The flagship archtop from D'Angelico is now available in the Premier Series. Offering warm and woody jazz tones by way of a custom floating mini-humbucker and 17-inch-wide body design, the Premier EXL-1 is a standout in its class. A slim C-shape neck, medium vintage fretwire and comfortable 1 and 11/16" nut width guarantees remarkable comfort for young jazzers and seasoned vets alike. Featuring classic Art Deco aesthetic flourishes reminiscent of old New York, the Premier EXL-1 is a beacon of D'Angelico guitars. Now available in Gloss Honey Blonde and Brown Burst.
Timeless Design
Based on John D’Angelico’s original single-cutaway design, the Premier EXL-1’s body shape makes use of the legendary archtop blueprint while offering modern comfort.
Warm and Woody Tone
A single floating mini-humbucker highlights the EXL-1’s naturally sweet mid-range and warm acoustic edge.
Vintage Elegance
Offering signature D’Angelico details such as its Stairstep tailpiece and iconic traditional headstock, the Premier EXL-1 offers remarkable sustain and rich harmonic overtones.
Specifications
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Hardware Color
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Gold |
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Headstock Shape
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Standard |
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Logo Inlay
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Mother of Pearl D'Angelico New York Logo |
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Series Inlay (Front)
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Mother of Pearl Premier Shield Logo |
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Serial Number (Back)
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Model Name, Serial Number |
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Binding
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3-ply |
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Finish
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Gloss |
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Headpin
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Cupola |
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Tuners
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Grover 109 Super Rotomatic |
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Strings
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D'Angelico Electrozinc Jazz 12's (12-52) |
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Truss Rod Cover
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Aluminum Skyscraper, Gold |
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Nut Width
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1 11/16” |
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Nut Material
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Graph Tech NuBone XL |
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Material
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Ovangkol |
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Binding
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3-ply |
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Fretwire
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Medium Vintage Nickel Silver |
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Scale Length
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25.5" |
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Radius
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14" |
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Top Inlay
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White Pearloid Block |
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Side Marker
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Yes |
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Fret Number
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22 |
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Material
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Maple |
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Finish
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Gloss |
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Profile
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C-Shape |
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Joint Type
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Set Neck |
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Thickness
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1F: 20mm, 12F: 22mm |
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Truss Rod
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Dual Action |
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Body Shape
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Single Cutaway |
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Body Style
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Hollowbody |
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Body Depth
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3" |
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Body Width
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17" |
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Color
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Brown Burst |
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Finish
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Gloss |
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Top Material
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Laminated Spruce |
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Back Material
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Laminated Flame Maple |
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Side Material
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Laminated Flame Maple |
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Binding
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1-ply |
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Bridge
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Rosewood |
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Tailpiece
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Stairstep |
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Pickguard
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Tortoise Scalini (5-ply) |
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Back Plate
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N/A |
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Pickup Selector
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N/A |
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Knobs
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2 Mini-Hexagon |
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Strap Buttons
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Gold |
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Overview
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1 Floating Mini Humbucker |
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Controls
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1 Volume / 1 Tone |
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Pickup (Neck)
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D'Angelico Floating Mini-Humbucker |
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Pickup (Middle)
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N/A |
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Pickup (Bridge)
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N/A |
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Additional Pickup Information
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- |
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Pots
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500k |
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Output Jack
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Standard Mono |