D'Angelico has produced Limited-Edition guitars since 2016 and their new line aims to take their popular models to the next level with only 50 pieces per variation produced worldwide.
Deluxe SS LE
The Deluxe SS Limited Edition is a semi-hollow standout. Featuring Seymour Duncan Antiquity Retrospec humbuckers for the first time, the Limited Edition SS offers a remarkable level of crisp articulation and vintage-inspired humbucker power, while a three-way toggle and coil-splitting push/pull tone knobs allow for seamless tonal variation. The Deluxe SS's laminated maple construction offers warm semi-hollow tones with an edge of bright articulation, while its slim body profile and lightweight centerblock provide the perfect balance of comfort and heft. Now available in Sage, Sapphire and Rust—only 50 pieces each, worldwide. US MAP $1999.99
Deluxe DC LE
The Deluxe DC Limited Edition is a performance-driven double cutaway semi-hollow boasting powerful, versatile tone. Featuring Seymour Duncan Antiquity Retrospec humbuckers for the first time, the Limited Edition DC offers a remarkable level of crisp articulation and vintage-inspired humbucker power, while a three-way toggle and coil-splitting push/pull tone knobs allow for seamless tonal variation. A rosewood fingerboard paired with the DC's full 16-inch-wide semi-hollow body makes for untempered and warm sustain, while a slim neck shape guarantees maximum playability. Available in Sage, Sapphire and Rust—only 50 pieces each, worldwide. US MAP $1999.99
Deluxe Mini DC LE
The Deluxe Mini DC Limited Edition is a fourteen-inch-wide double cutaway semi-hollow offering the perfect balance between semi-hollow construction and ergonomic comfort. The Mini DC's undersized body, sleek headstock and slim C-shape neck profile combine to create a lightweight design perfect for players who want total control over their instrument. Now strapped for the first time with Seymour Duncan Antiquity Retrospec humbuckers, the Mini DC LE offers a huge variety of colorful, vintage-inspired tones that ride the line between warm humbucker power and vivid articulation. Available in Sage, Sapphire and Rust—only 50 pieces each, worldwide. US MAP $1999.99
Deluxe Brighton LE
The Deluxe Brighton Limited Edition is a lightweight double cutaway that prioritizes easy-to-wield playability and a bold yet sparkling tonal palette. A satin-finished, slim-C neck shape and rosewood fingerboard guarantee comfort, playability and an edge of sonic warmth. Available in three new colors with varying features, this Limited Edition collection offers some of our rarest pieces to date, with only 50 of each unique variation being produced worldwide. Sage and Sapphire colorways feature Seymour Duncan Stack P90s for bold, noise-free single-coil sounds, while the Rust colorway features Seymour Duncan's legendary Antiquity Retrospec humbuckers along with coil-splitting push/pull tone knobs allowing for crystalline single-coil tones. US MAP $1699.99
Deluxe Atlantic LE
The Deluxe Atlantic Limited Edition is a powerful single-cutaway solid-body with a deep belly cut and slim body depth that boasts rich, articulate tone and remarkable sustain. A satin-finished, slim-C neck shape and rosewood fingerboard guarantee comfort, playability and an edge of warmth. Available in three new colors with varying features, this Limited Edition collection offers some of our rarest pieces to date, with only 50 of each unique variation being produced worldwide. Sage and Sapphire colorways feature Seymour Duncan Stack P90s for bold, noise-free single-coil sounds, while the Rust colorway features Seymour Duncan's legendary Antiquity Retrospec humbuckers along with coil-splitting push/pull tone knobs allowing for crystalline single-coil tones. US MAP $1699.99
Deluxe Bedford SH LE
The Deluxe Bedford SH Limited Edition is back in three unforgettable variations. A semi-hollow spin on our flagship solid-body, the Bedford SH features an articulate tonal palette and a sleek, oversized f-hole design on the upper bout, perfectly striking the balance between elastic snap and spongy semi-hollow warmth. Available in three new colors with varying features, this Limited Edition collection offers some of our rarest pieces to date, with only 50 of each unique variation being produced worldwide. Sage and Sapphire colorways feature Seymour Duncan Stack P90s for bold, noise-free single-coil sounds, while the Rust colorway features the Bedford SH's standard Seymour Duncan tele-style pickups in the neck and middle positions and a mini-humbucker in the bridge. US MAP $1699.99
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Phat Machine
The Phat Machine
The Phat Machine is designed to deliver the tone and responsiveness of a vintage germanium fuzz with improved temperature stability with no weird powering issues. Loaded with both a germanium and a silicon transistor, the Phat Machine offers the warmth and cleanup of a germanium fuzz but with the bite of a silicon pedal. It utilizes classic Volume and Fuzz control knobs, as well as a four-position Thickness control to dial-in any guitar and amp combo. Also included is a Bias trim pot and a Kill switch that allows battery lovers to shut off the battery without pulling the input cord.
