A Modern Spin on a John D'Angelico Original
The all-new Excel 59 is an old-school gem and modern spin on a John D'Angelico original designed in 1959. The 59's 16-inch-wide, 1.75-inch-deep, fully hollow body paired with an ebony fingerboard offers woody tone and crisp articulation. It features custom Seymour Duncan Great Dane P90s, exclusive to D'Angelico, offering a massive range of tones—from warm and wooly to big and brash. All paired with vintage-inspired details like a chickenhead selector and cupcake knobs, the 59 feels timeless. Now available in Vintage Natural, Viola, Black Dog, Solid Black, and Trans Cherry.
Excel 59 Black Dog |
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MODEL |
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Specific Model |
Excel 59, Black Dog | |
SKU |
DAE59BDGTR | |
HARDWARE |
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Hardware Color |
Gold | |
HEADSTOCK |
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Headstock Shape |
Standard | |
Logo Inlay |
Mother of Pearl D'Angelico New York Logo | |
Series Inlay (Front) |
Mother of Pearl Excel Shield Logo | |
Serial Number (Back) |
Model Name, Serial Number | |
Binding |
3-ply | |
Finish |
Gloss | |
Headpin |
Cupola | |
Tuners |
Grover 150 Imperial | |
Strings |
D'Angelico Electrozinc 10's (10-46) | |
Truss Rod Cover |
Aluminum Skyscraper | |
Nut Width |
1 11/16” | |
Nut Material |
Tusq | |
FINGERBOARD |
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Material |
Ebony | |
Binding |
3-ply | |
Fretwire |
Jescar 47/104 Nickel Silver | |
Scale Length |
25" | |
Radius |
16" | |
Top Inlay |
Mother of Pearl/Abalone Split-Block | |
Side Marker |
Yes | |
Fret Number |
22 | |
NECK |
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Material |
3 piece | |
Finish |
Gloss | |
Profile |
C-Shape | |
Joint Type |
Set Neck | |
Thickness |
1F: 20mm, 12F: 22mm | |
Truss Rod |
Dual Action | |
BODY |
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Body Shape |
Single Cutaway | |
Body Style |
Hollowbody | |
Body Depth |
1.75" | |
Body Width |
16" | |
Color |
Black Dog | |
Finish |
Gloss | |
Top Material |
Laminated Mahogany | |
Back Material |
Laminated Mahogany | |
Side Material |
Laminated Mahogany | |
Binding |
5-ply | |
Bridge |
Roller Tune-O-Matic | |
Tailpiece |
D'Angelico Shield Tremolo B-70 | |
Pickguard |
Solid Black Scalini (5 Ply) | |
Back Plate |
N/A | |
Pickup Selector |
3-Way Chickenhead Selector | |
Knobs |
2 Cupcake (Cream) | |
Strap Buttons |
Gold, Locking | |
ELECTRONICS |
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Overview |
2 Seymour Duncan D'Angelico Great Dane P-90s // 1 volume 1 tone // 3-way chickenhead selector switch | |
Pickup (Neck) |
Seymour Duncan D'Angelico Great Dane P-90 Neck (Cream Cover) | |
Pickup (Middle) |
N/A | |
Pickup (Bridge) |
Seymour Duncan D'Angelico Great Dane P-90 Bridge (Cream Cover) | |
Pots |
500k | |
Output Jack |
Standard Mono | |
GENERAL |
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Case |
Deluxe Hardshell (DE17CASE) | |
Made In |
Korea | |
A Modern Spin
Reimagined for the modern player, the Excel 59 features a shallower but still fully hollow body depth and slightly more compact, 16-inch-wide body for tonal versatility and control—all while still offering organic archtop tone.
Ebony Fingerboard
An ebony fingerboard assists in the woody, articulate tone of the 59, while a modern radius and medium jumbo fretwire from Jescar offer unparalleled tone and control.
Custom Great Dane P90s
Custom-made D’Angelico Great Dane P90s by Seymour Duncan are based on earlier dog-ear P90s from the 1940s and offer vivid tones ranging from warm and woody to bold and brash.
Vintage Aesthetics
Vintage-inspired details like a chickenhead pickup selector and cupcake knobs lend a classic look and feel to the Excel 59.
