60 Years Later, the Dead Live On!
In celebration of 60 years since the founding of the Grateful Dead, D’Angelico has devised a special Premier DC done up in full Stealie dress code — and Sweetwater Deadheads are over the moon! This all-maple semi-hollow double-cut has a marvelously maneuverable feel, backed in comfort by a palm-perfect C neck profile beneath a fingerboard of rosewood. Giving this beauty its versatile voice are D’Angelico’s standard humbuckers of choice, complete with gold covers and a full outfit of per-pickup Volume and Tone controls for precision tone shaping to your “Foolish Heart’s” content. The Grateful Dead Premier DC keeps in tune with classic Stairstep pegs and a Tune-o-matic stoptail setup, all finished in gold for dapper dependability. Whether you like to keep things folky, dabble in some drive, seek out the spotlight, or hold down the rhythm, D’Angelico’s limited-edition Grateful Dead Premier DC is an “Easy Answer”!
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Complete double-cut comfort
Laminated maple accented in 5-ply binding builds the bright and lightweight semi-hollow body of the Grateful Dead Premier DC. Not only will you reap the benefits of feedback-reduced hollowed resonance, but maple keeps things articulate and easily pronounced. The Premier DC’s double-cut silhouette looks fantastic and offers great accessibility to all frets, too. Sharing in this welcoming feel is a C-shaped neck carve and beautifully flat 14-inch fingerboard radius, providing hands of all sizes with exceptional comfort and speedy playability. Over the shoulder or over the knee, this Premier DC will feel right at home.
Truckin’ a pair of dual-coils
You’ll find the Grateful Dead Premier DC’s vintage-sounding D’Angelico humbuckers absolutely burst to life. Their warm soulfulness sprinkles jazzy flavor into clean tones, while hum-canceling attributes provide an efficient platform for handling drive, distortion, and dirty amps flawlessly. Amp up the intensity, and note how this Premier DC’s slim size and maple build take on heightened touch-sensitive traits that would be perfect for genres such as garage rock, country, and electric blues. Moreover, each pickup has its own Volume and Tone knobs to let players execute dramatic tone changes with a simple flip of the 3-way selector switch. Crystalline slidework? Bitey accenting? Lively chording? There’s really nothing much to it!
Helpful hardware on the way!
If hitting the stage is in the cards, you don’t have to worry — the Grateful Dead Premier DC is ready for the rigors of regular performance. It starts at the headstock, where a set of Stairstep tuning machines and a Graph Tech NuBone nut prioritize tuning stability and musical consistency. At the opposing end, a trusty Tune-o-matic bridge and stoptail offer pro-grade action for dependable and highly responsive play, whether you’re jamming at home or in the spotlight. It’s all gold finished, too, right down to the pickup covers.
We’re Grateful for 60 years of inspiration
It’s hard to believe that it’s been six decades since the Warlocks of San Francisco undertook their new moniker, the “Grateful Dead,” and forever changed the course of rock music while reinventing the world’s understanding and appreciation of musical community. From Bourbon Street up to Buffalo and everywhere in between, the band beyond description trotted the globe and pioneered the “jam band” blueprint for 30 years, and their music continues to captivate the hearts and souls of anyone within earshot through their fun, inspiring, and perceptive lyricism. Now, Deadheads and 6-stringers everywhere can commemorate the 60th anniversary of the legendary group’s founding with two limited-edition, visually vibrant D’Angelico semi-hollows. This one is a Premier DC, and “The Other One” is a Premier SS!
D’Angelico Grateful Dead Premier DC Features:
- A celebratory Premier DC dressed with the Red, White, and Blue Lightning Bolt artwork of the group's iconic Stealie tag
- Double-cut semi-hollow construction of 100% maple is lightweight, resonant, articulate, and a breeze to toss over the shoulder
- Comfortable C-shaped maple neck and a sleek rosewood fingerboard with a 14-in. radius
- Versatile and vintage-inspired dual-coil tones on tap thanks to a pair of D’Angelico humbuckers
- 3-way pickup selector and per-pickup Volume and Tone controls provide plenty of tonal options to fit your sound
- Stairstep tuners, a NuBone nut, and a TOM bridge with a stoptail present performance-grade dependability for any stage
- Gold hardware adds a charming and elegant accent
