DAngelico Excel SS Trans Cherry

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DAngelico Excel SS Trans Cherry

DAngelico

Excel SS Trans Cherry

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 551921
Model: Excel SS Trans Cherry
Price: $1,703.90

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The D’Angelico Excel SS Trans Cherry is a seriously classy semi-hollow that’s surprisingly versatile. The Duncan 59s give you a warm, creamy tone that's fantastic for jazz, blues, and even some rock. It’s a great choice for players wanting a refined look and feel without sacrificing playability or that signature semi-hollow resonance.

Product Description

  • DAngelico Excel SS Trans Cherry
  • Electric Guitar
  • Design: Semi-hollow with centre block and single cutaway
  • Back and sides: Laminated flamed maple
  • Top: Laminated spruce
  • Three-piece lacquered neck: Maple
  • walnut
  • maple
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Fretboard inlays: Mother-of-pearl split blocks
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Scale length: 635 mm
  • Neck profile: Slim C
  • 5-Ply binding
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickups: 2 Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers
  • 2 Volume controls
  • 2 Tone controls with push/pull function
  • 3-Way switch
  • EG2P jack
  • 5-Ply black Scalini pickguard
  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
  • D'Angelico stairstep tailpiece
  • Grover super rotomatic machine heads
  • Gold-plated hardware
  • Colour: Trans Cherry
  • Incl. case
PROS
  • • Seymour Duncan 59s deliver warm, articulate vintage-inspired tones
  • • Three-piece maple/walnut/maple neck offers exceptional stability and feel
  • • Ebony fretboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience and excellent note clarity
  • • Grover Rotomatic tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability, even with aggressive playing
CONS
  • • Semi-hollow construction can introduce feedback at higher volumes, requires careful amp placement
  • • Trans Cherry finish, while beautiful, can be prone to fingerprints and smudging
  • • Slim C neck profile may not suit players preferring a thicker, more vintage feel

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Key Features

Body Material Laminated flamed maple back/sides, laminated spruce top
Neck Material Maple, walnut, maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers
Scale Length 635 mm
Frets 22
Bridge Tune-O-Matic with D'Angelico stairstep tailpiece
Weight 8.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The center block significantly reduces feedback and adds sustain compared to a fully hollow body, offering a more controlled and focused sound.
The push/pull pots are primarily used for tone control adjustments, offering a wider range of tonal shaping possibilities rather than coil splitting.
The Slim C profile is thinner than some of D’Angelico’s vintage-inspired necks; while comfortable for most, players with very large hands might prefer a slightly thicker profile.

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