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2005 14 Fret Oval Hole #041
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this is a guitar made by Finnish Luthier AJ Luomaranta.
recognized for building Swedish guitarist Andreas Oberg's model..
his presence is gaining recognition throughout Europe, and this one is the fisrt one of his guitars over in the US..
following closely the Selmer guitar, it is made with
laminated Indian rosewood back and sides, solid European tinted spruce top, walnut neck with an Ebony fingerboard...
excellent gypsy sound.. a new presence to be reckoned with.
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2006 Orchestre #055
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this is 14 Fret D hole 670mm scale guitar made by Finnish Luthier AJ Luomaranta, remarked in Europe for building Swedish guitarist Andreas Oberg's model. His presence is gaining wide recognition, and this is only the second of his guitars I get..following very closely the Selmer guitars, it is made with laminated Indian Rosewood back and sides. Solid, and highly figured tinted European spruce top, Walnut neck with an Ebony fingerboard . outstanding gypsy sound.. a "new" presence to be reckoned with.
it comes with a matched serial # fiberglass dead copy of the Selmer case, which if bought alone, would cost at least $500..!!! OHSC SOLD
2008 503 #08/04
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Ari's version of Django's Selmer #503. Laminated Brazilian back and sides, solid European spruce top, Walnut neck with an Ebony fingerboard. Fancy tuners, aging toner, and predrilled tailpiece for pick up installation. this guitar is simply outstanding..right from the first contact, the guitar comes alive. it weighs nothing and is clearly happy to be with us..
Ari's guitars consistently progress towards perfection. IT IS IN LIKE NEW CONDITION..FOR LESS..!! OHS SOLD
2009 XO #0911
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IT'S FINALLY HERE..!! Ari's latest creation, and i my opinion the closest
attempt at recreating the Selmer guitar..beautifully "patina-ed" with virtually no finish on..lightweight.. the sound is mature right out of the case.. laminated rosewood back and sides, walnut neck with an ebony fingerboard, Ari's own fancy tailpiece and tuners.. it reproduces the Selmer guitar in every way.. comes with 3 bridges in a beautiful fiberglass numbered case that looks just like the original.
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2010 #1110
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IT'S FINALLY HERE..!! Ari's latest creation, and i my opinion the closest
attempt at recreating the Selmer guitar..beautifully "patina-ed" with virtually no finish on..lightweight.. the sound is mature right out of the case.. laminated Brazilian rosewood back and sides, walnut neck with an ebony fingerboard, Ari's own fancy tailpiece and tuners.. it reproduces the Selmer guitar in every way.. comes with 3 bridges in a beautiful fiberglass numbered case that looks just like the original. OHSC SOLD
NEW Gypsy Fire #0708
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Beautiful example of AJ's production..
wild Brazilian laminated back and sides..European spruce top, three piece maple neck with ebony fingeboard..the Gypsy Fire, is Ari's version of the classic Favino guitar..
outstanding playability and sound.. comes in a custom fiberglass Selmer copy case, numbered to the guitar..brand new guitar with a now lowered price..was $5000 OHSC SOLD
1977 14 Fret Oval hole #561 (duplicate number)
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1982 Oval Hole 14 Fret #216
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Laminated Rosewood back and sides. Mahogany neck with Ebony fingerboard. Fitted with a McIntyre pickup. Excellent tone and playability. This is one of the best sounding Anastasio's I've ever had. NHSC SOLD
1985 Oval hole #56
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wild Brazilian laminated back and sides, Ebony fingerboard, Mahogany neck, vintage tint solid spruce top. a couple of superficial finish splits from the fingerboard extension, minor "eruptions" in the laminated back. super gypsy sound...ready to go...!!! HSC SOLD
1986 14 fret oval hole #60
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laminated wild Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard. somebody installed a pick up with a side input jack... it looks like a contact type, situated behind the bridge plate.. not quite sure what brand it is...possibly a Mc Intyre... the top shows a couple of minor splits between the end of the fingerboard and the hole.. I say minor because they do not go through the top, since around that area there is a semi circular piece of wood glued underneath to strengthen it (original).. excellent neck angle.. tall bridge.. perfect action.. and definitively excellent gypsy sound. this one is a super example of Pierre's work.. NHSC SOLD
1986 Oval Hole #95
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solid spruce top.laminated rosewood back and sides, maqhogany neck and ebony fingerboard.. this guitar is in excellent plus condition, with playability and sound.. NHSC SOLD
1987 14fret D hole #76
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this one is a beautiful example of Pierre's late production..laminated rosewood back and sides,
mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard.. it is in excellent condition.. is has a strong gypsy voice..
this is the exact style of guitar that Angelo Debarre played for years..examples this good don't turn up much anymore... NHSC SOLD
1989 14 fret Oval hole #104D
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solid maple back and sides, maple neck with ebony fingerboard. bright crunchy gypsy sound, one excellent example of Pierre's work. NHSC SOLD
1990 Grande Bouche #132
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From the month of November. Excellent original gypsy guitar, with laminated Brazilian rosewood back and sides and a Walnut neck. It is outfitted with a set of DR tuners and tailpiece that gypsy style lovers appreciate on these guitars... lively and open sounding, this is a near perfect example of Pierre's work.. NHSC SOLD
1990 14 Fret D hole #194 D
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beautiful Brazilian laminated back and sides.. solid spruce top, walnut neck with ebony fingerboard..670mm scale.. outfitted with a Mc Intyre pick up..this is a suberb sounding and playing guitar in near new condition.. this model by Pierre Anastasio was Angelo Debarre's choice for many years and many recordings..
it affords a wide tonal spectrum and is a great gypsy guitar.. so buy it now...!!! NHSC SOLD
1991 14 fret D hole #224D
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Pierre's classic model...that was Angelo Debarre's
style of guitar for years.. this one is a laminated maple version..solid maple neck and ebony fingerboard. bright, responsive.. a very happy guitar. in near new condition.. NHSC SOLD
circa 1980's Petite Bouche
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Mahogany back, sides and neck..rosewood fingerboard, solid spruce top..
