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. On the Dark Iced Tea Burst finish, a full-sized Seymour Duncan 59 humbucker yields broad tone with singing sustain, while 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.

Made In Korea
Strings: D'Angelico Electrozinc Jazz 12's (12-52)
Standard Tuning
Includes Hardshell Case
Top Material: Laminated Spruce
Body Material: Laminated Flame Maple
Body Finish: Gloss
Bridge: Floating Ebony Wood
Electronics: USA Seymour Duncan Johnny Smith Floating Mini Humbucker
Controls: 1 volume / 1 tone
Neck Material: 3 piece| Maple/Walnut/Maple
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Neck Profile: C-Shape
Neck Finish: Gloss
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Inlays: Mother of Pearl Split Block
Side Markers: Yes
Scale-Length: 25.5"
Radius: 12"
Frets: 22, Jescar 47/104 Nickel Silver
Nut Material: Graphtech NuBone XL
Nut Width: 1 11/16”
Tuners: Grover 150 Imperial
Truss Rod: Dual Action