D'angelico Premier EXL1 in Satin Honey Blonde

WARM, WOODY ARCHTOP TONE
Upon its return to the Premier Series, the flagship D'Angelico archtop has received a makeover. Now featuring a satin finish over natural wood tones, the Premier EXL-1 offers warmer, woodier archtop tone than ever before. With a slim C-shape neck, medium vintage fretwire and comfortable 1 and 11/16" nut width, the EXL-1 is remarkably playable, whether you're a young jazzer or seasoned vet. Featuring classic Art Deco aesthetic flourishes and a single floating Duncan Designed mini-humbucker for unobstructed, articulate tone, the Premier EXL-1 is a standout in its class. Now available in two vintage-inspired finishes: Satin Walnut and Satin Honey Blonde.
THE PINNACLE OF ENTRY-LEVEL ARCHTOPS
Based on John D’Angelico’s original design, the Premier EXL-1’s body shape makes use of the legendary archtop blueprint while offering modern comfort.

PUNCHY MIDS AND ACOUSTIC EDGE
A single floating mini-humbucker highlights the EXL-1’s natural mid range and warm acoustic edge.

VINTAGE ELEGANCE
Offering signature D’Angelico features in the Stairstep tailpiece and iconic oversized headstock, the Premier EXL-1 offers remarkable sustain and rich harmonic overtones.

HARDWARE

HARDWARE COLOR: Chrome 

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: Satin
 
HEADPIN: Cupola
 
TUNERS: Grover 109 Super Rotomatic
 
STRINGS ;D'Angelico Electrozinc Jazz 12's (12-52)
 
TRUSS ROD COVER: Aluminum Skyscraper
 
NUT WIDTH: 1 11/16”
 
NUT MATERIAL: PPS

FINGERBOARD

MATERIAL: Ovangkol
 
BINDING: 3-ply
 
FRETWIRE: Medium Vintage Nickel Silver
 
SCALE LENGTH: 25.5"
 
RADIUS: 14"
 
TOP INLAY: White Pearloid Block
 
SIDE MARKER: Yes
 
FRET NUMBER: 22

NECK

MATERIAL: Maple
 
FINISH: Satin
 
PROFILE: C-Shape
 
JOINT TYPE: Set Neck
 
THICKNESS: 1F: 20mm, 12F: 22mm
 
TRUSS ROD: Dual Action
 

BODY

BODY SHAPE: Single Cutaway
 
BODY STYLE: Hollowbody
 
BODY DEPTH: 3"
 
BODY WIDTH: 17"
 
COLOR: Honey Blonde
 
FINISH: Satin
 
TOP MATERIAL: Laminated Spruce
 
BACK MATERIAL: Laminated Flame Maple
 
SIDE MATERIAL: Laminated Flame Maple
 
BINDING: 1-ply
 
BRIDGE: Ovangkol
 
TAILPIECE: Stairstep
 
PICKGUARD: Tortoise Scalini (5-ply)
 
BACK PLATE: N/A
 
PICKUP SELECTOR: N/A
 
KNOBS: 2 Mini-Hexagon
 
STRAP BUTTONS: Chrome

ELECTRONICS

OVERVIEW: 1 Floating Mini Humbucker / 1 volume / 1 tone
 
PICKUP (NECK): Duncan Designed Floating Mini-Humbucker
 
PICKUP (MIDDLE): N/A
 
PICKUP (BRIDGE): N/A
 
POTS: 500k
 
OUTPUT JACK: Standard Mono