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D'Angelico

Description

Upgraded for 2019, the Excel SS has re-asserted itself as a modern standout. A 15" wide single-cutaway semi-hollow, the SS is lightweight, punchy and versatile.

Perfectly balanced Seymour Duncan '59 humbuckers provide savory vintage tone, while a slim C-shape neck profile offers maximum comfort. Revered by players from Bob Weir to Kurt Rosenwinkel, the SS is no stranger to stages—and its full center block easily fends off unwanted feedback. 

Includes hardshell case.
D'Angelico Excel Series SS Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar With Stopbar Tailpiece Cherry
D'Angelico Excel Series SS Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar With Stopbar Tailpiece Cherry
D'Angelico Excel Series SS Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar With Stopbar Tailpiece Cherry

Features

  • Laminated maple semi-hollowbody with deluxe appointments
  • Set maple/walnut neck with slim C profile and pau ferro fingerboard
  • Dual Seymour Duncan USA '59 humbuckers with push/pull coil splits
  • Gold hardware includes tune-o-matic bridge and Grover Rotomatic tuning machines

Specs

Body
  • Body shape: Single cutaway
  • Body type: Semi-hollow or chambered body
  • Body material: Laminated
  • Top wood: Maple
  • Body wood: Maple
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: C
  • Neck wood: 3-piece Maple/walnut
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Pau ferro
  • Radius: 16"
  • Fret size: Medium jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Block
  • Nut width: 1.687" (42.8 mm) bone
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: USA Seymour Duncan '59 Humbucker
  • Bridge: USA Seymour Duncan '59 Humbucker
  • Brand: Seymour Duncan
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, tone 1, tone 2
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Special Electronics: Push/pull coil splits
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
  • Tailpiece: Stopbar
  • Tuning machines: Grover Rotomatic
  • Color: Gold
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Country of origin: South Korea

Reviews

4.5

2 Reviews

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Reviewed by 2 customers

  • NO

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    bySmith,L

    fromStatesville, NC

    Frets on this guitar are way too big, makes it unconfortable to play

  • Beautiful Instrument

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byEd,B.

    fromNew Orleans, La.

    This is a beautiful guitar that feels and sounds great, I've owned Gibsons, Epiphones, Washburns each had their own pro's and con's. This D'Angelico is a fantastic instrument and extraordinary bargain. I can't recommend it loud enough, it's great!!!!

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked bybrett

    fromundisclosed

    Does this model have the Mother-of-pearl/Abalone Split Block frets? All the description says is block but other Excels I'm seeing online have the Mother-of-pearl/Abalone Split Blocks

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes it does

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byMike

    fromCa.

    With respect to D'Angelo guitars, what is the difference between Excel, Premier, Deluxe models?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    The Premier Series was introduced to offer well-crafted D’Angelico guitars at a more accessible price point, while the Deluxe Series houses feature-heavy versions of Excel Series favorites.The Deluxe Series features all unique matte finishes, and models with double-humbuckers come with a six-way toggle switch for coil-tapping capabilities. D’Angelico introduced the “Excel” model, a smaller, more streamlined iteration of its predecessors