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Excel Series EX-SS Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar with Stairstep Tailpiece

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Overview

A thinline cutaway with amazing grace and unbeatable tone.

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 signature D’Angelico Stairstep trapeze-style tailpiece or a traditional stop tailpiece with full center block. Includes hardshell case.

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 humucker
  • 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

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