A Modern Spin on a John D'Angelico Original
The all-new Excel 59 is an old-school gem and modern spin on a John D'Angelico original designed in 1959. The 59's 16-inch-wide, 1.75-inch-deep, fully hollow body paired with an ebony fingerboard offers woody tone and crisp articulation. It features custom Seymour Duncan Great Dane P90s, exclusive to D'Angelico, offering a massive range of tones—from warm and wooly to big and brash. All paired with vintage-inspired details like a chickenhead selector and cupcake knobs, the 59 feels timeless. Now available in Trans Cherry.
Remarkable Versatility, Semi-hollow Sweetness
The Excel DC is a standout double-cutaway semi-hollow offering classic tones and modern versatility. With deep, comfortable cutaways and a slim C-shape neck profile offsetting its 16-inch-wide body shape, the Excel DC's playability is remarkable. Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers provide an impressive tonal range of vintage-voiced warmth to glassy high-end, while its center block fights off feedback at high volumes. Now featuring a rosewood fingerboard, Jescar 47104 fretwire, and vintage-inspired Grover Imperial tuners. Now available in Black Dog.
Full Sized, Full Tone
A 16-inch-wide semi-hollow with deep cutaways and a lightweight centerblock, the DC offers a massively wide range of tones and remarkable sustain.
Seymour Duncan 59's 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.
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 DC, Black Dog
SKU: DAEDCBDGS
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 10's (10-46)
Truss Rod Cover: Aluminum Skyscraper
Nut Width: 1 11/16”
Nut Material: Tusq
Fingerboard
Material: Rosewood
Binding: 3-Ply
Fretwire: Jescar 47/104 Nickel Silver
Scale Length: 24.75"
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: Double Cutaway
Body Style: Semi-Hollow (With Centerblock)
Body Depth: 1.75"
Body Width: 16”
Color: Black Dog
Finish: Gloss
Top Material: Laminated Mahogany
Back Material: Laminated Mahogany
Side Material: Laminated Mahogany
Binding: 5-Ply
Bridge: Gold Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Stopbar
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 (DEDCCASE)
Made In: Korea
Modern Spin
Reimagined for the modern player, the Excel 59 features a shallower but still fully hollow body depth and slightly more compact, 16-inch-wide body for tonal versatility and control—all while still offering organic archtop tone.
Ebony Fingerboard
An ebony fingerboard assists in the woody, articulate tone of the 59, while a modern radius and medium jumbo fretwire from Jescar offer unparalleled tone and control.
Custom Great Dane P90s
Custom-made D’Angelico Great Dane P90s by Seymour Duncan are based on earlier dog-ear P90s from the 1940s and offer vivid tones ranging from warm and woody to bold and brash.
Vintage Aesthetics
Vintage-inspired details like a chickenhead pickup selector and cupcake knobs lend a classic look and feel to the Excel 59.
Model
Specific Model: Excel 59, Trans Cherry
SKU: DAE59TCHGT
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 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: Hollowbody
Body Depth: 1.75"
Body Width 16"
Color: Trans Cherry
Finish: Gloss
Top Material: Laminated Spruce
Back Material: Laminated Flamed Maple
Side Material: Laminated Flamed Maple
Binding: 5-Ply
Bridge: Gold Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: D'Angelico Stairstep
Pickguard: Solid Black Scalini (5 Ply)
Back Plate: N/A
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Chickenhead Selector
Knobs: 2 Cupcake (Cream)
Strap Buttons: Gold, Locking
Electronics
Overview: 2 Seymour Duncan D'Angelico Great Dane P-90s // 1 Volume 1 Tone // 3-Way Chickenhead Selector Switch
Pickup (Neck): Seymour Duncan D'Angelico Great Dane P-90 Neck (Cream Cover)
Pickup (Middle): N/A
Pickup (Bridge): Seymour Duncan D'Angelico Great Dane P-90 Bridge (Cream Cover)
Pots: 500k
Output Jack: Standard Mono
General
Case: Deluxe Hardshell (DE17CASE)
Made In: Korea
