D’ Angelico DC Tour Deep Dive

[@SzonSer]

Bound f-hole is my new favourite insult

[@mattnelson8325]

That is priceless my friend. I've spent the last half hour figuring out ways to use that. I owe ya one. Ha!

[@jayceburns8246]

What a nut slot.

[@daveormand4977]

Hahahaha

[@NoelHaven]

I work with a few bound f-holes, I just never found the words to convey it properly before now though, thanks man! 🤙🏻😂

[@kirkscobey3031]

Nothing funny about constipation

[@sirdudeness1386]

Just got this exact model and color last night. Played it for the first time this morning. First semi hollow ever and first D’angelico ever and love it. Thanks for playing and your final review Philllip, it’s a big part of why I decided to go with this semi hollow for my price point I was looking at.

[@nobnobnobnob]

Man, you're the most detailed reviewer on YT. Aside from that, when you demo, you focus on riffs and licks instead of shredding which is nice, which tests the guitar more.

[@nuthinbutlove]

I agree in regards to the time and attention to detail, and I like hearing riffs as well. It's hard to really gain an appreciation of the instruments with shredding

[@joesatchton212]

This is the way. The KYG way. :P

[@HelpingHandAlias]

The price dropped dramaticalky for this model. I owned about three hundred guitars in the past and this is hands down the best. Build qualtity is top notch. Premium specs like bone nut, ebony fretboard etc. The best part for me are the pickups. This Supro bolt buckers are killer and you can't buy them seperately. I like them more than all the Seymours and Dimarzios i played. So much clarity and warmth paired together. Buy now and you won't regret.

[@DamienDalton]

Bought one for 560€ off Thomann about 6months ago. Seriously good guitar however switch is a bit dodgy. So will need to replace

[@0riole11]

An alternative to Loctite is clear nailpolish, I've used it for years, it also works on the screws on glasses arms.

[@sG_Chimera]

D’Angelico is really killing it. My 2022 Bedford deluxe p90 is my favorite guitar, even among the USA and Japan made guitars I own.

[@sonofhorror1995]

My Guitar Center edition Fiesta Red Bedford SH is my number one. I literally haven't picked up another guitar since getting it months ago and it just feels perfect. The Bedford is truly a gem of a guitar and the shape is just unique enough to be its own thing.

[@TruthSurge]

5:54 absolute dealbreaker. The fret ends have been straight cut off, no bevel I can see or at least not enough and that scratchy surface is just unacceptable in a modern age of guitar building. There are machines that could polish those scratches out. nut binding... if I wanted to build my own guitar, I'd just buy the parts! thx

[@UnitedEffect]

Phil.... I gotta say that if the strap button is getting in the way of playing the upper frets perhaps you could try changing your technique a bit...? This is the perfect place for the strap button on a guitar like this. It balances so much better. Players have often preferred this position. John Abercrombie would add a strap holder there if the original was on the upper horn. Just a friendly suggestion coming from almost 50 years experience playing hollow and semi-hollow guitars. Try keeping your thumb in the center of the back of the neck, or even below that towards the treble strings. For tone on a hollow/semi-hollow I like using a quality piezo w/ a 3 band parametric eq built in if possible. That's what I've been using on my hollowbody Carvin (now Kiesel) and the tone is SO versatile when mixed in slightly with the magnetic p'ups.

[@Sunflowrrunner]

I have a semi hollow body I hadn't cared much for since I got it in high school, but last year I was just messing around and put some heavy gage strings on it and down tuned it, and I think it really helps bring out the "thumpiness" that semi-hollow bodies should have.

[@KenFullman]

So you actually "learned" something. Unlike this commercial.

[@leanmeanfightinmchn]

D'Angelico just makes killer instruments. Your indepth video just reinforced it. As always, great video!

[@misteress3840]

Very helpful and detailed review of a great sounding guitar. Thanks for the long hours making this video, Phil. 😊

[@docf.n.t.2310]

I have had a D'Angelico 12 string (ES 335 model) for a few years now. I bought it on a whim, perhaps the best whim purchase in 45 years of guitar buying. I love this guitar so much, its case kept until time to tune and play, unlike my other "go to" guitars, which hang on a wall. I plan to get a 6 string version, and will bet this will be the one. It WILL BE a D'Angelico for sure !!!

[@guitarzan11litwin51]

Good extended format. Good tech tip. Thank you Phill.

[@patrickingalls5954]

Great review! I have had my eye on a D'Angelico Blackdog semi hollowbody. This review helped make up my mind. Now, the hard part is convincing the wife how much I really, really need a new guitar. Wish me luck!

[@MrRandali]

This video should win some kind of award. Keep up the excellent work my friend!

[@Bobyoudontneeemyname]

Great review Phil! I love how you always try to pit little tips in to try and fix issues people may have

[@amain325]

I've been playing a Hagstrom Viking for over 12 years. I love it, it's my main gigging guitar, everything about it just nails it.

[@phucknuts]

I have the hagstrom viking,,and the hagstrom super viling...i absolutely love them both. I also have the guild starfire 5 which i think is even better quality.

[@robcoxworth8197]

Nice video. Always wanted a hollow body and bought a Gretsch streamliner. Absolutely love it. Very versatile. It will let you rock or go mellow equally well. Won't replace my '68 SG for a lot of what I play but a superb next choice.

[@SplotchTheCatThing]

:) I got one of those last year. It's basically become my go-to for anything that doesn't require a seventh string. Sounds great and feels even better, and it's so light -- I like to play standing so it's much better for my back.

[@kennethlippertshauser3376]

Love the streamliner. Great choice Rob. ✌️

[@michaelmorris7293]

Same here. I recently bought a Gretsch Streamliner with Bigsby. Maybe it's what we do when we get older (LOL). I really like the warm tones and "bluesy" sounds I get out of it. But with the bridge pickup it can rock pretty well too. Very easy playing guitar. I may have to explore some rockabilly now! Auuuughhh!!! I could always grab my Fender strat for noise, or my hummingbird for the campfire, but that Gretsch is something special.

[@fmh357]

I always love your reviews. I closed my eyes and listened for a bit and it had almost a pure acoustic vibe. Nice. Thanks.

[@Ira88881]

I’m 66, and played a Gretsch Electromatic for the first time last week. First hollow body I’ve played, and I’ve been playing since I was 12. I really, really loved everything about it. It seemed so versatile,

[@bccoregon]

I really enjoyed listening to your playin, and getting some education at the same time.

[@georgemoore7231]

I really enjoyed this review that highlighted a wonderful guitar while providing some great tech tips. As Phil pointed out the tone of this guitar is it’s best feature. I have to give kudos to Phil’s playing. Those were some really tasty riffs he laid down. I think he really bonded with that guitar.

[@maekong2010]

My family didn't have a lot of dough. So, when I begged for an electric guitar (I was around 10 yrs. old) I ended up with a Greco Hollow Body. I didn't even know there were hollow bodies, so I was somewhat disappointed having seen and played through only solid bodies, though it wasn't a bad looking (walnut top) guitar. Don't misunderstand me, I was the only kid my age with a serviceable electric, so I was still appropriately thrilled. Especially when seeing some examples of hollow bodies on Beatles albums and such. It too had binding everywhere possible to have binding. I remember it playing cowboy chords okay. Though I seem to remember something akin to single-coiled pickups on mine. For me, what makes or breaks the styling of these things are the horn and f-hole shapes. If they are done right, hollow bodies are suitably cool. I won't be buying another one at this late stage of the game, but I thoroughly enjoyed the walk-through and a few unanticipated and long-forgotten memories. Long time subscriber. That won't change. Now, if I could only find the original Kalamazoo (everyone in the know should get the impact) amp it came with and that I foolishly gave away to my mother's boyfriend for his stupid keyboard. On the other hand, over time he changed and ultimately saved my life before he passed on - to his credit, long after the demise of the relationship with my mom. So, there's that. But that amp I certainly would have bought again, even though I'd likely have given up a testicle to have done so. So it goes, and so it went.

