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Master luthier John D’Angelico is universally regarded as the finest archtop
guitar builder that ever lived. In his Kenmare Street workshop, on New York
City’s Lower East Side, he created the first of what would become the standard to
which all other guitars would be compared. D’Angelico adapted techniques that
had been used for centuries, and then improved these delicate manual processes
in order to build the modern instruments demanded by his musician clients. The
marvelous reputation of “D’Angelico-built” guitars quickly spread throughout
the musical community and soon John’s workshop began attracting professional
musicians from all over the United States.
During 32 years of production and innovation, the D’Angelico Workshop
built 1,164 guitars of exceptional beauty, precision and performance. Although
these superb hand-crafted instruments originally sold for prices similar to those of
factory-built models, today they are highly collectible, worth many thousands of
dollars, and are regularly included in museum and gallery shows as works of art.
John D’Angelico was a native New Yorker and his foremost guitar designs
included features in the geometric Art Deco style that was enormously popular
in New York at the time, and was widely used for architectural and industrial
applications. The signature ziggurat inlay, which appeared on the first New Yorker
model headstock, became D’Angelico’s iconic trademark. This “stair-step” motif
is actually an Art Deco rendering of the famous New Yorker Hotel.
While each D’Angelico instrument was hand made with traditional Old World
techniques, they were thoroughly modern instruments. Each of D’Angelico’s
creations incorporated the latest features demanded by the musicians of the time.
Many of D’Angelico’s customers and musician friends were also interested in
guitar design, and they contributed to the evolution of D’Angelico’s products by
offering suggestions and ordering instruments with special custom features.
Although D’Angelico’s guitars were made to regular specifications
and standard catalog descriptions, they were often built to suit the specific
requirements of the customers who ordered them. Therefore, D’Angelico guitars
are found with considerable variations in such features as scale length, neck width,
and body depth. Some had classical-width fretboards, while others had extremely
narrow necks. Body depths likewise varied, depending on whether the customer
wanted a guitar with a treble sound or a bass sound. In the late ‘50s and early ‘60s,
for example, D’Angelico made many guitars primarily for recording use, which
were generally shallower than his earlier guitars.
John D’Angelico always valued the close relationship between himself
and his customers. This was one of the most appealing factors in ordering a
D’Angelico instrument. The shop was small enough to cater to the desires of each
musician. Allowing players to choose different types of wood, sizes, and shapes of
neck, and any other custom features one might desire. While most of D’Angelico’s
customers were from New York City, many came from considerable distances
to place their orders. Although these custom instruments were of extraordinarily
fine quality, many were sold at prices comparable to those of factory-made
instruments. Some were even given away for free to players whose skill & desire
to own a D’Angelico was larger than their wallets. The care & dedication that
John D’Angelico lived & built with made him widely recognized as a great
craftsman & a great human.
Today’s D’Angelico Guitar is born to perform. We work hard to maintain the
exquisite craftsmanship and imaginative techniques learned in the Kenmare Street
shop, using only top quality woods and components for each and every one of our
models. We’ve stretched the boundaries of creativity and innovation with bold
methods of design and construction. No matter whether you select an archtop,
semi-hollow, solid-body, or custom piece, each D’Angelico is crafted to have a
soul, a personality & a voice.
Since debuting in 1936, the D’Angelico
New Yorker has always been synonymous with
quality. From the days on Kenmare Street until
today, D’Angelico has been the flagship instrument
for tone lovers in the world of Jazz. Hand-crafted,
using only select woods, the D’Angelico New Yorker
is a statement of the golden era of American design &
craftsmanship. Created with a distinctive look found
only in top-quality instruments, John D’Angelico
added geometric decorations inspired by the outlines
of skyscrapers that graced the Manhattan skyline to
transform the New Yorker from a simple instrument
into a true work of art. Pure tone, excellent playability
& elegant looks place the New Yorker among the most
desired for players & collectors alike.
