DAngelico Premier Brighton Black Flake
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DAngelico
Premier Brighton Black Flake
Product Info
Article Number:
513410
Brand:
DAngelico
Model:
Premier Brighton Black Flake
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$713.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The D'Angelico Brighton Black Flake is a solid contender for players seeking a blend of classic aesthetics and modern playability. The mahogany top adds warmth and character, while the Seymour Duncan pickups deliver a surprisingly versatile range of tones. This guitar’s comfortable neck and attractive styling make it ideal for gigging musicians or players wanting a premium feel without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- DAngelico Premier Brighton Black Flake
- Electric Guitar
- Top: Mahogany
- Back and sides: Basswood
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ovangkol
- White Perloid block fingerboard inlays
- Neck with satin natural finish
- 3-Ply body binding
- Neck profile: Thin C
- 22 Frets
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Pickups: Seymour Duncan Designed HB-102N (neck) and Seymour Duncan Designed HB 101B (bridge) humbucker
- Pickups with chrome cover
- 2 Volume controls
- 2 Tone controls with push/pull function
- 3-Way toggle switch
- 5-Ply White Pearl F-Hole style pickguard
- Chrome Tune-O-Matic bridge
- D'Angelico chrome stopbar tailpiece
- Grover Super Rotomatic machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Black Flake
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Mahogany top delivers a warm, articulate voice with sustain
- • Seymour Duncan pickups offer a versatile, balanced high-output tone
- • Thin C neck profile is comfortable for fast playing and extended sessions
- • Ovangkol fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience and visual appeal
CONS
- • Basswood body can lack some resonance compared to all-mahogany models
- • Push/pull tone controls may introduce a slight noise floor in certain configurations
- • The Flake finish, while attractive, can be prone to minor cosmetic imperfections
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany top, Basswood back and sides
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Pickups
Seymour Duncan Designed HB-102N & HB-101B Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Brighton offers a unique blend of humbucker tones and a more traditional double-cutaway design, differing significantly from the single-coil character of the Strat and Tele counterparts.
They function as intended, but budget-conscious components can occasionally exhibit minor noise or contact issues over time – something to keep an eye on.
The Thin C profile is generally comfortable, but players with very large hands might find it slightly snug, though still manageable.
