Legendary D'Angelico Guitars - The Hottest Guitars on the Block?

[@SuperDiddzz]

2 of my favorite guitarists with no pretensions who just love the guitar.

[@KevinRibelMusic]

I was in New York 2 months ago and decided to drop by their showroom. Not only they let me in without appointment but they were super friendly. Plus the guitars are insane!

[@billsherrington5996]

Had exactly the same experience myself!

[@scottyb3b7]

Gorgeous showroom indeed!

[@Mark-OutWest]

You need an appointment to visit a showroom?

[@KevinRibelMusic]

@@Mark-OutWest it's also an office hence why they don't usually let people roaming around.

[@ElvisPriceless]

@@Mark-OutWest cause there are Italians selling guitars and Jewish trading diamonds 😁

[@theresewalters1696]

I picked up the cherry red with gold hardware. Beautiful to look at and beautiful sound. Easy to play. Got it at a second hand store for less than $900. Hard case included. What a find! The same one the guy on the right is playing! Am I lucky or what?!

[@timothyjosephlee]

FINALLY!!!! Been waiting for D'Angelico guitars to be featured on the show!

[@googo151]

ME TOO.

[@theMarcoBarosi]

Hey guys. The italian pronunciation is Dangelico, not Deeangelico, same story for Daddario, but people say Deeaddario and it stuck. I'm italian btw :)

[@MrMatt55551]

This ^^^ D'addario has a section in the FAQ section of their website telling you how it's pronounced. Source: daddario.com/DaddarioFAQ.Page?solutionid=37

[@donloder1]

The Addario

[@theMarcoBarosi]

@G. V. Q Ahahah my bad!

[@rubenpelli]

GRAZIE

[@ElvisPriceless]

@G. V. Q Right! But maybe you can help me ... How should we pronounce Lady D? 😂😂🤙

[@joshuafreedman7703]

A rarity to come across a guitar that could legitimately go from traditional jazz, through smooth jazz, to blues, country, rock, metal, and possibly even play classical, and not just on sound and tone, but on aesthetics and looks as well! You *can* literally play ANY type of music on any one of those (but most especially the ES-type Pete played, and the solid double-cut Rabea played) and not only sound great, but look legitimate doing it! Nice!

[@form_52]

The Bob Weir models are amazing. Now that you're carrying D'Angelico there needs to be a Captian Meets Bob Weir

[@siemonpeeters2100]

And dead and Company should do some shows in Europe

[@hissingbeatles499]

@@siemonpeeters2100 Europe 22' 50 yr anniversary!

[@Bobo_Tapia]

Having gone to a Guitar Center today for the first time in over a decade, I really appreciate that Anderston’s has sections for each brand. Every damn wall at GC had every brand... Finding the Taylor my dad wanted was harder than it needed to be.

[@PNWGuitar]

I got a D'angelico excell ss second hand at a local guitar shop for 600 CAD. Looked them up afterwards and found out they sell used for between 1500 and 2000 CAD. It's an older Korean made model and its lovely

[@highdharr]

That jam in the beginning tho, Dayum Pete and Rabea can play their soul out!

[@tonynoon8693]

Sunday Morning Jazz brunch with Pete and Rabea.

[@artwizardsam3238]

That Greenish colour with the gold hardware looks Spectacular!!!

[@whippydesign]

No Matter the product. Nothing beats Pete and Rabea.

[@jed1mindtricks857]

Pete and Ariel beats Pete and Rabea tbh ^^

[@rob28781]

I’m glad you’ve covered the D’Angelico guitars. I saw Darrell Braun on KZbin review an ES-335 style a while back.

[@matthorner35]

Those are the prettiest guitars I've seen in years

[@boudicawasnotreallyallthat1020]

Weird. I was thinking the opposite.

[@powbobs]

Gretsch

[@Lozh1993]

Fully agree

[@the-LeoKnightus]

Bob Weir from the Dead been playin one on Dead and Co tour. Started the tour with Strats, ended up playing the D'Angelico with p90s the most. Sounds good too.

[@yarbgreat1]

Yall sound great, and so do the guitars. Wish you guys had demo the full hollow bodies as well though.

[@huallabeat1645]

What about Guild Guitars? It'll be fantastic see you testing a polara, a t-bird or a starfire

[@adamf.4823]

I think dynamics is one of the keys to making your playing really expressive and listenable and something that is often overlooked by guitarists. Pete gets this.

