Stemming from the deepest roots of the brand's rich history, D'Angelico is proud to introduce the Excel 16—an all-new 16-inch-wide archtop offering undeniably punchy, woody and sweet tone that immediately recalls classic New York City jazz. A happy medium for traditional jazz players looking for an instrument that is easier to wield than its larger counterparts, the Excel 16 has a slightly shallower body depth at 2.75" but still yields all the full-bodied warmth one desires from an archtop. A 12-inch fingerboard radius and slightly thicker C-shape neck create remarkable comfort—equal parts hefty and fast-playing. The Excel 16's acoustic resonance is complemented by either a Seymour Duncan Johnny Smith Floating Mini Humbucker that maximizes top sustain or a Seymour Duncan '59 Humbucker, for those in pursuit of bold and balanced tones that can more easily cut through in a larger band setting. Available in Amber and Amaretto Burst.

Specific Model: Excel 16, Amber
SKU: DAE16AMBGT
Hardware Color: Gold
Headstock Shape: Throwback
Logo Inlay: Mother of Pearl D’Angelico New York Logo
Series Inlay (Front): Mother of Pearl Excel Shield Logo
Serial Number (Back): Model Name, Serial Number
Headstock Binding: 7-Ply
Headstock Finish: Gloss
Headpin: N/A
Tuners: Grover 109 Rotomatic Non-Locking, Gold
Strings: D’Angelico Electrozinc Jazz 12’s (12–52)
Truss Rod Cover: Aluminum Skyscraper
Nut Width: 1 11/16" (43 mm)
Nut Material: Graphtech Tusq
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Binding: 3-Ply
Fretwire: Jescar 47/104 Nickel Silver
Scale Length: 25"
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Top Inlay: Mother of Pearl Split Block
Side Markers: Yes
Number of Frets: 22
Neck Material: 3-Piece
Neck Finish: Gloss
Neck Profile: C-Shape
Neck Joint: Set Neck
Neck Thickness: 1st Fret: 21 mm | 12th Fret: 23 mm
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Body Shape: Single Cutaway
Body Style: Hollowbody
Body Depth: 2.75"
Body Width: 16"
Body Color: Amber
Body Finish: Gloss
Top Material: Laminated Spruce
Back Material: Laminated Flame Maple
Side Material: Laminated Flame Maple
Body Binding: 7-Ply
Bridge: Floating Ebony
Tailpiece: D’Angelico Stairstep
Pickguard: Satin Ebony Macassar Scalini (5-Ply)
Back Plate: N/A
Pickup Selector: N/A
Knobs: 2 Mini Hexagon
Strap Buttons: Gold, Locking
Electronics Overview: 1 Floating Mini Humbucker
Controls: 1 Volume / 1 Tone
Neck Pickup: USA Seymour Duncan Johnny Smith Floating Mini Humbucker (Alnico V)
Middle Pickup: N/A
Bridge Pickup: N/A
Pots: 500k
Output Jack: Standard Mono
Case: Deluxe Hardshell
Made In: Korea