[@jeff1506]

Flatwounds on a semi or hollowbody are a must imo! Especially if the top, back or sides are maple.

[@stephanematis]

Sounds really nice, smooth. I will need to check the neck. I have a few d"Angelico's and they are well built with a glorious presence. Art Deco FTW

[@DAngelicoNY]

We love to hear that!

[@MacawAviculture]

Of all the current selection of affordable semi-hollow body guitars, I chose the Ibanez Artcore Expressionist AS93FM Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in cherry red. It comes with full block neck inlays, gold hardware, ebony fingerboard, and Super 58 pickups. A beautiful guitar with an insane headstock, that looks awesome, plays great, stays in tune, and sounds incredible. Thanks Phillip for another well-done educational video!

[@ooyginyardel4835]

Color notwithstanding, I couldn’t agree more.

[@MacawAviculture]

@@ooyginyardel4835 do you have one too?

[@ooyginjardl4037]

@@MacawAviculture: I do not. A friend has one that I play often. They're a beautiful instrument, no question and a superb value for the $$$. I occasionally look for an ARTCORE bass in (I beleive its called) tobacco.

[@talltale9760]

Definitely going to be nabbing a Ibanez to scratch my semi hollow itch. I’ve been slowly but surely becoming a Ibanez fanatic.

[@MacawAviculture]

@@talltale9760 welcome to the club brother! Who needs Gibson or Fender when Ibanez blows both of them away!

[@davidmckenna6562]

Wow! That’s the most comprehensive review of a guitar I’ve ever seen. I learned a ton of things from this video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@scottreynolds6317]

Great vid Phil!!! That guitar sounds fantastic!!!!

[@murcelo]

This channel is by far one of the best for guitar entusiasts

[@markiszak]

Enjoyed your exploration of this guitar Phil, including the tips you shared. And the guitar sounds great to my ears, thank you for this Phil 😎

[@donlessnau3983]

Pickups sound great, especially the Al2's in the neck. Pretty nice.

[@avjake]

Wow, that neck tone is seriously juicy. Thanks for a great review.

[@JoshuaC923]

Very cool review Phil. Appreciate you always showing us that guitars don't always arrive 10/10 and showing us how to fix small issues. That would be very helpful for people that buy used. Very good idea to do the body measurements! Keep up the great work!

[@JoshuaC923]

Looks like they have a new headstock for this series

[@danieldevine8588]

Great video. GREAT sounding guitar--both clean & overdriven

[@ricksrealpitbbq]

I’ve got a DC Excel and love it. Every bit as good as a 335 in my opinion. Mine has Kent Armstrong pickups and I have a floating bridge with the stair step tailpiece. I’m fairly certain they are made in Korea.

[@kingbrutusxxvi]

I'm sure this is going to make someone cringe but I've used Chapstick as a nut lubricant for decades (guitar nut - haha). I don't remember where I originally heard about it, and I'm sure someone will have a reason why I shouldn't be using it, but it's worked perfectly for me. I own 23 guitars and use it on electrics and acoustics (obviously not guitars with a double-locking trem system).

[@rocket69218]

You can use anything it doesn't really matter as long as it lubricates. I've used graphite lock stuff, pencil, Vaseline, silicon grease and probably other things I can't remember... all have worked, and nothing bad has ever happened as a result.

[@roywarriner8441]

​@@rocket69218 I agree, I use Big Bends nut sauce, pretty sure it's just petroleum jelly in a plastic syringe.

[@antonsavin72]

Incredibly beautiful sounding guitar!

[@Totally_Unsupervised]

It seemed be common knowledge among Heritage Guitar fans that the Heritage company manufactured DiAngelico guitars at their Kalamazoo Michigan factory. For those that don’t know, Heritage was founded by former Gibson employees who formed accompany when Gibson moved operations from Kalamazoo Michigan to Nashville Tennessee. For many years, they continued to make guitars, using the same tooling, and craftsmanship that characterized by the classic Gibson electric guitars. More recently, the company was purchased by another company and I am told changes were made. Even so, I would suspect current D’Angelico guitars are still made by the new Heritage Company.

