D'Angelico Guitars
Product brand
UnclaimedNew York City-based guitar brand founded in 1932, offering instruments across the Premier, Excel and Deluxe series.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
D'Angelico Guitars is a New York City-based guitar brand founded in 1932, built on the history of one of the most revered luthiers of all time. It offers a diverse array of instruments across three series — Premier, Excel and Deluxe — described as exceptionally-crafted, versatile instruments for the modern player. The brand states its mission is to both honor its roots and offer forward-thinking instrument design for the modern player.
History
D'Angelico Guitars was founded in 1932 and is a New York City-based guitar brand built on the history of one of the most revered luthiers of all time. D'Angelico's first shop was located at 40 Kenmare Street in New York City's Little Italy. The shop was small, but perfect for a humble operation: D'Angelico instruments were strictly hand-made, and in very limited quantities. During the late 1930s, when production was at its peak, D'Angelico made approximately 35 instruments per year with the help of only two workers. In the 1940s, New York was defined by the wake of World War II, and guitar players in the service and at home depended on D'Angelico for their instruments. John's recognition as the "finest builder of archtop guitars" brought offers from larger companies, but he chose to build guitars under his own name for his own customers.
Products and positioning
Exceptionally-crafted, versatile instruments for the modern player, honoring the brand's roots while offering forward-thinking instrument design.
Deluxe Series
Includes models such as Deluxe Bobby Weir 3, Deluxe SS, Deluxe SS Baritone, Deluxe DC, Deluxe Mini DC, Deluxe 59, Deluxe Bedford, Deluxe Bedford SH, Deluxe Atlantic, Deluxe Atlantic Baritone, Deluxe Brighton, Deluxe Eric Krasno Brighton, and Deluxe Bob Weir Bedford.
Excel Series
2025 updates across the SS, DC, and Mini DC semi-hollow models; also includes the Excel 16, a sixteen-inch single cutaway jazz box designed with the gigging musician in mind.
Premier Series
Core models and popular variations offered at the brand's most accessible price point, including solid-bodies, semi-hollows and acoustics; includes the Premier Gramercy LS, a single-cutaway grand auditorium offering balanced, crystalline tone.
Grateful Dead Collection
Celebrating 60 years of the Grateful Dead, featuring the DC, SS, and Tammany models.
Recent events
- Unconfirmed
Reported
D’Angelico acquires Supro and Pigtronix[4]
D’Angelico Guitars acquired Supro USA and Pigtronix, adding guitar amplifiers and pedals to its product portfolio.
Reported
D'Angelico launches Excel Series Throwback Collection[5]
D'Angelico launched its Excel Series Throwback Collection of archtop electric guitars, featuring the EXL-1 Throwback and Style B Throwback models. The guitars were stated to be available from January 16.
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