D'angelico / Excel / 1946 / Sunburst / Guitar
D'Angelico Excel 1946 OHSC. Available in late 1934, the first Excels were 16 5/8" wide, had "straight" f-holes, and engraved fingerboard inlays. Then in late 1937 the body changed to 17" wide and curved single bound f-holes. All models have multiple bound top and back, block inlays, peghead with broken scroll pediment framing ornamental cupola (button), rounded angles on scroll, and in 1943 stairstep tailpiece. It is thought that he started using "X" bracing just after WWII. Available 1934 to 1964.
Available in late 1934, the first Excels were 16 5/8" wide, had "straight" f-holes, and engraved fingerboard inlays. Then in late 1937 the body changed to 17" wide and curved single bound f-holes. All models have multiple bound top and back, block inlays, peghead with broken scroll pediment framing ornamental cupola (button), rounded angles on scroll, and in 1943 stairstep tailpiece. It is thought that he started using "X" bracing just after WWII. Available 1934 to 1964.
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