[@tommykawasaki9676]

I never liked semi hollow bodies, until I heard one. Then ol Uncle Ted sealed the deal with his magical Byrdland. I play only semi hollow. I never touch my solid body guitars. I have 2. I find the semi hollows to be incredibly tonally dynamic & I find them to be tonally distinctive. I have 4 & each sounds very different from the others. Your De Angelico sounds absolutely amazing !

[@caseylee12]

I got my D'Angelico Premier DC at the beginning of covid, at a pawn shop for $300, with a fitted case. Gloss black. What a great instrument. Art Deco all over this thing, and it plays and sounds amazing! REALLY bluesy, or you can rock it, since the center block allows you to use plenty of gain. Love this guitar! Thanks for the video, Phil, always enjoy your reviews!

[@claudevieaul1465]

I found a semi hollow (like a 335) doesn't do it for me, but I did find a great 330-type - which is fully hollow, no center block! - and thát sounds astounding, and did what I actually was hoping for from a semi! Mine is an old gorgeous white Aria Pro-II type TA60, late eighties Korean made, with lovely sounding pickups and triple binding all around... Really recommended :)

[@casey570]

I have an Aria TA-100 from 1981. Made in Japan by Matsumoku. Unbelievable guitar - solid carved maple top, sycamore back and sides, ebony fingerboard. Incredible sound.

[@jeremyh8707]

Ugh... that hurts. I had a gorgeous, clear yellow, Aria Pro-II TA60 that I stumbled on in a small store and bought it immediately. My studio had a break in and the mf-er got that guitar. Yeah. it played and sounded phenom.

[@hankwaddell998]

Fantastic job, best any review of anything on KZbin ever.

[@Elflamencojuan]

It good to see a review that includes plenty of clean playing so you can really hear the tone. Well done. Far too many reviewers cut straight to overdrive which seems pointless.

[@f33fifofum]

That guitar was a nice surprise. Looked and sounded great.

[@lucbelanger4951]

About using Loctite ... any colour... To lock any nut against normal vibrations as you would encounter in a guitar or an amp, I simply use a dab of clear nail varnish. Just put a drop or two on the thread and screw the nut back in. It will hold the nut in place very securely, and yet when you need to remove it, it will break very easily. A warning though, nail polish uses acetone as as a thinner, and acetone will ruin the finish of your guitar instantly! Make sure you don't get any on your fingers, wearing gloves here won't help at all! I use this trick everyday with no problems, just be careful! :)

[@dstarling61]

This is a steal for $700!

[@danepaulstewart8464]

Lord, that is one SWEET sounding guitar. Of course, no one is surprised. Not from this maker. 👍 But seriously… this is a REALLY good one. They REMAIN at the top of my list for a new Hollow Body to rule over my others! Beautiful instrument in so many ways.

[@tempestfury8324]

Phillip, thank you for another awesome video! This guitar is one I was ignorant of, and now I want to play one! Strange they have no markings where it's made. You simply have the best and most informative guitar channel on KZbin. Thank you!

[@DAngelicoNY]

These guitars are really incredible in hand. All of our Excel Tour models were designed in the US, built in Korea!

[@tempestfury8324]

@@DAngelicoNY : I really look forward to getting one in my hands! The price point is totally fair! But something I'd have to save for a little while. I've been playing 41 years now *gasp* and Guild and Gibsons were the only semi-hollows I've played. Thank you for the info and I'm really looking forward to playing this one!

[@garywebb911]

Ive watches a load of demo's of this guitar and this chap was the first and only reviewer to comment on the neck shape and feel. Kin well done buddy. At last a decent review by someone who knows their stuff and whet viewers want. Kin youtube is overrun by mainly blokes who can't play and don't have a clue but think they are qualified to give a review. Kin numpties, every last one of you and i shall be pointing this fact out as often as i can.

[@benadamson4942]

If you’re considering buying one of these, take a look at an Ibanez AS73. These are VERY similar in spec and design and I honestly think the Ibanez is more attractive. All for less than 1/3 the price of one of these. I have an AS73 in tobacco burst and I love it.

