D'Angelico Excel Mini DC Tour Solid Black

An Excel Mini DC Designed for Modern Playing, Without Losing the D'Angelico DNA

The Excel Mini DC Tour embodies the D'Angelico spirit: elegance inspired by archtops and meticulous craftsmanship, here reimagined in a compact format. The choice of a semi-hollow construction with center block places this model at the crossroads of worlds: easier to control than a hollowbody on stage, while maintaining the "semi-hollow" feel and a very musical sonic presence.

For Whom, and in Which Styles?

Thanks to its size and double cutaway, this guitar is particularly suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a versatile semi-hollow, comfortable both sitting and standing. It excels in blues, rock, pop, soul, and modern jazz, with great ease transitioning from spacious rhythm playing to precise lead lines.

The Sound

The maple top, back, and sides provide a clear attack, excellent note definition, and a bright upper spectrum, typical of characterful semi-hollows. The center block enhances sustain and stabilizes the sound at high volume, limiting feedback. On the amplification side, the Supro Bolt Bucker pickups deliver a powerful and nuanced tone: the Alnico II at the neck favors round lows and singing mids, while the Alnico V at the bridge emphasizes attack, dynamics, and better presence in the mix. With the volume and tone controls and the 3-position selector switch, you can easily cover warm cleans to edgy crunch tones.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original feel, prioritize a D'Addario EXP110 string set (like-for-like replacement). Since the guitar is equipped with a standard mono jack output, a 6.35 mm mono instrument cable will work perfectly to connect it to an amp or interface. A gig bag is included, so you're ready to transport the instrument right out of the box.

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	Nickel

Type	semi-hollow guitar	Neck thickness	1st fret 20 mm / 0.79"; 12th fret 22 mm / 0.87"
Construction	center block	Truss rod	dual action
Format	double cutaway	Tuners	Grover Vintage Deluxe, satin nickel
Top	maple	Bridge	Tune-O-Matic, nickel
Back and sides	maple	Tailpiece	D'Angelico StopBar
Body thickness	2.5 cm / 0.98"	Headstock strap button	Cupola
Body width	35.5 cm / 13.98"	Pickups	2 Supro Bolt Bucker humbuckers
Binding	5-ply	Neck pickup magnets	Alnico II
Profile	C	Bridge pickup magnets	Alnico V
Joint	glued neck	Controls	volume and tone
Neck construction	3-piece (maple/walnut/maple)	Selector	3-position switch
Radius	305 mm / 12"	Output	standard mono jack
Fingerboard	ebony	Finish	Solid Black
Inlays	"small diamonds" (acrylic)	Included	gig bag
Nut width (bone nut)	43 mm / 1.69"	Weight	7 kg / 15.43 lbs
Scale length	635 mm / 25"	Power supply	not specified
Frets	22