DAngelico Excel SS Soho Amber
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DAngelico
Excel SS Soho Amber
Product Info
Article Number:
603218
Brand:
DAngelico
Model:
Excel SS Soho Amber
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,088.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The D’Angelico Excel SS Soho Amber is a seriously cool semi-hollow that nails that vintage vibe. It's got a great feel, a smooth neck, and a pickup that’s versatile enough for jazz, blues, and even some rock. This is a fantastic option for players wanting a refined aesthetic and a warm, woody tone without the premium-priced tag of some other hollowbodies.
Product Description
- DAngelico Excel SS Soho Amber
- Electric Guitar
- Style: Hollowbody with cutaway
- Top: Spruce laminated
- Back and sides: Maple laminated
- Neck: 3-piece maple/walnut/maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard inlays: Mother-of-Pearl split blocks
- Neck profile: C
- 5-Ply body binding
- Scale: 635 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ
- 22 Frets
- Pickup: Kent Armstrong Jazzy Joe Floating mini humbucker (neck)
- Volume and tone controls
- 5-Ply satin Macassar ebony Scalini pickguard
- Grover 509 Super Rotomatic locking machine heads
- Gold-plated hardware
- Colour: Amber
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Laminated spruce top delivers a warm, articulate tone with surprising projection
- • The Kent Armstrong Jazzy Joe pickup offers a vintage-inspired, balanced output
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a slick playing experience and excellent note definition
- • Grover locking tuners ensure stable tuning, even with heavier strings.
CONS
- • The shorter scale length (635mm) might feel cramped for players accustomed to longer scales
- • Laminated construction, while cost-effective, doesn’t offer the same resonance as solid wood
- • The amber finish, while attractive, may be prone to scratches and fingerprints.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Laminated Spruce (top), Laminated Maple (back & sides)
Neck Material
3-Piece Maple/Walnut/Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Kent Armstrong Jazzy Joe Floating Mini Humbucker (neck)
Scale Length
635 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
Fixed Bridge (likely a Tune-o-matic style, but not specified)
Weight
Approximately 7.5 - 8.5 lbs (estimated based on similar models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a mini-humbucker, so it's quieter than a P-90, but shares a similar character - warm, slightly gritty, and with a nice mid-range focus.
The 'C' profile is generally considered comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel a little narrower than some prefer if you have very large hands – it's a good idea to try one if possible.
The pickguard helps a little, but a semi-hollow body will always be more prone to feedback at higher volumes than a solid body; proper amp settings and technique are key.
