The D'Angelico Excel Mini DC Tour in Solid Black is a compact semi-hollow electric guitar designed for players who want the warmth and resonance of a centre-block instrument without the larger body size of a traditional semi-hollow.

Its 14" laminated maple body, ebony fingerboard and comfortable C-shape set neck give it a refined, easy-playing feel, while a pair of Supro Bolt Bucker humbuckers provide everything from warm clean tones to articulate blues, rock and overdriven sounds.

This pre-owned example is presented in Very Good Condition, showing some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional. Serial number S221901. A gigbag is included.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Brand	D'Angelico
Model	Excel Mini DC Tour
Finish	Solid Black
Type	Compact Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition
Serial Number	S221901
Included	Gigbag
Main Appeal	Compact semi-hollow with vintage-inspired humbuckers and premium appointments
Best For	Blues, rock, jazz, indie, soul, studio and live performance

Condition Overview

Very Good Condition

This D'Angelico Excel Mini DC Tour is presented in Very Good Condition.

Under the Fair Deal Music grading system, Very Good Condition means the guitar shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional and well suited to regular playing, recording and live use.

What’s Included?

✔ D'Angelico Excel Mini DC Tour Solid Black
✔ Gigbag

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

The guitar displays cosmetic signs of previous use consistent with its Very Good condition grading.

No specific faults, repairs or modifications are recorded.

Serial Number: S221901

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

This pre-owned D'Angelico Excel Mini DC Tour has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before being offered for sale.

Our checks include:

• Neck Supro Bolt Bucker tested
• Bridge Supro Bolt Bucker tested
• Three-way pickup selector checked
• Volume control tested
• Tone control tested
• Output jack checked
• Neck condition assessed
• Ebony fingerboard inspected
• Frets checked
• Grover tuners assessed
• Tune-O-Matic bridge checked
• Stopbar tailpiece inspected
• Hardware assessed
• General playability checked
• Gigbag checked for basic usability

Service / Setup Work

All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are checked for setup and playability before leaving the shop.

Key areas assessed include:

• Action
• Neck relief
• Fret condition
• Intonation
• Tuning stability
• Pickup operation
• Electronics
• Bridge setup
• Hardware
• General playability

Semi-hollow guitars can respond naturally to changes in temperature and humidity, so minor setup movement during transportation can occasionally occur.

What Makes The D'Angelico Excel Mini DC Tour Special?

The Excel Mini DC Tour takes the classic double-cutaway semi-hollow format and reduces it to a more compact 14" body, making it especially comfortable for players who find traditional ES-style guitars bulky. The centre block helps retain sustain and control feedback while preserving the open, resonant response associated with semi-hollow construction.

Its stripped-back Tour specification gives it a distinctive personality within the Excel range. Twin Supro Bolt Buckers, simplified volume and tone controls, satin nickel hardware and the understated Throwback headstock create a professional instrument with a cleaner, more minimalist aesthetic than many traditional D'Angelico designs.

Key Features & Benefits

Compact 14" Semi-Hollow Body

The smaller body makes the Mini DC Tour easier to hold both seated and standing while retaining the tonal character of a semi-hollow guitar. Its centre block provides additional sustain and helps manage feedback at stage volume.

Supro Bolt Bucker Humbuckers

The Supro Bolt Buckers are voiced around vintage-style humbucker character, with an Alnico II neck pickup for warmth and an Alnico V bridge pickup for stronger attack and definition.

Ebony Fingerboard

The ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, responsive playing surface with clear note attack and adds a premium feel to the instrument.

25" Scale Length

The 25" scale sits between traditional Gibson and Fender lengths, offering a balanced string feel with comfortable bends while retaining enough tension for clear chord work and articulate rhythm playing.

Simplified Control Layout

A single master volume, master tone and three-way pickup selector keep the electronics intuitive, making it quick to move between warm neck tones, blended sounds and brighter bridge-pickup voices.

Grover Vintage Deluxe Tuners

Grover Vintage Deluxe tuners provide dependable tuning adjustment while their cream buttons and satin nickel finish complement the restrained visual style of the Tour model.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

D'Angelico Excel Mini DC Tour vs D'Angelico Excel Mini DC

The standard Excel Mini DC uses a more elaborate specification with Seymour Duncan pickups, individual volume and tone controls and additional switching options. The Mini DC Tour is the more streamlined choice, favouring simple controls, Supro pickups and a minimalist aesthetic.

D'Angelico Excel Mini DC Tour vs Gibson ES-339

The Gibson ES-339 follows a similarly compact semi-hollow concept with traditional Gibson electronics and USA manufacture. The D'Angelico offers its own distinctive styling, 25" scale length and Supro pickup voicing at a more accessible level.

D'Angelico Excel Mini DC Tour vs Epiphone ES-339

The Epiphone ES-339 is a strong option for players looking for familiar Gibson-style semi-hollow tones. The D'Angelico provides a more individual visual identity, ebony fingerboard and Supro Bolt Bucker electronics for players wanting something less conventional.

Who Is It For?

Players wanting a smaller semi-hollow – Ideal for anyone who likes semi-hollow tone but finds full-size models unnecessarily large.

Blues guitarists – The Supro humbuckers and centre-block construction provide warm, responsive tones that work particularly well with light overdrive.

Rock and indie players – The bridge pickup delivers enough definition and output for rhythm work, pedals and driven amplifiers.

Jazz and soul players – The neck pickup offers the warmth and smoothness needed for cleaner chordal playing.

Studio musicians – Its tonal character provides a useful alternative to conventional solidbody guitars without being as feedback-sensitive as a fully hollow instrument.

