DAngelico Deluxe Brighton VSB

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DAngelico Deluxe Brighton VSB

DAngelico

Deluxe Brighton VSB

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 514816
Model: Deluxe Brighton VSB
Price: $1,428.90

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The DAngelico Brighton VSB is a seriously classy instrument. It’s got that vintage vibe dialed in with the Seth Lover pickups and a fantastic feel thanks to the ebony board and comfortable neck profile. This is a great option for players seeking a refined, versatile double cut with a touch of elegance and a warm, articulate voice – perfect for jazz, blues, and rock.

Product Description

  • DAngelico Deluxe Brighton VSB
  • Electric guitar
  • Alder body
  • Flamed maple top
  • 3-ply maple/walnut/maple neck
  • Ebony fingerboard (Diospyros Crassiflora)
  • Sides made of swamp ash
  • Mother-of-pearl/balone split block fingerboard inlays
  • Matt neck finish
  • 7-ply body binding
  • Scale: 629 mm
  • Nut width: 43mm
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickups: USA Seymour Duncan Seth Lover A4 neck and USA Seymour Duncan Seth Lover A4 bridge humbuckers
  • Grover Super Rotomatic locking machine heads
  • 2 Volume controls
  • 2 tone controls with push/pull function
  • 3-way switch
  • EG2P Switchcraft mono jack
  • Cream-coloured pickguard in F-hole style
  • Nickel Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • DAngelico stop-bar tailpiece
  • Nickel hardware
  • Colour: Vintage Sunburst
  • Incl. Case
PROS
  • • Alder/flame maple construction delivers a balanced, resonant tone with sustain.
  • • Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickups provide authentic vintage PAF humbucker voicing.
  • • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional clarity and fast, comfortable playability.
  • • Grover locking tuners ensure tuning stability even with heavy string gauges.
CONS
  • • The 43mm nut width might feel wide for players accustomed to narrower necks.
  • • Swamp ash sides, while tonally beneficial, could make the guitar slightly less resistant to dents.
  • • The push/pull tone controls offer versatility but could feel complex for some users.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Alder with Flamed Maple Top and Swamp Ash Sides
Neck Material 3-ply Maple/Walnut/Maple
Fingerboard Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora)
Pickups USA Seymour Duncan Seth Lover A4 (Neck & Bridge)
Scale Length 629 mm
Frets 22
Bridge Nickel Tune-O-Matic with DAngelico Stop-Bar Tailpiece
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a very accurate recreation; expect a warm, slightly compressed tone with a pronounced midrange and smooth dynamics, similar to a well-aged PAF.
The matt finish is satin smooth, providing a very comfortable grip, especially for players who prefer a non-glossy feel; it doesn't feel sticky at all.
While alder and swamp ash can be prone to feedback, the 7-ply binding and construction help mitigate this, but careful amp placement and EQ adjustments might be needed at extreme volumes.

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