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- From D'Angelico's 2021 Premier series
- Made in Indonesia
- 6 strings
- 25"'' scale
- 14" Fretboard Radius
- Laminated Maple body
- Maple neck
- Ovangkol fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Designed HB-101B Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Designed HB-102N Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
- 2 volume and 2 tone Speed knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Chrome Tune-O-Matic bridge
- C-Shape Set neck
- 22 Medium frets
- Grover 109 Super Rotomatic tuners
- Weight between 7lbs (3.2kgs) and 7.5lbs (3.4kgs)
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Our Scores and Tone Evaluation
Tone Evaluation
- Heavy Metal
- Hard Rock
- Jazz
- Blues
- Funk
- Country
Strengths & Weaknesses
D'Angelico Premier Mini DC
- Tremolo
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- No Locking Tuners
- Made in Indonesia
- No Expensive Woods
- No High-Quality Nut
- No Top Brand Pickups
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- No Strap Lock
Price Overview
Its average competitor's price is $780, which means that the D'Angelico Premier Mini DC is within the average price asked for this kind of guitar. This takes into account all instruments of the same category in our database with 6 strings and Tremolo bridge that are made in Indonesia.
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Is it Easy to Play?
The D'Angelico Premier Mini DC meets 4 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness, which means that it's not bad for beginners, but it could be better. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players to get used to.
New Player Friendliness
D'Angelico Premier Mini DC
- Comfortable shape
- Easy-to-use bridge
- Tall frets
- Comfortable neck
- Comfortable fretboard
- Narrow nut
- Short scale
- Locking tuners
Hand Size Comfortability
After taking into account the neck profile, scale size, fretboard radius, and nut width, we can conclude that the D'Angelico Premier Mini DC's construction favors people with relatively small hands.
Nevertheless, this comes down in the end to personal preference. Make sure you test this guitar—or another one with similar characteristics—before buying.
Big Hands
Small Hands
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How Lightweight is it?
We found that the D'Angelico Premier Mini DC weighs between 7lbs (3.2kgs) and 7.5lbs (3.4kgs). This was recorded from some online retailers that publish the weight of the instruments they sell.
Scale Length
Scale length is the distance the strings will span between the bridge and the nut. It can tell you a lot about the overall playability and tone of the instrument. A longer scale length means longer distance between frets, brighter tone and more string tension—which means lower action, but more difficult bending of the strings.
Here's the D'Angelico Premier Mini DC's 25" scale length compared to other common sizes:
![D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Review & Prices (15) D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Review & Prices (15)](https://i0.wp.com/findmyguitar.com/images/comparisons/25-vs-24.75-vs-25.50-scale-length-comparison.jpg)
This is the scale found in most PRS guitars, and it's right between the length of most Stratocasters and Les Pauls.
The scale length will affect the separation of the frets, the string tension, and even the tone of the guitar. The longer the scale, the more separated the frets are, which makes it a bit harder to move fast on the fretboard. Also, the higher tension of the strings will make them feel stiffer, so bending will require more strength. However, a longer scale also allows you to lower the action of the strings and make them closer to the fretboard, which makes them easier to press. Finally, the tone will also sound brighter with a longer scale.
A 25'' scale makes all of this feel right between a Stratocaster (longer scale) and a Les Paul (shorter scale).
Don't forget that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge.
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- All 25" Scale Electric Guitars
Neck Profile
![D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Review & Prices (16) D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Review & Prices (16)](https://i0.wp.com/findmyguitar.com/images/c-neck-profile.jpg)
The neck profile tells you the thickness (neck depth) and shape in cross section. Every difference will completely change the feeling and comfortability of the neck. This is a highly subjective thing, but most players indeed prefer certain types of necks (like Cs and Ds) because they feel nice in most hands.
It has a C type neck. C-shaped necks like this have been the most popular for the last years. The reason is that they feel good in most hands. It's generally a thin neck that doesn't get in your way when playing fast, but that also has enough mass to give your hands a comfortable grip for chords if they aren't too big.
Thin necks like this make it easier to move your hand across the neck and it helps when playing fast solos, especially if you like to leave your thumb free while playing high on the fretboard. However, thinner necks are also weaker and will need adjustment more often than a thicker neck.
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Fretboard Radius
When it comes to fingerboard radius, personal preference will dictate which one is better for you. However, most people seem to agree that a more curved (lower) radius will make it easier to play chords while a less curved (higher) radius is better for soloing and bending.
The D'Angelico Premier Mini DC has a 14" fingerboard radius.
