Paying Homage to John D’Angelico’s Original Design Say hello to authentic jazzbox tone. The D’Angelico Excel EXL-1 is a full-sized hollowbody electric guitar that pays tribute to the original designs built by John D’Angelico in the early 1900s. Its laminated maple body pairs with a laminate spruce top for articulate attack and smooth resonance. The guitar features a set 3-piece neck constructed from maple and walnut, supplying easy playability and excellent sustain. And, when paired with your favorite amplifier, this EXL-1’s Seymour Duncan 59 humbucker pumps out classic PAF tones for jazz, rock, and blues applications. Players at Sweetwater are quick to note the pickguard-mounted controls, which make a minimal sonic impact on the acoustic tone. Choose the Excel EXL-1, revel in magnificent hollowbody tone, and unleash your full playing potential.Classic tonewoods and quality craftsmanship D’Angelico crafts each Excel EXL-1 hollowbody from maple and spruce, just like John D’Angelico did