Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: This instrument has been carefully inspected and, if necessary, serviced by our certified luthier to ensure it is in excellent playing condition.

The D’Angelico EXL-1 is a classic New York-style archtop built for players who appreciate warm, sophisticated jazz tones and timeless craftsmanship. Its fully hollow 17-inch body, laminated spruce top, and flame maple back and sides create a rich, acoustic voice with excellent projection and natural resonance. The floating Seymour Duncan Johnny Smith mini humbucker preserves the guitar’s acoustic character while adding a smooth, articulate amplified sound that excels for jazz, chord melody, and clean fingerstyle playing. Elegant details like the ebony bridge, Stairstep tailpiece, split-block inlays, and gold hardware complete its vintage-inspired aesthetic. Warm, refined, and effortlessly expressive, the EXL-1 captures the spirit of the great archtops that defined the golden age of jazz guitar.

The flagship archtop in the D'Angelico line has returned—now in two colorways with two different pickup configurations. Inspired by John D'Angelico's single-cutaway "Excel" model that was first introduced in 1947, the Excel EXL-1 offers woody, articulate tone, ideal for both rhythm and lead playing. Featuring a redesigned neck shape, the EXL-1 promises the perfect balance of comfort and heft, still prioritizing remarkable mobility but also offering improved handfit. On the Dark Iced Tea Burst finish, a full-sized Seymour Duncan 59 humbucker yields broad tone with singing sustain, while a Johnny Smith Floating Mini-bucker on the new Amber finish offers woody, focused tone that prioritizes body top resonance. Features include Grover hardware, an ebony fingerboard, and Jescar fretwire. 

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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