New York, NY (January 20, 20115) -- D’Angelico Guitars, New York City’s most iconic guitar brand, announced today plans to introduce the company’s first-ever acoustic line at the 2015 NAMM Show in Anaheim.
D’Angelico’s acoustic line will consist of the following eight models: EX-63, Gramercy Grand Auditorium, Mercer Grand Auditorium, Lexington, Madison Jumbo, Brooklyn, Bowery, and Mott Bass. Most of the D’Angelico acoustic models will feature gold Grover Imperial Tune-o-Matic tuners and the Fishman INK-4 onboard preamp and pickup system, complete with a built-in LED tuner. To guarantee exceptional sound, the acoustic models also feature FU-Tone brass bridge pins and D’Addario EXP-16 strings, giving the guitars a brilliant “glow” right out of the case. Most of D’Angelico’s acoustic models will be available in Natural, Vintage Sunburst, Cherry Sunburst, Black, and Grey Black finishes.
“The D’Angelico family continues to grow in 2015 with the introduction of our brand new acoustic line, and we are proud of the acoustic instruments we have created,” said Brenden Cohen, CEO of D’Angelico Guitars. “These guitars cover a wide range of shapes and sizes, including mini, grand auditorium, dreadnought, jumbo, and even an acoustic bass. Using only premium tonewoods, each expertly-crafted model offers a unique voice, catering to a wide variety of players.”
The D’Angelico acoustic line will be released in early 2015 and will be showcased at the 2015 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA January 22 – 25, 2015. Please be sure to visit D’Angelico Guitars in Room 210 C. More information on each acoustic model can be found below.
D’Angelico EX-63
D’Angelico is proud to introduce the EX-63, a non-cutaway archtop that boasts remarkable playability and comfort. Equipped with an internal mahogany block for resonance, the EX-63 is impressively loud and snarls when attacked aggressively. Elegance and function come together in a floating ebony bridge leading to D’Angelico’s signature stairstep tailpiece. Like each of D’Angelico’s new acoustic models, the EX-63 features a Piezo pickup system.
Gramercy Grand Auditorium (SG-200)
D’Angelico is proud to introduce the Gramercy Grand Auditorium (SG-200). With a spruce top and rosewood back and sides, the Gramercy offers vivid depth. Finger-picking produces soft warmth, while hard strumming busts the sound open without sacrificing clarity. The Gramercy Grand Auditorium’s slim, C-shape neck brings comfort and balance. A truly dynamic instrument in its playability, the Gramercy can serve the mellow finger-style player, the frenetic rocker, and any player in between.
Mercer Grand Auditorium (SG-100)
D’Angelico is proud to introduce the Mercer Grand Auditorium (SG-100), which boasts the duo of a slim, mahogany neck and a rosewood fingerboard with block mother-of-pearl inlays, creating subtle elegance and supreme playability. The sapele back and sides work in tandem with the solid Sitka spruce top to give the Mercer its bright clarity. Prepared to project, the Mercer comes with FU-Tone brass bridge pins, pickup system and built-in tuner.
Lexington (SD-300)
D’Angelico is proud to introduce the Lexington (SD-300), a booming single-cutaway dreadnought that offers a powerful low-end so resonant that playing lush, full chords may very well become addictive. A solid Sitka spruce top meets a sapele back and sides to create the Lexington’s subtle elegance, complemented by a tortoise pickguard. The Lexington’s slim, mahogany neck makes for wonderful playability. Though capable of great projection, the Lexington’s high-end is uncompromised by its rich low-end, producing a consistently balanced sound and making it an excellent choice for a great variety of players.
Madison Jumbo (SJ-600)
D’Angelico is proud to introduce the Madison Jumbo (SJ-600). Don’t let its size fool you into thinking it’s one dimensional: the Madison can play a quiet corner with hushed plucks or fill a hall with giant jangling. A flame maple back and sides meet a maple neck and Sitka spruce top to give the Madison its unique warmth. Like the rest of the D’Angelico acoustic family, the Madison features gold Grover Super Rotomatic tuners and the Fishman INK-4 onboard preamp, pick-up system, FU-Tone brass bridge pins, and built-in tuner.
Brooklyn (AS D-400)
D’Angelico is proud to introduce the Brooklyn (AS D-400). The guitar’s rich, dreadnought shout is propelled by a sapele back, sides, and a solid Sitka spruce top. The Brooklyn’s mahogany neck is capped with a rosewood fingerboard where block mother-of-pearl inlays add the class of a fresh pair of wingtips. A Fishman INK-4 onboard preamp and brass bridge pins help the Brooklyn sing, providing maximum resonance.
