DAngelico Excel SS Vintage Natural

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DAngelico Excel SS Vintage Natural

DAngelico

Excel SS Vintage Natural

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 515067
Model: Excel SS Vintage Natural
Price: $1,703.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The D’Angelico Excel SS is a beautifully crafted semi-hollow offering a sweet spot of vintage aesthetics and modern playability. Its warm, powerful tones from the 59s and comfortable neck make it a great choice for players craving a classic vibe, especially those into blues, rock, and lighter jazz. It’s a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of bang for your buck.

Product Description

  • DAngelico Excel SS Vintage Natural
  • Electric Guitar
  • Construction: Semi hollowbody with centre block
  • Laminated spruce top
  • Laminated maple back and sides
  • 3-Strip lacquered maple/walnut/maple neck
  • Ebony fingerboard
  • Mother-of-pearl split block fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: slim C
  • 5-Ply body binding
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • Scale: 635 mm
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickups: 2 Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers
  • 2 Volume controls
  • 2 Tone controls with push/pull function
  • 3-Way switch
  • 5-ply tortoise shell Scalini pickguard
  • Grover Super Rotomatic tuner
  • EG2P jack
  • Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • D'Angelico Stairstep tailpiece
  • Gold plated hardware
  • Colour: Vintage Natural
  • Incl. case
PROS
  • • Seymour Duncan 59s deliver thick, articulate tones ideal for rock and blues.
  • • The 3-strip maple/walnut/maple neck provides exceptional feel and stability.
  • • Elegant vintage natural finish and 5-ply binding enhance its premium aesthetic.
  • • The Stairstep tailpiece contributes to a refined vintage vibe and reliable tuning.
CONS
  • • Semi-hollow construction makes it more prone to feedback at higher volumes.
  • • Slim C neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker, vintage feel.
  • • The vintage-inspired design limits versatility compared to more modern guitars.

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Key Features

Body Material Laminated spruce top, Laminated maple back and sides
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers
Scale Length 635 mm (25 in)
Frets 22
Bridge Tune-O-Matic
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for a semi-hollow

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Frequently Asked Questions

The center block significantly reduces feedback compared to a fully hollow body while retaining a good amount of resonance and sustain.
No, the push/pull pots control the tone controls, allowing for a wider range of tonal shaping without splitting the pickups.
The slim C profile is noticeably thinner than a traditional Gibson '50s neck, offering a faster feel but potentially sacrificing some of that vintage girth.

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