Premier EXL-1
Warm, Woody Archtop Tone
The flagship archtop from D'Angelico is now available in the Premier Series. Offering warm and woody jazz tones by way of a custom floating mini-humbucker and 17-inch-wide body design, the Premier EXL-1 is a standout in its class. A slim C-shape neck, medium vintage fretwire and comfortable 1 and 11/16" nut width guarantees remarkable comfort for young jazzers and seasoned vets alike. Featuring classic Art Deco aesthetic flourishes reminiscent of old New York, the Premier EXL-1 is a beacon of D'Angelico guitars. Now available in Gloss Honey Blonde and Brown Burst.
Specific Model |
Premier EXL-1 Brown Burst |
SKU |
DAP EXL- 1 GBR BGT |
HARDWARE |
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Hardware Color |
Gold | |
HEADSTOCK |
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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 |
Gloss | |
Headpin |
Cupola | |
Tuners |
Grover 109 Super Rotomatic | |
Strings |
D'Angelico Electrozinc Jazz 12's (12-52) | |
Truss Rod Cover |
Aluminum Skyscraper, Gold | |
Nut Width |
1 11/16” | |
Nut Material |
Graph Tech NuBone XL | |
FINGERBOARD |
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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 |
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Material |
Maple | |
Finish |
Gloss | |
Profile |
C-Shape | |
Joint Type |
Set Neck | |
Thickness |
1F: 20mm, 12F: 22mm | |
Truss Rod |
Dual Action | |
BODY |
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Body Shape |
Single Cutaway | |
Body Style |
Hollowbody | |
Body Depth |
3" | |
Body Width |
17" | |
Color |
Brown Burst | |
Finish |
Gloss | |
Top Material |
Laminated Spruce | |
Back Material |
Laminated Flame Maple | |
Side Material |
Laminated Flame Maple | |
Binding |
1-ply | |
Bridge |
Rosewood | |
Tailpiece |
Stairstep | |
Pickguard |
Tortoise Scalini (5-ply) | |
Back Plate |
N/A | |
Pickup Selector |
N/A | |
Knobs |
2 Mini-Hexagon | |
Strap Buttons |
Gold | |
ELECTRONICS |
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Overview |
1 Floating Mini Humbucker | |
Controls |
1 Volume / 1 Tone | |
Pickup (Neck) |
D'Angelico Floating Mini-Humbucker | |
Pickup (Middle) |
N/A | |
Pickup (Bridge) |
N/A | |
Additional Pickup Information |
- | |
Pots |
500k | |
Output Jack |
Standard Mono | |
GENERAL |
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Case |
Gig Bag (DAP EEXL - 1 BAG) | |

Timeless Design
Based on John D’Angelico’s original single-cutaway design, the Premier EXL-1’s body shape makes use of the legendary archtop blueprint while offering modern comfort.
Warm and Woody Tone
A single floating mini-humbucker highlights the EXL-1’s naturally sweet mid-range and warm acoustic edge.

Vintage Elegance
Offering signature D’Angelico details such as its Stairstep tailpiece and iconic traditional headstock, the Premier EXL-1 offers remarkable sustain and rich harmonic overtones.
Premier EXL- 1 Brown Burst
Premier EXL-1
Warm, Woody Archtop Tone
The flagship archtop from D'Angelico is now available in the Premier Series. Offering warm and woody jazz tones by way of a custom floating mini-humbucker and 17-inch-wide body design, the Premier EXL-1 is a standout in its class. A slim C-shape neck, medium vintage fretwire and comfortable 1 and 11/16" nut width guarantees remarkable comfort for young jazzers and seasoned vets alike. Featuring classic Art Deco aesthetic flourishes reminiscent of old New York, the Premier EXL-1 is a beacon of D'Angelico guitars. Now available in Gloss Honey Blonde and Brown Burst.
Specific Model |
Premier EXL-1 Brown Burst |
SKU |
DAP EXL- 1 GBR BGT |
HARDWARE |
||
Hardware Color |
Gold | |
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 |
Gloss | |
Headpin |
Cupola | |
Tuners |
Grover 109 Super Rotomatic | |
Strings |
D'Angelico Electrozinc Jazz 12's (12-52) | |
Truss Rod Cover |
Aluminum Skyscraper, Gold | |
Nut Width |
1 11/16” | |
Nut Material |
Graph Tech NuBone XL | |
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 |
Gloss | |
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 |
Brown Burst | |
Finish |
Gloss | |
Top Material |
Laminated Spruce | |
Back Material |
Laminated Flame Maple | |
Side Material |
Laminated Flame Maple | |
Binding |
1-ply | |
Bridge |
Rosewood | |
Tailpiece |
Stairstep | |
Pickguard |
Tortoise Scalini (5-ply) | |
Back Plate |
N/A | |
Pickup Selector |
N/A | |
Knobs |
2 Mini-Hexagon | |
Strap Buttons |
Gold | |
ELECTRONICS |
||
Overview |
1 Floating Mini Humbucker | |
Controls |
1 Volume / 1 Tone | |
Pickup (Neck) |
D'Angelico Floating Mini-Humbucker | |
Pickup (Middle) |
N/A | |
Pickup (Bridge) |
N/A | |
Additional Pickup Information |
- | |
Pots |
500k | |
Output Jack |
Standard Mono | |
GENERAL |
||
Case |
Gig Bag (DAP EEXL - 1 BAG) | |