[@razvantarus1435]

I had an Excel EX-DC for 3 years and it was absolutely brilliant! Incredible sound and build quality, gorgeous appointments, however I traded it in because of it's one flaw that I found. I was a back breaker. I miss it a lot though...

[@eplecor]

Guitar designer: what should I do with the headstock? D’angelico: yes

[@tomriley_bike]

I tried the Deluxe Brighton a few weeks ago in another guitar store and I had to be physically separated from it. It's absolutely great.

[@willgoodfellow3144]

Love Pete and Rabea. Guitars are looking sharp, just like Pete's new haircut.

[@josiahmaxwell10]

Oh the feels from 7 minutes onward in that jam! 👌😁 love you guys jamming

[@mushroomsamba82]

I always enjoy Pete's playing, he's very good!

[@wilsonkok4754]

Hey guys, just to add, at the opening at the headstock there's actually a tool that can be taken out, for tightening of any loose screws. It also can be used to work the truss rod if you have any issues. So you'd be carrying all you need for minor changes in the guitar, no additional tools required

[@nadtorus]

Really? the pointy-thing between the curve of the headstock at the top? I thought it was just for the looks!

[@Edgar-rs8lg]

Wow one of the best jams I've heard yet.

[@ed3782]

I'd like to see the green doublecut with an ebony fretboard to match the knobs and simple dot inlays

[@joshtorresfdu6621]

It was great to see how much they were really enjoying themselves playing those beauts and great music. CHEERS 🍻

[@TheThinker39]

Those guitars sound as good as they look! It was SO smart putting Duncan pickups in the guitars!!

[@benevans7406]

I want more of these fellas jam sessions. Listened to this one more than a few times. I can tell they vibe playing together.

[@karatebuff]

More of Pete and Rabe thank you very much!!

[@lucaberti225]

It's D'Angelico without the "i", otherwise would be Di Angelico ;) Same goes for D'Addario, you always pronounce without the "i" where the apostrophe is. Great guitars! Greetings from Venice, Italy.

[@artwizardsam3238]

So I was pronouncing them right while thinking that I'm wrong.

[@Steve-nq8jc]

I bet you're fun at parties.

[@justie1220]

By Thomas oi. Get off his nuts.

[@lucaberti225]

@@Steve-nq8jc Well, they were wondering how you pronouce it, i just answered? Sorry, i just don't understand how this comment could bother you, do you like to go around to flame random comments? ahaha

[@Steve-nq8jc]

@@lucaberti225 I was having a laugh mate, chill out

[@john15333]

Tough one with these. I used to own a Premier Atlantic solid body in White. It was a weird Tele/LP junior hybrid. I gotta say that I loved that guitar but the neck was just too narrow for me. I sold it, and now sort of wish I had it back. That neck was the only thing, but as a player its a deal breaker when the neck isn't right for you. Im about to pull the trigger on a DC mini, but I am a little nervous about the neck/string spacing. I will say that D'angelico makes amazing looking guitars and I hope it will play as good as it looks.

[@yosephmcjoe9575]

Would love a renewed battle of the affordable semi-hollows with these beasties in store

[@tituschalk]

Get an Eastman in there too this time. And get Ariel back for it too!

[@seanc.5310]

Eastman for sure, amazing custom shop level guitars

[@WalkenDead]

I have a 2015 Excell SS (Single Cut) Black on Black (hardware). Kent Armstrong pickups. They are really nice guitars. I'm sure the switch to locking tuners and SD 59's make them even better, although the Kent Armstrong's are really goo pups too. The only other spec change would be mine still has a rosewood fretboard

[@walkingdude87]

Great job on playing the vibe those guitars give. Stoney..I actually drummed to you guys jamming.

[@codemasterxx2]

I had two d'angelico guitars that both had pots break on them before I gave up and bought a Gretsch. Granted they were the lower end models, but even with a $400 guitar I'd expect more out of it quality control wise. I'd still love to try higher end ones anyway.

[@RadityoPramAdi]

I'm in love with that Bedford !

[@kingstumble]

Being a sucker for the art deco style I bought a D'Angelico Premier SS a few months ago brand new for less than 300 quid. Out and out bargain. It plays like a dream and sounds great. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another.

[@LilSirAxolotl]

I didn't hesitate and bought another 😋 one in black and one in white... Both 335 copies without pickguards or f holes... I don't like the pickups (that's why they got rid of that stock... They have Duncan design now) but having paid only €750 for both it leaves room to spend a little extra... Indonesia is killing it on QC these past years! I'm keeping these till the day I die... They also look nice hanging next to my TV

[@mikemartin6554]

the faces of Bea when DP is in that groove.....priceless. nice gittars too.

