Equal parts modern and classic, the Premier DC is a versatile double-cutaway semi-hollow offering a huge range of tones. Custom-voiced humbuckers provide sweet, focused mid-range and vivid high-end, yielding balanced and bold tone. The DC's 16-inch-wide body offers remarkable sustain while a modern, slim-C neck shape with a seamless heel transition offers standout comfort. Equally suited across genres, the Premier DC's tones are as diverse as they are rich—from round, clean jazz to bright, searing rock. Four ebony knobs allow for fine-tuning tone. Now available in Brown Burst, Dark Iced Tea Burst, Solid Black, Burnt Red, and Surf Green.
Classic Meets Modern
A curvaceous, double-cutaway semi-hollow with a full-sized yet lightweight center block, the DC is D’Angelico’s preeminent semi-hollow design. Available in figured maple or standard maple.
Humbuckers on Board
Available with standard D’Angelico Humbuckers or custom-voiced Supro Bolt Buckers tailored specifically for the DC provide bold, vintage-inspired clarity with extra warmth in the mid-range on both clean and saturated tones.
Quality Components
Robust hardware, tuning machines with a 14:1 gear ratio, and custom ebony knobs contribute premium feel and trustworthy quality.
Classic D’Angelico Aesthetic
Several years after its debut, the Premier Series now features classic D’Angelico aesthetics and signature details. A focus on clean lines, smart textures and Art Deco flourishes imbues each instrument with the warmth and sleekness of New York City music history.
Specifications
HARDWARE
HEADSTOCK
- Headstock Shape: Standard
- Logo Inlay: Mother of Pearl D'Angelico New York Logo
- Series Inlay (Front): Mother of Pearl Premier Shield Logo
- Serial Number (Back): Model Name, Serial Number
- Binding: 3-ply
- Finish: Gloss
- Headpin: Cupola
- Tuners: Stairstep, Non-Locking
- Strings: D'Angelico Electrozinc 10's (10-46)
- Truss Rod Cover: Aluminum Skyscraper
- Nut Width: 1 11/16”
- Nut Material: Graph Tech NuBone XL
FINGERBOARD
- Material: Walnut
- Binding: 3-ply
- Fretwire: Medium Vintage Nickel Silver
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Radius: 14"
- Top Inlay: White Pearloid Block
- Side Marker: Yes
- Fret Number: 22
NECK
- Material: Maple
- Finish: Gloss
- Profile: C-Shape
- Joint Type: Set Neck
- Thickness: 1F: 20mm, 12F: 22mm
- Truss Rod: Dual Action
BODY
- Body Shape: Double Cutaway
- Body Style: Semi-hollow (with centerblock)
- Body Depth: 1.75"
- Body Width: 16"
- Color: Solid Black
- Finish: Gloss
- Top Material: Laminated Maple
- Back Material: Laminated Maple
- Side Material: Laminated Maple
- Binding: 5-ply
- Bridge: Nickel Tune-O-Matic
- Tailpiece: Stopbar
- Pickguard: Tortoise Scalini (5-ply)
- Back Plate: N/A
- Pickup Selector: 3-way Toggle
- Knobs: 4 Ebony
- Strap Buttons: Nickel
ELECTRONICS
- Overview: 2 Humbuckers
- Controls: 2 volume / 2 tone / 3-way toggle switch
- Pickup (Neck): D'Angelico Humbucker, Neck (Nickel Cover)
- Pickup (Middle): N/A
- Pickup (Bridge): D'Angelico Humbucker, Bridge (Nickel Cover)
- Additional Pickup Information: N/A
- Pots: 500k
- Output Jack: Standard Mono
