GALLERY: Guitar Heroes – Legendary Craftsmen from
James D’Aquisto (left) and John D’Angelico (right)
D’Aquisto began working in D’Angelico’s shop in 1953 at age 17, and continued to work as his protégé until D’Angelico’s death in 1964. Toward the end of D’Angelico’s life, D’Aquisto took on a greater role in the building of his guitars.