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The classic. Among the most
desired of collectibles, our flagship
New Yorker is a statement of the golden era of
American design and craftsmanship. Created
to be played by the best as always, the New
Yorker is a perfect marriage of elegant styling
and solid functionality. With its exquisite tone,
sleek playability, and radiant look, the New
Yorker appeals to the players and collectors
with the highest of standards.This ultimate
archtop is built with a hand carved solid
German Spruce top, highly figured Maple back
and sides, Ebony fingerboard and compensated
bridge with authentic mother-of-pearl inlays. A
floating Kent Armstrong pickup with adjustable pole
pieces makes it easy for you to get the most pure tone
out of your D’Angelico.
Neck:
Figured Maple with Ebony fingerboard
25.5” scale length
1 11/16th” nut width
Pure mother-of-pearl split-block inlay
Black Rosewood headstock veneer
22 frets, 14 clear
Body:
Hand-carved archtop construction
Solid German Spruce top with figured Maple back and sides
17” W x 3”D
Single venetian cutaway
7-ply ivoroid binding
Electronics & Hardware:
Gold plated Kent Armstrong floating minibucker
Solid Ebony bridge with compensated saddle
Faux tortoise-shell pickguard with mounted volume and tone controls
Gold-plated D’Angelico stairstep tailpiece
Gold-plated Grover Imperial tuners
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Just like it’s sister model, the
NY-17M boasts the solid, classic
construction all D’Angelico guitars
are known for. This 17” model has a
full size Kent Armstrong humbucker
mounted in the neck position
to capture the acoustic
complexity of the New Yorker as
well as the classic, fat sound of
vintage humbuckers.
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Neck:
Figured Maple with
Ebony fingerboard
25.5” scale length
1 11/16th” nut width
Pure mother-of-pearl spliit-block inlay
Black Rosewood headstock veneer
22 frets, 14 clear
Body:
Hand-carved archtop construction
Solid German Spruce top with
figured Maple back & sides
17” W x 3”D body dimensions
Single venetian cutaway
7-ply ivoroid binding
Electronics & Hardware:
Kent Armstrong humbucker in neck position
Solid Ebony bridge with compensated saddle
Faux tortoise-shell pickguard with mounted
volume & tone controls
Gold-plated D’Angelico stairstep tailpiece
Gold-plated Grover Imperial tuners
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This popular design is well on its
way to becoming a 21st century classic.
The NY-SS is the most versatile
instrument in the D’Angelico family, as well
as one of the most popular. With full-sized
Kent Armstrong humbuckers mounted in a
select spruce top with a solid maple tone-block,
this great guitar lends itself to warm Jazz,
screamin’ Blues, raunchy Rock and soulful R&B.
It has big tone, sustain for days and it’s smaller,
thinline body and shorter scale makes it a comfortable,
balanced beauty. The NY-SS retains all of the trademark
New Yorker appointments, including multiple bound highly
figured maple back and sides, a bound stairstep tortoiseshell pickguard, genuine mother-of-pearl split block fingerboard inlays, our gold-plated D’Angelico stairstep tailpiece and
gold-plated Grover Imperial tuners. No other semi-hollow can
offer the dazzling beauty & tone of this stunning creation.
The NY-SS is truly in a class all its own.
Neck:
Figured Maple with Ebony fingerboard
24.75” scale length
1 11/16th” nut width
Pure mother-of-pearl inlay
Rosewood headstock veneer
22 frets
Body:
Hand-carved archtop construction
Solid German Spruce top with solid figured Maple back & sides
14.75” W x 1.75”D
Single venetian cutaway
7-ply ivoroid binding
Electronics & Hardware:
Gold plated Kent Armstrong floating minibuckers
Gold plated “tune-o-matic” style bridge
Faux tortoise-shell pickguard
2 individual volume & tone controls
Gold-Plated 3-way toggle switch
Gold-plated D’Angelico stairstep tailpiece
Gold-plated Grover Imperial tuners
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The New Yorker NY-SD is
the Rolls Royce of solid-bodies. The
finest mahogany is used for the arched
back & neck, along with a solid, highly
figured, carved maple top that adds
both exquisite beauty and a signature
“snap” to the amplified tone of the
guitar. A pair of gold-plated
humbucking pickups along with an
adjustable bridge & stop-tailpiece
produce a classic solid-body sound.