the tuners are changed. spot on playability and gypsy sound..
these are becoming rather rare since Pierre passed away.. NHSC SOLD
1999 D Hole #MD018
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Made in England, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, solid spruce top, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard, Deluxe model entirely made by hand in Robert's work shop in Kent. In my opinion, the best new gypsy guitar Maker today. HSC SOLD
1999 Oval Hole 14fret #MO52
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this guitar is literally like new.. solid Indian rosewood back and sides, solid European spruce top..mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard, best quality Schaller gold tuners.. fitted by Rob with a Big Tone pick up.. superb sound and playability..
as I have said before, the new ones will likely
cost $ 3300.. so come and get this one
for less...!!! even better.. the owner says lower it $200.. so it's going from $ 2850 to... HISCOX case SOLD
2001 Oval Hole #M074
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Rosewood back and sides, spruce top, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard. fitted with a Big Tone Pick Up. superlative gypsy guitar with the tone and the playability. HSC SOLD
2002 Oval Hole #17076
brand spanking new.. fabulous sounding and playing..
gorgeous wood...what more can I say..??? fitted with a Big Tone pick up..
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2002 Advanced Model #MA 002
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Rob's now famous Advanced model.. solid Indian
rosewood.. equiped with a Big Tone. this guitar
is simply brand new... not a mark anywhere ..
get this one and save money..when I get the new ones, the price is likely to go up due to the low standing of the US $ in Europe.. now at 25% less..!! Hiscox case SOLD
2003 Advanced Model
I received two guitars and sold one immediately..
I will post the second one as soon as I return from Paris.. mid december.. NHSC SOLD
2003 #MA 010
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solid Indian rosewood back and sides. european
solid spruce top. mahogany neck. fitted with a Big Tone pick up. outstanding new advanced model
from Rob's latest production. new Hiscox SOLD
2003 Advanced Model #MA 09
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like new guitar, not a mark anywhere.. fabulous sound..... get this one before the new ones arrive and cost several hundred dollars more..
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2003 Advanced Model #MA014
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14 fret oval hole.. solid indian rosewood back and sides, solid spruce top.. mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard
fitted with a big tone pu..
Rob is quite busy, and it's near impossible to get a guitar from him without a long wait..he is a chance to get one of his
advanced model without the wait..
excellent sound and playability from one of the celebrated european builders.. the owner just lowered the price $200
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2004 Advanced Model #MA022
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Rob's newest version of his Advanced Model..
this guitar keeps getting better and better..more volume..clarity..projection.. he's the best "modern"
solid wood builder.. as usual equipped with the Big tone pick up.. HISCOX. case SOLD
2004 Advanced Model #MA023
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cedar top version of the newest Advanced Model..
I'm racking my brain to come up with a definition of the difference between the Cedar and Spruce top..
perhaps a tad "brighter".. equally outstanding volume, projection and clarity than it's sister...
simply the best... HISCOX case SOLD
new oval hole
his guitars turn up, and get sold upon arrival.... I now have 4 guitars on order.. delivery will be with Rob's ability do build..first one turning up early April..Scottish Gods willing..!!! NHSC SOLD
1953 circa 14 Fret Oval hole #895
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Soon after Jean Beuscher bought the remaining stock of Selmer instruments and parts, he set out to have build and finish some of the guitars he had purchased, in the various level of completion..Some of you might remember the Favino made bodies on Selmer necks.. this is an example of a Mahogany Selmer body but with someone else's neck..!!! the headstock sports the Selmer "brand", and the neck is made of mahogany instead of Walnut, and has the customary "grafted" headstock, but the profile is decidedly different than Selmer..more round..in the C shape, rather than the D shape
the last recorded Selmer serial for an oval hole was #884
this one is #895.. leading to deduct that he might have carried on having the guitars serialized in continuation of the Selmer factory numbers..!! overall the guitar is in excellent condition.. it has a Selmer tailpiece, but SB tuners instead, and just one top crack repaired..
the sound and playability is outstanding..
internally it only has 4 Top braces, and the two little support bars under the bridge, are in fact four in this one.
this thing is so rare...it's the only one i've ever seen...it is a really really special guitar..
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1950's 14 fret oval hole
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this guitar was distributed by retail powerhouse Paul Beuscher, and is one of the many examples of instruments made by obscure crafstmen for the retail market. this particular guitar is almost a carbon copy of a Selmer.. it is obvious that attention was given to duplicate the original closely. the neck is a dead copy and the overall feel is spot on.the guitar got a recent makeoever with the installation of a set of DR tuners as well as a tailpiece. the entire guitar was gone over with a near transparent French polish. it is excellent playing and structural condition and the sound is
bright and lively. NHSC SOLD
1950's 14 Fret Oval Hole
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This guitar was made by David Enesa, a Spanish Luthier based in Paris, on behalf of retail powerhouse Paul Beuscher.. rosewood back and sides, solid european spruce top, mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard.
slightly smaller body than the Selmer, with a "falling" cutaway. the top has a few top cracks repaired, and several scrapes that look like cracks but aren't. the sound is really impressive, the action is perfect, and it is quite rare... the only one I have ever seen. outfitted with a beautiful set of DR tuners and tailpiece.
on the inside..a Paul Beuscher paper label, and the David Enesa "Marque au Fer". this is a really really really special guitar.
