DAngelico Excel 59 Solid Black
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DAngelico
Excel 59 Solid Black
Product Info
Article Number:
568773
Brand:
DAngelico
Model:
Excel 59 Solid Black
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,373.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Excel 59 is a seriously cool semi-hollow that nails that vintage vibe. Those Great Dane P-90s are the star here, delivering a thick, creamy tone perfect for blues, rock, and even some jazzy textures. This is a great choice for players who want a distinctive voice and a comfortable neck without going for a truly high-end price tag.
Product Description
- DAngelico Excel 59 Solid Black
- Electric Guitar
- Style: Hollow Body
- Laminated spruce top
- Laminated maple back and sides
- 5-Ply body binding
- Neck: Maple/walnut/maple
- Neck profile: narrow with C-profile
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard inlays: Mother-of-Pearl abalone split blocks
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 635 mm
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Seymour Duncan D'Angelico Great Dane P-90 single coils
- 1 Volume and 1 tone control
- 3-Way chickenhead switch
- EG2P jack
- 5-Ply tortoise pickguard
- Grover 150 Imperial tuning machines
- D'Angelico stairstep tailpiece
- Gold-plated hardware
- Colour: Solid Black
- Incl. case
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a warm, articulate tone with surprising projection
- • Seymour Duncan Great Dane P-90s provide a thick, vocal growl ideal for blues/rock
- • Maple/walnut/maple neck offers excellent stability and a comfortable, fast feel
- • Impeccable build quality with meticulous binding and gold-plated hardware
CONS
- • Hollow body construction makes it susceptible to feedback at high volumes
- • The narrow C neck profile may not suit players preferring a thicker feel
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to solid-body guitars – a focused instrument
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Laminated spruce top, laminated maple back and sides
Neck Material
Maple/walnut/maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Seymour Duncan D'Angelico Great Dane P-90 single coils
Scale Length
635 mm (25 in)
Frets
22
Bridge
D'Angelico stairstep tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The semi-hollow construction inherently reduces sustain compared to a solid body, but the maple back and sides provide a surprising amount of resonance and warmth.
The narrow C profile is designed for speed and comfort, but players with very large hands might find it a bit slim. It’s best to try it in person if possible.
While it can handle moderate gain, the hollow body can be prone to feedback. Careful amp placement and EQ adjustments are needed for high-gain scenarios.
