Premier EXL-1

$1,199.99

Color: Brown Burst
SKU#: DAPEXL1GBRBGT

Warm, Woody Archtop Tone

The flagship archtop from D'Angelico is now available in the Premier Series. Offering warm and woody jazz tones by way of a custom floating mini-humbucker and 17-inch-wide body design, the Premier EXL-1 is a standout in its class. A slim C-shape neck, medium vintage fretwire and comfortable 1 and 11/16" nut width guarantees remarkable comfort for young jazzers and seasoned vets alike. Featuring classic Art Deco aesthetic flourishes reminiscent of old New York, the Premier EXL-1 is a beacon of D'Angelico guitars. Now available in Gloss Honey Blonde and Brown Burst.

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Features
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Timeless Design

Based on John D’Angelico’s original single-cutaway design, the Premier EXL-1’s body shape makes use of the legendary archtop blueprint while offering modern comfort.

Warm and Woody Tone

A single floating mini-humbucker highlights the EXL-1’s naturally sweet mid-range and warm acoustic edge.

Vintage Elegance

Offering signature D’Angelico details such as its Stairstep tailpiece and iconic traditional headstock, the Premier EXL-1 offers remarkable sustain and rich harmonic overtones.

Premier EXL-1 Brown Burst

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Specific Model
Premier EXL-1 Brown Burst
SKU
DAPEXL1GBRBGT

HARDWARE

Hardware Color
Gold

HEADSTOCK

Headstock Shape
Standard
Logo Inlay
Mother of Pearl D'Angelico New York Logo
Series Inlay (Front)
Mother of Pearl Premier Shield Logo
Serial Number (Back)
Model Name, Serial Number
Binding
3-ply
Finish
Gloss
Headpin
Cupola
Tuners
Grover 109 Super Rotomatic
Strings
D'Angelico Electrozinc Jazz 12's (12-52)
Truss Rod Cover
Aluminum Skyscraper, Gold
Nut Width
1 11/16”
Nut Material
Graph Tech NuBone XL

FINGERBOARD

Material
Ovangkol
Binding
3-ply
Fretwire
Medium Vintage Nickel Silver
Scale Length
25.5"
Radius
14"
Top Inlay
White Pearloid Block
Side Marker
Yes
Fret Number
22

NECK

Material
Maple
Finish
Gloss
Profile
C-Shape
Joint Type
Set Neck
Thickness
1F: 20mm, 12F: 22mm
Truss Rod
Dual Action

BODY

Body Shape
Single Cutaway
Body Style
Hollowbody
Body Depth
3"
Body Width
17"
Color
Brown Burst
Finish
Gloss
Top Material
Laminated Spruce
Back Material
Laminated Flame Maple
Side Material
Laminated Flame Maple
Binding
1-ply
Bridge
Rosewood
Tailpiece
Stairstep
Pickguard
Tortoise Scalini (5-ply)
Back Plate
N/A
Pickup Selector
N/A
Knobs
2 Mini-Hexagon
Strap Buttons
Gold

ELECTRONICS

Overview
1 Floating Mini Humbucker
Controls
1 Volume / 1 Tone
Pickup (Neck)
D'Angelico Floating Mini-Humbucker
Pickup (Middle)
N/A
Pickup (Bridge)
N/A
Additional Pickup Information
-
Pots
500k
Output Jack
Standard Mono

GENERAL

Case
Gig Bag (DAPEEXL1BAG)
Made In
Indonesia

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