Gainesville, FL, United States
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A MODERN SPIN ON A JOHN D'ANGELICO ORIGINALThe all-new Excel 59 is an old-school gem and a 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 a 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 Vintage Natural, Viola, Black Dog, Solid Black, and Trans Cherry.Features:A MODERN SPINReimagined for the modern player, the Excel 59 features a shallower but still fully hollow body depth and a slightly more compact, 16-inch-wide body for tonal versatility and control—all while still offering organic archtop tone.EBONY FINGERBOARDAn 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 P90SCustom-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 AESTHETICSVintage-inspired details like a chickenhead pickup selector and cupcake knobs lend a classic look and feel to the Excel 59.Specifications:BODYBODY SHAPE: Single Cutaway.BODY STYLE: Hollowbody.BODY DEPTH: 1.75".BODY WIDTH: 16".COLOR: Solid Black.FINISH: Gloss.TOP MATERIAL: Laminated Spruce.BACK MATERIAL: Laminated Spruce.SIDE MATERIAL: Laminated Spruce.BINDING: 5-ply.BRIDGE: Gold Tune-O-Matic.TAILPIECE: D'Angelico Stairstep.PICKGUARD: Tortoise Scalini (5 Ply).BACK PLATE: N/A.PICKUP SELECTOR: 3-Way Chickenhead Selector.KNOBS: 2 Cupcake (Cream).STRAP BUTTONS: Gold, Locking.NECKMATERIAL: 3-piece.FINISH: Gloss.PROFILE: C-Shape.JOINT TYPE: Set Neck.THICKNESS: 1F: 20mm, 12F: 22mm.TRUSS ROD: Dual Action.FINGERBOARDMATERIAL: 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.HEADSTOCKHEADSTOCK 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.ELECTRONICSOVERVIEW: 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.HARDWAREHARDWARE COLOR: Nickel.Accessories Included:Deluxe Hardshell (DE17CASE).
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