Introducing the Excel SS Soho Designed by Mark Whitfield | D'Angelico Guitars

Introducing our newest fully hollow thinline archtop, the Excel SS Soho. Developed alongside NYC jazz legend Mark Whitfield the Soho is a jazz-inspired take on our SS model, featuring a single floating mini humbucker and remarkable playability.

Guitar - Mark Whitfield
Bass - Russell Hall
Drums - Kush Abadey

Filmed at The Django in New York City

Designed in collaboration with New York City jazz icon Mark Whitfield, the Excel SS Soho embodies both the timeless tone and teeming energy of the city that never sleeps. Featuring a fully hollow body and single Kent Armstrong "Jazzy Joe" floating mini-humbucker, the SS Soho offers warm, round low-end as well as an articulate mid-range perfect for dynamic lead-playing—and a slim C-shape neck and 16" fingerboard radius make faster lines effortless. Premium components such as Grover Imperial tuners, Jescar fretwire, and a Stairstep tailpiece bring exceptional feel and timeless vibe. A laminated spruce top featuring a Dark Cherry Burst finish pays homage to Whitfield's all-time favorite jazz boxes while striking the balance between traditional and modern.

About D’Angelico:
Founded in 1932 by John D’Angelico, D’Angelico Guitars is a New York City-based guitar brand built on the history of one of the most revered luthiers of all time. Committed to maintaining the legacy of its original founder, D’Angelico intends to both honor its roots and build ambitiously toward the future.

[edwardjons]

I’ve admired Mark’s playing since I bought his debut album The Marksman back around 1990. I was all about Steve Vai, SRV and Joe Satriani
back then. I was blown away by his playing. Since then he has matured deeper into his own distinct style, a little Wes, a little Benson, plenty of soul and an awful lot of Mark Whitfield. This new guitar looks great - an instrument built for jazz and neo-soul, but easily accessible. Love it.

[billmalloneemusic]

Mark is a national treasure. I've never heard a solo or an instrumental section that he played that didn't sound soulful & inspired!
A beautiful guitar, as well!
Bravo, D'Angelico!

[boomerdell]

Mark Whitfield is an incredibly talented musical artist and I've enjoyed listening to his music for quite a while now. I do hope to see him perform live sometime soon. He is good! I'm glad that he's getting this kind of recognition. Fantastic!

[cironicholas]

I saw Mark playing with Jimmy Smith when i was a kid about 25 years ago. Changed my life!

[Bassic]

The PHENOMENAL Mark Whitfield!!! You can't go wrong with Kent Armstrong pickups! That's a very sweet guitar!

[jamieb]

D’Angelico are just gorgeous works of art in looks, sound & playability. Beautiful signature guitar ❤

[GregPentecost]

I have been waiting more than 5 years for a hollow-body SS!!! Love my 59 and SS, but have a feeling this will replace both! Thank you!

[kennethdavila]

The perfect tone! this guitar is insane!

[jerrymcleod]

The Marksman Congratulations !A Great Sounding Guitar!!! 🎸

[junka]

Mark is such a class act and monster player!

[MrJommins]

Wow~! This is exactly the type of guitar I want! You guys are by far my favorite brand!

[redbarchetta]

Wonderful guitar and playing Mark. And that is a GREAT price too btw. Might be looking at one of these to go with my R9.

[stereosiddharth]

what's the name of the second song he is performing? its amazing!

[grantgre]

congratulations Mark Whitfield that guitar sounds great and that's a great endorsement. Hey Mark come on down to Just Fish and Newark on Fridays and sit in a jam OK

[ubon]

02:28 can I watch the full version of this somewhere?

[ModMarcus]

This guy would sound good playing any guitar

[Phoboss]

Mark, please do another guitar course on Truefire!

[grantgre]

it's funny how all the great guitarist can take your guitar and make it sound fantastic and then give it back to you and you're like what just happened? That's happened to me with my guitar teacher back in the day and basically all the master guys can do that they can make any guitar sound really great

[mrblank-zhxy]

Where has this guitar been all my life?

[FJness]

Mark is a freakin beast, i started listening after I watched a video of him flirting with Kathrine McPhee with a sick solo 😂 during Chris botti’s version of “I’ve got you under my skin”