Warm and Punchy
The Excel SS has asserted itself in the world of semi-hollow guitars. A 15-inch-wide single-cutaway, the SS is equal parts warm and punchy. Complementary Seymour Duncan humbuckers—a 59 in the neck position and an SH-4 in the bridge position—provide savory tone, and coil-splitting push/pull tone knobs allow for single-coil sparkle while still retaining output volume. A slim C-shape neck profile offers maximum comfort, while an ebony fingerboard with medium-jumbo fretwire by Jescar provides snappy articulation and remarkable sustain. Now available in Solid Black, Amaretto Burst, and Amber.
MODEL |
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Specific Model |
Excel SS, Amber (New) | |
SKU |
DAESSAMBGT | |
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 509 Super Rotomatic, Locking | |
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, 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 |
Semi-hollow (with centerblock) | |
Body Depth |
1.75" | |
Body Width |
15" | |
Color |
Amber | |
Finish |
Gloss | |
Top Material |
Laminated Spruce | |
Back Material |
Laminated Maple | |
Side Material |
Laminated Maple | |
Binding |
5-ply | |
Bridge |
Gold Tune-O-Matic | |
Tailpiece |
D'Angelico Stairstep | |
Pickguard |
Tortoise Scalini (5 Ply) | |
Back Plate |
N/A | |
Pickup Selector |
3-way Toggle | |
Knobs |
4 Ebony | |
Strap Buttons |
Gold, Locking | |
ELECTRONICS |
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Overview |
2 Humbuckers | |
Controls |
2 volume / 2 tone (push/pull) / 3-way toggle switch | |
Pickup (Neck) |
USA Seymour Duncan DA-59 (Gold Cover) | |
Pickup (Middle) |
N/A | |
Pickup (Bridge) |
USA Seymour Duncan SH-4 (Gold Cover) | |
Additional Pickup Information |
4C | |
Pots |
500k | |
Output Jack |
Standard Mono | |
GENERAL |
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Case |
Gig Bag | |
Made In |
Korea |
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Flagship Semihollows
A curvaceous and compact single-cutaway semi-hollow with a full-sized yet lightweight center block, the Excel SS is D’Angelico’s preeminent semi-hollow design.
Seymour Duncans with Coil Splitting
Featuring our long-standing favorite pairing of Seymour Duncan humbuckers—a 59 in the neck position and an SH-4 in the bridge position. This set provides savory and articulate tone, plus coil-splitting push/pull tone knobs allow for single-coil sparkle while still retaining output volume.
Classic D’Angelico aesthetics and signature details
A focus on clean lines, smart textures and Art Deco flourishes imbues each instrument with the warmth and sleekness of New York City music history.