[@FezMan94]

I'm a blues rock kinda guy and don't really play any jazz style stuff but these guitars make me want to... love when a instrument inspires you to play something new

[@JT-gm4fk]

They're not just for jazz, they have some versatile guitars

[@cs3634]

These guitars have come a long way. I had an Atlantic premier series in 2018. I came across it by accident and really liked it as a MUCH more comfortable LP style guitar. I just sold it off and picked up a new Atlantic Deluxe with Seth lover A4's and I also picked up a Bedford SH semi hollow. Just insane guitars. I have a pretty big collection and these are the only 2 that I play now.

[@ryankosciolek5825]

The truss rod cover is supposed to resemble the Empire State Building since the company originated in New York. They are out of South Korea now but sticking to their roots.

[@nealm2562]

Love to Pete... like to see more Rabea, he's super cool and quite a talent himself...

[@LanzaMartineta]

You guys are killing me, three this morning I got to bed, watching other clips from Andertons. Then there’s this,myopic made them swing. Where are you based? Man I gotta find a way to get down

[@TheWinstonConnor]

my favorite players playing my favorite guitars 😻

[@furtherdefinitions1]

I think they're the best looking and playing guitars, and considering the price points, even for their top of the line models, they are an amazing value as well.

[@yousefalvi2243]

Please show us those exl-1’s, especially the higher end ones!

[@epyon8528]

Yeah it's like we have guitars and gear with Pete and Rabea back! Two names that guarantee that awesome impromptu jams are about to fill your ears.

[@johnnewton1830]

You didn't grab the blue one... sad panda.

[@JoseHenrique-xg1lp]

Meanwhile Joe Perry's signature Gibson costs over 5K

[@droptuned83]

🤔🤣

[@SiggyMe]

Nice review good back and forth, good demos. D"Angelico guitars are really great guitars for the money. Only one thing would put the interview on top level please give the name of the amps you run them through maybe how they are set and any pedals used so we can source the tones we hear. Thanks Cheers!

[@OldRunt]

Nice that it's Pete and Rabea. My choice for the jamming.

[@aldersmoke1]

The tuners are Grover Imperials. Not a design exclusive to D'Angelico, but the shoe does fit.

[@shawnadams1693]

1:36 I think “Wow, those guitars are awfully close to each other“ 4:03 Rabea bangs two guitars into each other 😳

[@daviddalziel884]

I’d always want one with that “stair step “ tailpiece. Gives it a special look going with the cool headstock !

[@justie1220]

I need more Bea and Pete in my life.

[@seanhershey3390]

Musicians Friend constantly has these on sale for 50% off or more..2 bandmates have the jazz boxes..& the 12string acoustic is great as well for 299.00

[@robertwellington2616]

sean hershey $299?!

[@seanhershey3390]

@@robertwellington2616 yup..and it sounds great..( keep an eye on their " stupid deal of the day".)

[@robertwellington2616]

sean hershey I think I’m broke from #gas. Went a bit crazy a few years ago. Actually selling some stuff now. I’m good for a long time. I just think that’s a great deal. Enjoy man.

[@charlesneyrolles6714]

Pete + Rabea = joy machine Thanks a lot guys !

[@rs700910]

Great playing dudes, and some great tones from those lovely guitars 👍

[@scottyb3b7]

0:22 assume Rebea was kidding with "D'Angelo?" Love my Deluxe EX-59

[@TacticalHyena]

sometimes i take a break from guitar content and every time i come back i realise id forgotten just how good pete is

[@daviddalziel884]

Kurt Rosenwinkel is an incredible player who I first saw on a Crossroads Festival show , he has a few older D’Angelico guitars which sound wonderful - go check him out .

[@reeceysnaps1686]

that silence after the gatsby line made me howl haha

[@orvillegibson188]

Just bought the D'Angelico Premier 12 string. There's not a lot of choice in quality semi hollow 12s. Gibson Es335-12, Gretsch G5422-12, Fender Coronado XII. I settled on the D'Angelico after hearing a friend play the six string equivalent in a guitar store. I'm not disappointed. Could you do a segment on 12 strings please? Electric and acoustic if you have the time. The newer A/E models are worth a look, and even though it's a dinosaur, the 12 string electric, solid or hollow, has a unique sound that still has a place modern music.

