DAngelico Excel Style B Dark Iced Tea

Name: DAngelico Excel Style B Dark Iced Tea
Brand: DAngelico
Price: 1758.9 USD
Availability: InStock

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DAngelico

Excel Style B Dark Iced Tea

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 585311

Brand: DAngelico

Model: Excel Style B Dark Iced Tea

Category: Jazz Guitars

Price: $1,758.90

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

This D'Angelico Excel Style B is a beautifully crafted instrument, perfect for jazz, blues, and mellow swing players who appreciate vintage aesthetics and a warm, articulate tone. The neck profile is comfortable and the overall build quality is impressive for a premium-priced guitar. It’s a great option for players seeking that classic hollowbody vibe without the ultra-high-end price tag.

Product Description

DAngelico Excel Style B Dark Iced Tea
Electric Guitar
Style: Hollowbody with non-cutaway
Top: Spruce laminated
Back and sides: Maple laminated
Neck: Maple / walnut / maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard inlays: Mother-of-Pearl split blocks
Scale: 628 mm
Nut width: 43 mm
Neck profile: C
7-Ply body binding
20 Frets
Pickup: DeArmond Rhythm Chief 1000
Controls: Volume
tone
EG2P jack socket
Pickguard: 5-ply tortoiseshell
D'Angelico Stairstep tailpiece
Grover 150 Imperial machine heads
Gold-plated hardware
Colour: Dark Iced Tea Burst
Includes case

PROS

• The DeArmond 1000 pickup delivers a warm, vintage, and uniquely mellow tone.
• Walnut in the neck adds stiffness and a pleasing resonance; feels very stable.
• Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience and excellent note definition.
• The Stairstep tailpiece is a classic D'Angelico design, adding visual flair and secure string anchoring.

CONS

• The non-cutaway design can slightly hinder access to higher frets.
• Laminated construction, while structurally sound, lacks the ultimate resonance of solid wood.
• The Dark Iced Tea finish, while attractive, might show fingerprints easily.

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Key Features

Body Material Laminated Spruce top, Laminated Maple back and sides

Neck Material Maple / Walnut / Maple

Fingerboard Ebony

Pickups DeArmond Rhythm Chief 1000

Scale Length 628 mm

Frets 20

Bridge D'Angelico Stairstep Tailpiece

Weight 8.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Rhythm Chief 1000 offers a more rounded, less aggressive tone with a distinct vintage character; it's not as high-output or modern sounding as a typical humbucker.

The 'C' profile is generally comfortable, but the 43mm nut width might feel slightly narrower than some modern necks; it's a classic jazz feel, but try before you buy if you have very large hands.

Lamination provides stability and a focused tone, but it won't have the same open resonance as a solid wood body; it's still quite resonant, just a bit more controlled.