Suitable Genres & Applications

Particularly well suited to:

• Blues
• Blues rock
• Classic rock
• Indie
• Alternative
• Jazz
• Soul
• R&B
• Pop
• Americana
• Studio recording
• Live performance
• Clean rhythm guitar
• Lead guitar
• Pedal-based rigs

Why Choose A Compact Semi-Hollow Guitar?

A compact semi-hollow guitar offers much of the openness and resonance associated with larger semi-hollow instruments while providing a playing experience closer to a solidbody.

The reduced body size can make a noticeable difference during long rehearsals and gigs, while the internal centre block improves sustain and feedback resistance compared with a fully hollow guitar.

For players who want warmth, articulation and acoustic character without committing to a full-size semi-hollow body, the Mini DC format is a particularly practical solution.

Story & Context

D'Angelico began life as a New York archtop builder, and modern D'Angelico guitars continue to draw heavily on the company's Art Deco heritage while adapting those ideas for contemporary players.

The Excel Tour Collection takes a more understated approach, retaining the quality and playability associated with the Excel Series while reducing some of the ornate detailing and simplifying the electronics.

The Excel Mini DC Tour applies that philosophy to one of D'Angelico's most comfortable body shapes, combining compact semi-hollow construction with vintage-inspired Supro pickups and a streamlined control layout.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar
Brand	D'Angelico
Series	Excel
Model	Mini DC Tour
Finish	Solid Black
Body Shape	Double Cutaway
Body Style	Semi-Hollow with Centre Block
Body Width	14"
Body Depth	1.75"
Top Material	Laminated Maple
Back Material	Laminated Maple
Side Material	Laminated Maple
Neck Construction	Set Neck
Neck	3-Piece
Neck Profile	C-Shape
Fingerboard Material	Ebony
Fingerboard Radius	12"
Scale Length	25"
Number of Frets	22
Fret Size	Medium Jumbo
Fingerboard Inlays	Small Diamond
Nut Material	Graph Tech NuBone XL
Nut Width	1 11/16"
Pickup Configuration	HH
Neck Pickup	Supro Bolt Bucker, Alnico II
Bridge Pickup	Supro Bolt Bucker, Alnico V
Electronics	Passive
Controls	Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching	3-Way Toggle
Bridge	Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece	Stopbar
Tuners	Grover Vintage Deluxe
Hardware Finish	Satin Nickel
Country of Manufacture	Korea
Serial Number	S221901
Included	Gigbag
Condition	Pre-Owned, Very Good Condition

Power Requirements

No battery or external power supply is required.

The Supro Bolt Bucker humbuckers and control circuit are passive and connect to an amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or audio interface using a standard 1/4" instrument cable.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The D'Angelico Excel Mini DC Tour in Solid Black is a particularly strong option for players who want genuine semi-hollow character in a more manageable and streamlined format.

Its compact 14" body, ebony fingerboard and Supro Bolt Buckers make it versatile enough for blues, rock, indie, jazz and studio work, while the simplified controls keep it easy to use on stage.

Presented in Very Good Condition and supplied with a gigbag, this is an appealing pre-owned choice for anyone looking for a distinctive semi-hollow that sits comfortably between traditional and modern design.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

Buying pre-owned can provide access to quality instruments at competitive prices while still giving you the confidence of purchasing from an established specialist retailer.

Every pre-owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed before sale so its condition and included items are clearly represented.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Fair Deal Music is Birmingham's largest independent music store, combining a major showroom with nationwide ecommerce and decades of experience buying and selling new, used and pre-owned musical equipment.

When you buy from us, you benefit from:

• Family-run independent retailer established in 1987
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Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation and find out what your current equipment could be worth towards your next purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the D'Angelico Excel Mini DC Tour fully hollow?

No. It is a semi-hollow guitar with a centre block, providing additional sustain and better feedback control than a fully hollow design.

How large is the body?

The Mini DC Tour has a compact 14-inch-wide body, making it noticeably smaller than many traditional semi-hollow guitars.

What pickups are fitted?

It uses two Supro Bolt Bucker humbuckers, with an Alnico II neck pickup and Alnico V bridge pickup.

What do the Supro Bolt Buckers sound like?

They are voiced around vintage-style humbucker tones, combining warmth and clarity with enough output and definition for blues, rock and overdriven playing.

What scale length does the guitar use?

It has a 25" scale length, which sits between the shorter Gibson-style 24.75" scale and the longer Fender-style 25.5" scale.

What is the neck profile like?

The Mini DC Tour uses a C-shape neck profile, designed to feel comfortable across rhythm and lead playing.

Is the fingerboard ebony?

Yes. It has a genuine ebony fingerboard with small diamond position inlays.

Does it have coil splitting?

No. The Tour model uses a deliberately simplified electronics layout with master volume, master tone and a three-way pickup selector.

Does it require a battery?

No. The pickups and electronics are passive.

Is it suitable for high-gain playing?

Yes. The centre block helps control feedback, while the Bolt Bucker bridge pickup provides enough definition for driven rock tones. Very extreme gain may still require normal feedback management associated with semi-hollow guitars.

Is it suitable for jazz?

Yes. The warm neck humbucker and semi-hollow construction make it capable of smooth clean jazz tones while still offering considerably more versatility for other styles.

Does it come with a gigbag?

Yes. A gigbag is included with this pre-owned example.

Where is the Excel Mini DC Tour made?

The Excel Mini DC Tour is manufactured in Korea.

Can I view the guitar before purchasing?

Yes. This individual D'Angelico can be viewed at the Fair Deal Music Birmingham showroom, subject to availability.

Can I request a video demo?

Yes. Our Request a Video Demo service is ideal if you would like a closer look at the condition and individual guitar before purchasing.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers trade-ins and part exchanges across a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation.