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. 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.
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.
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.
Specs
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 47/10 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
