Playing and building guitars has been my life and my passion for over 45 years. From the first guitar I built in 1978, and now hundreds of guitars later, I build each guitar as if it were my own. The archtop guitar is a work of art in my eyes, and is my favorite guitar to build and design. Designing and building guitars with my clients, and hearing them played, is still one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. My handmade American Archtop Guitars, for which I have received worldwide critical acclaim, are built for the player. Guitars can be custom ordered and I am always available to discuss your personal preferences. I am president and owner of American Archtop Guitars. All my instruments are built in Nazareth, Pa. USA
- Bucky Pizzarelli
- Andy Summers
So---I mean this, Dale---it is a real privilege to play the guitar you made. It’s got my heart and I'll give it my soul every time I play it. Always my best to you,"
-Howard DeHoff
$ 16,000.00
Supreme European perfectly seasoned master grade "5A" Cello wood. Sides and neck constructed from the finest figured flamed tiger maple grown. Custom design special inlays, made from mother of pearl...
$ 10,000.00
One-of-a-kind handmade instrument. Crafted from the most stunning and beautifully exotic woods available today. Tap tuned to be crystal clear and true for every note you play. Our custom features...
$ 6,500.00
Designing and working with Bucky on his model was truly a experience of a life time. Finely upgraded European three-ply spruce top, highly upgraded figured 3 ply maple back with matching...
$ 6,800.00
Spectacular hand selected solid European highly flamed maple back and sides and hand selected solid European spruce top. Purist solid black ebony for our handmade fingerboard, bridge, tailpiece and finger...
$ 5,400.00
Finely selected European three-ply spruce top, highly figured 3 ply maple back with matching solid maple sides. Matching figured maple neck. Ebony for our handmade fingerboard, bridge, tailpiece and finger...