D’Angelico DC Tour - Supro Pickups

**tomv713** · 01-25-2025, 10:16 AM

Has anyone played one? I see that are relatively inexpensive and come with Supro Bolt Buckers, which I’ve never heard of.

Couple of the videos sound pretty good but I’m just curious if anyone has actually played one.

Thank you

**Palehorseo** · 01-25-2025, 11:02 AM

They’re well made and good value.

I found the pickups a bit bright and modern-sounding (for want of a better phrase) for my taste. Depends what you prefer, most of the good demos I’ve seen have been playing Neo soul type stuff rather than straight up jazz.

edit: I should say they’re good value at current uk prices where you can find them for about £600

**Jimmy Mack** · 01-25-2025, 03:18 PM

I played one at the showroom in NYC. It was a very positive experience. Lightweight, comfortable, looks good, plays good.
They are well made, and sound very good. Someone told me it was their favorite DA guitar, because of the price, and minimal decoration.

**tomv713** · 01-25-2025, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by Palehorseo

They’re well made and good value.

I found the pickups a bit bright and modern-sounding (for want of a better phrase) for my taste. Depends what you prefer, most of the good demos I’ve seen have been playing Neo soul type stuff rather than straight up jazz.

edit: I should say they’re good value at current uk prices where you can find them for about £600

Yea that’s a little more what i’m going for, more Scofield or KR. I’ve got a 175 copy already so that kinda covers my traditional jazz tone.

Thank you for the feedback

**Woody Sound** · 01-27-2025, 12:03 PM

Cosmetically, I much prefer that headstock over the really curly one, and I like the old style D'A f-holes.

**Braunny46** · 02-15-2025, 09:17 AM

I have the SS Tour model that I like a lot. I have a Seth Lover sitting waiting to go in it, But I can't really bring myself to change the Supro pickups - Alnico 2 in the neck w/a nice PAF tone. I use NYXL's currently and have the treble side of the PU sunk pretty deeply to counteract the brightness. I use my fingers, but an acrylux pick also softens the sound. My feelings that you could spend a whole lot more on a guitar and have it only be as nice as this model. The one thing I really appreciate is 12" radius. I also like the vintage locking tuners. I'm getting a nice acoustic like tone through my DAW w/a Princeton amp. I'm actually selling a ~$2k guitar in favor of this one. It is all maple and ebony so, admittedly, it can be bright. But, string choice, eq, pickup height all make a difference. Feel free to hit me up with any questions.

**tomv713** · 02-25-2025, 02:23 PM

Thank you for the review, I ended up getting the DC tour because I found one off Pro Audio Star for $370. I actually don’t think it’s too bright but I may lower the pickups just a bit. Don’t love the slate blue color i got but it’s no biggie. Pretty great value.

Originally Posted by Braunny46

I have the SS Tour model that I like a lot. I have a Seth Lover sitting waiting to go in it, But I can't really bring myself to change the Supro pickups - Alnico 2 in the neck w/a nice PAF tone. I use NYXL's currently and have the treble side of the PU sunk pretty deeply to counteract the brightness. I use my fingers, but an acrylux pick also softens the sound. My feelings that you could spend a whole lot more on a guitar and have it only be as nice as this model. The one thing I really appreciate is 12" radius. I also like the vintage locking tuners. I'm getting a nice acoustic like tone through my DAW w/a Princeton amp. I'm actually selling a ~$2k guitar in favor of this one. It is all maple and ebony so, admittedly, it can be bright. But, string choice, eq, pickup height all make a difference. Feel free to hit me up with any questions.

**tomv713** · 02-25-2025, 02:36 PM

Thank you for the review, I ended up getting the DC tour because I found one off Pro Audio Star for $370. I actually don’t think it’s too bright but I may lower the pickups just a bit. Don’t love the slate blue color i got but it’s no biggie. Pretty great value.

Originally Posted by Braunny46

I have the SS Tour model that I like a lot. I have a Seth Lover sitting waiting to go in it, But I can't really bring myself to change the Supro pickups - Alnico 2 in the neck w/a nice PAF tone. I use NYXL's currently and have the treble side of the PU sunk pretty deeply to counteract the brightness. I use my fingers, but an acrylux pick also softens the sound. My feelings that you could spend a whole lot more on a guitar and have it only be as nice as this model. The one thing I really appreciate is 12" radius. I also like the vintage locking tuners. I'm getting a nice acoustic like tone through my DAW w/a Princeton amp. I'm actually selling a ~$2k guitar in favor of this one. It is all maple and ebony so, admittedly, it can be bright. But, string choice, eq, pickup height all make a difference. Feel free to hit me up with any questions.

**BuddyO** · 02-26-2025, 10:00 AM

I saw that slate blue one on Pro Audio Star for $370 and was close to buying it.
I thought about it and decided on the solid wine color for $480 (open box) instead.
And boy for less than $500, this thing is a real bargain, like you said, I like the headstock much better and the diamond fretboard inlays are very unique.
I just love the way this thing plays, the neck and fretboard are fantastic, I did replace the strings with D'Addario half rounds, tweaked the truss rod, and got the action down really low. The fretboard is so smooth and easy to fret. No further setup required.
It's also my first double-cutaway and I love the easy access to the upper frets.

(Apologies for the sideways pic, I don't know how to rotate it, the original is in the right orientation)

**Braunny46** · 03-02-2025, 05:18 PM

The DC looks great. I was tempted to get that one, but opted for the SS model due to most of my past difficulty managing the weight of a full size 335. How is the weight on yours? I recently fit my SS out with DAddario Pure Nickels (EPN 115) and it really mellows out the tone nicely. As I said previously, I was using NYXL's, but I have to say the pure nickel are nice and warm on this guitar. I like the feel of the G string which surprised me.

**tomv713** · 03-02-2025, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Braunny46

The DC looks great. I was tempted to get that one, but opted for the SS model due to most of my past difficulty managing the weight of a full size 335. How is the weight on yours? I recently fit my SS out with DAddario Pure Nickels (EPN 115) and it really mellows out the tone nicely. As I said previously, I was using NYXL's, but I have to say the pure nickel are nice and warm on this guitar. I like the feel of the G string which surprised me.

It’s definitely a touch on the heavy side, but still lighter than most 335s.

I find the simplified head stock helps with the neck dive i struggle with on some DAs too.

**tomv713** · 03-02-2025, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by BuddyO

I saw that slate blue one on Pro Audio Star for $370 and was close to buying it.
I thought about it and decided on the solid wine color for $480 (open box) instead.
And boy for less than $500, this thing is a real bargain, like you said, I like the headstock much better and the diamond fretboard inlays are very unique.
I just love the way this thing plays, the neck and fretboard are fantastic, I did replace the strings with D'Addario half rounds, tweaked the truss rod, and got the action down really low. The fretboard is so smooth and easy to fret. No further setup required.
It's also my first double-cutaway and I love the easy access to the upper frets.

(Apologies for the sideways pic, I don't know how to rotate it, the original is in the right orientation)

Damn, i much prefer the wine red on both of yours