D'angelico Excel SS Stairstep in Solid Black

<h4>WARM AND PUNCHY</h4> <p>The Excel SS has asserted itself in the world of semi-hollow guitars. A 15-inch-wide single-cutaway, the SS is equal parts warm and punchy. Perfectly balanced Seymour Duncan 59 Humbuckers provide savory tone&mdash;including coil-tapping push/pull tone knobs for single-coil sparkle&mdash;while a slim C-shape neck profile offers maximum comfort. Now featuring an ebony fingerboard for archtop articulation and remarkable sustain. Now available in Vintage Natural, Viola, Black Dog, Solid Black, and Trans Cherry.</p> <h4>FLAGSHIP SEMI-HOLLOW DESIGN</h4> <p>A curvaceous and compact single-cutaway semi-hollow with a full-sized yet lightweight center block, the Excel SS is D&rsquo;Angelico&rsquo;s preeminent semi-hollow design.</p> <h4>SEYMOUR DUNCAN 59S WITH COIL SPLITTING</h4> <p>Equal parts rich and clear across the tonal spectrum, USA Seymour Duncan 59 humbuckers offer vintage-inspired tones and remarkable articulation. Paired with coil-splitting push/pull tone knobs for maximum versatility.</p> <h4>EBONY FINGERBOARD</h4> <p>With a bright edge for greater articulation and smooth sustain, an ebony fingerboard now graces the Excel SS. Featuring a modern radius and medium jumbo fretwire from Jescar.</p> <h4>GROVER IMPERIAL TUNERS</h4> <p>Grover Imperial tuners inspired by vintage D&rsquo;Angelico&rsquo;s from the 40s and 50s ensure consistent and accurate tuning with a 16:1 gear ratio.</p> <h4>HARDWARE</h4> <p>HARDWARE COLOR: Gold</p> <h4>HEADSTOCK</h4> <p>HEADSTOCK SHAPE: Standard<br />&nbsp;<br />LOGO INLAY: Mother of Pearl D'Angelico New York Logo<br />&nbsp;<br />SERIES INLAY (FRONT): Mother of Pearl Excel Shield Logo<br />&nbsp;<br />SERIAL NUMBER (BACK): Model Name, Serial Number<br />&nbsp;<br />BINDING: 3-ply<br />&nbsp;<br />FINISH: Gloss<br />&nbsp;<br />HEADPIN: Cupola<br />&nbsp;<br />TUNERS: Grover 150 Imperial<br />&nbsp;<br />STRINGS: D'Angelico Electrozinc 10's (10-46)<br />&nbsp;<br />TRUSS ROD COVER: Aluminum Skyscraper<br />&nbsp;<br />NUT WIDTH: 1 11/16&rdquo;<br />&nbsp;<br />NUT MATERIAL: Tusq</p> <h4><br />FINGERBOARD</h4> <p>MATERIAL: Ebony<br />&nbsp;<br />BINDING: 3-ply<br />&nbsp;<br />FRETWIRE: Jescar 47/104 Nickel Silver<br />&nbsp;<br />SCALE LENGTH: 25"<br />&nbsp;<br />RADIUS: 16"<br />&nbsp;<br />TOP INLAY: Mother of Pearl/Abalone Split-Block<br />&nbsp;<br />SIDE MARKER: Yes<br />&nbsp;<br />FRET NUMBER: 22</p> <h4><br />NECK</h4> <p>MATERIAL: 3 piece<br />&nbsp;<br />FINISH: Gloss<br />&nbsp;<br />PROFILE: C-Shape<br />&nbsp;<br />JOINT TYPE: Set Neck<br />&nbsp;<br />THICKNESS: 1F: 20mm, 12F: 22mm<br />&nbsp;<br />TRUSS ROD: Dual Action</p> <h4><br />BODY</h4> <p>BODY SHAPE: Single Cutaway<br />&nbsp;<br />BODY STYLE: Semi-hollow (with centerblock)<br />&nbsp;<br />BODY DEPTH: 1.75"<br />&nbsp;<br />BODY WIDTH: 15"<br />&nbsp;<br />COLOR: Solid Black<br />&nbsp;<br />FINISH: Gloss<br />&nbsp;<br />TOP MATERIAL: Laminated Spruce<br />&nbsp;<br />BACK MATERIAL: Laminated Maple<br />&nbsp;<br />SIDE MATERIAL: Laminated Maple<br />&nbsp;<br />BINDING: 5-ply<br />&nbsp;<br />BRIDGE: Gold Tune-O-Matic<br />&nbsp;<br />TAILPIECE: D'Angelico Stairstep<br />&nbsp;<br />PICKGUARD: Tortoise Scalini (5 Ply)<br />&nbsp;<br />BACK PLATE: N/A<br />&nbsp;<br />PICKUP SELECTOR: 3-way Toggle<br />&nbsp;<br />KNOBS: 4 Ebony<br />&nbsp;<br />STRAP BUTTONS: Gold, Locking</p> <h4><br />ELECTRONICS</h4> <p>OVERVIEW: 2 Humbuckers / 2 volume / 2 tone (push/pull) / 3-way toggle switch<br />&nbsp;<br />PICKUP (NECK): USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Gold Cover)<br />&nbsp;<br />PICKUP (MIDDLE): N/A<br />&nbsp;<br />PICKUP (BRIDGE): USA Seymour Duncan 59 Humbucker (Gold Cover)<br />&nbsp;<br />POTS: 500k<br />&nbsp;<br />OUTPUT JACK: Standard Mono</p>