This Upgraded D'Angelico EXL-1 made for the USA is one of the rare DA's that we have ever seen with a wider neck. The maple neck is 1.72" at nut and 2.10" at the 12th fret. The depth measures 0.83" at the 3rd fret and 0.88" at the 9th fret, making it extremely easy to play all the complex jazz chords. Also find a volume and a tone mounted on the pickguard (normally on a volume pot is standard. Another upgrade is the Dearmond style floating pickup with adjustable poles to fully balance the one of each string.

The D'Angelico full size hollow bodies were originated by the great and only John D'Angelico. Their design is unique and timeless. Instantly you know it is a D'Angelico. It cannot be mistaken for any other guitar with its stair step tailpiece, and unique headstock design including the center finial.These re-issues are made in the exact likeness of the originals which now sell for many tens of thousands of dollars and affordable only to the wealthy players. D'Angelico has built re-issues at prices that todays musician and amateur and professional guitarists can afford. Nothing will every be as good as John D'Angelico originals, but these are built extremely well with great fit and finish and playability to give you the feeling of playing one of John's D'Angelico´s masterpieces - the finest build Jazz guitars ever made.

All models are build to D'Angelico specifications in a manner that produces a superior guitar at very affordable prices.

About us:

Since 1998 Guitars ‘n Jazz in Summit, NJ has been specializing in offering high quality instruments & superb concierge service to help you find the exact instrument to meet your needs.

For almost 30 years we have worked hard to build & support our reputation for offering the largest inventory of fine archtops in the world with exceptional service for everything musicians of all levels need! Our selection of over 400 quality new & vintage instruments allows you to find the best guitar for you in one place.

Our goal has always been to provide you with a wonderful guitar that you will enjoy playing and provides inspiration to improve. For us each instrument must, first of all, be excellent players. We will not offer any instrument if it does not meet our strict quality requirements.

We ship guitars of all values almost daily & insure every shipment for full replacement value. Every instrument, regardless of value or sale price, undergoes a final detailing & setup before it leaves the shop. If it does not pass our final setup & inspection, it will not be sent to you.

Rest assured that any ding, scratch, blem, etc. will be noted, photographed, & mentioned in each listing. While we are not perfect & sometimes things go unnoticed, we will always work with you to resolve any & all concerns you may have.

Shop visits are primarily BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Affording you the chance to compare many fine, hard-to-find & sought after instruments in a private quiet setting without interruption or other noise.

Our professional luthier is on-site at all times during business hours offering you the utmost concierge service to adjust instruments in real time to your desire. We also offer while-you-wait or same-day repairs & service when applicable. You are welcome to bring your instruments with you for repair service or comparison

With hundreds of new & pre-owned fine instruments in stock, Guitars 'n Jazz offers you the opportunity to try many hard-to-find guitars in one place. Our on-site experts will be able to offer you a variety of instruments to match your desired specs & needs.

It is always best to call or email Guitars ‘n Jazz if you are looking for something specific. We are constantly buying, selling, & trading instruments so our inventory is always changing. Therefore our website will most likely represent only a fraction of our actual, in-stock inventory. Always call or email if you are looking for something special as we may well have it on-hand but not listed on our website.