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Reasons to Get
D'Angelico Premier Mini DC over Deluxe Mini DC
Volume Knobs
2 vs 1
More volume control
Tone Knobs
2 vs 1
More tone control
Pickups
HH vs P90P90
High output without hum
Bridge
Tremolo vs Fixed
Simple vibratos without too much maintenance
Fretboard Radius
14'' (355.6mm) vs 12'' (304.8mm)
Flatter fretboard makes it easier to play single notes and bend
Avg. Weight
7.25lbs (3.3kgs) vs 7.3lbs (3.3kgs)
Tends to be lighter
Value Score
70 vs 63
Better price/quality relationship
Reasons to Get
D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC over Premier Mini DC
Release Year
2022 vs 2021
From a more recent year
Frets Height
Taller vs Shorter
Easier to press down strings and bend them
Pickups Brand
Seymour Duncan vs None
Pickups from a renown brand
Nut Material
Bone vs Plastic
Good quality nut with rich tone
Pickups
P90P90 vs HH
Vintage tone with decent versatility
Locking Tuners
Yes vs None
Easier to change strings
Strap Lock
Yes vs None
Protects your guitar from dropping by locking the strap
Bridge
Fixed vs Tremolo
Good sustain and needs no set-up
Fretboard Radius
12'' (304.8mm) vs 14'' (355.6mm)
More curved fretboard helpful to play chords without muting strings
Other Key Differences
D'Angelico Premier Mini DC vs Deluxe Mini DC
Bridge Pickup
Seymour Duncan Designed HB-101B Humbucker vs Seymour Duncan STK P-90
Different Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
Seymour Duncan Designed HB-102N Humbucker vs Seymour Duncan STK P-90
Different Neck Pickup
Body Wood
Maple vs Mahogany
Different Body Wood
Fretboard Wood
Ovangkol vs Rosewood
Different Fretboard Wood
Nut Material
Plastic vs Bone
Different Nut Material
Shared Features
D'Angelico Premier Mini DC vs Deluxe Mini DC
Neck Wood
Maple
Same Neck Wood
Headstock
3-3
Same Headstock
Strings
6
Same playing style
Body Type
Semi-Hollow
Lighter and allows more gain than a hollowbody
Switch Positions
3
Same pickups versatility
Number of Frets
22
Same maximum octave
Nut Width
1.688'' (42.9mm)
Same string separation at the nut
Paint Finish
Poly
Resistant paint that ages well
Scale Length
25'' (635mm)
Same string tension and fret separation
Pickups Power
Passive
Cleaner sound and no battery needed
Neck Profile Type
C
Comfortable neck that works for most people
Neck Joint
Set
Neck is glued to the body
Type of Frets
Medium vs Medium Jumbo
You'll feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings
Common Weaknesses
- Neck-Through Build
- Pickup Alter Switch/Knob
- Stays in Tune (Evertune)
- High-Quality Frets
- Compound Radius Fretboard
- From a High-Quality-Standards Country
- Luminescent Sidedots
- 21:1 Tuner Ratio
- Active/Passive Preamp
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Which One is Better Overall?
After going through our comparison algorithm, the results show that the D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC is probably the better product overall with its final score of 73 compared to the D'Angelico Premier Mini DC's 65 score, although not by a lot.
The D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC wins when it comes to sound, playability, build quality. On the other hand, the D'Angelico Premier Mini DC has the upper hand when it comes to value for the money.
If you got small hands, none of these instruments will make a big difference when it comes to comfortability.
Which One is Better for Beginners?
If you're looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, the D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC is the better choice.
The D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC meets 5 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness, while the D'Angelico Premier Mini DC meets only 4. 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.
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
New Player Friendliness
D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC
- Comfortable shape
- Easy-to-use bridge
- Locking tuners
- Tall frets
- Comfortable neck
- Comfortable fretboard
- Narrow nut
- Short scale
Nevertheless, when it comes to choosing an instrument, you should pick the one more compatible with your personal style. Still, below we'll try you to give you our results as objectively as it's possible to help you decide.