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1950's SB Tuners
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a set of individual SB tuners, that turn backwards..double driled, and with a typical 50's plastic button..in really good condition, with original brass mounting screws... SOLD
1970's SB Tuners
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beautiful original set of SB tuners with a metal button..
towards the end of production, Salvatore Bilardi proposed a set with these buttons after players complained that the plastic buttons would shrink and/or break.. double drilled for double duty..turning the "right" way, in like new condition, with the original mounting screws.. SOLD
early 1950's SB Tuners
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this is a set of original "SB" tuners that were fitted on just about every vintage gypsy guitar at the time..the posts are
drilled for double duty..slotted and solid headstock..
they turn backwards as they did at the time..
original knobs in good condition..for the "connaisseur"...with original mounting screws
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1950's 14 fret Oval hole
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"Grand Modele" 14 Fret Oval Hole, 675mm scale. this is an outstanding gypsy guitar by the elusive Luthier Bucolo. It is the first one I've ever had, consistent with black and white photographs of his instruments displayed at the "Foire de Paris" in 1947. The guitar has a "B" tailpiece that I have seen on other instruments. laminated Walnut back and sides, solid Spruce top, Walnut neck with a sandwich of maple in the middle, Ebony fingerboard, with long side inlays, SB tuners, and Dupont replacement bridge. The guitar has a paper label inside from the retail shop "Symphonia" where I used to go as a boy, on the Boulevard Magenta in Paris. It is an outstanding gypsy guitar with no issues, from one of the rarest provenance, with superb playability and sound. NHSC SOLD
1940's 14 fret Round Hole
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Arturo Carbonell is a Spanish Luthier who set up shop in Marseille in the 1920's...Marcel Bianchi was his earliest known endorser, and his first model is largely inspired by the Maccaferri guitar. he continued building various models until probably the early 50's..this particular model is 100% original with a round hole solid shaded spruce top.SB tuners that turn backwards, laminated mahogany back and sides,rosewood neck with a rosewood fingerboard..there is a near invisible top crack pro repaired (not were the top is darker..closer to the middle..like i said it is not easily visible) and a few dings and scrapes, but it is otherwise in very excellent condition. perfect action and playability, and excellent gypsy bark.. it also happens to be the only Carbonell i've ever had..they are indeed quite rare, and in this condition even more.. NHSC SOLD
Oval Hole
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Brazilian laminated back and sides, solid spruce top, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard. Castelluccia guitars are rare, and like Favino, this Jacques has been retired for a long while..the guitar has a chunky neck reminiscent of a 50's Gibson. it is in near new condition and the sound is outstanding.. staking up against any gypsy guitar. NHSC SOLD
1950'S Chorus
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This is a super rare guitar, and the first one i've ever had..Jacques Castellucia's version of the di Mauro "Chorus"
it is sporting the Castellucia tailpiece, and a beautiful set of golden SB tuners. the neck is reminiscent of the original Selmer profile, D shaped.. laminated mahogany back and sides, arched spruce top, mahogany neck with an Ebony fingerboard. this is a classic gypsy guitar
that is hard to find..!!..wait a second..this is an OUTSDANDING GUITAR..!! you simply cant find in the modern world, this good and authentic an instrument for the MONEY..!! NHSC SOLD
1960's 14 fret D hole
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670mm scale,this guitar bears a Paul Beuscher label, and was build by Jacques Castellucia, at a time when many makers were "jobbing' their production to the larger retail houses. In 2000, a certain luthier R. Dallaine restored it and promptly added his label as well..60's 14 fret D hole are quite rare, and this example offers a perfect balance of sound, playability and price.. NHSC SOLD
1960's Classical A2 #464
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This is jacques Castellucia's, or Jean Baptiste's version of the Maccaferri "Concert" Classical.(good luck sorting out the family's fondness for only two first names) this one is a 14 fret cutaway, solid Spruce top, solid two piece Mahogany back, and sides, Ebony fingerboard, three piece "sandwich" neck .. two piece Mahogany and one piece Rosewood for strength. As the label reads, she is " faite à la main" "made by the hand"... It has a lovely voice, plenty of volume and is very easy to play. NHSC SOLD
1995 circa A 2 #464
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solid Mahogany back and sides,solid spruce top
mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard..
J.Castellucia's version of the Maccaferri classical..
the guitar has plenty of bottom end, and has a surprising quality voice.. NHSC SOLD
1996 14 fret oval #27.07
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rare example of J. Castellucia's 90's work...Brazilian laminated back and sides..three piece neck, rosewood and mahogany, ebony fingerboard..fitted with an internal pu under the top.
new HANDMADE models by Jacques Castellucia's son, are quite pricey, and this one is an excellent one for a lot less.. NHSC SOLD
2006 GB FAVINO SPECIAL #128
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Favino sized body. laminated curly maple back and sides.solid spruce top.
three piece maple neck, ebony fingerboard with Schaller gold plated tuners. this is guitar is in excellent condition, showing very little playing wear, save for an area of strumming.
perfect rythm instrument..fitted with a Schatten pick up..come get it for a lot less, and no wait.. was $2300.. it is now
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1950's Chorus
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This is a very nice interpretation of the di Mauro Chorus guitar. laminated
maple back and sides, laminated spruce top, three piece mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard. outfitted with a new set of Schaller gypsy tuners. the action is just right, the playability is spot on, and you have a genuine vintage gypsy barking machine that the modern stuff can't touch. NHSC SOLD
50's 14 Fret F hole
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copy of the di Mauro Chorus, this guitar was made in Mirecourt, which, for centuries, was the center of Lutherie in France..Couesnon was/is famous for it's brass and reed instruments. this is their contribution to the gypsy world.. surprisingly, it's a terrific sounding little box.. tons of volume and presence..
