![]() ![]() Herk’s older brother Frank had been running administrative affairs for the company since the late 1940s. At that time, Hercules (“Herk”) Favilla, son of John Favilla and a former vaudeville performer, took over the business and renamed it Favilla Guitars, Inc. The company produced instruments in various New York locations, but around 1930 settled into the West 16th Street location where it would remain until 1959. (or Favilla Brothers, predecessor to Favilla Guitars, Inc.) either in 1890 or 1894.īy the 1920s, the company had expanded to over 50 employees. 1871-1956) and Joseph Favilla, after having emigrated from to, formed Favilla Bros. The company continued for 3 more years importing instruments but folded in 1973.American made models have the Favilla Family Crest impressed into the headstock. ![]() Made in Long Island, NY.Favillas were made in New York between 1890 to 1970. Favilla C-5 Overture, 1960s, Serial number 107563. ![]()
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