Timeless Design
Based on John D’Angelico’s original single-cutaway design, the Premier EXL-1’s body shape makes use of the legendary archtop blueprint while offering modern comfort.
Warm and Woody Tone
A single floating mini-humbucker highlights the EXL-1’s naturally sweet mid-range and warm acoustic edge.

Vintage Elegance
Offering signature D’Angelico details such as its Stairstep tailpiece and iconic traditional headstock, the Premier EXL-1 offers remarkable sustain and rich harmonic overtones.
Premier EXL-1
Warm, Woody Archtop Tone
The flagship archtop from D'Angelico is now available in the Premier Series. Offering warm and woody jazz tones by way of a custom floating mini-humbucker and 17-inch-wide body design, the Premier EXL-1 is a standout in its class. A slim C-shape neck, medium vintage fretwire and comfortable 1 and 11/16" nut width guarantees remarkable comfort for young jazzers and seasoned vets alike. Featuring classic Art Deco aesthetic flourishes reminiscent of old New York, the Premier EXL-1 is a beacon of D'Angelico guitars. Now available in Gloss Honey Blonde and Brown Burst.
Specific Model |
Premier EXL-1 Brown Burst |
SKU |
DAP EXL- 1 GBR BGT |
HARDWARE |
||
Hardware Color |
Gold | |
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 |
Gloss | |
Headpin |
Cupola | |
Tuners |
Grover 109 Super Rotomatic | |
Strings |
D'Angelico Electrozinc Jazz 12's (12-52) | |
Truss Rod Cover |
Aluminum Skyscraper, Gold | |
Nut Width |
1 11/16” | |
Nut Material |
Graph Tech NuBone XL | |
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 |
Gloss | |
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 |
Brown Burst | |
Finish |
Gloss | |
Top Material |
Laminated Spruce | |
Back Material |
Laminated Flame Maple | |
Side Material |
Laminated Flame Maple | |
Binding |
1-ply | |
Bridge |
Rosewood | |
Tailpiece |
Stairstep | |
Pickguard |
Tortoise Scalini (5-ply) | |
Back Plate |
N/A | |
Pickup Selector |
N/A | |
Knobs |
2 Mini-Hexagon | |
Strap Buttons |
Gold | |
ELECTRONICS |
||
Overview |
1 Floating Mini Humbucker | |
Controls |
1 Volume / 1 Tone | |
Pickup (Neck) |
D'Angelico Floating Mini-Humbucker | |
Pickup (Middle) |
N/A | |
Pickup (Bridge) |
N/A | |
Additional Pickup Information |
- | |
Pots |
500k | |
Output Jack |
Standard Mono | |
GENERAL |
||
Case |
Gig Bag (DAP EEXL - 1 BAG) | |

Timeless Design
Based on John D’Angelico’s original single-cutaway design, the Premier EXL-1’s body shape makes use of the legendary archtop blueprint while offering modern comfort.
Warm and Woody Tone
A single floating mini-humbucker highlights the EXL-1’s naturally sweet mid-range and warm acoustic edge.

Vintage Elegance
Offering signature D’Angelico details such as its Stairstep tailpiece and iconic traditional headstock, the Premier EXL-1 offers remarkable sustain and rich harmonic overtones.
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