[@KB_Joys]

Lots of helpful and useful information, not many people are willing to offer that up. Not a fan at all of hollow bodied guitars myself, but i think you have made a very nice video for us☺️

[@ebutuoy2062]

Thank you so much for this super in-depth review and all the detail you provide here. You actually sold me on this guitar and after seeing it I was able to find the model above this one on-line & clearance discounted at over 40%! It was meant to be and I can't wait to get my awesome D' Angelico Excel DC XT! Thanks again, Phillip

[@bobsteel1981]

Sounds like a good one. One thing though: the main reason that I pick up semi-acoustics is that I can just pick up and play without having to bother with an amp - especially at night. How does it sound unamped?

[@bradyazell]

D'Angelico makes some really nice guitars. Even their less expensive models are constructed well and play very nicely.

[@steven-v2x]

HI Phil. Really helpful review. GC is doing these for 699 now. Just picked one up. Thanks.

[@davidblair4558]

Nice review Phillip. Thorough & to the point. Just the right amount of info& playing (nice licks btw). I’ll be back to see what else you got. Thanks

[@WowIndescribable]

Great review, a beautiful instrument all around. One thing I would have like included was a review/demonstration of the acoustic/non-amplified sound.

[@aniquinstark4347]

I've owned several semihollow and full hollow body guitars and it's honestly an irrelevant test. They all sound awful unplugged. Especially semihollows because the string tension is on a solid block instead of a flexible top like an acoustic guitar.

[@adamcolbertmusic]

​​​@@aniquinstark4347 I disagree that it's "irrelevant", for me, because most of my casual pickin and grinnin isn't even plugged in. That being said, I agree that they USUALLY DON'T sound great acoustically. I hang out at the local small town guitar shop a lot, so I've tried several, and they don't compare to an actual acoustic guitar. The one exception I've seen however is a Danelectro Convertible, fully hollow which plugged in also sounds amazing with a lipstick pickup mounted in the hole and a piezo mounted within the bridge and a blend knob, but its body is ply material, and it has an aluminum nut, so it's not a typical electric acoustic hybrid either. But that one does sound great unplugged!

[@aniquinstark4347]

@@adamcolbertmusic In my experience they're barely any louder than an unplugged solid body and often sound worse. I actually really like how my basswood strat sounds unplugged. I think because the wood wood is so light it vibrates more than my other electric guitars. I did have a truly semi-acoustic D'Angelico for a while that sounded okay unplugged though. Really if you want an electric that sounds good unplugged you have to get one that's pretty big like a Gretsch White Falcon.

[@Ira88881]

@@adamcolbertmusic It is irrelevant. It’s not an acoustic guitar. Doesn’t really matter if most of your playing isn’t plugged in. It’s an electric guitar. Get it? Or do you want reviews on how Telecasters and Stratocasters sound unplugged as well?

[@toddknaster9731]

Love your reviews. I always feel like I am getting an honest bon biased review. I have the D’angelico excel mini DC. It is an excellent guitar in every aspect.

[@kevinhuber8723]

Wow, nice guitar! The fit and finish look over the top.

[@KittyKatMan93]

The tech tips bass riff has become my favorite part of your videos lol

[@electron7373]

Nice tone Phillip. Very full bodied sound and great looking too!

[@MrVyrtuoso]

I rather like that the cheaper semi-hollows have brightness. Makes 'em more versatile for general playing. When I need to play jazz, I just turn that tone control most if not all of the way down.

[@shawnmartin4701]

This really sounds great, especially for this type of guitar. Nice thorough review as well.

[@HatOnAHat]

Great video, Phil! Thanks for the review.

[@rockystarland6051]

Another great review… especially like the added Tech-Tips on how to eliminate some of the little quirks.

[@nedludd3641]

I bought this guitar because of Mr McKnight's recommendation and I love it to bits. These are being heavily discounted in the UK atm, 60% off. One niggle I have with mine is the narrow nut width. I get buzz when I play a cowboy open C chords caused by my index brushing the high E string.