[@BenFentem]

From memory Warwick user to do lots of Ovangkol fretboards, tis a lovely feeling timber

[@jacobbockover1628]

I preferred the tone of the cheeper ones. I can only think of a good argument to buy a semi hallow right now n was looking at the DC mini but that white single cut is pretty cool

[@ptoebonep472]

to be fair, Bea and Pete could make a feckin tennis racket sound awesome!

[@johnfrederick6164]

My two favorite guitarist Amazing

[@mattfleming2287]

Always a lesson watching you guys. Amazing!

[@apollunai]

Bought the Excel SS a bit ago. Pulled the neck pickup, swapped it for a black Benedetto and kit it with 12 gauge flatwounds. Sickest, most amazing tone around. It's a handful, and just a dream to play.

[@dbvetter7485]

Just bought their premier DC 12 string acoustic. $500. Love it.

[@cmcintyre3600]

Very cool. I really like that Brighton double cut. What are the neck profiles like?

[@joeykelly5642]

Love the quirky headstocks, hate the weird pickguards. Other than that, not much more to say. It doesn't seem like they're doing anything super unique apart from what I just mentioned.

[@jacobbockover1628]

I very much like dangelico (at least ones ive tried) very nice slim feeling necks

[@hardvillageprofet]

Would have loved rob and the captain to do a review of these! Get some gain in too

[@SsWargazmSs]

Did you guys have one of the models with the 6 way Switch? It has an upper and lower row for the coil split. I think the Deluxe SS has one. Coolest spliting feature I've ever seen. Great guitars and great vid. ✌

[@sheamurry1]

Love my Premier DC with no F holes!!!! Love it when Pete says humbugger!

[@_AVF]

Sheesh. I had to record that jam on my phone to listen to while I drive. So good.

[@christofferjakobsson5263]

could you guys do the deluxe Bedford as well? cheers

[@jabbahursty]

i'm getting one delivered to me on monday. it's my most expensive guitar ever, so i seem convinced

[@LilSirAxolotl]

I have two Indonesian 335 copies without pickguards or f holes... One in black and one in white... Only €750 for both... The pickups suck but otherwise they are absolutely amazing guitars... That's why I bought two... The newest Indonesian models have better pickups... Mine were D'Angelico's own design and the new ones are Duncan design... But they also cost about €800 which is more than I paid for both

[@suncoaster8578]

Alli wanted to hear next was. The sultans of swing

[@mcburneyp]

I would like to see Pete do an instructional video on making music for a loop.

[@jayadams681]

Check out his youtube page

[@patrickedwards2158]

Awesome guitars I love them

[@18JJE]

What was that song around 24:30 ish?

[@skullbonefortnitefilms4156]

What type of guitars are the two most expensive demonstated comparible too, 335s, Les Paul? Thanks for as usual, a great demo. Can you mention what amp and pedals you are using. Sorry to be a pain in the a..., but i can only afford a one- off top notch guitar. Cheers!

[@paulburton5150]

I gots the gas bad. Brighton looks so cool, but I got a hankering for a bigsby equipped Gretsch 5655...or maybe a revstar. But then, I mostly play Van Halen so maybe an EVH Wolfgang. Or an SG....

[@bruceskelton8160]

Nice discussion on these.

[@bruceskelton8160]

And playing.

[@cour1988]

Lower end guitars seem to have tuning issues and intonation was off. Probably a good setup would solve but I’ve run across these before where no matter what you do they seem to have stability issues. That would be my only problem with the more affordable ones.

[@rahzark]

3:23 this green guitar is beautiful

[@39MercFlathead]

Damn guys. When you are just noodling you sound soooo good.

[@myarrington]

I couldn't understand Pete as he got himself and Rabea started playing some song during the crunch tone section. He said, "I wanna play the drunk brows" or something. Anyone know what he said, or what song they were playing?

[@aobplaysguitars]

It was the Bryan Adams song "The only thing that looks good on me"

[@miguelmorais]

Hello everyone, does anybody know how the guitar looks without pickguard? What kind of routing there is. Thank you!

[@EyecareBacklog1]

Favourite brand, favourite players.

[@paulruiz4778]

Which one would you buy the premier or deluxe

[@handpulled]

Love those guitars. But what's the finish on the back of the necks please?

[@ryleyeaton7349]

Simon Wilkinson think he said satin for the affordable ones not sure on the high end ones

[@handpulled]

Cheers. I really wish they’d mention it in all the videos. It’s a deal breaker for me. Detest gloss finishes

[@FloridaManRacer]

If that Brighton 'Bea played had the white pick guard of the other Green D'Angelico on the stand behind him, I'd want that guitar BADLY..

[@D-A-1776]

I love these guitars