With its striking red, white and blue lightning bolt finish, the D’Angelico Premier Grateful Dead SS semi-hollow electric guitar is more than just a premium musical instrument—it’s a visual and sonic tribute to 60 years of psychedelic exploration. Inspired by the band’s legendary "Steal Your Face" logo, this limited-edition semi-hollow marries the iconoclastic essence of the Dead with D’Angelico’s celebrated craftsmanship. A custom gig bag, co-designed with the Grateful Dead, completes the package for fans and collectors alike. Whether you're channeling the spirit of Jerry with meandering melodic phrases or doing your best Bobby as you comp improvisational chords, this model offers the tone, feel and style to carry the journey forward.
Flamed Maple Body With Grateful Dead-Inspired Finish
The Premier Grateful Dead SS sports a semi-hollow laminated flamed maple body, combining warm resonance with solid sustain thanks to its centerblock design. Its single-cutaway silhouette echoes vintage archtop tradition, while the bold, “Steal Your Face”-inspired lightning bolt finish adds a striking visual element. Gold hardware and a 5-ply body binding lend elegance to the already head-turning look. At 1.75" deep and 15" wide, it strikes a balance between comfort and presence—just right for extended improvisations and tight groove work alike. Every detail, from the gloss coat to the engraved tailpiece, celebrates artistry and intention.
Slim C Maple Neck Built for Expressive Playing
Deadheads know: Comfort and feel matter when the jams get long. The Premier Grateful Dead SS is equipped with a gloss-finished, set maple neck featuring a slim C-shaped profile that’s built for fluid movement across the fretboard. At 25" scale with a 14" radius and 22 medium vintage nickel frets, it plays fast, smooth and consistent, whether you’re bending into high-register solos or comping chords down low. The rosewood fingerboard features bold pearloid block inlays and 3-ply binding, completing the high-end feel. NuBone nut and dual-action truss rod ensure solid setup and intonation.
Versatile D’Angelico Humbuckers With Classic Control
Under the hood, the Premier Grateful Dead SS packs a pair of D’Angelico humbuckers with nickel covers for balanced output and tonal versatility. From clean passages to overdriven soloing, these pickups offer the dynamic response to match your playing. Traditional 2-volume, 2-tone controls and a 3-way toggle switch give you the familiar layout for real-time tonal sculpting. Whether you're chasing a mellow "Morning Dew" shimmer or a gritty "Viola Lee Blues" bark, this setup gives you plenty of room to shape your sound on the fly.
Premium D’Angelico Details and Dead-Inspired Touches
This model is rich with subtle nods to the Grateful Dead’s enduring legacy. The headstock features D’Angelico’s signature skyscraper truss rod cover, topped with a custom mother-of-pearl "Steal Your Face" inlay. Gold Stairstep tuners, ebony knobs and a gloss-finished headstock add refinement to the bold aesthetic. With flexible 500k pots and a solid mono output jack, it’s gig-ready and built to last. Add in the included custom gig bag, featuring the same red, white and blue colorway, and you’ve got a stage-worthy instrument that doubles as a collector’s piece.
A Collector’s Dream for Deadheads and Players Alike
The D’Angelico Premier Grateful Dead SS semi-hollow electric guitar is a stunning tribute to six decades of timeless music, dedicated fans and the never-ending pursuit of mind-expanding sounds. Whether you’re a lifelong Deadhead looking to honor the legacy or a new fan drawn in by the eye-catching finish and pro specs, this semi-hollow delivers. It’s designed to inspire creativity, built for serious performance and wrapped in a visual package that pays homage to one of the most influential bands in history. Let it be your vessel for the next long, strange trip.