Here's an image comparing this fretboard radius to other popular choices:
![D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Review & Prices (17) D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Review & Prices (17)](https://i0.wp.com/findmyguitar.com/images/comparisons/12-vs-14-vs-9.5-fretboard-radius-comparison.jpg)
This makes it more similar to Gibson guitars (12'') than Fender (9.5''). It's slightly flatter than most modern Gibson fretboards though, which makes it more comfortable for single notes, bendings and vibratos, but less comfortable for chords.If you like the playability of a Gibson, which can be described as ''balanced for chords and solos'', and don't care about having slightly less curve for more comfortable solos, you'll like this radius.
Compound radius fingerboards give the best of both worlds. Unfortunately, the D'Angelico Premier Mini DC has the same radius across the board.
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Playability compared to main competitors
This model
25'' Scale Length
C Neck Profile
1.688'' Nut Width
14'' Fretboard Radius
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Multiscale Scale Length
C Neck Profile
1.417'' Nut Width
20'' Fretboard Radius
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Multiscale Scale Length
C Neck Profile
1.417'' Nut Width
20'' Fretboard Radius
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Multiscale Scale Length
C Neck Profile
1.417'' Nut Width
20'' Fretboard Radius
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Multiscale Scale Length
C Neck Profile
1.417'' Nut Width
20'' Fretboard Radius
Nut Width
![D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Review & Prices (23) D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Review & Prices (23)](https://i0.wp.com/findmyguitar.com/../images/comparisons/42-9-mm-nut-width.jpg)
The D'Angelico Premier Mini DC has a nut width of 42.9mm (1.688'').This is within the most common range of nut widths for a 6-string guitar. It offers a good balance of string separation at the nut. It's the size that most guitarists prefer as it gives them just enough space to play open chords without muting the strings, but without spreading the strings too wide and making bar chords difficult to perform.
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Frets
The D'Angelico Premier Mini DC has 22 frets.Even though 24 frets has become really popular, there's still a good reason to get fewer frets; the pickup at the neck position will be further away from the bridge. This makes the neck pickup achieve a warmer tone. You might want this if you're playing Jazz or similar genres.
However, if you don't care about the warmer neck pickup, more frets will always be better. It's always nice to have the option to play higher notes if you want to.
It comes with nickel silver frets, so they won't last as long as stainless steel frets. If you use your instrument a lot, you might need to replace the frets after a few years. But this is unlikely as most people change instruments before this happens.
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Fret Size
![D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Review & Prices (24) D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Review & Prices (24)](https://i0.wp.com/findmyguitar.com/images/medium-fret-size.jpg)
Finally, let's talk about fret size. Some people prefer tall frets because it's easier to press the strings and perform bends since there's less friction against the fretboard. On the other hand, some people like shorter frets because they like to touch the fretboard when playing, or because they got heavy hands and tend to press too much on the string and alter the of the note pitch accidently.
The D'Angelico Premier Mini DC's frets are Medium size. With medium frets, you can feel the fretboard more than with jumbo frets, but it's still easier to press the strings cleanly than with small frets; notes might change their pitch just slightly if you press hard on the fret. Also, if you need to do some fret leveling after years of playing, you'll have some room to sand them down without having to replace them.
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Playability Score
Bending & Vibrato Ease75
Chord Playability65
Solo Playability70
Playability70
Tone Analysis
Wood will have little influence in the final tone of an electric guitar or bass. Instead, the hardware, especially the pickups, will be the most important thing to look at. Bur first, let's see the quality of the wood.
Wood
![D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Review & Prices (25) D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Review & Prices (25)](https://i0.wp.com/findmyguitar.com/images/materials/maple.jpg)
![D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Review & Prices (26) D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Review & Prices (26)](https://i0.wp.com/findmyguitar.com/images/materials/ovangkol.jpg)
Maple Body and Neck: This is one of the most popular types of wood used in all kinds of guitars. It's heavy, strong and compact, which makes it great for necks. However, it's also used for fretboards, bodies and tops due to its light color, resistance and beautiful patterns. When it comes to tone, it highlights the mid and high frequencies.
Ovangkol Fretboard: It's a beautiful wood that's popular for acoustic guitars. Its tone sits somewhere between rosewood and mahogany, meaning it has a punchy low-end and nice mid-range.
Pickups
Unfortunately, it doesn't come with pickups from one of the top brands. This doesn't mean you will get bad pickups, but you might want to consider a pickup upgrade after some time.
These are passive pickups, so you can expect a rounder sound and a moderade level of output.
The D'Angelico Premier Mini DC's configuration is HH. With this pickup combination, you'll get warmer tones and more output than using single coils. Humbucker pickups cancel the noise that single-coil suffer from, which also results in a warmer tone. This pickup combination isn't only for high-gain music like Hard Rock or Heavy Metal. Their warmness is also popular for Jazz, Indie, R&B, Blues and more.