Bowery (AS D-500)
D’Angelico is proud to introduce their flagship acoustic model, the Bowery (AS D-500). The Bowery features a single-cutaway dreadnought with a solid Sitka spruce top, and the guitar’s rosewood back and sides project the Bowery’s massive roar. But have no fear: a slim, C-shaped neck and rosewood fingerboard provide great comfort for the player. With the sleek additions of FU-Tone brass bridge pins, Fishman INK-4 onboard preamp, a tortoise pickguard and block mother-of-pearl inlays, the Bowery emerges as a true classic and the premier instrument in D’Angelico’s new acoustic series.
Mott Bass (SBG-700)
D’Angelico is proud to introduce the Mott Bass (SBG-700), as no family is complete without a bassman. The Mott Bass is where style, tradition and innovation meet. Robust in sound and stature, the bass features a solid Sitka spruce top with a flame maple back and sides. Never cumbersome, a rosewood fingerboard and slim, maple neck come together to create maximum comfort. Though able to stand its ground when kept acoustic, the Mott shines when amplified. As with its D’Angelico acoustic siblings, the Mott comes equipped with the Fishman INK-4 onboard preamp, pickup system, FU-Tone brass bridge pins, and built-in tuner, dead accurate even for the lowest lows.
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Primack started his playing career on Telecasters, then switched to Les Pauls, but when his prized LPs were stolen, he jumped back to Teles, and now owns nine of them.
His No. 1 is this white one (left). Seymour Duncan made him a JB Model pickup in a single-coil size for the bridge position, while the neck is a Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound Staggered. He ripped out all the electronics, added a Gibson-style toggle switch, flipped the control plate orientation thanks to an obsession with Danny Gatton, and included just one steel knob to control tone. Primack also installed string trees with foam to control extra noise.
This one has Ernie Ball Papa Het’s Hardwired strings, .011–.050.
Here, Kitty, Kitty
Primack runs both a PRS Archon and a Bad Cat Lynx at the same time, covering both 6L6 and EL34 territories. The Lynx goes into a Friedman 4x12 cab that’s been rebadged in honor of its nickname, “Donkey,” while the Archon, which is like a “refined 5150,” runs through an Orange 4x12.
Ryan Primack’s Pedalboard
Primack’s board sports a Saturnworks True Bypass Multi Looper, plus two Saturnworks boost pedals. The rest includes a Boss TU-3w, DOD Bifet Boost 410, Caroline Electronics Hawaiian Pizza, Fortin ZUUL +, MXR Phase 100, JHS Series 3 Tremolo, Boss DM-2w, DOD Rubberneck, MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe, Walrus Slo, and SolidGoldFX Surf Rider III.
Taver’s Teles
Vadim Taver’s go-to is this cherryburst Fender Telecaster, which he scored in the early 2000s and has been upgraded to Seymour Duncan pickups on Primack’s recommendation. His white Balaguer T-style has been treated to the same upgrade. The Balaguer is tuned to drop C, and the Fender stays in D standard. Both have D’Addario strings, with a slightly heavier gauge on the Balaguer.
Dual-Channel Chugger
Taver loves his 2-channel Orange Rockerverb 100s, one of which lives in a case made right in Nashville.
Vadim Taver’s Pedalboard
Taver’s board includes an MXR Joshua, MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe, Empress Tremolo, Walrus ARP-87, Old Blood Noise Endeavors Reflector, MXR Phase 90, Boss CE-2w, and Sonic Research Turbo Tuner ST-200, all powered by a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus.
Big Duff
Harmon’s favorite these days is this Fender Duff McKagan Deluxe Precision Bass, which he’s outfitted with a Leo Quan Badass bridge. His backup is a Mexico-made Fender Classic Series ’70s Jazz Bass. This one also sports Primack-picked pickups.
Rental Rockers
Harmon rented this Orange AD200B MK III head, which runs through a 1x15 cab on top and a 4x10 on the bottom.
Noah Harmon’s Pedalboard
Harmon’s board carries a Boss TU-2, Boss ODB-3, MXR Dyna Comp, Darkglass Electronics Vintage Ultra, and a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus. His signal from the Vintage Ultra runs right to the front-of-house, and Harmon estimates that that signal accounts for about half of what people hear on any given night.
