“In the United States, in 1890, they started in a combination music store and instrument shop located at 161 Bowery, and at one point 200 & 201 Grand Street in New York City. (A generation earlier the family was building string instruments in Italy under great-grandfather Francesco).” Favilla Uke Four years later John (Giovanni) and his brother Joseph, a violin builder, formed a company in 1894. “The Favilla Brothers started building string instruments in the United States in 1890. Side by side, the tone is quite comparable to a Martin D-15M. This is an all mahogany instrument, back, sides, top and neck. The remainder of the guitar cosmetically is very good. The bottom of the heel has been refinished dark brown and some minor finish imperfections are visible due to the neck reset. The neck has been reset, there are a few marks on the back where the heel meets the body. Used 1972 Favilla FH5 Dreadnought acoustic guitar serial number 52542. Just wondering if any of you guys know how to date it. This guitar was built in the USA, probably in the 1960's or possibly the late 1950's. Payment Shipping VINTAGE FAVILLA C-8 SOLO CLASSICAL ACOUSTIC GUITAR This item up for bid is a vintage Favilla Classical acoustic guitar model C-8 Solo, serial number 400483. If it has a serial number and no label inside it's from '53-57. He told me if there wasn't a label or serial # inside, it was more than likely a '46-53 date.
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