De Armond

De Armond Company was a well-known manufacturer of musical instruments and related components such as guitar pickups. Founded in 1930s, the company was established by Harry DeArmond, who created the first attachable guitar pickup, which was commercially available. The famous De Armond pick ups of 1940s and 1950s are still revered by musicians for their exceptional quality and precision in performance.

Initially called as "guitar mikes", the RH and RHC and the FH and FHC pickup models were the initial De Armond products that gained huge popularity. The RH and RHC (with integral volume controller) were specifically designed for flat-top guitars whereas the FH and FHC (with a volume controller) were made for archtop guitars. Keeping up with the tradition of innovations, the company launched the first ever effect unit for guitars in late 1940s, named as the Model 800 Trem Trol. This product became an instant hit with various musicians and was commercially successful. This was followed by one of the best ever guitar pick ups, the De Armond Model 1100 Adjustable Rhythm Chief.

De Armond Company also produced a range of guitars, which were manufactured in Korea and were based on Guild designs. The De Armond line of guitars also features De Armond guitar pick ups. The company was acquired by another popular musical instruments manufacturer, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation in 1996. Currently, De Armond produces support components for guitars including pickups which are still rated among the best around the world.