[@Mr512austintexas]

Great looking, great sounding guitar! Excellent review. I just got an Epiphone "Dot" 335 that I just about can't put down, but if I ever go looking for another guitar in this class I will definitely look at the D'Angelico. Thanks for a terrific review.

[@BrentAdams]

Great job on your Reviews...and this one was no exception. Thank You for what you do Phil!

[@blakeusry124]

The Handshake is the most important thing to me. That is why I only play a Gibson axcess now. I would love to see you review one.

[@jpoggi9081]

Showed me a lot of ways to appreciate and quantify the quality of a guitar thank you

[@mvalentino5650]

I hope this is exactly the video I need. I have a semi hollow Squier with jazz master pickups and I’ve basically hated it since the day I’ve bought it. It’s so bright and harsh and I’ve tried to sell it a few times but I’ve never had anyone buy it.

[@richardsmith7780]

Great review as always Phil. I got a prs se hllowbody piezo last year. Love it. I got it plek setup by peach guitars in the UK before they delivered it. Not sure if it was the plek or PRS build but it's the best set up and playing guitar I have ever bought and way better than my fender custom shop and Gibsons. On a par with my suhr and USA prs at about 1/3 price. Great sound and I'm really sold on the hollow body light weight. Worth shortlisting to try along with the dangelico

[@williamb4652]

I got my PRS Hollowbody II Piezo from Peach a couple of years ago (at full price grrr!) and really love it. One useful thing in a house with a daughter with super sensitive hearing is that it has enough resonance to practice without plugging it in

[@richardblock2458]

I have an Excel Mini Tour DC (339 size) and it looks, feels and sounds great. Very good review.

[@6catalina0]

I was starting to fall asleep until he said “ Bone Nut.”

[@waynecribb4922]

Enjoy all your reviews. More intricate information than many. Very nice guitar.

[@kerryewen3624]

Always a great experience watching your videos

[@CarlosRodriguez-cj8oo]

I wish you had just posted this as a guitar review...I love my semi hollow body and wanted to learn more but I lost faith a few minutes in. I like to find guitar folks on you tube I can trust and support

[@ckallaher]

I have this very guitar, Phil, and love it. The only issue I have is tuning stability, which is dreadful. But now I know to try a little sanding and graphite on the nut slots. If I can sort that out I thought no this will become my daily driver. I’m a sucker for binding and an ebony fretboard.

[@bkbinj6320]

Thanks for the demo and review Phil.

[@orquestraoceanica1245]

Another great video, Phil! Very didatic, thanks and congrats!

[@jacksaintjack2844]

Incredibly informative. You definitely know your stuff !!!!

[@laurencehastings7473]

Your gear checks are great. The sound demos are especially good because you don't use pedals so we can actually hear what the guitar sounds like. My only suggestion for improvement would be to give your opinion on switches and the roll-off on the pots.

[@bobjeaniejoey]

