From smoky clubs to concert halls, the D'Angelico DAEEXL1DITBGT's floating pickup and hollowbody resonance make it the ultimate jazz companion.

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. A full-sized Seymour Duncan 59 humbucker yields broad tone with singing sustain, while a Johnny Smith Floating Mini-bucker 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.

Legendary Design
True to John D'Angelico's legendary design, the Excel EXL-1 is a 17-inch-wide, 3-inch-deep single-cutaway offering rich response and classic mid-century jazz tone.

Classic Tone
Strapped with either a floating Seymour Duncan Johnny Smith mini-humbucker or a full-sized 59, both options yield classic archtop tone, with warm, woody low end and articulate mids.

Premium Feel
A comfortable C-shape neck capped with an ebony fingerboard and Jescar fretwire makes for remarkably premium feel up and down the neck.

History Repeats
Modeled after John D'Angelico's preeminent single-cutaway design, the EXL-1 is our flagship archtop for good reason-it has stood the test of time.

Model:

• Specific Model: Excel EXL-1, Dark Iced Tea Burst
• SKU: DAEEXL1DITBGT2

Hardware:

• Hardware Color: Gold

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 Jazz 12's (12-52)
• Truss Rod Cover: Aluminum Skyscraper
• Nut Width: 1 11/16" (43mm)
• Nut Material: Graphtech NuBone XL

Fingerboard:

• Material: Ebony
• Binding: 3-ply
• Fretwire: Jescar 47/104 Nickel Silver
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Radius: 12"
• 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: 21mm, 12F: 23mm
• Truss Rod: Dual Action

Body:

• Body Shape: Single Cutaway
• Body Style: Hollowbody
• Body Depth: 3"
• Body Width: 17"
• Color: Dark Iced Tea Burst
• Finish: Gloss
• Top Material: Laminated Spruce
• Back Material: Laminated Flame Maple
• Side Material: Laminated Flame Maple
• Binding: 7-ply
• Bridge: Floating Ebony Wood
• Tailpiece: D'Angelico Stairstep
• Pickguard: Solid Black Scalini (5-ply)
• Back Plate: N/A
• Pickup Selector: N/A
• Knobs: 2 Mini Hexagon
• Strap Buttons: Gold, Locking

Electronics:

• Overview: 1 Pickguard Mounted Floating Mini Humbucker
• Controls: 1 volume / 1 tone
• Pickup (Neck): USA Seymour Duncan Johnny Smith Floating Mini Humbucker
• Pickup (Middle): N/A
• Pickup (Bridge): N/A
• Additional Pickup Information: Alnico II
• Pots: 500k
• Output Jack: Standard Mono

General:

• Case: Deluxe Hardshell
• Made In: Korea

Play with confidence and class - from Grover Imperial tuners to Electrozinc Jazz 12's, every detail is performance?ready.