D'Angelico Premier Mini DC Overview
- 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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D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC Overview
- From D'Angelico's 2022 Deluxe series
- Made in South Korea
- 6 strings
- 25"'' scale
- 12" Fretboard Radius
- Laminated Mahogany body
- 3 piece: Maple/Walnut/Maple neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan STK P-90 (Single Coil/Passive)
- 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
- 3-way Switch
- Gold Tune-O-Matic bridge
- C-Shape Set neck
- 22 Medium Jumbo frets
- Grover 509 Super Rotomatic, Locking tuners
- Weight between 7.1lbs (3.2kgs) and 7.5lbs (3.4kgs)
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Sound Quality Comparison
The wood used in an electric guitar or bass is not as important to determine the final tone. However, some people prefer specific wood types, so we'll take a look at those first. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument.
Woods Used in Both
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Maple is one of the most popular necks for good reasons. It is a strong wood that is relatively cheap to make and looks beautiful. The highest quality maple is the hardest that comes from North America. Find out more about Maple.
Woods Used in the D'Angelico Premier Mini DC
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Ovangkol is 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. Find out more about Ovangkol.
Woods Used in the D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC
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Rosewood is an almost purple-looking wood that is used mainly for fretboards since it's heavy, rare, and expensive. It's sometimes used on acoustic guitar bodies to create stronger warm tones. Find out more about Rosewood.
Mahogany is a fairly rare wood nowadays. It's used mostly for bodies due to its relatively lightweight. Gibson popularized it with their Les Paul guitars during their golden years, so this wood has a lot of good reputation behind it. The most expensive type comes from South America and it's still used by Gibson even today. Find out more about Mahogany.
Winner: D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC.
Pickup Configuration
The D'Angelico Premier Mini DC has an HH configuration while the D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC has P90P90 pickups.
Double Humbucker (HH) is the choice for people who want a fuller, more round sound with tons of mids and lows. Humbuckers also get rid of the hum noise that plague single-coil pickups. They can work out for almost any genre going from Djent to even Jazz.
On the other hand, P90P90 gives you two P90s for a crunchy vintage tone. The tone sits somewhere in the middle between typical single-coils and humbuckers. They also produce less hum than single-coils, but they don't cancel it completely like humbuckers.
Pickups Quality
The D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC pickups from a more specialized brand than the D'Angelico Premier Mini DC. Its pickups should give you a fuller, richer sound, although it all depends on what type of music you're going to play. We recommend these pickups for Jazz and similar genres.
Both use Passive pickups. This is what's used for most music genres. They have a regular output and will serve you for both high-gain and clean tones. The alternative (Active pickups) offer a higher output that is mostly used for heavy music.
Winner: D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC.
Versatility Comparison
Some instruments offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Below you'll find how both compare when it comes to versatility.
Switch Options
Both are equal when it comes to the pickup switching option.
Neither of them come with some kind of coil split or pickup mod option. This makes both lacking in terms of versatility.
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When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more.
Winner: D'Angelico Premier Mini DC.
Final Sound Quality Scores
D'Angelico Premier Mini DC
Pickups60
Sustain65
Versatility63
Tuning Stability60
Sound62
D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC
Pickups100
Sustain65
Versatility49
Tuning Stability80
Sound74
Build Quality Comparison
When it comes to build quality, we like to take into account everything used to build the instrument. This includes materials, hardware and the quality control expected depending on the country where it was built. Let's see how the D'Angelico Premier Mini DC compares to the D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC.
Country of Origin
The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. The D'Angelico Premier Mini DC is built in Indonesia while the D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC is made in South Korea.
Indonesia is becoming the most popular country for guitar building because they can make good instruments for a low price. Some people think that they're 'the new China' when it comes to build quality. But the truth is that Indonesian guitars are more consistent, although Chinese quality has improved a lot in the last few years.
South Korea was for many years the number one choice for mass-producing semi-premium guitars. They can build excellent guitars for a cheap price. Now, it's less common to find Korean guitars because Indonesia has proved capable of building guitars just as well, but likely for cheaper.
Winner: Tie
Nut Material
If you want your guitar to stay in tune and sound good, you need a well cut nut. Nut quality can be inconsistent even when comparing two copies of the same model. The best way to make sure you're nut will be well done is by getting a nut made by an expert company like TUSQ or Micarta.
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.
