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In 1993 I began an apprentice with Archtop guitar builder, Robert Benedetto. Working for Bob for several years was an experience of a lifetime. Teaching me his secrets and passions for the Archtop guitar that has taken him some 30 years to master. Together we built some of the worlds finest Archtop guitars.

Gradually, I started incorporating Bob’s secrets with my own ideas. In 1996, inspired by Bob and Cindy Benedetto, I began offering my own handmade Archtop guitars under the American Archtop Brand, for which I have received critical acclaim. American Archtop Guitars are built for the player. Guitars are custom ordered and I am always available to discuss your personal preferences. I am president and owner of American Archtop Guitars. My world- famous instruments are built in my home in Stroudsburg, Pa. All guitars are designed and constructed by me from start to finish. Despite the substantial demands for my instruments. I rarely handcraft more than 20 per year.

I also offer several workshops varying from design to the actual construction of an Archtop Guitar. I have also produced a CD under my own label with several of my players demonstrating the unique sounds of my guitars.

I now introduce you to my line of American Archtop Guitars. They are one of the finest guitars handcrafted today.

American Archtop Flyer

Here is the new American Archtop full color flyer.

Build Your Dream Guitar with Master Luthier Dale Unger

3 to 6 students per class.

8 day workshop, all wood and material. 17" x 3"" 6 string guitar.

Dale apprenticed with Bob Benedetto for three years. I play Dale's guitars at the Philly guitar shows and they are the best available. Dale makes about 18 to 20 archtops a year. I have a Legand 7 of my very own being built. :-).

Custom Build Your Dream Guitar In A Private Class with Master Luthier Dale Unger

8 day workshop, all master grade wood and material. 16" or 17" 6 or 7 string guitar.

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