the neck is straight and comfortable, it's been refretted and plays well up and down..replacement DR tailpiece, as well as Dupont bridge and moustache set..maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, mahogany top and back with maple sides...the original tuners turn backwards... NHSC SOLD
1998 14 Fret Oval Hole #15109814
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made by Sevillano of Mexico, this was the secondary line, created at the beginning of the Dell'Arte company. solid rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, solid spruce top..these guitars were quite successful, and only became extinct, because their cost rose to a point where having them made in Mexico made no further sense..this one is in excellent condition, it has had a crack repaired in the back, which is now invisible and it sounds and plays great.. OHSC SOLD
1999 Concert Classical
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Maccaferri model. made by Sevillano of Mexico. this is a copy of Mario's original cutaway classical design of 1932. D hole without internal resonator. solid Indian rosewood back and sides, solid spruce top, Ebony fingerboard and bridge with extra long extensions. finished in a thin satin. this model was made as a prototype for eventual production. We currently have several Jazz models on order and we will post them as soon as we receive them. NHSC SOLD
1999 Anouman #49995
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12 fret D hole, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, solid spruce top, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard, made in san Diego..early version with wood binding..
the guitar is like new, the sound and playability is truly outstanding.. get this one for a LOT LESS ..!!! OHSC SOLD
2000 D Hole #300236
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Everything about this guitar is a massive upgrade. Master grade Adirondack top, Brazilian headplate and binding, Master grade curly curly Koa, and Ebony fingerboard. This is an outstanding guitar that cost $3850 when new. The owner needs money, so it's priced to sell quickly. OHSC SOLD
2001 Studio (Minor Swing) # 010392
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14 fret, solid mahogany back and sides, mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard. happy, resonant. NHSC SOLD
2001 Anouman #0301411
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14 Fret D hole. solid walnut back and sides,mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, set up with a factory fitted Big Tone pick up,the 14 fret D hole is proving to be a winning combination, and this guitar is a perfect example, resonant, bright, and projecting. NHSC SOLD
2001 Sweet Chorus rosewood #0401438
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D hole 12 fret. rosewood version with lacquer finish, Engleman spruce top. this guitar is simply mint.. great open sound. this is a nicer version than the current studio line which is of mahogany with a satin finish. here is a perfect example for less. OHSC SOLD
2001 14 Fret Anouman #0601476
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custom gorgeous Australian solid Koa back and sides, beautiful tinted select spruce top..already equiped with a big Tone.. mahogany neck,ebony fingerboard..
this guitar was custom ordered..
it's beautiful and like new..for less..
this one won't last.. OHSC SOLD
2002 Custom Favino/di Mauro #0102581
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one of a kind guitar... the body dimension of a jacques Favino, with the di Mauro f holes... tons of volume
and bark.. unique and excellent instrument.. NHSC SOLD
2004 503 #0604986
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this is Dell'Arte's version of Django's #503 Selmer guitar..
laminated indian rosewood back and sides, walnut neck with
ebony fingerboard, soldi spruce top.. 1 less tone bar..
fitted with a Big Tone pick up..this guitar is in brand spanking new condition ...!!!!! come and get it for less...
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2004 Hommage #941
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Favino copy in like new condition..
laminated rosewood back and sides, three piece maple neck, ebony fingerboard.. this is in my opinion, the "best model" Dell'Arte makes.. HOSC SOLD
2004 new Hommage #954
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this is the "Hommage à Jacques Favino" with the help of Alain Cola's vintage Favino, they built a faithful replica.. the three piece maple neck, laminated Indian rosewood back and sides, thick ebony fingerboard and beautiful headstock..
the guitar has lots of volume, a hefty gypsy bark, and loads of natural reverb.. NHSC SOLD
2006 Hommage #1177
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made in San Diego by John Kinnard, this is the Favino inspired model..
bigger body with block inlays, the guitar is made of laminated Rosewood back and sides, two piece flamey Maple neck, with an Ebony fingerboard, solid european Spruce top.
it comes outfitted originally with a Big Tone pick up and in a sturdy fiberglass case.. apart from a minuscule scratch here and there, the guitar is virtually new. with already a few years of life, the sound is opening up, and will continue to do so..gypsy bark on board..
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NEW 2002 Jimmy Rosenberg
Solid Indian rosewood... three piece maple neck..
the J. Rosenberg model is a carbon copy of the classic
Jacques Favino guitar (except it's solid instead of laminated)..factory installed Big Tone pick up.. great sounding example.. new HSC SOLD
1940's CHORUS
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this is the oldest version of this model. 650mm scale, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, mahogany back and sides,
spruce top. it has just been refretted, so the playability is perfect. slightly smaller body than the later version, this one is a powerhouse with incredible volume and bark. NHSC SOLD
1947 Chorus Deluxe
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I just simply love this guitar...It is the oldest, and the only one i've ever had or seen, and in sunburst..!!! you can see this model in the di Mauro section of the Selmer book, in a photo taken in 1947 at the Paris Music Fair..
curly maple back and sides, mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard, "deluxe" appointments such as, bound headstock, bound f holes, arm rest, adjustable bridge and SB tuners.. excellent playability and sound..and it is RARE..RARE..RARE..!! NHSC SOLD
1950's 12 Fret round hole
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everything is "wrong" about this guitar..it's a round hole, it's a 12 fret..but the reason why it's on my website, is because in spite of all that, it's a great sounding gypsy guitar..for less...
