A MODERN SPIN ON A JOHN D'ANGELICO ORIGINAL

The 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 SPIN

Reimagined 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 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.

Specifications:

BODY

  • BODY 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.

NECK

  • MATERIAL: 3-piece.
  • FINISH: Gloss.
  • PROFILE: C-Shape.
  • JOINT TYPE: Set Neck.
  • THICKNESS: 1F: 20mm, 12F: 22mm.
  • TRUSS ROD: Dual Action.

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.

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.

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.

HARDWARE

  • HARDWARE COLOR: Nickel.

Accessories Included:

  • Deluxe Hardshell (DE17CASE).

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Excel EX-59 Hollow Body Single Cutaway with Stairstep Tailpiece
Finish
  • Solid Black
Categories
Year
  • 2024
Made In
  • Korea, Republic of
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Pickup Configuration
  • SS
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Body Type
  • Hollow Body
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Single Cutaway
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Color Family
  • Black
Number of Frets
  • 22

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