D'Angelico Excel SS, gloss natural, made in Korea 2015. D'Angelico are based in New York and have been making gorgeous hollow and semi-hollow electrics for many decades now. We got this from a local customer who imported it all the way from Russia a few years back... it gives you an idea how tricky they are to find in Australia. It's a very striking item: all that flame maple, gold art deco hardware, the wild headstock... dang, it's gorgeous. The neck is slim and quick and the thinline body is light and responsive, so it feels lively and agreeable in the hands. The top and back have a pronounced arch to them, which adds volume to the dimensions without needing to be full depth, which translates to a full and warm tone you might expect from a deeper body. The neck pickup is clear and rich with great articulation. The bridge pickup is surprisingly fun with a dirty amp, but it cleans up beautifully too. This has turned a bunch of heads in the store already, and rightfully so.

Model: D'Angelico Excel SS
Made: Korea, 2015 (serial US15080368)
Finish: natural, gloss poly
Body: laminate flame maple, fully hollow, arched top and back, 43mm thinline depth, 382mm across
Neck: maple/mahogany 3-ply, rosewood board, 12" radius, 24.75" scale, slim D shape, 43mm nut
Weight: 3.170kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Seymour Duncan SH-1 '59 humbucker x2
Case: original hard case

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor dimples on the end. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has a couple of very minor scuffs in the middle of the body, no major marks. The sides have a couple of minor dimples on the top horn and near the jack. The front has some light scuffs near the knobs and some play wear on the guard and horn. Overall: excellent condition (9/10).

Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, intonation is good, action is low, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. The frets have minor wear only, 9/10 for fret life left. Setup with fresh 12/54 Moonshiners strings