650mm scale, laminated mahogany back and sides, solid spruce top, mahogany neck, with a rosewood fingerboard, tuners that turn backwards, nice chunky C shaped neck..at some point it had an original pickguard, removed, which shadow can be seen..the tailpiece is a DB replacement....
this thing barks..!! it's the perfect "pompe" guitar NHSC SOLD
1950's Chorus Deluxe
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The "deluxe" version of the Chorus. , bound F holes, multiple binding, armrest, SB tuners, adjustable bridge. curly maple back and sides,neck with rosewood fingerboard. it has been refretted which affords it a perfect
playability. the sound projects and feels your ears with gypsy vibe. NHSC SOLD
1950's Saint Louis Blues
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this Antoine di Mauro model from the very early 1950's.. has an interesting blend of early and modern features..it still has the tuners that turn backwards.. and the brand on the back of the headstock.. 650mm scale, a C shape three piece neck, made of mahogany and a central rosewood insert for stiffness, but the "modern" adjustable bridge "a la Gibson Tuneomatic".. and the tailpiece that now accepts ball end strings..laminated maple back and sides, solid spruce top, rosewood fingerboard, this guitar is in near new condition, showing a couple of nicks and scratches, but virtually unplayed.. which is very rare for one of those.. the sound is lively, the playability is spot on..
a great example.. NHSC SOLD
1979 Jazz # 2
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with the Joseph di Mauro label, this guitar was the largest body style the di Mauro built, towards the end of their activity.. they were selling well.. more affordable that the Favino guitars, they continued to fulfill their role.. a genuine gypsy guitar built in the traditional way, at a price the players could afford..solid spruce top, laminated maple back and sides, mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard..this one is 100% original and in great shape.. NHSC SOLD
1982 Jazz # 3
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F hole guitar, created by the di Mauro minds. the F holes
are situated between the waist and the upper bouts, laminated curly French maple back and sides, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard. several cracks well repaired and perfectly stable.. excellent playability..true gypsy sound..
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1993 MC 20 #Sep93
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absolutely brand new looking solid flamed maple 12 fret D hole.. georgeous wood..perfect playability and sound..
today, this guitar costs $ 3450..!! you do the math, and see the savings.. NHSC SOLD
1994 MD30 #JAN94
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Oval Hole 14 fret, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, walnut neck with ebony fingerboard. it has a minuscule closed fingerboard extension crack along the treble side.. a couple of scratches here and there.. but essentially in excellent shape..
these guitars sell new now for $ 3500.. you can get this great playing and sounding guitar for a LOT LESS...!!! OHSC SOLD
1995 MD 50 #10.95
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this guitar has a few dings here and there, but is in very good condition otherwise..great sound and playability.. outfitted
with a Big Tone pu..($300 upgrade installed)
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1995 MDC 50 3/4 #JAN95
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"BABY" DUPONT.. 14 fret D hole, laminated Indian rosewood
back and sides.. one of a kind instrument, in brand new condition.. I have included a photo to see the difference in size, between this guitar and the regular body size..
excellent playability.. 650mm scale.. the sound is as big as the big sisters..
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1995 (Circa) John Jorgenson
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14 fret D hole 670mm scale with internal resonator. Wild laminated Brazilian Rosewood back and sides, curly Maple binding, with beautiful multicolor purfling. Walnut neck with Ebony fingerboard. This is truly an outstanding instrument in like new condition. It is powerful and responsive, subtle and complex. The wait on one of those is long, and the price is high. OHSC SOLD
1996 Mandoline #Jan 1996
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Lovely creation by Maurice Dupont, in like new condition. solid curly maple back and sides, curly maple neck with ebony fingerboard. gorgeous little gypsy item. beautiful sound and playability. OHSC SOLD
1996 mandolin #march 96
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solid spruce top, solid curly maple back and sides, ebony fingerboard, Maurice just told me this was the first or second one he ever made.. gorgeous little thing in like new condition.. beautiful maple.. great playing and sounding.. a perfect addition to any little gypsy combo.. hard case SOLD
1998 MD 35 #0398
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Beautiful Koa back and sides.. rare guitar as it was rather expensive.. in near new condition...fitted with a Mc Intyre pu..Maurice just told me they only made a couple of these, and a new custom one would cost $ 4000..!! Koa is no longer on the catalogue... OHSC SOLD
1999 MD 50 #june 99
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apart for some fine weatherchecking, this guitar is near mint... excellent sound and playability
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1999 MC50B14/JJ #june99
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John Jorgenson model with the 650 mm scale, and with the internal resonator,
gorgeous Brazilian back and sides,curly Maple binding, beautiful multicolor purfling, grainy Walnut neck with Ebony fingerboard. it is also fitted with a beautiful set of engraved Waverly tuners.. this guitar cost $ 5250 in 1999..!! it is in like new condition, the sound and playabilty are superb.. there are but a few of these in circulation, and it would take close to $6K to get a new one, and a fair amount of wait as well...WAS
$4200 NOW LOWERED TO ...!!!!! OHSC SOLD
2001 MD 50 B
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New Oval Hole 14 fret, laminated brazilian rosewood back and sides, spruce top and walnut neck.. beautiful example of Maurice's ongoing production. Several Dupont guitars should be arriving in mid March. HSC SOLD
2001 MD50B #12/01
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14 fret oval hole..laminated brazilian back and sides..solid spruce top, walnut neck with ebony fingerboard.. like new condition..beautiful grainy wood.. consistently my favorite Dupont model...
excellent sound and playability... OHSC SOLD
2001 MC 50 D hole #June01
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laminated rosewood back and sides, solid european spruce top.walnut neck with ebony fingerboard. 12 fret neck. this guitar is in like new condition..save for a couple of tiny nicks and bumps here and there..excellent sound and playability..save a thousand $... get a matured instrument for less.
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2002 Vieille Reserve #007
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as always, the choicest materials.. all the experience goes into making these VR's..this one is no exception.. gorgeous appearance and absolutely the best sound anywhere..
this is the first 12 fret VR Maurice ever made..it is in like new condition..belonged to a French movie actor..who possibly liked the idea of being Jame Bond..!!!
quite a special guitar in every way...