Luxury appointments like the
multi-ply binding, gold-plated Grover
Imperial tuners and genuine mother-of-pearl
split-block fingerboard inlay make this truly a
unique gem among other solid-body instruments.
Big tone, warm sustain and eye-catching beauty
make the NY-SD the perfect guitar whether you’re into
screaming rock, subtle jazz or anything in-between.
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Neck:
Solid mahogany set-neck construction
Ebony fingerboard
24.75” Scale
1 11/16” nut width
22 frets
Mother-of-pearl split-block inlay
Ivoroid binding
Rosewood headstock veneer
Body:
Arched, solid mahogany back with a solid, figured maple carved top
Single venetian cutaway
14”W x 1 3/8”D at edge
7-ply ivoroid/black binding
Electronics & Hardware:
Dual Kent Armstrong humbuckers
Gold-plated, adjustable “tune-a-matic” style bridge & stop-tailpiece
2 Volume & 2 Tone gold-plated knobs
Gold-plated 3-way switch in upper bass-side bout
Gold-plated 1/4” output jack
Gold-plated Grover Imperial tuners
Inspired by New York City’s
early nickname, “Excelsior”, most
of John D’Angelico’s early instruments
bore the name “Excel” or “Exel”. Today’s
Excel line is crafted with the same care
& dedication to quality as those built so
many years ago. We’ve found that using
thin layers of solid spruce and maple
to create our laminated bodies give the
Excel guitars rich, warm acoustic tone
while the carved braces inside allow
the body to vibrate & resonate freely.
Giving each Excel the volume & punch
players desire and audiences enjoy.
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The D’Angelico EXL-1DP is the perfect combination
of playability, sound, & beauty. Originally a limited
Deluxe Production of only 200, the EXL-1DP is now
a permanent fixture to the D’Angelico family. This
beauty boasts a 17” body width with a 3” depth,
abalone purfling & abalone fingerboard inlay work
making it a breathtaking example of the
craftsmanship you expect to see in a D’Angelico.
A floating Kent Armstrong minibucker with controls
set into the pickguard allow you to dial in the tone
you imagine when you think of D’Angelico.
Neck:
Select Hard Maple 2 piece neck with
Walnut Centerpiece
Multi-ply ivoroid neck binding
25.5” scale
Nut Width: 1 11/16”
22 frets, 14 clear
Pure abalone block inlays
Mother of pearl D’Angelico logo and Excel inlays on headstock
Black overlay on back of headstock with abalone
diamond inlay
Multi-ply black and white binding around headstock
Gold-Plated Grover Imperial Machines
Body:
Hollow 17”W x 3”D Archtop Acoustic/Electric body with
select Spruce 5-ply laminate top
Laminated flamed Maple back and sides
Single venetian cutaway
Multi-ply black and white binding on body, with bound f-holes
Abalone purfling around body
Compensated Rosewood adjustable bridge
Electronics & Hardware:
Floating Kent Armstrong minibucker pickup
1 volume, 1 tone control mounted to the pickguard
1/4” side-mounted gold-plated output jack
Excel style, hinged stairstep tailpiece (solid brass, polished and lacquered)
Mock tortoise, stairstep pickguard with
black and white binding
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The D’Angelico EXL-1 is the answer
for the jazz guitarist looking for maximum
acoustic tone and amplified performance
with a silky smooth feel. The EXL-1 is a
top-flight, finely crafted, archtop guitar at an
amazingly affordable price. The acoustic
sound is full and resonant, while the Kent
Armstrong-designed floating pickup yields and
electric sound of great nuance and authority.
Visual appointments include some that haven’t
been seen since John D’Angelico himself was
making instruments - the solid-brass, polished
Excel tailpiece and stained wood headstock
overlay harken back to the good ol’ days on
Kenmare Street.
