D'Angelico Excel SS Electric Guitar (Semi-Hollowbody - Black)
Warm and Punchy. The Excel SS has asserted itself in the world of semi-hollow guitars. A 15-inch-wide single-cutaway, the SS is equal parts warm and punchy. Perfectly balanced Seymour Duncan 59 Humbuckers provide savory tone—including coil-tapping push/pull tone knobs for single-coil sparkle—while a slim C-shape neck profile offers maximum comfort. Now featuring an ebony fingerboard for archtop articulation and remarkable sustain. Now available in Vintage Natural, Viola, Black Dog, Solid Black, and Trans Cherry.
Flagship Semi-hollow Design. A curvaceous and compact single-cutaway semi-hollow with a full-sized yet lightweight center block, the Excel SS is D’Angelico’s preeminent semi-hollow design.
Seymour Duncan 59s with Coil Splitting. Equal parts rich and clear across the tonal spectrum, USA Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers offer vintage-inspired tones and remarkable articulation. Paired with coil-splitting push/pull tone knobs for maximum versatility.
Ebony Fingerboard. With a bright edge for greater articulation and smooth sustain, an ebony fingerboard now graces the Excel SS. Featuring a modern radius and medium jumbo fretwire from Jescar.
Grover Imperial Tuners. Grover Imperial tuners inspired by vintage D’Angelico’s from the 40s and 50s ensure consistent and accurate tuning with a 16:1 gear ratio.
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL |
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Specific Model |
Excel SS, Solid Black | |
SKU |
DAESSSBKGT | |
HARDWARE |
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Hardware Color |
Gold | |
HEADSTOCK |
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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 10's (10-46) | |
Truss Rod Cover |
Aluminum Skyscraper | |
Nut Width |
1 11/16” | |
Nut Material |
Tusq | |
FINGERBOARD |
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Material |
Ebony | |
Binding |
3-ply | |
Fretwire |
Jescar 47/104 Nickel Silver | |
Scale Length |
25" | |
Radius |
16" | |
Top Inlay |
Mother of Pearl/Abalone Split-Block | |
Side Marker |
Yes | |
Fret Number |
22 | |
NECK |
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Material |
3 piece | |
Finish |
Gloss | |
Profile |
C-Shape | |
Joint Type |
Set Neck | |
Thickness |
1F: 20mm, 12F: 22mm | |
Truss Rod |
Dual Action | |
BODY |
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Body Shape |
Single Cutaway | |
Body Style |
Semi-hollow (with centerblock) | |
Body Depth |
1.75" | |
Body Width |
15" | |
Color |
Solid Black | |
Finish |
Gloss | |
Top Material |
Laminated Spruce | |
Back Material |
Laminated Maple | |
Side Material |
Laminated Maple | |
Binding |
5-ply | |
Bridge |
Gold Tune-O-Matic | |
Tailpiece |
D'Angelico Stairstep | |
Pickguard |
Tortoise Scalini (5 Ply) | |
Back Plate |
N/A | |
Pickup Selector |
3-way Toggle | |
Knobs |
4 Ebony | |
Strap Buttons |
Gold, Locking | |
ELECTRONICS |
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Overview |
2 Humbuckers / 2 volume / 2 tone (push/pull) / 3-way toggle switch | |
Pickup (Neck) |
USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Gold Cover) | |
Pickup (Middle) |
N/A | |
Pickup (Bridge) |
USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Gold Cover) | |
Pots |
500k | |
Output Jack |
Standard Mono | |
GENERAL |
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Case |
Deluxe Hardshell (DESSCASE) | |
Made In |
Korea |