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2002 MD 50 E curly Maple #02/02
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14 fret, oval hole, laminated curly maple back and sides.. solid spruce top, maple neck, ebony fingerboard NHSC SOLD
2002 MD 50 E #02/02
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14 fret, Oval hole, laminated birdseye maple back and sides with solid spruce top.. maple neck with ebony fingerboard NHSC SOLD
2002 MD 30 #02/02
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14 fret, Oval hole, solid Indian rosewood back and sides with solid spruce top.. Walnut neck with Ebony fingerboard. NHSC SOLD
2002 MD 30 #02/02
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14 fret, Oval hole. solid Indian rosewood with solid spruce top, walnut neck with ebony fingerboard. NHSC SOLD
2002 MC 50 D Hole #02/02
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12 fret D hole, laminated Indian rosewood back and sides with solid spruce top, walnut neck with ebony fingerboard. NHSC SOLD
2002 MD 50 Oval Hole #02/02
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14 fret Oval hole, laminated Indian rosewood back and sides with solid spruce top. walnut neck with ebony fingerboard. NHSC SOLD
2002 MC 50E #04/02
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beautiful laminated birdseye maple back and sides, in like new condition..Bireli signed the back of the headstock.
belonged to a Lady rythm player, who sold it to me so her husband could pay for a Selmer..!!! is that love or what...
excellent sound and playability for less the the new price..
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2003 MD 30
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beautiful example of Maurice's ongoing production.
solid Indian rosewood back and sides.. walnut neck.. ebony fingerboard. NHSC SOLD
2003 ROMANE DELUXE
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This is Romane's personal guitar that he consigned to me..
it has been featured in many of his recordings, and played
for the last 4 years..it is equiped with 2 pick ups.. a Benedetti
at the end of the fingerboard, and a Big Tone in the bridge..
2 jack inputs, and 2 volume controls..
here is a chance to own a celebrity guitar..
come and get it..
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2003 Vieille Reserve #023
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the most faithful copy of a Selmer by Maurice Dupont's workshop.. decades old timbers..
French polish.. vintage tuners..etc.. NHSC SOLD
2003 Nomade #10/03
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the guitar is USED..but like new in condition.Maurice's version of a budget guitar.. bolt on neck..
satin finish... excellent sounding.. as good as a glued neck... he sells piles of these guitars in France... because they sound GREAT and are affordable..why anybody would buy a SAGA instead of this is beyond me..!!..??? Hard gig bag SOLD
2003 MD 50 #april 03
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laminated Indian rosewood back and sides, solid european spruce top, walnut neck, ebony fingerboard. excellent example of Maurice's ongoing production. NHSC SOLD
2003 MD 50E #aug 2003
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gorgeous laminated birdseye maple back and sides.. spruce top.. maple neck.. ebony fingerboard.. beautiful sound.. NHSC SOLD
2003 MD 50 #Dec03
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Maurice's current production of his most popular model.. laminated rosewood back and sides
excellent gypsy sound.. NHSC SOLD
2003 MD 50 #Dec03
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Maurice's ongoing production of his most popular model.. laminated rosewood back and sides..
excellent gypsy sound NHSC SOLD
2003 MD 50 #march 03
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laminated Indian rosewood back and sides, european solid spruce top, walnut neck, ebony fingerboard. excellent example of Maurice's ongoing production NHSC SOLD
2003 John Jorgenson #Sep. 2003
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14 fret D hole 650 mm scale (not 670) with internal resonator. lovely laminated Brazilian rosewood back and sides, curly maple binding, with beautiful multicolor purfling. Walnut neck and ebony fingerboard. This is truly an outstanding instrument, and with the 650 scale, it gives an even broader sound spectrum... It is powerful and responsive, subtle and complex (how about that..!!)
the wait for one of these is still very long, and there are still but a few in existence... HHSC SOLD
2004 nomade
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laminated mahogany back and sides.. solid spruce top. bolt on mahogany neck, with a rosewood fingerboard,
satin finish..chrome parts.. excellent sounding
budget Dupont guitar made in Cognac France.. Hard Gig Case SOLD
2004 MD 50
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Maurice's best seller..!!! laminated Indian rosewood back and sides, walnut neck, european solid spruce top...great sounding...
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2004 MD 50
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recent used MD 50.. minor wear.. equipped with a Big Tone.
frets are polished, the guitar has been gone over, it's ready to go.. OHSC SOLD
2004 MD 50 #06/04 new
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in the gypsy world, these are the standard by which they are all juged..in my opinion, MD 50's are the best laminated "standard"gypsy guitars.. NHSC SOLD
2004 MD 50 #06/04 new
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2004 MD 100 new #14 Feb 04
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from it's date of birth, this would make it a Valentine's day guitar...!! something a fine girlfriend/wife would buy you..!!!
it is Maurice's player guitar.. no bells, no whistles.
to make it more affordable.. solid spruce top, mahogany laminated back and sides, mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard.. simple Bilardi style tailpiece and nickel tuners, with a satin finish.
I am coming more and more to the conclusion that
as far as "traditional" gypsy guitars with laminated woods, Maurice simply builds the best guitar around.. and this one is a perfect example of that..
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2004 Vieille Reserve #44
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Maurice's celebrated vintage creation. NHSC SOLD
2004 MD50E new #April 04
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14 fret oval hole, solid spruce top, laminated maple back and sides, maple neck, with ebony fingerboard.. outstanding example of Maurice's ongoing work.. love those laminated gypsy babies
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2004 MD50 tinted new #April 04
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14 fret oval hole, laminated rosewood back and sides, solid spruce top, walnut neck with ebony fingerboard, tinted top.. Maurice's best model, in my opinion.. excellent authentic gypsy sound,,
can't beat those laminated ones..
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2004 MC50E #JUNE04
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This is a guitar that was used in a review in the British magazine Guitarist.. and given stellar marks. laminated maple back and sides maple neck with an ebony fingerboard..tinted solid spruce top..12 fret neck with the shorter 650mm scale..
"the" rythm guitar "par excellence"..
