DAngelico Excel DC Trans Cherry
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DAngelico
Excel DC Trans Cherry
Product Info
Article Number:
552177
Brand:
DAngelico
Model:
Excel DC Trans Cherry
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,813.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This D'Angelico Excel DC is a seriously well-equipped semi-hollow. The Seymour Duncan pickups and comfortable neck make it a joy to play, and the coil-splitting gives you a lot of tonal options. It's a fantastic choice for players wanting a vintage-inspired vibe with modern features, especially those into classic rock and blues.
Product Description
- DAngelico Excel DC Trans Cherry
- Electric Guitar
- Design: Semi-hollow with double cutaway and centre block
- Top: Laminated maple
- Back and sides: Laminated maple
- Neck: Maple
- walnut
- maple neck
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Mother-of-Pearl abalone split block fretboard inlays
- 5-Fold body binding
- Neck profile: Narrow C
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 USA Seymour Duncan '59 Humbuckers with gold-plated cover
- 2 Volume controls
- 2 Tone controls with push/pull function for coil splitting
- 3-Way switch
- EG2P jack socket
- 5-Ply black pickguard
- D'Angelico stopbar tailpiece
- Grover 150 Imperial machine heads
- Gold-plated hardware
- Colour: Trans Cherry
- Incl. a case
PROS
- • Seymour Duncan '59s deliver thick, warm tones ideal for rock and blues.
- • Maple construction provides focused resonance and clear articulation.
- • Narrow 'C' neck profile offers comfortable playability for a wide range of players.
- • Push/pull coil splitting adds versatility, covering humbucker and single-coil sounds.
CONS
- • The laminated construction, while structurally sound, lacks the depth of solid wood.
- • The Trans Cherry finish, while beautiful, can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
- • The shorter scale length might feel cramped for players accustomed to longer scales.
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Key Features
Body Material
Laminated Maple (Top, Back & Sides)
Neck Material
Maple, Walnut, Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Mother-of-Pearl abalone inlays
Pickups
2 x Seymour Duncan '59 Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75")
Frets
22
Bridge
D'Angelico Stopbar Tailpiece
Weight
4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The semi-hollow design adds warmth and airiness, creating a more resonant and 'open' sound, but it's less prone to feedback than a fully hollow body.
Absolutely; Grover Imperial tuners offer exceptional tuning stability and a smoother, more precise feel, which is crucial for reliable performance.
It's surprisingly versatile; you can dial in everything from thick, crunchy rock tones to brighter, more articulate blues or jazz sounds, though it leans towards heavier styles.
