The D’Angelico Excel EXL-1 is a flagship archtop, inspired by John D’Angelico’s “Excel” model introduced in 1947. Ideal for rhythm and soloing, it offers a warm and articulate tone. Available in two configurations: a Seymour Duncan ’59 Humbucker for a big and sustained sound (Dark Iced Tea Burst) and a Johnny Smith Floating Mini-bucker for a woody and focused tone (Amber). Includes Grover hardware, ebony fingerboard and Jescar frets.

Specifications:
Tone: Dark Iced Tea Burst
Body: Single Cutaway, Hollowbody
Materials: Laminated Spruce Top, Laminated Flame Maple Back and Sides
Neck: 3-Piece, C-Shape Profile
Scale: 25.5”, 12” Radius
Fingerboard: Ebony with 22 Jescar Frets
Pickup: Seymour Duncan ’59 Humbucker (Alnico V)
Controls: Volume and Tone
Hardware: Gold, Grover Imperial Tuners, Floating Ebony Bridge
Case: Deluxe Hardshell Included
Body Dimensions: Depth 3”, Width 17”
Manufacturing: Korea