D'Angelico Excel DC Viola

D’Angelico’s Excel DC Viola brings the brand’s Art-Deco elegance to a stage-ready, center-block semi-hollow that’s equal parts poise and power. The 16-inch double-cut body breathes with classic air while a solid center block keeps things tight and controlled when the volume rises, delivering that signature D’Angelico blend of articulate cleans and classy presence. The Viola finish turns heads under lights; bound f-holes, multi-ply binding, and Grover Imperial tuners seal the timeless look.

A matched pair of Seymour Duncan ’59 humbuckers sits at the core, serving vintage warmth, sweet midrange, and crisp, glassy highs with ease. A 3-way toggle covers neck, bridge, and blended voices, while push/pull coil-splitting on the tone controls unlocks convincing single-coil snap for jangly rhythm, chiming arpeggios, and funk precision. From pristine jazz and soul cleans to bluesy crunch and classic-rock grit, the Excel DC remains open, balanced, and feedback-resistant—thanks to that center block—when you edge into higher gain.

Playability feels effortless. A set maple neck with a slim C profile pairs to a rosewood fingerboard and medium-jumbo Jescar 47104 fretwire for smooth bends and confident vibrato. The 25-inch scale adds tautness and clarity across the register, while a 16-inch fingerboard radius keeps fast runs and chord work equally comfortable.

A hardtail Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece maximizes sustain and tuning stability, letting you dig in without compromise. If you crave a refined semi-hollow that excels at articulate cleans yet flexes into modern versatility, the Excel DC Viola is a natural choice—equally at home backing a crooner, comping R&B, or leading indie and classic rock sets. Designed by a house that knows semi-hollows inside out, it projects sophistication before you even hit the first chord.

Every D’Angelico Excel DC Viola we ship has been fully checked for setup and electronics by Max Guitar techs.