The Excel SS has earned its place as a modern standout. A 15-inch-wide single-cutaway archtop, the SS is lightweight, punchy, and versatile. High-output Kent Armstrong humbuckers make for crisp attack and remarkable resonance, while a slim C-shape neck profile offers maximum comfort. Revered by players from Bob Weir to Kurt Rosenwinkel, the SS is no stranger to stages. Now available with both our signature D’Angelico Stairstep trapeze-style tailpiece or a traditional stop tailpiece with full center block.

Features

Body

• Body shape: Single cutaway
• Body type: Semi-hollow or chambered body
• Body material: Laminated
• Top wood: Maple Flamed
• Body wood: Maple Flamed
• Body finish: Gloss
• Orientation: Right handed

Neck

• Neck shape: C 
• Neck wood: 3-piece maple/walnut/maple 
• Joint: Set-in
• Scale length: 25"
• Truss rod: Dual action 
• Neck finish: Gloss

Fretboard

• Material: Rosewood
• Radius: 16"
• Fret size: Medium jumbo
• Number of frets: 20
• Inlays: Block
• Nut width: 1.687" (42.8mm)

Pickups

• Configuration: HH
• Neck: Vintage humucker
• Middle: Not applicable
• Bridge: Vintage humbucker
• Brand: Kent Armstrong
• Active or passive pickups: Passive
• Series or parallel: Series
• Piezo: No
• Active EQ: No
• Special electronics: None

Controls

• Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, tone 1, tone 2
• Pickup switch: 3-way
• Coil tap or split: No
• Kill switch: No

Hardware

• Bridge type: Fixed
• Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
• Tailpiece: Trapeze
• Tuning machines: Grover Imperial
• Color: Gold 

Other

• Number of strings: 6-string
• Special features: Pickups
• Case: Hardshell case
• Accessories: None
• Country of origin: South Korea