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2004 MD 50 #MAI 04
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Oval Hole 14 fret. laminated Indian rosewood back and sides, solid spruce top, walnut neck with an ebony fingerboard. the classic "gypsy guitar". NHSC SOLD
2004 MD 50 #MAI04
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Oval hole 14 fret.. laminated Indian rosewood back and sides, solid spruce top, walnut neck and ebony fingerboard. the classic "gypsy guitar" NHSC SOLD
2004 MDC50 #NOV04
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this is the hybrid model MDC.. it is a 14 fret D hole
with the 670mm scale and 14 fret neck.. some people say the best of both worlds..the long scale and 14 fret for lead work, and the open, broader sound of the D hole.. laminated rosewood back and sides.. tinted solid european spruce top.walut neck with an ebony fingerboard.. it is indeed the best of both worlds.. NHSC SOLD
2005 MC50 #01/05
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Newest batch of Maurice's current production
12 Fret D hole.. NHSC SOLD
2005 MC 50 #0305
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12 fret D hole..650mm scale, laminated rosewood back and sides, solid spruce top, walnut neck with ebony fingerboard..
beautiful example of Maurice's current production... OHSC SOLD
2005 MD 50 #04/05
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Newest batch of Maurice's production.. NHSC SOLD
2005 MD 100 LEFTY #05/05
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laminated mahogany back and sides, solid tinted spruce top mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard, this is the "stripped down version of the MD 50..to make it more affordable..
no compromise on the sound though.. gypsy guitar all the way.. NHSC SOLD
2005 Veille Reserve #057
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"La Creme de la Creme".. everything Maurice knows goes into making these guitars.. decades seasoned materials,
and the results are here...superior all around..
and to celebrate ownership, you get a bottle of Maurice's father's Vieille Reserve Cognac..
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2005 Vieille Reserve Brazilian #062
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This is the first Brazilian VR I get.. and as always, Maurice is using the best materials for the VR series.. 100 year old air dried European spruce, the Brazilian rosewood is
gorgeous.. the European walnut of the neck is equally beautiful and
figured.. the Ebony is the best he can get.. and so on..
all the knowledge and exprerience is going into making these guitars... and the result is here..
outstanding in every way..this guitar was entered in a lineup
by the British magazine "Guitar Buyer".. the result was that it crushed the competition, coming in as the clear frontrunner..
not just for appearance, craftsmanship and material, but for SOUND... OHSC SOLD
2005 MD50B #10/05
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Gorgeous laminated Brazilian rosewood back and sides, walnut neck with ebony fingerboard, solid european spruce top. this guitar is in like new condition..it has fully opened up..so come and get a mature instrument for hundreds less.. OHSC SOLD
2005 MD 50 #10/05
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current batch of Maurice's best seller.. OHSC SOLD
2005 MD 50 LEFTY #10/05
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laminated rosewood back and sides, solid european spruce top, walnut neck with ebony fingerboard, this it Maurice's consistant best seller..in the southpaw version..
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2005 MC 50 14 FRET #11/05
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this is a 14 fret D hole..650mm scale..laminated indian rosewood back and sides, ebony fingerboard, walnut neck..
traditionally the D hole is a 12 fret, with this model, Maurice offers the regular 650mm scale, but in a 14 fret version to afford the rythm player, the added access to the upper register.. OHSC SOLD
2005 Vieille Reserve #53
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and the result is there.. superior all around.. NHSC SOLD
2005 VRB #54
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as always, the choicest materials, as well as all the experience, go in making the most faithfull reproduction of the original Selmer guitars.. this one has beautiful brazilian back and sides, decades dried european spruce top, french polish, vintage tuners...etc..
and as always, the best sounding guitars... OHSC SOLD
2005 Vieille Reserve #63
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first of it's kind..a 14 fret D hole in the Vieille Reserve..
best materials..all the know how..
best results..!!!
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2005 MD60 #JAN05
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this is a new entry in the line up.. essentially an MD 50 but made with laminated "Santos" brazilian wood.. and a satin finish,,, so the guitar comes in a little less expensive..
It's gorgeous and sounds great.. NHSC SOLD
2005 MDC 50 #O305
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14 fret D hole.670mm scale,tinted top option, laminated rosewood back and sides, solid spruce top, walnut neck with ebony fingerboard.
excellent example of this hybrid instrument which is gaining
broader and broader appeal.. OHSC SOLD
2006 MD 100 LEFTY
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laminated mahogany back and sides, solid spruce top, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard, this is the "plain" version of the MD50..to make it more affordable..no compromise on the sound though...gypsy guitar all the way.. OHSC SOLD
2006 MD 50B #01/06
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14 fret oval hole, brazilian rosewood laminated back and sides, solid spruce top, walnut neck with ebony fingerboard..
for the fans of gorgeous exotic woods.. OHSC SOLD
2006 MDC 100 #01/06
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this is a 14 fret D hole with the longer 670mm scale.
laminated mahogany back and sides, mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard, and solid european spruce top.
satin finish.. the is a guitar for the player who wants 100%
gypsy sound with a smaller budget..no fancy apointments..
just the guitar.. OHSC SOLD
2006 MDC 60 #02/06
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Laminated Brazilian "SANTOS" rosewood back and sides, satin finish,
this is a model that is gaining greater success.. exotic looking wood for less.. satin finish for less.. 14 fret Dhole..the best of both worlds.. OHSC SOLD
2006 MDC 60 #02/06
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Laminated Brazilian "Santos" rosewood back and sides, satin finish,. this is a model that is gaining ever increasing success..great looking exotic wood for less..satin finish for less..14 fret D hole..the best of both worlds OHSC SOLD
2006 MD 50 #04/06
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this is the classic gypsy guitar.. laminated indian rosewood back and sides, walnut neck, ebony fingerboard, solid european spruce top..consistently the best gypsy guitar.. OHSC SOLD
2006 MD 100 #07/06
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Laminated mahogany back and sides, solid spruce top, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard. theis is the "plain" version of the MD50.. to make it more affordable.. no compromise on the sound though..gypsy guitar all the way.. NHSC SOLD
2006 Vieille Reserve #074
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"la Creme de la Creme"... everything Maurice knows, goes into making these guitars.. decades old, seasoned materials..
