DAngelico Excel Bowery Vintage Sunset
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DAngelico
Excel Bowery Vintage Sunset
Product Info
Article Number:
545717
Brand:
DAngelico
Model:
Excel Bowery Vintage Sunset
Category:
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The D'Angelico Bowery Vintage Sunset is a surprisingly well-equipped dreadnought. It nails that vintage vibe with a pleasingly warm, yet articulate tone. A solid choice for gigging singer-songwriters or players wanting a great amplified acoustic without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- DAngelico Excel Bowery Vintage Sunset
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Style: Dreadnought with cutaway
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back and sides: solid mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck profile: C
- 5-ply body binding
- Scale: 635 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 20 Frets
- Fishman Sonitone pickup with preamp
- EG2P Switchcraft stereo jack
- Ebony bridge
- Grover 109 Super Rotomatic tuners
- Gold-plated hardware
- Colour: Vintage Sunset
- Incl. gig bag
PROS
- • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers a bright, responsive, and articulate sound.
- • Mahogany back and sides provide warmth and a focused midrange presence.
- • Fishman Sonitone pickup offers a natural amplified tone, surprisingly clear for the price.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience and excellent note definition.
CONS
- • Solid mahogany construction can be a bit weighty for extended playing sessions.
- • Vintage Sunset finish, while beautiful, might be prone to scratches and wear.
- • While versatile, the dreadnought body shape isn't ideal for fingerstyle players needing a smaller soundbox.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Scale Length
635 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
Fishman Sonitone pickup with preamp & EG2P Switchcraft jack
Weight
2.1 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a respectable performer, delivering a natural sound, but lacks the nuanced tonal shaping of higher-end systems. It's a great value for the price, though.
Yes, the 'C' profile is fairly full and comfortable, providing ample room for most hand sizes. It's not a super thin profile, which some players might prefer.
The binding primarily enhances aesthetics, but the multiple layers do offer a bit of protection against minor bumps and scrapes compared to a single layer.