Silk Worm Deluxe Overdrive
The Silk Worm Deluxe -- along with its standard Volume/Gain/Tone controls -- has a Bottom trim pot to dial in "just the right amount of thud with no mud at all: it’s felt more than heard." It also offers a Studio/Stage diode switch that allows you to select three levels of compression.
Both pedals offer the following features:
- 9-volt operation via standard DC external supply or internal battery compartment
- True bypass switching with LED indicator
- Pedalboard-friendly top mount jacks
- Rugged, tour-ready construction and super durable powder coated finish
- Made in the USA
Static Effectors’ Street Series pedals carry a street price of $149 each. They are available at select retailers and can also be purchased directly from the Static Effectors online store at www.staticeffectors.com.
Galloup’s Plek tech Adam Winarski preps a Yamaha acoustic for the machine.
Presently, many certified guitar-repair specialists possess the expertise required to deliver an instrument that both sounds and plays wonderfully. The standards set by manufacturers and distributors have significantly risen, safeguarded by rigorous quality protocols to guarantee the best possible acoustic experience for customers. Additionally, lutherie training has raised the bar for critical processes, and one of the most tricky is fretwork.
Traditional fretwork once involved manual labor, with technicians utilizing sandbags or similar supports to steady the neck as they straightened it with a truss rod during the filing process. A notable advancement in this field came in the mid 1970s when Don Teeter, an author and repair expert, imposed a new method: fixing the guitar body to the bench and using blocks to maintain the neck in a playing position. This refinement was one of many in the continued quest to produce superior instruments by standardized methods.
An example of the Plek’s readings from an acoustic guitar.
Photo courtesy of Galloup Guitars
In the late 1970s, another pivotal innovation was introduced by Dan Erlewine. He created an advanced fret jig with a specialized body-holding system and neck supports, adding another layer of precision to the repair process. During my collaboration with Dan in 1985, we developed a rotating neck jig that counterbalanced the forces of gravity, keeping the instrument in its playing orientation while adjusting the neck supports. This step represented a significant leap in establishing control and standardization of fretwork procedures in our industry. By 1986, our approach had evolved into a freestanding workstation coupled with a sophisticated hold-down mechanism and enhanced neck supports, culminating in increased accuracy, efficiency, and consistency. Over the decades, the Erlewine/Galloup rotating neck jig has become a benchmark in numerous shops, enhancing fretwork performance.
"This step represented a significant leap in establishing control and standardization of fretwork procedures in our industry."
By the 1990s, automated and computerized technologies permeated the guitar manufacturing and repair sectors. Initially applied by import companies in the mass production of guitars, the technology, although expediting processes, did not immediately achieve high execution standards. However, the tech dramatically improved over time, with computer-driven systems eventually transforming the industry. Contemporary automated production utilizing such advancements meets exceedingly high standards of precision. Some bespoke guitar manufacturers, such as Steve Andersen, were pioneers in adopting these methods, but it was companies like Taylor that established them in the modern era.
Inevitably, the progression of technology extended beyond the mere production of parts. Around 1995, German engineer Gerd Anke envisioned the integration of computer-assisted technology into enhancing instrument playability, giving rise to Plek technology, which uses computers to precisely measure and analyze the various components of a guitar, like neck relief, fret height, nut and bridge specs, and more. Nashville guitar-repair tech Joe Glaser was among the first to recognize the machine’s value, followed by San Francisco luthier Gary Brawer. When Heritage Guitar Inc. invested in a Plek machine, the guitar industry could no longer disregard the significance of this innovation.
“The machine’s scanning data confirmed that there was one nature of an ideal fret plane, done by hand or machine, and unsurprisingly, it conformed exactly to what physics predicts, not personal mojo.”
In the spring of 2022, Galloup Guitars obtained its first Plek machine. Promptly, our technician Adam Winarski paved the way for the Plek’s integration in our shop. Now, it’s a rarity for an instrument to leave our shop without having undergone Plek analysis and machining. Impressed by the results of our integration, we created “Intro to Plek” as a course for all students enrolled at the Galloup School of Lutherie, offering our students a practical introduction to this technology. We furthered this educational initiative with a comprehensive one-week intensive “Plek Certification Training Course” for both students and the public. This advanced Plek course serves those seeking to boost their knowledge base and employability in this high-precision field.
Plek is rapidly becoming an industry standard for major manufacturers and smaller shops alike. However, this does not mean that those without access to this technology cannot execute proficient fretwork. Personally, I continue to use my Erlewine/Galloup neck jig—not only out of nostalgia, but also because it remains an excellent method for delivering accurate and reliable guitars. Still, it’s undeniable that the process of fretting, fret dressing, and analytics of fretted instruments has undergone significant transformation, resulting in better sounding—and playing—guitars. And ultimately, that’s what it’s all about.