D'Angelico Excel Style B Iced Tea sunburst

D'Angelico Excel Style B DITB – Elegance Reborn

The D'Angelico Excel Style B in Dark Iced Tea Burst is a meticulous homage to the golden age of archtop jazz guitars. Faithfully echoing the 1930s original Style B, this modern incarnation retains the majestic 17-inch hollow body crafted from laminated flame maple with a laminated spruce top. Its tonal warmth is paired with undeniable visual flair – the sleek gloss polyurethane finish, stepped ebony tailpiece, and 3-ply white binding across the body, neck, and Throwback headstock give it a rich, vintage presence. The three-piece maple and ebony neck offers exceptional sustain and clarity, while the 24.75" scale and 20 frets cater to players who prefer articulation over acrobatics. True to its era, the guitar features a floating Rhythm Chief pickup mounted to the fretboard, delivering a smoky, rounded tone that thrives in clean, complex chord voicings – tailor-made for smoky jazz clubs and sophisticated soloists. 

A Backstory of Craft and Culture

Born from the legacy of John D’Angelico, the Style B model was once the refined choice of mid-century jazz professionals and session players looking for acoustic projection with electric subtlety. D'Angelico’s original Manhattan workshop produced fewer than 1,200 guitars, many of which became legendary in the hands of players like Johnny Smith and Bucky Pizzarelli. With this reissue, produced under the Excel series in Korea, D’Angelico preserves the artistry of the past while offering modern stability and affordability. The Style B DITB isn't just a guitar – it's a time capsule in playable form, a reminder of a time when craftsmanship was king and every note played meant something. Ideal for serious players who value tone, heritage, and a touch of glamour, this guitar proves that vintage inspiration and modern reliability can indeed share the stage.