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Vinny Raniolo and the Inspiration of the Premier EXL-1 | D'Angelico Guitars

Vinny Raniolo and the Inspiration of the Premier EXL-1 | D'Angelico Guitars

D'Angelico
Description
Based on John D'Angelico's original flagship archtop design, the Premier Series EXL-1 electric guitar delivers the classic, warm jazz box tone of smoky nights in New York City jazz clubs. Signature Art Deco elements—skyscraper truss rod cover, carved headstock, stair step tuners and tailpiece—supply elegant looks, while the Duncan-Designed floating mini-humbucker brings the naturally punchy mids and warm acoustic resonance to life. If you play jazz, you've always wanted a guitar like this one.
D'Angelico Premier Series EXL-1 Hollowbody Electric Guitar With Stairstep Tailpiece Fiesta Red
D'Angelico Premier Series EXL-1 Hollowbody Electric Guitar With Stairstep Tailpiece Fiesta Red
D'Angelico Premier Series EXL-1 Hollowbody Electric Guitar With Stairstep Tailpiece Fiesta Red
Features
  • Gloss-finish archtop hollowbody with laminated maple back and spruce top
  • Bound 25.5"-scale maple neck with 16"-radius 22-fret rosewood fretboard
  • Duncan-Designed floating mini-humbucker
  • Compensated top rosewood floating bridge, Rotomatic "Stairstep" tuners
Specs
Body
  • Body shape: Archtop
  • Body type: Hollowbody
  • Body material: Laminated
  • Top wood: Spruce
  • Body wood: Maple
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: C standard
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Set-through
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Ovankol
  • Radius: 16"
  • Fret size: Medium jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Split block
  • Nut width: 1.687" (42.8 mm) Bone
Pickups
  • Configuration: H
  • Neck: Floating humbucker
  • Middle:
  • Bridge:
  • Brand: Duncan Designed
  • Active or passive pickup: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: None
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Coil tap or split:
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Other
  • Bridge design: Compensated top rosewood base
  • Tailpiece: D'Angelico Stairstep
  • Tuning machines: Rotomatic Stairstep
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Neck binding
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Accessories:
  • Country of origin: Indonesia
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Reviewed by 2 customers

  • These are not just good guitars they are great guitars,

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byJim

    fromboston,ma

    I got one of of these about a week back. I own 15 guitars.. Top of the line Gretschs, Tele's And A Gretsh G100 ce. This is one of the best sounding.. I don't know why they are discounting so much at the moment.. For you Acoustic players.. Nice thing about a Archtop is that it is a acoustic guitar with a electric guitar neck.. Lot easier to play.. They have a little different tone, but in my opinion it is better.. And the D'Angelicos are great.. Buy one have fun..

  • Great product

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byDan

    fromBaltimore, Md

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Sounds just like a jazz guitar should.

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byHooty McBoob

    fromPunta Gorda

    What kind and size of string come on this model?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    D'Angelico Electrozinc Jazz 12's (12-52)

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byCraig

    fromKansas City

    How does this guitar sound thru an acoustic amp.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Great

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byRod

    fromBanning Ca.

    Is this available in "Open Box" or "Blemished"? Specifically looking for the Turquiose color. D'Angelico Premier Series EXL-1 Hollowbody Electric Guitar with Stairstep Tailpiece Ocean Turquoise Item #:1500000205487 PS. #: 114109093

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Not currently, but you can call us at 866-498-7882 and we can look into cutting you a great deal on a new one.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byPatrick

    fromHartland, Wisconsin

    The website says this comes with a gig bag but Kenneth from Guitar Center just emailed me that this model comes with a hardshell case. Which is it? Because a case is another 140$.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It has been confirmed it's a gig bag.
    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This comes with a gig bag