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Neck:
Select Hard Maple 2 piece neck with
Walnut Centerpiece
Multi-ply ivoroid neck binding
25.5” scale
Nut Width: 1 11/16”
22 frets, 14 clear
Mother-of-pearl/abalone split-block inlays
Mother of pearl D’Angelico logo and Excel inlays on headstock
Black overlay on back of headstock with
mother-of-pearl diamond inlay
Multi-ply black and white binding around headstock
Gold-Plated Grover Imperial Machines
Body:
Hollow 17”W x 3”D Archtop Acoustic/Electric body with
select spruce 5-ply laminate top
Laminated flamed Maple back and sides
Single venetian cutaway
Multi-ply black and white binding on body, with bound f-holes
Compensated Rosewood adjustable bridge
Electronics & Hardware
Floating Kent Armstrong minibucker pickup
1 volume, 1 tone control mounted to the pickguard
1/4” side-mounted gold-plated output jack
Gold-plated pickup selector switch
Excel style, hinged stairstep tailpiece
Mock tortoise, stairstep pickguard with black & white binding
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The D’Angelico EXL-1SH is the answer for
the jazz guitarist looking for maximun
acoustic tone and amplified performance with a
silky smooth feel.The EXL-1SH offers the
roundness and punchiness of a mounted
humbucker to accentuate it’s superior acoustic
sound.
Neck:
Select Hard Maple 2 piece neck with Walnut
Centerpiece
Multi-ply ivoroid neck binding
25.5” scale
Nut Width: 1 11/16”
Ebony Fingerboard
22 frets, 14 clear
Mother of pearl/abalone split-block inlays
Mother of pearl D’Angelico logo and Excel inlays on
headstock
Black overlay on back of headstock with mother-of-pearl
diamond inlay
Multi-ply black and white binding around headstock
Gold-Plated Grover Imperial Machines
Body:
Hollow 17”W x 3”D Archtop Acoustic/Electric body with select
Spruce 5-ply laminate top
Laminated flamed Maple back and sides
Single venetian cutaway
Multi-ply black and white binding on body, with bound f-holes
Compensated Ebony adjustable bridge
Electronics & Hardware:
Single vintage humbucking pickup by Kent Armstrong
1 volume, 1 tone controls
1/4” side-mounted gold-plated output jack
Gold-plated pickup selector switch
Excel style, hinged stairstep tailpiece (solid brass, polished and
lacquered)
Mock tortoise, stairstep pickguard with black and white binding
A double-cutaway semi-hollow
electric - with the D’Angelico touch. The
thinline double-cutaway body shape
allows easy access to the
highest notes on the neck and sits
comfortably on your body. The smooth
tone of the Kent Armstrong humbuckers
give the EX-DC a unique, mellow, and
soulful voicethat sets it apart from the
crowd.
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Neck:
Select Hard Maple 2 piece neck
with Walnut Centerpiece
Multi-ply ivoroid neck binding
24.75” scale
Nut Width: 1 11/16”
22 frets, 19 clear
Mother of pearl/abalone inlays
Mother of pearl D’Angelico logo and Excel
inlays on headstock
Black overlay on back of headstock
Multi-ply black and white binding
Grover Imperial Machines (gold-plated)
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Body:
Double-cutaway, semi-hollow 16” body with select Spruce
5-ply laminate top
Laminated flamed Maple back and sides
Multi-ply black and white binding on body, with bound f-holes
Fully adjustable, gold-plated, metal bridge
Electronics & Hardware
Dual vintage humbucking pickups by Kent Armstrong
2 volume, 2 tone controls
1/4” output jack
Gold-plated pickup selector switch
Excel style, hinged stairstep tailpiece (solid brass, polished and lacquered)
Mock tortoise, stairstep pickguard with black and white binding
The D’Angelico EXS-1DH is the
culmination of years of development.
Bringing you a top-flight, finely crafted,
archtop jazz guitar at an amazingly
affordable price. The 16” wide body,
25” scale length, and dual
Kent Armstrong humbucking pickups
result in a superb, player’s
instrument, ready for stage or studio.