On the other hand, the D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC comes with a Bone nut. It's a type of nut found in high-quality instruments. They sound similar to Ivory since they give a lot of sustain and a bright sound (at least when striking open strings). The only problem they can run into is that you may get a bone piece that simply doesn't sound as well as others because that's just how natural materials are.
Winner: D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC.
Fret Material
Most fret wire is made of nickel silver. This material eventually wears down after a lot of use and most instruments end up needing a complete fret replacement. However, some expensive models come with stainless steel frets. This is what you should aim for if you can afford it.
Unfortunately, none of them come with stainless steel frets.
Winner: Tie.
Bridge
The perfect bridge for you will depend on your playstyle because they all have advantages and disadvantages. However, some bridges are more expensive—like Floyd Roses and Evertunes—and thus add more value to a guitar.
The D'Angelico Premier Mini DC's brige is a Tremolo. Tremolo bridges give you more versatility than fixed bridges. They let you perform the intense vibrato effects that would be impossible with a fixed bridge. However, since the bridge floats and there's less contact with the body, the strings lose sustain slightly faster. They can also be a bit harder to restring and set up correctly than fixed bridges.
On the other hand, the D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC's is a Fixed. It's a simple bridge that is very beginner-friendly since it doesn't require any set-up. You can swap strings easily. It might also give more sustain since it doesn't have complex moving parts that make the strings lose vibration. However, it doesn't have the same versatility as a tremolo bridge.
Since we need to be objective, the most expensive type of bridge will be the winner of this section. In the end, this doesn't matter if you're not going to use the bridge for its original purpose, so choose the bridge that fits your playing style better.
Winner: Tie.
Tuners
The D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC has the best tuners of the two because they are locking tuners. They'll help to keep your guitar in tune because they allow you to tune it without wrapping the strings around the posts. This avoids variations in the tuning due to the strings changing position at the post after a bend. They come at the disadvantage of being slightly heavier than regular tuners. Also, it makes it a lot easier to restring.
Winner: D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC.
Neck Joint
Contrary to popular belief, the difference in sustain and tone that some neck joints give to a guitar is simply unperceivable—if they're all well built. However, some of them do have advantages over the others.
Both have a Set neck joint. This neck is tightly glued to the body. They give you the least versatility because you can't swap them for a neck that fits your hand better if you want to, unlike bolt-on necks. Some people think this gives more resonance and sustain, but there's no real difference if the bolt-on joint is well built.
Winner: Tie.
Here is the list of features that were considered when choosing the winner in the Features subcategory:
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
Strengths & Weaknesses
D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC
- Locking Tuners
- Expensive Wood
- Bone Nut
- Top Brand Pickups
- Strap Lock
- Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
- Made in South Korea
- No Neck-Through Build
- No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
- No Luminescent Inlay
- No Tremolo
- No Compound Radius Fretboard
- No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
Final Build Quality Scores
D'Angelico Premier Mini DC
Quality of materials56
Features60
Quality Control70
Build Quality62
D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC
Quality of materials66
Features70
Quality Control85
Build Quality74
Playability Comparison
Let's now compare their playability. Bear in mind that the instrument will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. That's why you should always test before buying. But if you can't or want a second opinion on it, we can still take a look at each of the important measurements of the instrument for you. This way, we can predict how easy a guitar might be to play, or how different it will feel compared to the other.
Remember that, even though the difference might seem small, every inch counts when it comes to feeling of the instrument in your hands. Any variation can completely change how comfortable a guitar feels in your hands.
Nut Width
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The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, both have 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.
Scale Length
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The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. This is the distance between the nut and the bridge and will affect everything from low action allowance, difficulty to perform bends, fret separation, and even tone.
In this case, both have a scale length of 25".
This scale is close to a Les Paul (24.75''), but it's slightly longer for those who want more tension of the strings and a slightly brighter sound (but not as much as with a 25.5'' Stratocaster scale).
This longer scale will also mean the frets are slightly more separated, which can affect your speed when playing. However, since this increases the tension of the strings, it will also allow you to lower the action even further without getting fret buzz. It comes at the cost of making the strings feel stiffer, which makes bending more difficult, though.
However, remember that you can also change the tension of the strings by using different string gauges.
Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. You can use a thicker gauge for more tension and a lighter one for less tension.
