D'Angelico Deluxe Brighton Solid Black
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Deluxe Brighton: D'Angelico Elegance in a Modern Solidbody
The Deluxe Brighton incorporates D'Angelico's iconic aesthetic codes (meticulous finish, detailed binding, distinctive features) applied to a solidbody electric guitar designed for the stage. In this Solid Black version, the approach is clear: a sleek silhouette, precise craftsmanship, and renowned components, resulting in an instrument that is both expressive and reliable.
Who is it for, and for which styles?
Thanks to its playing comfort (double cutaway, C-shaped neck, ebony fingerboard) and simple yet effective electronics, this guitar is especially suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a solidbody with vintage character, without complications. It excels in blues, rock, jazz, indie, and any context where you want to quickly switch from warm clean tones to rich, singing overdrive.
Sound
The solid alder provides a very musical balance: firm lows, present mids, and clear highs, perfect for remaining distinct in a mix. The set-thru construction (partial neck-through) promotes vibrational continuity between neck and body, offering generous sustain and an "immediate" response feel. The Seymour Duncan Seth Lover A4 pickups (Alnico IV, 4-conductor) deliver a PAF-style tone: warmth, openness, smooth yet precise attack, and rich harmonics, both clean and with overdrive.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Category | Single cut | Electronics | Passive |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Gold |
| Scalloped | Simple | ||
| Type | electric guitar solidbody | Frets | 22 |
| Shape | double cutaway | Neck thickness | fret 1 = 20 mm / 0.79"; fret 12 = 22 mm / 0.87" |
| Wood | solid alder top, back, and sides | Nut | Tusq, 43 mm / 1.69" |
| Thickness | 2.54 cm | Bridge | Gold Tune-O-Matic |
| Width | 33.2 cm | Tuners | Grover 509 Super Rotomatic locking tuners |
| Binding | 7-ply binding | Pickguard | 5-ply F-hole Tortoise |
| Finish | Solid Black | Headstock overlay | Cupola |
| Weight | 11 kg | Original strings | D'Angelico Electrozinc 10's (10-46) |
| Profile | C | Delivered in | case |
| Construction | 3-piece maple/walnut/maple neck, set-thru | Neck pickup | Seymour Duncan Seth Lover A4 (Alnico IV, 4C) |
| Truss rod | double action | Bridge pickup | Seymour Duncan Seth Lover A4 (Alnico IV, 4C) |
| Fingerboard | ebony | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone |
| Radius | 355 mm / 13.98" | Selector switch | 3 positions |
| Inlays | "small diamonds" (acrylic) | Jack | standard mono jack chassis |
| Scale length | 609.6 mm / 24" | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sounds do the Seymour Duncan Seth Lover A4 pickups deliver?
The two Seymour Duncan Seth Lover A4 pickups with Alnico IV magnets offer a vintage PAF-type tone, with warmth and harmonic richness. The 3-way selector, combined with volume and tone controls, allows switching from a warm clean sound to a singing drive.
Is the D'Angelico Deluxe Brighton Solid Black suitable for blues and rock?
This model is suitable for blues, rock, jazz, and indie genres thanks to its two Seth Lover A4 humbuckers. The solid alder body provides firm lows, present mids, and clear highs.
What is the neck comfort of this guitar?
The set-thru neck in three pieces maple/walnut/maple features a C profile and an ebony fingerboard with a 355 mm radius. Its thickness is 20 mm at the 1st fret and 22 mm at the 12th, with a 43 mm Tusq nut. The 609.6 mm scale length and 22 frets complete this configuration.
Is this guitar delivered with a case?
A case is supplied with the instrument.
Which tuners and bridge are installed?
Tuning stability relies on Grover 509 Super Rotomatic locking tuners. The setup includes a Gold Tune-O-Matic bridge and original D'Angelico Electrozinc 10-46 strings.



