WARM AND PUNCHY
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 Black Dog.
FLAGSHIP SEMI-HOLLOW DESIGN
A curvaceous and compact single-cutaway semi-hollow with a full-sized yet lightweight center block, the Excel SS is D’Angelico’s preeminent semi-hollow design.
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.
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.
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.
Model
Specific Model: Excel SS, Black Dog
SKU: DAESSBDGTR
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 ame, serial number
Binding: 3-Ply
Finish: Gloss
Headpin: Cupola
Tuners: Grover 150 Imperial
Strings: D'Angelico Electrozinc 10's (10-46)
Truss Rod Cover: Aluminum Skyscraper
Nut Width: 1 11/16”
Nut Material: Tusq
Fingerboard
Material: Ebony
Binding: 3-Ply
Fretwire: Jescar 47/104 Nickel Silver
Scale Length: 25"
Radius: 16"
Top Inlay: Mother of Pearl/Abalone split-block
Side Marker: Yes
Fret Number: 22
Neck
Material: 3 Piece
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: Semi-hollow (with centerblock)
Body Depth: 1.75"
Body Width: 15"
Color: Black Dog
Finish: Gloss
Top Material: Laminated Mahogany
Back Material: Laminated Mahogany
Side Material: Laminated Mahogany
Binding: 5-Ply
Bridge: Roller Tune-o-Matic
Tailpiece: D'Angelico Shield tremolo B-70
Pickguard: Solid black Scalini (5 Ply)
Back Plate: N/A
Pickup Selector: 3-Way toggle
Knobs: 4 Ebony
Strap Buttons: Gold, locking
Electronics
Overview: 2 Humbuckers / 2 Volume / 2 Tone (Push/Pull) / 3-Way toggle switch
Pickup (Neck): USA Seymour Duncan 59 humbucker (gold cover)
Pickup (Middle): N/A
Pickup (Bridge): USA Seymour Duncan 59 humbucker (gold cover)
Pots: 500K
Output Jack: Standard Mono
General
Case: Deluxe Hardshell (DESSCASE)
Made In: Korea
