D'Angelico Excel SS Stairstep Electric Guitar in Solid Black

WARM AND PUNCHY

The Excel SS has asserted itself in the world of semi-hollow guitars. A 15-inch-wide single-cutaway, the SS is equal parts warm and punchy. Perfectly balanced Seymour Duncan 59 Humbuckers provide savory tone—including coil-tapping push/pull tone knobs for single-coil sparkle—while a slim C-shape neck profile offers maximum comfort. Now featuring an ebony fingerboard for archtop articulation and remarkable sustain. Now available in Vintage Natural, Viola, Black Dog, Solid Black, and Trans Cherry.

FLAGSHIP SEMI-HOLLOW DESIGN

A curvaceous and compact single-cutaway semi-hollow with a full-sized yet lightweight center block, the Excel SS is D’Angelico’s preeminent semi-hollow design.

SEYMOUR DUNCAN 59S WITH COIL SPLITTING

Equal parts rich and clear across the tonal spectrum, USA Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers offer vintage-inspired tones and remarkable articulation. Paired with coil-splitting push/pull tone knobs for maximum versatility.

EBONY FINGERBOARD

With a bright edge for greater articulation and smooth sustain, an ebony fingerboard now graces the Excel SS. Featuring a modern radius and medium jumbo fretwire from Jescar.

GROVER IMPERIAL TUNERS

Grover Imperial tuners inspired by vintage D’Angelico’s from the 40s and 50s ensure consistent and accurate tuning with a 16:1 gear ratio.

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 10's (10-46)
 
TRUSS ROD COVER: Aluminum Skyscraper
 
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/Abalone 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: Semi-hollow (with centerblock)
 
BODY DEPTH: 1.75"
 
BODY WIDTH: 15"
 
COLOR: Solid Black
 
FINISH: Gloss
 
TOP MATERIAL: Laminated Spruce
 
BACK MATERIAL: Laminated Maple
 
SIDE MATERIAL: Laminated Maple
 
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 Toggle
 
KNOBS: 4 Ebony
 
STRAP BUTTONS: Gold, Locking

ELECTRONICS

OVERVIEW: 2 Humbuckers / 2 volume / 2 tone (push/pull) / 3-way toggle switch
 
PICKUP (NECK): USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Gold Cover)
 
PICKUP (MIDDLE): N/A
 
PICKUP (BRIDGE): USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Gold Cover)
 
POTS: 500k
 
OUTPUT JACK: Standard Mono