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Used D'Angelico Excel Series EXL-1 Hollow-Body White With OHSC

Used D'Angelico Excel Series EXL-1 Hollow-Body White With OHSC

SKU 50DAN006
by D'Angelico
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$ 1,199.99 - $ 1,199.99
$ 1,199.99
$ 1,199.99 - $ 1,199.99
$ 1,199.99
Used And Vintage Electric Guitars
Here we have an exquisite archtop guitar from legendary builder D'Angelico. The EXL-1 is an homage to master-builder John D’Angelico’s original archtop design.  This is one of the early models, as part of the premium Excel Series.  It's quite the find for players that appreciate D'Angelico's commitment to quality and design of unique instruments.
 
The EXL-1 radiates sophistication through the use of a laminated spruce top, maple back, and unique stairstep tailpiece, pickguard and tuners. Its floating pickup design creates vibrant resonance, making it well-equipped for both full, smoky chords and intricate lead melodies. In terms of quality, playability, and style, the EXL-1 captures the essence of its mid-century predecessor and is offered at an appealing price. It is often referred to as the "dream guitar" by numerous jazz musicians.
 
Experience the legendary archtop design of John D'Angelico with the modern-day counterpart, the EXL-1. This exceptional guitar features a USA-made Seymour Duncan Johnny Smith Floating Mini-Humbucker, precisely crafted to enhance the acoustic tone of its commanding 17-inch-wide, 3-inch-deep body. Adorned with Art Deco-inspired details, such as a scroll-style neck bevel, mother-of-pearl inlays on an ebony bridge, and split-block inlays on a pau ferro fingerboard, the EXL-1 exudes elegance and sophistication.
  

This particular one is in excellent condition, and setup by to play perfectly by the techs in our shop.  The original hardshell case is included.  For those that know, this is a special guitar - and we expect it to go fast.

 

SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL

SPECIFIC MODEL: Excel EXL-1 White

HARDWARE

HARDWARE COLOR: Gold

HEADSTOCK

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 Super Rotomatic
TRUSS ROD COVER: Aluminum Skyscraper
NUT WIDTH: 1 11/16”
NUT MATERIAL: Bone
 

FINGERBOARD

MATERIAL: Pau Ferro
BINDING: 3-ply
FRETWIRE: Medium Jumbo Nickel Silver
SCALE LENGTH: 25.5”
RADIUS: 16"
TOP INLAY: Mother of Pearl/Abalone Split-Block
SIDE MARKER: Yes
FRET NUMBER: 22 (Scroll-Style Bevel)
NECK MATERIAL: 3 piece
FINISH: Gloss
PROFILE: C-Shape
JOINT TYPE: Set-Thru
THICKNESS: 1F: 20mm, 12F: 22mm
TRUSS ROD: Dual Action

BODY

BODY SHAPE: Single cutaway
BODY STYLE: Hollowbody
BODY DEPTH: 3"
BODY WIDTH: 17"
COLOR: Vintage Sunburst
FINISH: Gloss
TOP MATERIAL: Laminated Spruce
BACK MATERIAL: Laminated Flame Maple
SIDE MATERIAL: Laminated Flame Maple
BINDING: 5-ply
BRIDGE: Ebony with MOP Inlays
TAILPIECE: D’Angelico Stairstep
PICKGUARD: Tortoise Scalini (5 ply)
KNOBS: 2 Mini-Hexagon
STRAP BUTTONS: Gold, Locking

ELECTRONICS

OVERVIEW: 1 Floating Mini-Humbucker / 1 volume / 1 tone
PICKUP (NECK): USA Seymour Duncan Johnny Smith Floating Mini-Humbucker
PICKUP (MIDDLE): N/A
PICKUP (BRIDGE): N/A
POTS: 500k
OUTPUT JACK: Standard mono

Serial # S160061896