Excel 16

NEW FOR 2025

$1899.99

Hand
Righty
Pickup
Floating Mini
Color: Amber
SKU#: DAE16AMBGT

Legendary Guitars Since 1932

Stemming from the deepest roots of the brand's rich history, D'Angelico is proud to introduce the Excel 16—an all-new 16-inch-wide archtop offering undeniably punchy, woody and sweet tone that immediately recalls classic New York City jazz. A happy medium for traditional jazz players looking for an instrument that is easier to wield than its larger counterparts, the Excel 16 has a slightly shallower body depth at 2.75" but still yields all the full-bodied warmth one desires from an archtop. A 12-inch fingerboard radius and slightly thicker C-shape neck create remarkable comfort—equal parts hefty and fast-playing. The Excel 16's acoustic resonance is complemented by either a Seymour Duncan Johnny Smith Floating Mini Humbucker that maximizes top sustain or a Seymour Duncan '59 Humbucker, for those in pursuit of bold and balanced tones that can more easily cut through in a larger band setting. Available in Amber and Amaretto Burst.

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LEGENDARY DESIGN

The Excel 16 is a sleek, sixteen-inch single cutaway jazz box offered as a smaller alternative to our iconic top-seller, the EXL-1 and is designed with the gigging musician in mind.

Premium feel

Easier to wield than its larger counterparts, the Excel 16 has a slightly shallower body depth at 2.75″ but still yields all the full-bodied warmth one desires from an archtop.

Classic Tone

Strapped with either a floating Seymour Duncan Johnny Smith mini-humbucker or a full-sized 59, both options yield classic archtop tone, with warm, woody low end and articulate mids.

Excel 16 Amber

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MODEL Excel 16

Specific Model
Excel 16, Amber
SKU
DAE16AMBGT

HARDWARE

Hardware Color
Gold

HEADSTOCK

Headstock Shape
Throwback
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
7-ply
Finish
Gloss
Headpin
N/A
Tuners
Grover 109 Rotomatic Non-Locking Tuners, Gold
Strings
D'Angelico Electrozinc Jazz 12's (12-52)
Truss Rod Cover
Aluminum Skyscraper
Nut Width
1 11/16” (43mm)
Nut Material
Graphtech Tusq

FINGERBOARD

Material
Ebony
Binding
3-ply
Fretwire
Jescar 47/104 Nickel Silver
Scale Length
25"
Radius
12"
Top Inlay
Mother of Pearl Split Block
Side Marker
Yes
Fret Number
22

NECK

Material
3 piece
Finish
Gloss
Profile
C-Shape
Joint Type
Set Neck
Thickness
1F: 21mm, 12F: 23mm
Truss Rod
Dual Action

BODY

Body Shape
Single Cutaway
Body Style
Hollowbody
Body Depth
2.75"
Body Width
16"
Color
Amber
Finish
Gloss
Top Material
Laminated Spruce
Back Material
Laminated Flame Maple
Side Material
Laminated Flame Maple
Binding
7-ply
Bridge
Floating Ebony Wood
Tailpiece
D’Angelico Stairstep
Pickguard
Satin Ebony Macassar Scalini (5-ply)
Back Plate
N/A
Pickup Selector
N/A
Knobs
2 Mini Hexagon
Strap Buttons
Gold, Locking

ELECTRONICS

Overview
1 Floating Mini Humbucker
Controls
1 volume / 1 tone
Pickup (Neck)
USA Seymour Duncan Johnny Smith Floating Mini Humbucker
Pickup (Middle)
N/A
Pickup (Bridge)
N/A
Additional Pickup Information
Alnico V
Pots
500k
Output Jack
Standard Mono

GENERAL

Case
Deluxe Hardshell
Made In
Korea

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