EMBODYING ARCHTOP HISTORY IN A THINLINE
Designed in collaboration with New York City jazz icon Mark Whitfield, the Excel SS Soho embodies both the timeless tone and teeming energy of the city that never sleeps. Featuring a fully hollow body and single Kent Armstrong "Jazzy Joe" floating mini-humbucker, the SS Soho offers warm, round low-end as well as an articulate mid-range perfect for dynamic lead-playing—and a slim C-shape neck and 16" fingerboard radius make faster lines effortless.
Premium components such as Grover Super-Super-Rotomatic Locking tuners, Jescar fretwire, and a Stairstep tailpiece bring exceptional feel and timeless vibe. A laminated spruce top featuring a Dark Cherry Burst finish pays homage to Whitfield's all-time favorite jazz boxes while striking the balance between traditional and modern.
THINLINE ARCHTOP DESIGN
For the first time ever, our classic 15-inch single cutaway shape is now available in a fully hollow format, complete with floating bridge and floating mini-humbucker.
KENT ARMSTRONG MINI-HUMBUCKER
Equipped with a Kent Armstrong “Jazzy Joe” floating mini-humbucker, the Soho offers warm, round low-end as well as an articulate mid-range perfect for both acoustic-inspired comping and dynamic lead-playing.
TIMELESS AESTHETICS
A deep Dark Cherry Burst finish paired with classic D’Angelico details, a decadently bound Throwback headstock, and gold hardware pays homage to Whitfield’s all-time favorite jazz boxes.
MARK WHITFIELD
Designed in collaboration with Grammy Award winner and New York City jazz legend Mark Whitfield, the Soho SS has already seen some of the world’s most iconic stages, offering versatile archtop tone in a travel-friendly package.
Specs
Specific Model: Excel SS Soho, Dark Cherry Burst
SKU: DAESSSGT
Hardware
Hardware Color: Gold
Headstock
Headstock Shape: Throwback Scroll-Style
Logo Inlay: Mother of Pearl D'Angelico New York Logo
Series Inlay (Front): Mother of Pearl Throwback Excel Series Shield
Serial Number (Back): Model Name, Serial Number
Binding: 7-ply
Finish: Gloss
Headpin: N/A
Tuners: Grover 509 Super Rotomatic Locking Tuners
Strings: D'Angelico Electrozinc 12's (12-52)
Truss Rod Cover: Aluminum Skyscraper w/Artist Signature
Nut Width: 1 11/16”
Nut Material: Tusq
Fingerboard
Material: Ebony
Binding: 3-ply
Fretwire: Jescar 47/104 Nickel Silver
Scale Length: 25"
Raduis: 16"
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: 20mm, 12F: 22mm
Truss rod: Dual Action
Body
Body Shape: Single Cutaway
Body Style: Hollowbody
Body Depth: 1.75"
Body Width: 15"
Color: Dark Cherry Burst Top, Trans Dark Cherry Back and Sides (No Burst)
Finish: Gloss
Top Material: Laminated Spruce
Back Material: Laminated Flame Maple
Side Material: Laminated Flame Maple
Binding: 5-ply
Bridge: Ebony, Floating
Tailpiece: D'Angelico Stairstep
Pickguard: Dark Stain Satin Macassar Ebony Scalini (5 ply)
Back Plate: N/A
Pickup Selector: N/A
Knobs: 2 Ebony
Strap Buttons: Gold, Locking
Electronics
Overview: 1 Floating Mini Humbucker / 1 Volume / 1 Tone
Pickup (Neck): Kent Armstrong Jazzy Joe Floating Mini Humbucker
Pickup Middle: N/A
Pickup Bridge: N/A
Pots: 500k
Output Jack: Standard Mono
General
Case: Gig Bag
Made In: Korea