D’Angelico Guitars Introduces EX-SD Bass
After introducing the EX-Bass two years ago, D’Angelico announced the solidbody EX-SD Bass at this year’s NAMM Show. The four-string bass features a chambered mahogany body topped with flame maple and a mahogany neck. Its rosewood fingerboard holds 21 frets and is adorned with mother of pearl block inlays as position markers.
The EX-SD is loaded with a pair of Kent Armstrong pickups with a 3-way selector switch as well as volume and tone knobs. Hardware includes a gold tune-o-matic bridge and deluxe sealed tuners. It comes in Natural, Cherry Sunburst, Blueburst, Black, and Grey Black finishes.
The D’Angelico EX-SD Bass will be shipping soon with a street price of $1,299.
D’Angelico EX-SD Bass Specs:
| Scale: | 32.25″ |
| Body: | Chambered Mahogany |
| Top: | Flame Maple |
| Neck: | Mahogany |
| Frets: | 21 |
| Fret Markers: | Mother of Pearl Block Inlays |
| Pickups: | Kent Armstrong w/3-way Selector |
| Bridge: | Tune-O-Matic |
| Tuners: | Deluxe Sealed |
| Input Jack: | Switchcraft USA |
| Hardware: | Gold |
| Finishes: | Natural, Cherry Sunburst, Blueburst, Black, Grey Black |
For more information:
D’Angelico Guitars
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One information is really missing in your gear news in general : where is it crafted ?
Mr. Adam Aronson, Sales Operation for D’Angelico, tells me the EX-SD weighs approximately 7-8 pounds, there are no plans for a fretless version, and the cost is $1640.00.
Wayne R.
Will they be available in Australia??.. or bought on line ??