{"product_id":"darcy-guitars-semi-hollow-vintage-tobacco-sunburst","title":"D'Arcy Guitars Semi-Hollow Vintage Tobacco Sunburst","description":"\u003cp\u003eD’Arcy Blake is proof that plenty of incredible makers are quietly building heirloom-quality instruments in workshops just out of sight, under the radar of most guitar buyers (for now, at least).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe met D’Arcy at the 2026 Fretboard Summit in Chicago and were immediately taken with his story and his instruments. He’s an alum of Roger Sadowsky’s iconic NYC shop (so many remarkable makers have passed through it). About D'Arcy, Roger had this to say:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I have been building full time for 54 years now, and I am not exaggerating when I say that D’Arcy is the most talented woodworker I have ever known.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh praise, indeed! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD’Arcy made his name with gorgeous archtops, which he still builds, before turning his attention to the semi-hollowbody. We’re glad he did, because his take on this classic design brings something genuinely new to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sunburst top on this semi-hollow, our first from the Brooklyn-based builder, will catch your eye first. Then you see it from the side and realize how thin it is: 1 1\/8\" to be exact (!). With its Honduran mahogany body, flamed hard maple top and Florentine cutaway, the thin profile settles against your body for an instant connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard C neck is another highlight. Honduran mahogany with an ebony fingerboard, it feels solid and agile in hand, and the impeccable fretwork makes for an effortless, responsive, deluxe playing experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlugged in, the Tone Specific Deluxe 57\/62 pickups deliver a beautiful midrange and top end while letting the guitar’s dynamic range breathe. In Tone Specific’s own words:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is not about extreme output or coloration. It is about warmth, clarity and sustain. The way a note feels and responds, the way it sits in the mix, and holds together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay lightly and the tone stays open and articulate. Dig in and it responds with warmth, control, and natural compression. It’s the tone serious players discover after trying everything else.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with most things in life, timing is everything. This semi-hollow sold about 15 minutes after a friend and local customer picked it up in the shop. True story, no hype. D’Arcy Blake may be a new name to you, but he belongs on your radar. We have several more guitars on order - keep an eye on the site or drop us a line if you'd like to learn more. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D'Arcy Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68182488187092,"sku":"DAR-SEMVINSUN","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/1387\/6381\/files\/DAR-SEMVINSUN-1.jpg?v=1793216871","url":"https:\/\/themusicemporium.com\/products\/darcy-guitars-semi-hollow-vintage-tobacco-sunburst","provider":"The Music Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}