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D'Angelico EX-59 Natural Archtop Guitar #W1700046 - Used  From Other

A great laminated hollowbody from D'Angelico with two Kent Armstrong P-90s.

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Condition: Used, Excellent

We see a lot of used D'angelicos here at SoundPure, and they tend not to take long to find their new homes! Gorgeous laminated Maple provide all the clarity you need to cut through the horn players, feedback resistant without losing the jazz tone we love!

Manufacturer's Description from Other

D’Angelico is the ultimate name in jazz guitar. 

John D’Angelico produced only 1164 archtops and an original D’Angelico instrument has become virtually impossible to obtain. To address the high demand, D’Angelico Guitars of America is proud to present the archtop EXL-1, the flagship model of the Standard Series. The EXL-1 pays tribute to John D’Angelico and captures the classic spirit of its mid-century counterpart with its quality, playability, and style, and is offered at an attractive price point. 

Upon picking up in the EXL-1, the archtop’s exquisite tonal response will be immediately apparent. Smoky comping chords and intricate single-note lines sound with remarkable clarity and balance. The EXL-1’s floating pickup design allows for unobstructed vibration on the guitar’s top producing maximum string resonance and ringing tones. 

Like every D’Angelico guitar, the EXL-1 exudes elegance. Some notable features include the distinctive headstock with a mother-of-pearl Excel inlay and Art Deco truss rod cover. The beauty of the signature stairstep pickguard (with mounted volume and tone controls) and matching tailpiece is enhanced by the mother-of-pearl square block inlays, bookmatched laminated carved maple top and back. Gold Grover Super Rotomatic stairstep tuners and gold-plated hardware round out the EXL-1s classic appointments. A deluxe hardshell case is included. 

Veteran jazz players will immediately notice the extremely comfortable neck shape, and players of other styles will feel equally at home. Whether composing on your living room couch or captivating a concert audience, the EXL-1 is the modern day equivalent to the master builder’s legacy.

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About Manufacturer

Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers.   We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC.  We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in.  Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world.   Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business.  Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.  

We vigorously test everything we take in to ensure authenticity, functionality, and reliability.  We are supported by one of the most well-respected luthiers in the Southeast, guaranteeing products that come in are thoroughly vetted, and that products that go out our in premium, performance- ready shape.   We are so confident in our ability to provide the highest quality music equipment in the industry, we even invented our “Try Before You Buy” program where we can ship out a product before collecting actual payment. 

Sound Pure's inventory is constantly changing, ever-evolving, with some items sold before reaching the website.    Looking for something specific? Have questions about this product's condition or history?  Want more photos, or to simply chat with an expert who's had his hands on this actual piece of gear?  It is truly our pleasure to talk with our customers, please do contact us now.  

Specifications

Model: Excel 59 Natural

Hardware Color: Gold

Logo (Front): Mother of Pearl Excel Shield Logo

Logo (Back): W180001-Gold Screen

Machine Head: Grover Super Rotomatic

String: D'Angelico Electrozinc Jazz 12's

Truss Rod Cover: Aluminum Skyscraper

Nut Width: 1 11/16"

Nut Material: Bone

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

Binding: 3-Ply

Fretwire: Medium Jumbo

Scale: 24.75"

Radius 16"

Position Inlay Top: Mother of Pearl Block

Side Marker: Yes

Fret Number: 22

Neck Material 3-Piece

Shape of Back: C-Shape

Joint Type: Set-Thru

Thickness 1st Fret: 20mm

Thickness 12th Fret: 22mm

Truss Rod: Dual Action

Body Style: Hollow Body

Body Depth: 3"

Body Width: 17"

Color: Natural

Shape: Single Cutaway

Top Material: Laminated Flame Maple

Back Material: Laminated Flame Maple

Side Material: Laminated Flame Maple

Binding Top: 5-Ply

Bridge: Rosewood

Tail & Tailpiece Screw: D'Angelico Stairstep

Pickguard: Tortoise Scalini (5-Ply)

Strap Button: Two Gold

Neck Pickup: Kent Armstrong P-90s

Bridge Pickup: Kent Armstrong P-90s

Knobs: Volume, Tone

Jack: EG2P Mono

Case: Deluxe Hardshell