D'Angelico Premier SS Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in Solid Black Finish

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A Sophisticated Semi-hollow Invitation from D’Angelico The D’Angelico Premier SS semi-hollowbody electric guitar puts playability and value first while recognizing the importance of good looks. The Premier SS’s single-cutaway body shape is lightweight, comfortable, and carved from laminate maple. Maple’s bright warmth brings semi-hollow sounds and techniques to life with a smooth, swift attack and plenty of bite or sustain — it all depends on your dynamics and method of attack. Two custom D’Angelico humbucking pickups supply an extensive sonic range, stretching all the way from jazzy cleans to rock ’n’ roll grit. Per-pickup control knobs (carved from natural ebony) facilitate precise switching between two or three distinct tones with the flip of a switch. Sweetwater guitarists like the way this guitar’s “C”-shaped neck finds a happy medium that’s conducive to vintage and modern styles without strain. D’Angelico’s finishing touches adorn each section of the Premier SS in trappings that Sweetwater is an Authorized D'Angelico Dealer Genuine New Item Sweetwater's 2-year warranty and 55 point inspection D'Angelico Premier SS Semi-hollow Electric Guitar - Solid Black Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple Body and Neck, Walnut Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Solid Black A Sophisticated Semi-hollow Invitation from D’Angelico The D’Angelico Premier SS semi-hollowbody electric guitar puts playability and value first while recognizing the importance of good looks. The Premier SS’s single-cutaway body shape is lightweight, comfortable, and carved from laminate maple. Maple’s bright warmth brings semi-hollow sounds and techniques to life with a smooth, swift attack and plenty of bite or sustain — it all depends on your dynamics and method of attack. Two custom D’Angelico humbucking pickups supply an extensive sonic range, stretching all the way from jazzy cleans to rock ’n’ roll grit. Per-pickup control knobs (carved from natural ebony) facilitate precise switching between two or three distinct tones with the flip of a switch. Sweetwater guitarists like the way this guitar’s “C”-shaped neck finds a happy medium that’s conducive to vintage and modern styles without strain. D’Angelico’s finishing touches adorn each section of the Premier SS in trappings that exude confidence. Stairstep tuners, a vintage-inspired Scalini pickguard, block inlays, and an art-deco headstock are just a handful of the perks you can look forward to when you choose the Premier SS semi-hollowbody! Familiar semi-hollowbody construction The Premier SS combines vintage-inspired maple semi-hollowbody construction with a single-cut body shape. The single-cut shape offers the best of both worlds — improved upper-fret access on the treble side, while the bass side’s fuller figure promotes unimpeded sustain that supports melodic movement with low-string resonance. Inside, the Premier SS features a solid center block that keeps feedback at bay and makes it easy to push amp levels or use effects such as reverb, overdrive, and delay. Set-through maple neck construction heightens sustain and tonal quality, and this neck is capped with a walnut fingerboard. Walnut’s smoothness and natural hardwood feel leave guitarists feeling inspired, and players at Sweetwater find that a walnut fingerboard helps with accuracy and consistency, especially when tackling complex chords, such as sevenths or inversions. Custom in-house humbuckers The Premier SS comes loaded with a set of classic-sounding chrome-covered D’Angelico humbuckers. Both pickups use calibrated alnico magnets and vintage-inspired winding specs to provide workhorse tones. Jazz-tinged cleans are imbued with warm soul. Pushing levels to the limit can quickly drive your amp into overdrive, and the clean fidelity makes a potent platform for dirt pedals if you indulge in high-gain distortion and grit. A 3-way toggle allows for easy pickup switching, and each pickup features its own volume and tone knob for maximum tonal versatility. Moreover, control pots are capped with striking ebony knobs for an all-natural look with serious retro appeal. While it may resemble a classic jazz box, the D’Angelico Premier SS is a cross-genre, do-it-all instrument that will ace any live gig or studio session. The D’Angelico legacy After mastering his craft during an 18-year apprenticeship, luthier John D’Angelico opened his own shop in Manhattan’s Little Italy in 1932. Catering to New York’s many jazz musicians over the ensuing three decades, D’Angelico and a single apprentice became New York’s foremost stringed instrument builders, creating over one thousand treasured archtop guitars until John’s death in 1964. After his passing, the D’Angelico legacy lived on only through his rare, legendary instruments. After decades, the D’Angelico brand has resurfaced, bringing back the playability and attention to detail of the company’s New York roots. Today, Sweetwater is delighted to offer this fine line of distinguished instruments. D’Angelico uses state-of-the-art manufacturing processes and the finest available materials to create playable works of art for today’s guitarists. From a modest shop in Little Italy to the world stage, D’Angelico’s dedication to quality craftsmanship ensures that this brand won’t go dormant again. D’Angelico Premier SS Features: Laminate maple body yields a warm, resonant tone with a vintage semi-hollow sound Solid center block effectively keeps feedback at bay D’Angelico humbuckers support jazz-tinged cleans, high-gain distortion, and everything in between Per-pickup volume and tone knob for maximum tonal versatility Comfortable “C”-shaped maple neck Fast-and-smooth bound walnut fingerboard, 14-in. radius, MOP block inlays Tune-o-matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece lock on and transmit the nuances of every note Stairstep tuners ensure solid tuning stability and classy aesthetics Specification Detail Number of Strings 6 Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Body Type Semi-hollowbody Body Shape Premier SS Body Material Laminated Maple Top Material Laminated Maple Color Black Body Finish Gloss Neck Material Maple Neck Shape C Neck Joint Set Neck Radius 14" Fingerboard Material Walnut Fingerboard Inlay Blocks Number of Frets 22 Scale Length 25" Nut Width 1.6875" Nut Material GraphTech NuBone XL Bridge/Tailpiece Nickel Tune-O-Matic bridge, Stopbar tailpiece Tuners Non-locking Stairstep Neck Pickup D'Angelico Humbucker Bridge Pickup D'Angelico Humbucker Controls 2 x volume, 2 x tone Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch Strings D'Angelico Electrozinc, .010-.046 Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately RETURN INFORMATION We want you to be completely happy with your purchase from Sweetwater. 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