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Neck:
Select Hard Maple 2 piece neck with
Walnut Centerpiece
Multi-ply ivoroid neck binding
25” scale
Nut Width: 1 11/16”
22 frets, 14 clear
Mother of pearl D’Angelico logo and Excel
inlays on headstock
Black overlay on back of headstock
Multi-ply black and white binding
Grover Imperial Machines (gold-plated)
Body:
Full sized, Excel style 16” body with
select Spruce 5-ply laminate top
Laminated flamed Maple back and sides
Multi-ply black and white binding on body, with bound f-holes
Fully adjustable, gold plated, metal tune-o-matic style bridge
on Rosewood base
Electronics & Hardware:
Dual vintage humbucking pickups by Kent Armstrong
2 volume, 2 tone controls
1/4” output jack
Gold-plated pickup selector switch
Excel style, hinged stairstep tailpiece
(solid brass, polished and lacquered)
Mock tortoise, stairstep pickguard with black and white binding
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The D’Angelico EXS-1DH is the
culmination of years of development.
Bringing you a top-flight, finely crafted,
archtop jazz guitar at an amazingly
affordable price. The 16” wide body,
25” scale length, and dual Kent
Armstrong humbucking pickups result
in a superb, player’s instrument, full of
hot tone ready for stage or studio.
Neck:
Select Hard Maple 2 piece neck with
Walnut Centerpiece
Multi-ply ivoroid neck binding
25” scale
Nut Width: 1 11/16”
Ebony fingerboard
22 frets, 14 clear
Mother of pearl D’Angelico logo and
Excel inlays on headstock
Black overlay on back of headstock
Multi-ply black and white binding
Grover Imperial Machines (gold-plated)
Body:
Full sized, Excel style 16” body with
select Spruce 5-ply laminate top
Laminated flamed Maple back and sides
Multi-ply black and white binding on body, with bound f-holes
Fully adjustable, gold plated, metal saddle on rosewood bridge base
Electronics & Hardware:
Dual FilterTron style humbucking pickups by Kent Armstrong
2 volume, 2 tone controls
1/4” output jack
Gold-plated pickup selector switch
Excel style, hinged stairstep tailpiece
(solid brass, polished and lacquered)
Mock tortoise, stairstep pickguard with black and white binding
Multi-Ply, Hand-Laminated Wood Shell
Heavy-Duty Durahyde Covering
Providence Forge Steel-Plated Hardware
Comfort Grip Molded Handle
Contoured, Thickly-Padded, Soft Plush Interior
Spacious Accessory Compartment
Traditional Neck Support System
D’Angelico logo embossed on lid.
Cases & Accessories
1” thick plush lined padding on the inside, a plush velcro strap to hold the headstock in place,
a 1” thick back pad and padded straps for comfortable carry when backpacking it, a clip to
hang your gig bag, a padded handle, a reinforced pad where the bridge
rests so that it doesn’t wear away the lining, a reinforced bottom pad so that you don’t have
to worry about setting your guitar down on the strap button too hard, plastic feet placed on
the bottom and side where you would normally put the guitar down so that the sides and bottom of the gig bag don’t wear out, and numerous pockets big enough to fit your music books,
picks, tuner, and whatever else you have.
Just like in the good old days - a beautiful, water-resistant
fabric cover for your D’Angelico hardshell case! (16-inch models only.)
Best of all, our Case Cover has a pair of padded, hideaway backpack straps,
so you can carry your D’A on your back, safe in its hard case.
Loden color with D’Angelico logo in gold thread, genuine leather wear guards, black padded
straps
Cut-out for handle fits both New Yorker and Excel cases.
Classic pearloid guitar picks with the
D’Angelico logo in gold. Each bag
comes with a mixture of White, Red &
Green colored picks
A classic leather guitar strap with the
D’Angelico logo
embossed in gold lettering.
Each D’Angelico guitar is finished in pure water-based nitrocellulose
lacquer by skilled technicians in our overseas factories. We demand the highest level of quality & craftsmanship in every detail of our guitars &
our finishes are no different. No matter which finish you choose you are
sure to be pleased with deep, rich, eye-catching colors that make every D’Angelico guitar a true work of art.
Finish Options
Natural
Blue Sunburst
Amber
Transparent Wine Red
Classic Sunburst
Black Sunburst
Violin Sunburst