DAngelico Excel EXL-1 Amber Archtop Guitar with Case
This D'Angelico archtop has returned with its woody, articulate single-cutaway "Excel" model, ideal for both rhythm and lead playing. Featuring a Laminated Spruce Top and Ebony Fretboard.
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The flagship archtop in the D'Angelico line has returned—now in two colorways with two different pickup configurations. Inspired by John D'Angelico's single-cutaway "Excel" model that was first introduced in 1947, the Excel EXL-1 offers woody, articulate tone, ideal for both rhythm and lead playing. Featuring a redesigned neck shape, the EXL-1 promises the perfect balance of comfort and heft, still prioritizing remarkable mobility but also offering improved handfit. On the Dark Iced Tea Burst finish, a full-sized Seymour Duncan 59 humbucker yields broad tone with singing sustain, while a Johnny Smith Floating Mini-bucker on the new Amber finish offers woody, focused tone that prioritizes body top resonance. Features include Grover hardware, an ebony fingerboard, and Jescar fretwire.
D'Angelico Excel EXL-1 Archtop Amber with Case Features:
Inspired by John D'Angelico's single-cutaway "Excel" model
Hollowbody Single Cutaway with Laminated Spruce Top
USA Seymour Duncan Johnny Smith Floating Mini Humbucker pickup
3 piece Maple/Walnut/Maple Neck with Ebony Fingerboard
12” Fingerboard Radius with 25.5” Scale
Laminated Flame Maple Back and Sides with 7-ply binding
Warranty: Lifetime Warranty upon product registration within 60 days; Non-transferable
D'Angelico Excel EXL-1 Archtop Guitar Amber with Case Specifications
Item #:
DAG EXCELEXL1 AM
Manufacturer Part Number:
DAEEXL1AMBGT
UPC:
852675171901
Product Specifications
D'Angelico Excel EXL-1 Archtop Amber with CaseSpecifications:
Specific Model: Excel EXL-1, Amber
Hardware Color: Gold
Headstock Shape: Standard
Logo Inlay: Mother of Pearl D'Angelico New York Logo
Series Inlay (Front): Mother of Pearl Excel Shield Logo
Serial Number (Back): Model Name, Serial Number
Binding: 3-ply
Finish: Gloss
Headpin: Cupola
Tuners: Grover 150 Imperial
Strings: D'Angelico Electrozinc Jazz 12's (12-52)
Truss Rod Cover: Aluminum Skyscraper
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Nut Material: Graphtech NuBone XL
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Binding: 3-ply
Fretwire: Jescar 47/104 Nickel Silver
Scale Length: 25.5"
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Top Inlay: Mother of Pearl Split Block
Side Marker: Yes
Fret Number: 22
Neck Material: 3-Piece Maple/Walnut/Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss
Neck Profile: C-Shape
Joint Type: Set Neck
Neck Thickness: 1F: 21mm, 12F: 23mm
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Body Shape: Single Cutaway
Body Style: Hollowbody
Body Depth: 3"
Body Width: 17"
Color: Amber
Finish: Gloss
Top Material: Laminated Spruce
Back Material: Laminated Flame Maple
Side Material: Laminated Flame Maple
Binding: 7-ply
Bridge: Floating Ebony Wood
Tailpiece: D’Angelico Stairstep
Pickguard: Tortoise Scalini (5-ply)
Knobs: 2 Mini Hexagon
Strap Buttons: Gold, Locking
Controls: 1 Volume / 1 Tone
Pickup (Neck): USA Seymour Duncan Johnny Smith Floating Mini Humbucker
Additional Pickup Info: Alnico II Magnets
Pots: 500k
Output Jack: Standard Mono
Case Type: Deluxe Hardshell
Country of Origin: Made In Korea
D'Angelico Excel EXL-1 Archtop Guitar Amber with Case Specifications
Product Specifications
D'Angelico Excel EXL-1 Archtop Amber with CaseSpecifications:
Specific Model: Excel EXL-1, Amber
Hardware Color: Gold
Headstock Shape: Standard
Logo Inlay: Mother of Pearl D'Angelico New York Logo
Series Inlay (Front): Mother of Pearl Excel Shield Logo
Serial Number (Back): Model Name, Serial Number
Binding: 3-ply
Finish: Gloss
Headpin: Cupola
Tuners: Grover 150 Imperial
Strings: D'Angelico Electrozinc Jazz 12's (12-52)
Truss Rod Cover: Aluminum Skyscraper
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Nut Material: Graphtech NuBone XL
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Binding: 3-ply
Fretwire: Jescar 47/104 Nickel Silver
Scale Length: 25.5"
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Top Inlay: Mother of Pearl Split Block
Side Marker: Yes
Fret Number: 22
Neck Material: 3-Piece Maple/Walnut/Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss
Neck Profile: C-Shape
Joint Type: Set Neck
Neck Thickness: 1F: 21mm, 12F: 23mm
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Body Shape: Single Cutaway
Body Style: Hollowbody
Body Depth: 3"
Body Width: 17"
Color: Amber
Finish: Gloss
Top Material: Laminated Spruce
Back Material: Laminated Flame Maple
Side Material: Laminated Flame Maple
Binding: 7-ply
Bridge: Floating Ebony Wood
Tailpiece: D’Angelico Stairstep
Pickguard: Tortoise Scalini (5-ply)
Knobs: 2 Mini Hexagon
Strap Buttons: Gold, Locking
Controls: 1 Volume / 1 Tone
Pickup (Neck): USA Seymour Duncan Johnny Smith Floating Mini Humbucker
Additional Pickup Info: Alnico II Magnets
Pots: 500k
Output Jack: Standard Mono
Case Type: Deluxe Hardshell
Country of Origin: Made In Korea
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