The Excel SS has asserted itself in the world of semi-hollow guitars. A 15-inch-wide single-cutaway, the SS is equal parts warm and punchy. Perfectly balanced Seymour Duncan 59 Humbuckers provide savory tone—including coil-tapping push/pull tone knobs for single-coil sparkle—while a slim C-shape neck profile offers maximum comfort. Now featuring an ebony fingerboard for archtop articulation and remarkable sustain. Now available in Vintage Natural, Viola, and Black Dog with a D'Angelico Shield Tremolo.
EXCEL SS SPECS
MODEL
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Specific ModelExcel SS, Vintage Natural
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SKUDAESSVNATGT
HEADSTOCK
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D'Angelico LogoMother of Pearl D'Angelico New York Logo
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Series Inlay (Front)Mother of Pearl Excel Shield Logo
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Serial Number (Back)Model Name, Serial Number (W21XXXX)
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Binding3-ply, Cream
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HeadpinCupola
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TunersGrover Imperial
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StringsD'Angelico Electrozinc 10's (10-46)
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Truss Rod CoverAluminum Skyscraper, Gold
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Nut Width1 11/16”
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Nut MaterialBone
FINGERBOARD
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MaterialEbony
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Binding3 Ply
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FretwireJescar 47104
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Scale Length25"
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Radius16"
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Top InlayMother of Pearl/Abalone Split-Block
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Side MarkerYes
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Fret Number22
NECK
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Material3 piece
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FinishGloss
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ProfileC-Shape
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Joint TypeSet-Thru
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Thickness at 1st Fret20mm
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Thickness at 12th Fret22mm
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Truss RodDual Action
BODY
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Body ShapeSingle Cutaway
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Body StyleSemi-hollow (with CB)
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Body Depth1.75"
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Body Width15"
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ColorVintage Natural
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FinishGloss
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Top MaterialLaminated Spruce
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Back MaterialLaminated Flame Maple
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Side MaterialLaminated Flame Maple
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Binding5 Ply
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BridgeGold Tune-O-Matic
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Tail & TailpieceStairstep
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PickguardTortoise Scalini (5 Ply)
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Pickup Selector3-Way Toggle Switch
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Knobs4 Ebony (Push/Pull tone knobs)
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Strap ButtonsTwo Gold / Locking
ELECTRONICS
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Electronics Overview2 Humbuckers / 2 volume / 2 tone (push/pull) / 3-way toggle switch
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Pickup (Neck)USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker
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Pickup (Middle)N/A
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Pickup (Bridge)USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker
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Pots500k
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Output JackStandard mono
GENERAL
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Made InKorea
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CaseDeluxe Hardshell
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Ebony Fingerboard
With a bright edge for greater articulation and smooth sustain, an ebony fingerboard now graces the Excel SS. Featuring a modern radius and medium jumbo fretwire from Jescar for unparalleled tone and control.
Grover Imperial Tuners
Grover Imperial tuners inspired by vintage D’Angelico’s from the 40s and 50s ensure consistent and accurate tuning with a 16:1 gear ratio.
Seymour Duncan 59s with Coil Splitting
Equal parts rich and clear across the tonal spectrum, USA Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers offer vintage-inspired tones and remarkable articulation. Paired with coil-splitting push/pull tone knobs for maximum versatility.
C-Shape Neck
No matter the player, no matter the hands, a C-shape neck and 16-inch fingerboard radius makes for supreme playability free of wrist-ache.
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