1964 Ray Matty Archtop Guitar
Very Good Overall Condition (See All Photos)
Original Sunburst Finish Shows Playwear and Marks From Use (See All Photos)
Ray Matty Was A Known Builder Of Fine Mandolins In Brooklyn, NY And Later Moved To Florida- This Extremely Rare Handmade Guitar Is Possibly The Only One In Existence
Similar In Appointments To An Original D’Angelico, This Guitar Is Of Very High Quality, Like An Albanus Or A Barker Guitar
16” Lower Bout, 2&7/8” Body Depth, 24&3/4” Scale
All Parts Are Original Including The Patent Pending Individually Adjustable Tailpiece
The Original DeArmond 1100 Rhythm Chief Pickup Has Had The Small Jack Changed To A 1/4” Input Located At the Bottom Of the Guitar
Hand Carved Solid Spruce Top, Solid Maple Back Sides, Neck And Ebony Fingerboard
Set Up In Our Shop With 12’s And Plays Nicely With No Issues
Comes With An Early 60’s Gibson Case And It Was Original To The Instrument