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 Imperial 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. Now available in Dark Cherry Burst, Amaretto Burst, and Amber.

MODEL EXCEL SS SOHO 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"   Radius 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   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.