Excel EXL-1

$1,899.99

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SKU#: DAEEXL1AMBGT

Legendary Guitars Since 1932

The flagship archtop in the D'Angelico line has returned—now in two colorways with two different pickup configurations. Inspired by John D'Angelico's single-cutaway "Excel" model that was first introduced in 1947, the Excel EXL-1 offers woody, articulate tone, ideal for both rhythm and lead playing. Featuring a redesigned neck shape, the EXL-1 promises the perfect balance of comfort and heft, still prioritizing remarkable mobility but also offering improved handfit. On the Dark Iced Tea Burst finish, a full-sized Seymour Duncan 59 humbucker yields broad tone with singing sustain, while a Johnny Smith Floating Mini-bucker on the new Amber finish offers woody, focused tone that prioritizes body top resonance. Features include Grover hardware, an ebony fingerboard, and Jescar fretwire. Available in Dark Iced Tea Burst and Amber.

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Features
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LEGENDARY DESIGN

True to John D’Angelico’s legendary design, the Excel EXL-1 is a 17-inch-wide, 3-inch-deep single-cutaway offering rich response and classic mid-century jazz tone.

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.

PREMIUM FEEL

A comfortable C-shape neck capped with an ebony fingerboard and Jescar fretwire makes for remarkably premium feel up and down the neck.

HISTORY REPEATS

Modeled after John D’Angelico’s preeminent single-cutaway design, the EXL-1 is our flagship archtop for good reason—it has stood the test of time.

Excel EXL-1 Amber

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MODEL

Specific Model
Excel EXL-1, Amber
SKU
DAEEXL1AMBGT

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 150 Imperial
Strings
D'Angelico Electrozinc Jazz 12's (12-52)
Truss Rod Cover
Aluminum Skyscraper
Nut Width
1 11/16” (43mm)
Nut Material
Graphtech NuBone XL

FINGERBOARD

Material
Ebony
Binding
3-ply
Fretwire
Jescar 47/104 Nickel Silver
Scale Length
25.5"
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
3"
Body Width
17"
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
Tortoise Scalini (5-ply)
Back Plate
N/A
Pickup Selector
N/A
Knobs
2 Mini Hexagon
Strap Buttons
Gold, Locking

ELECTRONICS

Overview
1 Pickguard Mounted 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 II
Pots
500k
Output Jack
Standard Mono

GENERAL

Case
Deluxe Hardshell
Made In
Korea

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