John D'Angelico

John D'Angelico
Born1905
DiedSeptember 1, 1964(1964-09-01) (aged 58–59)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationLuthier
Known forFounder of D'Angelico Guitars

John D'Angelico (1905 in Little Italy, Manhattan – September 1, 1964 in Manhattan) was a luthier from New York City, noted for his handmade archtop guitars and mandolins. He founded the D'Angelico Guitars company, where other notable luthiers like Jimmy D'Aquisto served as apprentices.