The updated Excel SS is a thinline, single-cut archtop with a silhouette not a million miles away from an Ibanez George Benson or Gibson Howard Roberts. The body is a slim 1.75 inches at its deepest point and a peep through the f-holes confirms the presence of a centre-block, which will no doubt reduce the risk of unwanted feedback. The top, back and sides are made from politely flamed maple under an elegant Ice Tea Burst finish and the shallow C carved, ‘set-thru’ neck (also maple) joins the body at the 16th fret.
Here, Sam Roberts put it through its paces in a demo.
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