Founded in 1932 by master-luthier John D_Angelico, D_Angelico Guitars is a New York City-based luxury guitar brand revered for making some of the finest archtop and semi-hollow guitars in the world. From the 30s to the 60s, D_Angelico archtops were considered the pinnacle of guitar-making, seen in the hands of big-band leaders and legendary players such as Chet Atkins and Tony Mottola. Undergoing a change of ownership in 2011, D_Angelico is now in the midst of a modern resurgence. With a Standard Series comprised of eight exceptional designs, a Deluxe Collection, and the stunning New York-made Master-Builder Series, D_Angelico_s mission is to honor its roots while building ambitiously toward the future.