Yanuziello Electric Autumn Burst

Joseph Yanuziello is building one of the most distinctly original, high quality electric guitars available today.  His level of craftsmanship and his keen eye for design are in league with the great masters of guitar making.  What Joe has done is focus all his talents into an instrument platform that harkens back to the unique guitars of the '50s and '60s and then, from that, create an astounding stringed instrument that is master built from the ground up. These ultra light hollow instruments are just a complete joy to own and play.

The Yanuziello Electric--that’s the name. Joe makes one style of electric guitar, and this is it.  And it is simply a fantastic electric guitar. Everyone I know who owns one adores it, and considers it a desert island guitar.

There are a number of reasons why.  Joe’s a master luthier - and has concentrated most of his work on acoustic guitars.  When h hollow "Stratotone," an early, very inexpensive guitar that had a very unique, earthy quality. It had its own sound - not Fender, not Gibson. Unique.  But he just used that as a pattern. What he built was a master’s version of that design’s DNA--what it would be like if you made that guitar as good as it possibly could be.

My analogy is this: Joe’s version of this guitar would be like giving Jimmy D’Aquisto a Kay Barney Kessel archtop, and saying, make me a master builder’s version of this: A glorious instrument that exceeds anything out there.

That’s what he’s done. The guitars are gloriously handcrafted. He uses the absolute finest materials available. Flamed or curly maple. Honduran mahogany. Brazilian rosewood finger boards. He hand makes his tailpieces and bridges. You can see Joe’s mastery at work simply by looking at how the headstock melds into the beautifully medium C shaped neck. A work of art. Even the way he attaches the neck to the body is spectacularly machined and executed.

Joe’s guitars have heart. They’re woody, and rich with character. And they have a singularly unique sound that you hear, even when playing the simplest notes. They’re just so alive. They are not generic. They’re Yanuziellos. Hearing one, you can understand why Bill Frizzell and Kevin Beit (Norah Jones’ guitarist) play them. Their character rings out.

Of the three I’m lucky enough to have in the shop two have separate tailpieces and bridges. To me, they speak more as a rhythm guitar. Or a ‘jazzier’ guitar. I’d like to believe that if John Lennon were alive today, this would be one the tools he’d use. Playing a single chord on  a Yanuziello fills a lot of space, beautifully.

I have three models available. They’re very much alike in tonality, playability, and sound. The choice is up to your esthetic values. All come with hand wound Fralin single coil pickups with Joe’s hand crafted covers. Just a great single coil, and unique sound. (I know I keep saying that, but that’s part of their great attraction).

The white model has Joe’s ivory nitro finish. Joe’s capabilities in this area are unparalleled - and many famous makers rely on his skills to finish their instruments. The tortoise binding and ivory bridge and tailpiece make it a perfect stage guitar.

The alder body gives it a slightly more “solid body” sound - but it’s very subtle.  Remember, these guitars are hollow body, very light and resonant. Just wonderful.

The black cherry burst has a wrap-around stop tailpiece, and a delicious curly maple top.  Of the three, this is the most "rock and roll.”

The Autumn Burst is just magical. A perfect combination of form and function.

They’re just stunning guitars. I love them. And I believe you will, too. In fact, I’m sure of it. They’re that great.

If you'd like to find out more about this item, just call or e-mail me. It would be my pleasure to talk to you about it.

ABOUT YANUZIELLO INSTRUMENTS
It certainly doesn't take a genius to realize that guitar builder Joseph Yanuziello is the real deal. What's "the real deal" you say? When it comes to luthiers, it means someone who has built a meaningful full-time career over a long period of time, developed the craft/art/voodoo of instrument building to the highest level, carved out their own niche in an overcrowded sea of brand names, you know, the real deal! There is something about a Yanuziello that is both plain-and-simple and somehow luxurious at the same time. In fact, Yanuziello's background in design and wood/metal fabrication has served him well in producing what he would describe as "modern vintage instruments." His interest in many musical genres is reflected in the different electric and acoustic instruments he produces. "The challenge is to keep it fresh and new and a continuous learning experience...the players have a lot to do with this." - JY