Neck Profile
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No single neck shape is better than others. However, most people tend to prefer a thinner necks because it doesn't get in their way when playing fast and most hand sizes can adapt to it pretty well. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands.
Both the D'Angelico Premier Mini DC and the D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC have a C-shaped neck. This is what you'll find in most modern guitars. Most people feel like the thickness of a C neck is simply the less intrusive one for playing fast, while at the same time allowing you to grab the neck easily for resting if you want to.
Fretboard Radius
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![D'Angelico Premier Mini DC vs Deluxe Mini DC Comparison (32) D'Angelico Premier Mini DC vs Deluxe Mini DC Comparison (32)](https://i0.wp.com/findmyguitar.com/images/12-fret-radius.jpg)
Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. A curved fretboard will make it easier to perform chords without muting strings, while a flatter one will make it easier to play single notes, which is good for bending and soloing in general. The best fretboards have a compound radius that varies across the fingerboard, but they're not common since they take a lot more work to build.
In this case, the D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC's fingerboard radius is smaller, which means it's more curved than the D'Angelico Premier Mini DC's. This extra arc will make playing chords easier in this model. You won't be as likely to mute the strings, especially if you have big hands. However, playing single notes and bending will be easier on the D'Angelico Premier Mini DC.
Still, both tend to favor soloing over chords, so if you're looking for a guitar for playing rhythm, you might want something else with a radius closer to a Stratocaster's 9.5''.
Hand Size Comfortability
Everyone has a different hand size, and that's why it's recommended to try a guitar before buying, even if others tell you that it's comfortable to play. However, we can know whether a guitar favors small or large hands just by knowing its exact measurements.
After taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that both in this comparison favor small hands .
D'Angelico Premier Mini DC:
Big Hands
Small Hands
D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC:
Big Hands
Small Hands
Fret Size
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The D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC has Medium Jumbo frets, which should be taller than the D'Angelico Premier Mini DC's Medium frets.
Some people prefer taller frets because they result in more sustain since the strings get pressed cleanly without interference from the fretboard. However, if they're too tall—like Jumbo frets—, you might change the pitch of the strings accidentally if you press too hard because you won't be touching the fretboard with your fingers. This is also why some guitarists with a heavy grip prefer smaller frets. They like to feel the fingerboard to avoid pressing down too hard and getting out of pitch.
Final Playability Scores
D'Angelico Premier Mini DC
Bending & Vibrato Ease75
Chord Playability65
Solo Playability70
Playability70
D'Angelico Deluxe Mini DC
Bending & Vibrato Ease80
Chord Playability65
Solo Playability70
Playability72
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Specs Side-by-Side
D'Angelico Premier Mini DC vs Deluxe Mini DC
GeneralD'Angelico Premier Mini DCDeluxe Mini DC
Brand:D'AngelicoD'Angelico
Year:20212022
Configuration:HHP90P90
Strings:66
Made in:IndonesiaSouth Korea
Series:PremierDeluxe
Colors:BlackRed
Left-Handed Version:NoNo
Body
Type:Semi-HollowSemi-Hollow
Body Material:Laminated MapleLaminated Mahogany
Bridge:Chrome Tune-O-MaticGold Tune-O-Matic
Neck
Neck Joint:SetSet
Tuners:Grover 109 Super RotomaticGrover 509 Super Rotomatic, Locking
Fretboard:OvangkolRosewood
Neck Material:Maple3 piece: Maple/Walnut/Maple
Decoration:White Pearloid BlockMother of Pearl Split Block
Scale Size:25"25"
Shape:C-ShapeC-Shape
Frets:22 Medium Nickel Silver22 Medium Jumbo Nickel Silver
Fretboard Radius:14"12"
Nut:PlasticBone
Nut Width:42.9mm (1.688'')42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickup:Seymour Duncan Designed HB-101B Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)Seymour Duncan STK P-90 (Single Coil / Passive)
Middle Pickup:
Neck Pickup:Seymour Duncan Designed HB-102N Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)Seymour Duncan STK P-90 (Single Coil / Passive)
Switch:3 Way3 Way
Knobs:SpeedSpeed
Pickup Mods:NoneNone
Volume Controls:21
Tone Controls:21