The D'Angelico Excel DC semi-hollow electric guitar is a sleek, retro-chic double cutaway built for players who demand rich vintage tone, old-school elegance and everyday versatility. With its laminated maple body, centerblock construction and ergonomic cutaways, it strikes the perfect balance between rich resonance and stage-ready feedback resistance. A pair of USA-made Seymour Duncan humbuckers dish out everything from jazzy warmth to classic rock bite, while the gloss-finished three-piece neck ensures a smooth, comfortable playing feel. Available in a range of stunning finishes and fitted with high-end appointments like a bound ebony fingerboard and locking Grover tuners, the Excel DC is where timeless design meets modern detail.
Classic Semi-Hollow With Feedback-Resistant Centerblock Construction
The Excel DC's double-cutaway semi-hollow body delivers the spacious, open character that defines the genre, while a solid centerblock provides the control and clarity needed for high-gain styles. Laminated maple is used throughout the top, back and sides, ensuring durability and a balanced tonal response with rich highs and controlled lows. With its 16"-wide body width and 1.75" depth, the Excel DC feels substantial but never bulky. Elegant five-ply binding and a tortoiseshell Scalini pickguard round out its classic styling, while the gloss finish brings out the natural beauty of the wood across all available colors.
3-Piece Neck With Ebony Fingerboard for Smooth, Fast Playability
Playability is a hallmark of the Excel DC, thanks to its slim C-shaped neck and comfortable 24.75" scale length. Crafted from a three-piece laminate of maple and walnut, the neck offers long-term stability and a sleek, premium look. A bound ebony fingerboard provides a fast, articulate playing surface, accented with mother-of-pearl split-block inlays and 22 polished Jescar frets. With a modern 16" radius, bending and fast runs feel effortless, and the TUSQ nut ensures clean vibration transfer. It's a neck that invites expressive lead work and fluid rhythm playing in equal measure.
Seymour Duncan Humbuckers With Push/Pull Coil Splitting
Equipped with a pair of USA-made Seymour Duncan humbuckers, the Excel DC serves up a wide range of vintage-inspired tones with added muscle and clarity. The Seymour Duncan '59 in the neck position delivers creamy lows and chimey mids, while the SH-4 bridge pickup brings punch and presence to solos and chord work. Push/pull coil splitting on the tone knobs lets you access glassy single-coil tones on demand, adding versatility without extra switches. Whether you're playing jazz standards, blues licks or high-gain rock, the Excel DC adapts seamlessly with warmth, edge and clarity at every setting.
Premium D'Angelico Appointments and Road-Ready Hardware
Every detail of the Excel DC has been designed to elevate your playing experience. From the locking Grover Super Rotomatic tuners to the gold Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece, the hardware is built for solid tuning stability and precise intonation. Ebony control knobs complement the fingerboard while offering smooth control over your tone. The signature D'Angelico headstock features a three-ply binding and mother-of-pearl inlays for a striking look. Even the truss rod cover and strap buttons are designed with elegance in mind, proving that the Excel DC is as much a work of art as it is a musical tool.
A Refined Semi-Hollow Guitar With Everyday Versatility
The D'Angelico Excel DC semi-hollow electric guitar brings together boutique-level features, versatile electronics and classic tonewoods in a platform that's accessible and gig-ready. Whether you're recording, touring or practicing at home, its blend of smooth playability, wide tonal palette and stylish aesthetics makes it a reliable go-to. Ideal for jazz, blues, indie and classic rock players, the Excel DC has the sound and feel of a timeless instrument with the build quality of a modern classic. If you're looking for a semi-hollow guitar that stands out in every category, the Excel DC is ready to deliver.