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Chris Martin has already mentioned that this model reminds him a lot of Castelluccia. One typical feature of (vintage) Castelluccia guitars is the rather angular shaped heel. This guitar on eBay has exactly that kind of heel. So I think this guitar has 100% sure been build in the Castelluccia workshop. The grand bouche shape is also reminiscent of the Castelluccia's.
yeah, on second look, that eBay guitar that Jamie posted could be a Castellucia.
and what do you things about this :
inside, the label reads “henri Brouzes” which is a Parisian store
and this ? sonora (Joseph) Di Mauro ?
here's an interesting "Sonora" - the brand name is built into the headstock finish at factory, which to me implies a business relationship as opposed to a one-off request or later re-stamping, with the regular luthier's name and labelling being removed / replaced.
The guitar is, of course, an early/mid 1950s
"Carmelo Catania" from Sicily, model "1/ERA"
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Here's my Christmas purchase. I met the seller in a cafe (where all the best deals are done). I entertained the customers (or possibly ruined their quiet coffees), and ended up walking away with it.
I'd googled Sonoras, Busatos and Castelluccias trying to find another. Some of the Sonora 'Clef' guitars are very similar, but not quite. Then I realised that Michael has just sold an identical guitar here last year! In fact it's still on the available guitars page. It has a heavily arched walnut back. The tailpiece that was on was ok, but I couldn't resist putting on this BB copy by Killy Nonis. I also added moustachios with mother of pearl inlays.
It's great for soloing - very loud cutting mids and trebles, without being bright. There's not a lot of bass. It's ok for rhythm.
The seller told me he's bought it in Northern France years ago. The person who sold it to him told him it came from the Ferre (Ferret) family. No proof of that, and I'm hoping the seller can find the emails.
It's had a bit of a hard life and at some stage sustained a broken headstock, which is now repaired. I'm guessing the fingerboard is a later addition. It's actually not bad and plays nicely. I'll record a song or two soon.
What a nice looking find. Can't wait to hear it.
Yeah, nice find. It's gotta a bit of discoloration right in front of the bridge. What do you figure that is?
I really don't know what that is. Also, when I took the old tailpiece off, underneath was the pattern left by a much older tailpiece. I don't recognise the shape of it. Any ideas?
When you look at the photos of the identical mystery guitar Michael sold last year, the bridge position is more akin to where the discolouration is on this one.