The D'Angelico Premier DC stands as a testament to a legacy that began in 1932 in a small workshop in Manhattan’s Little Italy. While John D'Angelico became world-renowned for his hand-crafted archtops, the Premier DC adapts that historic spirit for the contemporary stage. This double-cutaway semi-hollowbody is designed for the musician who demands versatility without sacrificing the soul of a classic instrument. The stunning Vintage Sunburst finish highlights the laminated maple body, offering a look that is as sophisticated as the sounds it produces.
At the heart of the Premier DC's performance is its semi-hollow construction. By incorporating a lightweight solid centerblock, D'Angelico has created an instrument that retains the airy resonance and warmth of a hollowbody while effectively suppressing the unwanted feedback often associated with high-gain settings. This makes the guitar an incredible "all-rounder," equally at home in a smoky jazz club, a high-energy rock show, or a modern indie session. The 16-inch-wide body provides significant sustain and a natural acoustic presence that translates beautifully when plugged in.
The neck of the Premier DC is engineered for pure comfort. Featuring a slim C-shape maple profile and a 24.75” scale length, it offers a "fast" feel that reduces hand fatigue during long sets. The rosewood fingerboard is adorned with signature white pearloid block inlays, providing a touch of class that matches the iconic Art Deco "skyscraper" truss rod cover and the famous D'Angelico headstock. Whether you are playing complex jazz voicings or aggressive blues bends, the 14-inch radius ensures a smooth, choke-free experience across all 22 medium vintage nickel silver frets.
Sonically, the Premier DC is powered by a pair of custom-voiced D'Angelico humbuckers. These pickups are specifically wound to provide a balanced output: the neck pickup delivers round, creamy cleans, while the bridge pickup offers a punchy, articulate bite. With independent volume and tone controls for each pickup and a three-way toggle switch, the tonal palette is vast. From the woody thumping of traditional bebop to the searing leads of classic rock, this instrument responds intuitively to your touch. High-quality hardware, including Grover Super Rotomatic tuners and a Graph Tech NuBone XL nut, ensures that your tuning remains rock-solid regardless of how hard you play.
Body Type: Semi-hollow with centerblock
Body Material: Laminated Maple
Neck Material: Maple, Slim C-Shape
Fingerboard: Rosewood with White Pearloid Block Inlays
Scale Length: 24.75"
Radius: 14"
Frets: 22 Medium Vintage Nickel Silver
Pickups: 2x Custom D'Angelico Humbuckers
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch
Bridge: Nickel Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Tailpiece
Tuners: Grover 109 Super Rotomatic
Nut: Graph Tech NuBone XL (1 11/16")
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Finish: Vintage Sunburst (Gloss)
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