
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If anyone knows about building vintage guitars, it's Bill Nash! He has worked with a HUGE number of them for many years and has a great deal of knowledge about how a vintage guitar looks and feels. The aged control knobs, pickguards, dinged and scratched finish, and aged hardware make the S-63 look old, but the modern techniques used to make the guitar ensure that it plays like a brand new instrument. Each Nash S-63 is built by hand, so each one is completely unique. It features a rosewood fingerboard, an alder body, and Jason Lollar hand-wound pickups. The bridge is made from vintage parts, and the entire guitar is given a light level of wear and tear via a relicing process. Body: Swamp Ash (One piece!) Neck: Maple w/ Slab Rosewood Rolled Edges 21 Frets Single Adjustment Truss Rod w/ Heel Adjust Neck Shape: Medium C-Shape Neck Nut: Tusq Nut Width: 1-5/8' Frets: 6105 Bridge: Vintage Tremolo Hardware Color: Chrome Gears: Gotoh Vintage Pickguard: 3-Ply, Pearl Electronics: Volume, Tone, Tone, 5-Way Selector Switch Input Jack: Face Jack Knobs: Plastic, Parchment Pickups: Lollar Handwound Finish: Lake Placid Blue, Light Relic Case: Hardshell Case, Brown Gator String Gauge:.010 -.046.