DAngelico Excel 59 Viola
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DAngelico
Excel 59 Viola
Product Info
Article Number:
516013
Brand:
DAngelico
Model:
Excel 59 Viola
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,318.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The D’Angelico Excel 59 Viola is a fantastic semi-hollow option for players craving that classic, slightly gritty tone. The slim neck profile and quality hardware make it a joy to play, and those Great Dane P90s deliver a seriously cool vibe—perfect for blues, rock, and anything needing a bit of vintage character.
Product Description
- DAngelico Excel 59 Viola
- Electric Guitar
- Style: Semi hollow with centre block
- Top: Spruce laminated
- Back and sides: Maple laminated
- Lacquered 3-piece neck: Maple / walnut / maple
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Mother of pearl split block fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: slim C
- 5-Ply binding
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Seymour Duncan Great Dane P90 single coils with black cover
- 1 x Volume and 1 x Tone controls
- 3-Way chickenhead selector switch
- 5-Ply tortoise Scalini pickguard
- Roller Tune-O-Matic bridge
- DAngelico Stairstep tailpiece
- Grover Super Rotomatic tuners
- Gold plated hardware
- Colour: Viola
- Includes case
PROS
- • Laminated spruce top delivers a warm, articulate tone with surprising projection
- • Seymour Duncan Great Dane P90s provide a thick, vintage-inspired growl
- • Maple/walnut/maple neck offers comfortable playability and sustain
- • Grover Rotomatic tuners ensure reliable tuning stability and smooth action
CONS
- • Laminated construction, while affordable, lacks the resonance of solid wood
- • Viola finish, while striking, might not appeal to all tastes
- • The P90 pickups, while characterful, have limited versatility for modern genres
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Laminated Spruce Top, Laminated Maple Back and Sides
Neck Material
Maple / Walnut / Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Seymour Duncan Great Dane P90 Single Coils
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
Roller Tune-O-Matic
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The center block dampens some of the resonance, resulting in less sustain than a fully hollow body, but still offers a respectable amount, especially considering the price point.
P90s are known for being a bit noisier than other pickups, especially with high-gain settings; a noise gate might be beneficial for extreme gain scenarios.
The slim C profile is generally comfortable, but players with significantly larger hands might find it slightly snug; it's best to try it in person if possible.
