1958 D'AngelicoExcel – Sunburst


Here’s an exceptional 1958 D’Angelico Excel in its original Sunburst finish! This one comes to us from the guitar’s second owner and is marked in D’Angelico records as a “Special New Yorker” despite “Excel” on the headstock. D’Angelico’s were made custom for notable players of the time, and this instrument is no exception having been specially made for guitarist Robert Miranda, who used it alongside musical legends such as Tony Bennett, Nina Simone, and Vick Damone. This particular D’Angelico has aged impeccably well, with light wear throughout the original Sunburst finish. The spruce top and insanely flamed maple back and sides elevate both the appearance and rich sound of this piece! The pickguard is a replacement made by luthier John Monteleone that supports the input jack for the added D’Armond pickup, the guitar had an eyelet installed as a strap button at the neck, and the strap button at the tailpiece is newer. Since this guitar was originally made for and owned by a professional player, it has seen its fair share of repairs or changes, for the full run down we are happy to provide internals upon request. 

Overall Condition: 8, light playwear

Specifications:

  • Finish Details: Sunburst, Original with some repairs, Great Condition with mild playwear throughout
  • Body Material: Spruce/Maple
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Fretboard Material: Ebony
  • Neck Profile: Full C
  • Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz
  • Scale Length: 25"
  • Electronics: Added D’Armond Pickup
  • Hardware: Original aside from replaced pickguard and bottom strap button, added eyelet "strap button" at neck heel, Good Condition with patina and playwear
  • Nut Width: 1-11/16"
  • Includes: Custom Carlton Case with pale pink lining, two instrument cables, strap, flash drive with photos and video of original owner talking about this guitar

Sku: DA002

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