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D’Angelico Guitars Debuts the Excel Shoreline

Rather than the double humbuckers found on the standard version of the Excel models, the Excel Shoreline guitars are strapped with P-90s and a Bigsby B-50.

New York, NY (July 12, 2017) -- At this year’s Summer NAMM in Nashville, TN, D’Angelico Guitars is set to show off new options in its Excel Series. Two new models, the DC Shoreline and SS Shoreline, are variations on two of the company’s most popular models. Rather than the double humbuckers found on the standard version of the Excel models, the Excel Shoreline guitars are strapped with P-90s and a Bigsby B-50 for a fresh, modern look and sound. Perfect for a summer introduction, the Shorelines are available in Vintage White, Indigo, and Surf Green.

Available for $1799, the Excel Shoreline guitars are now available at select dealers.

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