D'Angelico Excel DC Solid Black

Excel DC: a modern semi-hollow in the spirit of large-bodied guitars

With the Excel DC, D'Angelico offers a contemporary interpretation of the semi-hollow guitar: a maple body with an elegant look, enhanced by a center block for increased sustain and precision. The double cutaway design enhances playing versatility while maintaining the expressive and "vocal" character expected from this type of instrument.

For which guitarist and styles?

This D'Angelico is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a semi-hollow capable of covering multiple genres. It excels in jazz, blues, soul, pop, and rock (both rhythm and lead), with a comfortable feel thanks to its C-shaped neck and very natural access to the upper frets via the double cutaway.

Sound

The semi-hollow construction provides breadth, a more "breathy" attack, and a rich midrange, while the center block enhances definition, sustain, and limits unwanted reactions at high volume. The maple (top, back, and sides) promotes a precise and bright response, ideal for clear chords and standout lines. The two Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers offer a classic balance: round lows, silky highs, and musical dynamics. Thanks to the push-pull tone controls (coil split), you can switch from a thick, singing sound to finer, more articulated textures, useful for funk, arpeggios, or airier rhythms.

Recommended compatible accessories

To get the most out of this guitar, you can opt for a set of 10-46 electric strings (same gauge as specified), as well as a standard 6.35 mm mono jack cable and a microfiber cloth to preserve the finish. Since the case is included, no additional case is necessary.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Category	Hollow body	Electronics	Passive
Left handed	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Black
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Gold

Type	semi-hollow electric guitar	Neck thickness	fret 1 = 20 mm / 0.79"; fret 12 = 22 mm / 0.87"
Construction	center block	Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"
Cutaway	double	Nut	Tusq
Top	maple	Scale length	24" / 609 mm
Back and sides	maple	Headstock attachment	Cupola
Body thickness	2.5 cm / 0.98" (25 mm)	Tuners	Grover 150 Imperial
Width	40.6 cm / 15.98" (406 mm)	Bridge	Tune-O-Matic (gold)
Binding	5-ply	Tailpiece	D'Angelico StopBar
Pickguard	Scalini Tortoise (5-ply)	Weight	11 kg
Finish	Solid Black	Case included	yes
Profile	C	Pickups	2 x USA Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers
Truss rod	double action truss rod	Controls	2 volumes, 2 push-pull tone controls (coil split)
Fingerboard	ebony	Selector switch	3 positions
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Output	standard mono jack
Inlays	"small diamonds" (acrylic)	Power	none (passive electronics)
Number of frets	22