I do believe that Phil could sell Sno-Kones to Eskimos. What a fabulous video, on many counts. Really, this video was special. Thanks, Phil! Nice guitar, too. I'm still shopping for my next guitar(s), (guitars'sssssss), lol. Like most of us, I've been shopping for them since I was 14 years old. 50 plus years have passed since I first entered the market for guitars. I feel that I've been mostly judicious in my dealings in the trade of chordophones over those years. Mostly. I'll leave it at that. You know what I mean. I'm not soon leaving the market. I hope. The semi-hollow body electric guitar rises ever more to the top of the next-to-be-acquired heap for me, jostling for top place with the thought of the much more choice-requiring, resonator guitar, "Biscuit, spider, tricone suspension?"; "Brass, steel, or wood soundbox?", "Is a parlor-sized resonator a joke waiting to be perpetrated on some unwitting online buyer?". Yeah, sheesh, there are too many questions in that department to be answered by me right now. Other than "I'll take one of each, thanks!" My wife would love that, wouldn't she?! HA! I also continue to build my own very fun and equally as awesome as the "store-bought" kind of gi-tars, the maligned-by-some, but you can't deny that every one of them sounds different in some regard, Cigar Box Guitars, offered in many tunings, just to keep me on my toes. Getting back to store-boughters, I'd love to pull the trigger right now on a more than a dozen, new as well as preowned "production" candidates, while nevertheless continuing to angst over the choice of each and every next ax of choice at any given time. All of the questions that we ask of ourselves musically, such as "Do I proclaim myself to be as I am?", Am I who I say I am?" and then other questions, such as, "Will the Tele work for today?", prey on our minds as we make our decisions to pounce on that certain guitar that will complete our musical selves. To answer the question, "Well, of course the Tele will work for today". The Tele is capable of most things, and it excels at what it alone can offer, but maybe this past month has been an SG month, or a 1960s Harmony 000 acoustic that sounds like a, "Yeah, that's what it sounds like", month. Or, how about a surprisingly very late-model, arch-backed, short-scaled, Delta-Blues-belching little parlor beast to tickle your fancy? Only the player knows what kind of month it's been, and what type of additional ax they will pursue. As to whether you or I, now, today, will lay down a track that will be remembered for-ere-more, that remains to be seen. History is there to recall or not, as the case may be. May remembrance be given to those musical geniuses who have historically, positively affected our modern lives to the extent that we are emotionally moved when hearing once again their great performances, or the reproduced compositions of the greats of the past who reigned before audio recording was possible. Isn't the constant questioning of, "Should I opt for this style bridge?", "I can't live without that hard "V" neck", or whatever other requirement is needed for the right to be included in one's guiterstable, just the way it is for those of us who are addicted to the dangerously close siren call of the yet to be found, "perfect chordophone", though? I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm currently looking for an electrified vintage Kay or Guild archtop that jangles like jangling is going out of business. There isn't any jangle in the newer, "better" versions. I want me some jangle. Cheers to all!!!

[@owenanstey436]

A very comprehensive test, logically done, good work.

[@audiomurphy]

Sounds Amazing. Thank you for this review. Lovely Guitar.

[@m.vonhollen6673]

I had two ‘81 Ibanez AS-200’s, one after the other, patterning myself over Scofield. Great guitars!

[@robertclinger7351]

Hello! If you get the chance, try an Eastman T486 semi hollow guitar. Just under $1500. Hand made in China. Awesome guitar!

[@raygehring]

I had to polish and put graphite in the nut. The G string was the worst. Quality control on mine was not good and Sweetwater didn't catch it. But I told them I loved it and will deal with the minor inconsistencies. It's the feel and rich tone that sold me on it. It's for traveling, touring, and outdoor gigs. Finally don't have to bring an L5 to every gig.

[@eamonahern7495]

A mention about the strap position on the heel. I prefer it there because of how I play with a leather strap and high headstock playing position when playing standing up. I mostly play with a thumb at the back of the neck position because it offers more range for my fingers and wouldn't mind touching off the strap lock occasionally if I had to cradle the neck for leverage when bending a high note.

[@ronmoore8732]

Yes what a great tone it has. Loved the sound

[@bryanfarless9579]

Hello Phill. Thank you for all the knowledge you pass on, I think your playing sounds great, I really like the neck pickup tone on that one, one of the prettiest I have heard.

[@Butterfliesandzebras]

Sounds great man, nice work!

[@prosql]

FYI: The digital caliper link you provide is malformed - I'm guessing something to do with how it runs into the following line. Love the detail you provide in these - perfect for my geeky side.

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

Good review! D’Angelico put out excellent guitars.

[@MrJsteed2009]

Thanks for a very helpful introduction! They’ve been on my radar 😊

[@zeahlessley6108]

I love my Hagstrom Deuce F! It's basically a double cutaway version of their Super Swede.

[@scottraycraft5151]

you do great reviews...very detailed and extensive...i have many semi hollows some are warmer than others...my 2 full hollows are in fact VERY bright but not harsh...i am all about the f-holes...except when i have to upgrade or fix electronics

[@kaialoha]

D'Angelicos are excellent.! I had an early one. Upon advice I stuffed foam into the f holes. Made all the difference.

[@Quietprofessional1]

Beautiful guitar.

[@kevinmorris7722]

Phill, did you polish the frets before you did the sound demo? Super nice guitar.