A Sophisticated Semi-hollow Invitation from D’Angelico The D’Angelico Premier SS semi-hollowbody electric guitar puts playability and value first while recognizing the importance of good looks. The Premier SS’s single-cutaway body shape is lightweight, comfortable, and carved from laminate maple. Maple’s bright warmth brings semi-hollow sounds and techniques to life with a smooth, swift attack and plenty of bite or sustain — it all depends on your dynamics and method of attack. Two custom D’Angelico humbucking pickups supply an extensive sonic range, stretching all the way from jazzy cleans to rock ’n’ roll grit. Per-pickup control knobs (carved from natural ebony) facilitate precise switching between two or three distinct tones with the flip of a switch. Sweetwater guitarists like the way this guitar’s “C”-shaped neck finds a happy medium that’s conducive to vintage and modern styles without strain. D’Angelico’s finishing touches adorn each section of the Premier SS in trappings that