D'Angelico Excel EXL-1 Archtop Guitar Amber with Case

This D'Angelico archtop has returned with its woody, articulate single-cutaway "Excel" model, ideal for both rhythm and lead playing.

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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
    • Deluxe Hardshell Case Included

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    D'Angelico Excel EXL-1 Archtop Guitar Amber with Case Specifications

    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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