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22 Frets
Tremolo Bridge
Seymour Duncan Designed HB-101B Humbucker Bridge Pickup
Seymour Duncan Designed HB-102N Humbucker Neck Pickup
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22 Frets
Tremolo Bridge
Seymour Duncan Designed HB-101B Humbucker Bridge Pickup
Seymour Duncan Designed HB-102N Humbucker Neck Pickup
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22 Frets
Tremolo Bridge
Seymour Duncan Designed HB-101B Humbucker Bridge Pickup
Seymour Duncan Designed HB-102N Humbucker Neck Pickup
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22 Frets
Tremolo Bridge
Seymour Duncan Designed HB-101B Humbucker Bridge Pickup
Seymour Duncan Designed HB-102N Humbucker Neck Pickup
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22 Frets
Tremolo Bridge
Seymour Duncan Designed HB-101B Humbucker Bridge Pickup
Seymour Duncan Designed HB-102N Humbucker Neck Pickup
Versatility
It comes with the popular 3-way switch that is present in most guitars. For more versatility, players tend to prefer a 5-way switch, although it all depends on what you want to use your guitar for.
Unfortunately, it doesn't come with more options for coil split or coil tapping. This makes it less versatile than some competitors.
Diagram
![D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Review & Prices (32) D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Review & Prices (32)](https://i0.wp.com/findmyguitar.com/images/hh-3.jpg)
What music genre is it good for?
As a 6 strings, Semi-Hollow guitar with HH configuration and Passive pickups, we'd recommend it for genres like Hard Rock or similar. However, you can use almost any guitar for any genre. This is just the typical type of music for this particular one.
Sound Score
Pickups60
Sustain65
Versatility63
Tuning Stability60
Sound62
Build Quality Analysis
Country of Origin
Knowing where the instrument is produced is a good way to know how well it's built. Some manufacturing countries are known for having higher quality standards. For example, most expensive instruments are made in the US or Japan, but there are some exceptionally great countries—like South Korea—that are building a good reputation.
The D'Angelico Premier Mini DC is made in Indonesia. Many people prefer the quality of an Indonesian guitar over a Chinese. Respectable brands like Epiphone, Ibanez and Schecter are building in this country because of the great quality and lower price. Some people like to compare them to the ones built in Japan during the 80s, when Japanese guitar makers made a name for themselves.
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Bridge
Chrome Tune-O-Matic: This type of bridge allows you to change the pitch of the notes by pulling the bridge with the attached bar, which gives you better versatility. Also, since the bridge is not fixed to the guitar body, the bridge will move as you bend the strings. So you'll have to increase the distance of your bends to reach the same tension (note) compared to a fixed bridge. This allows you to perform smoother bends but will also make you slower. Finally, remember that this type of bridge requires a bit more maintenance than fixed ones, especially when changing strings.
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- All Guitars With Tremolo Bridge
Nut Material
Another important thing to analyze is the nut material, as it's one of the most important aspects that can affect the sound and playability of your guitar. A well-cut nut will make sure it stays in tune and will make it more comfortable to play.
In this case, the D'Angelico Premier Mini DC has a Plastic nut.This is a low-quality nut that you might want to consider upgrading soon. Bone and TUSQ nuts are the best for guitars with a fixed or simple tremolo bridge.
Neck Joint
The neck joint is the part where the neck of the guitar meets the body. There are three main techniques to attach both parts together: Set-In, Bolt-On and Neck-Through. The latter two provide different advantages, although neck-throughs are the most expensive.
This guitar has a Set neck joint. This type of neck joint consists of using different pieces of wood for the neck and the body of the guitar. Both pieces are then glued together. This is more expensive to make than a bolt-on neck, but it's cheaper than a neck-through guitar. Some people believe that this gives more sustain than a bolt-on neck due to both pieces having a 'better connection' than with bolts. Still, it's something difficult to prove.
However, this type of neck joint does have the disadvantage of not allowing you to easily swap the neck for another. This makes this type of neck joint less mod-friendly.
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- All Set Neck Electric Guitars
Build Quality Score
Quality of materials56
Features60
Quality Control70
Build Quality62
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All Specs
D'Angelico Premier Mini DC
General
Brand:D'Angelico
Year:2021
Configuration:HH
Strings:6
Made in:Indonesia
Series:Premier
Colors:Black
Left-Handed Version:No
Body
Type:Semi-Hollow
Body Material:Laminated Maple
Bridge:Chrome Tune-O-Matic
Neck
Neck Joint:Set
Tuners:Grover 109 Super Rotomatic
Fretboard:Ovangkol
Neck Material:Maple
Decoration:White Pearloid Block
Scale Size:25"
Shape:C-Shape
Frets:22 Medium
Fretboard Radius:14"
Nut:Plastic
Nut Width:42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Switch:3 Way
Knobs:Speed
Volume Controls:2
Tone Controls:2
Bridge Pickup:Seymour Duncan Designed HB-101B Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
Neck Pickup:Seymour Duncan Designed HB-102N Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)