History
The De Armond family originating from French royalty D ' Armand De Chateauvieux, has countless historical, prolific and talented people, ranging from warlords to engineers. It is an honor to be a part of this family and share in it's rich history.
One De Armond of note, Harry who in the mid 1930's invented the first commercially available guitar pickup, initially called " Guitar Mikes " has had a great impact on the family name. Harry's historical contributions to the electric guitar would forever change the industry. He designed and manufactured pickups for many brands we recognize today, including Gibson, Fender, Silvertone and many more. Family members that knew Harry well were always fond of him and citing his amazing talents and kind heart, along with many unique story's of weekends in the basement in his Toledo OH home building gadgets.
One De Armond of note, Harry who in the mid 1930's invented the first commercially available guitar pickup, initially called " Guitar Mikes " has had a great impact on the family name. Harry's historical contributions to the electric guitar would forever change the industry. He designed and manufactured pickups for many brands we recognize today, including Gibson, Fender, Silvertone and many more. Family members that knew Harry well were always fond of him and citing his amazing talents and kind heart, along with many unique story's of weekends in the basement in his Toledo OH home building gadgets.
I am very proud to be in the lineage, and continue the great history as my fore fathers before me. I have been privately winding guitar and bass pickups as well as building effects pedals for many years, although nothing at the time was for sale to the general public. After heavy consideration and blessing from the family I now offer a small line of hand wound pickups.
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