and the result is here.. superior all around... and to celebrate ownership, you get a bottle of Maurice's Father's Vieille Reserve Cognac.. OHSC SOLD
2006 Mandoline #10/06
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Solid spruce top, solid curly maple back and sides, ebony fingerboard, Maurice makes one of these every once in a while.. this is a gorgeous little thing..a perfect addition to any gypsy combo.. NHSC SOLD
2006 MD 50 #10/06
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Oval hole, 14 fret, laminated Indian Rosewood back and sides, solid European Spruce top, Walnut neck with an Ebony fingerbooard. the classic "gypsy guitar" and the best one anywhere.. OHSC SOLD
2006 MD 50 #10/06
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Oval Hole, 14 fret, laminated Indian Rosewood back and sides, solid European Spruce top, Walnut neck with an Ebony fingerboard. the classic "gypsy" guitar, and the best one anywhere.. OHSC SOLD
2006 MD 50 #11/05
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14 fret oval hole, 670mm scale, laminated rosewood back and sides, solid european spruce top, walnut neck with ebony fingerboard.. Maurice's consistantly best seller.
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2006 MDC 50 14 Fret D hole #12/05
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Hybrid model, 14 fret D hole, 670mm scale.
laminated rosewood back and sides. walnut neck, ebony fingerboard, solid spruce top. mix both worlds and you have this guitar..
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2006 MD 50 #Nov 06
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This is the "Classic" gypsy guitar.. laminated Indian Rosewood back and sides, Walnut neck with ebony fingerboard, solid european spruce top..consistently the best gypsy guitar.. OHSC SOLD
2006 MDC 50 B #O3/06
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This is the 14 fret D hole with the longer 670mm scale..
laminated Brazilian rosewood back and sides, ebony fingerboard, walnut neck, solid european spruce top..
this "hybrid" model is gaining more and more appeal..
the best of both worlds.. OHSC SOLD
2006 MD 50 #Oct 06
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This is the "classic" gypsy guitar. laminated Indian rosewood
back and sides, Walnut neck with Ebony fingerboard, solid
European Spruce top.. consistently the best gypsy guitar OHSC SOLD
2007 MDC 50 #01/07
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This is the Hybrid Model MDC.. it is a 14 fret D Hole, with the longer 670mm scale. some people call it the best of both worlds.. the longer scale, and the 14 fret neck for lead work, and the open, broader sound of the D Hole. laminated Indian Rosewood back and sides, tinted solid European Spruce top, Walnut neck with an Ebony fingerboard.. it is indeed the best of both worlds.. OHSC SOLD
2007 MD50 #06/07
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"the Classic" 14 fret oval hole, by which all others are judged..
laminated Indian Rosewood back and sides, solid European Spruce top, Walnut neck with Ebony fingerboard.. perfect example of Maurice's current production OHSC SOLD
2007 MDC 100 #07/07
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14 Fret D hole, 670 mm, laminated mahogany back and sides, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, solid european spruce top. Satin finish.. this is a guitar for the player who wants 100% gypsy sound, with a smaller budget..
no fancy appointments...just the guitar and the sound. OHSC SOLD
2007 MC 50 #07/07
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12 fret D hole.. 650mmscale. laminated Indian Rosewood back and sides, solid European Spruce top, Walnut neck with Ebony fingerboard.. beautiful example of Maurice's current production.. OHSC SOLD
2007 MDC 60 #07/07
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14 Fret D hole, 670mm scale, Laminated Brazilian "Santos" Rosewood back and sides, Satin finish, Walnut neck with Ebony fingerboard. This is a model that is gaining greater success..Exotic brazilian wood for less..satin finish for less.. 14 fret D hole..the best of both worlds OHSC SOLD
2007 MDC 50 #08/07
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This is the hybrid model MDC a 14 fret d hole, with the longer 670mm scale and the 14 fret neck clear of the body.
some people say the best of both worlds..
the long scale, 14 fret neck for upper accessibility, and the open, broader sound of the D hole...
Laminated Rosewood back and sides, solid european Spruce top, Walnut neck with Ebony fingerboard..
it is indeed the best of both worlds.. OHSC SOLD
2007 MD 50 #10/07
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this top shows a little bit of "bear claw" action..
excellent example of the current production of the classic model. OHSC SOLD
2007 Vieille Reserve #107
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"la Creme de la Creme".. Maurice' s celebrated vintage recreation..everything he knows goes into making these guitars..decades old seasoned materials.. and the result is here..superior all around..some say, myself included,
"the best gypsy guitar"..
and to celebrate your ownership, you get a bottle of Maurice's Fathers' Vieille Reserve Cognac in a wooden box, numbered to match your guitar..!! OHSC SOLD
2008 Nomade #03/08
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laminated mahogany back and sides, solid spruce top. bolt-on mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard. satin finish.
Maurice's budget guitar made in Cognac France..
spot on gypsy sound..bring on all your Chinese import and weep, because in fact, when compared to the Nomade, all they have going is their price, regarless of all their flashy "endorsements".. Hard Gig Case SOLD
2008 MD50 #04/08
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the classic model..
laminated rosewood back and sides, solid european spruce top, walnut neck with ebony fingerboard..
consistently the "best gypsy guitar" anywhere..
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2008 MD 100 #06/08
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considered the "musician's model" , this is the "plain version" of the classic model.. satin finish, laminated mahogany back and sides, solid european spruce top, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, plainer tailpiece and tuners..
this guitar is all business..100% gypsy sound without the "bells and whistles". and for $ 1000 less.. OHSC SOLD
2008 MD 50 #06/08
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the classic model..
laminated rosewood back and sides, solid european spruce top, walnut neck with ebony fingerboard..
consistently the "best gypsy guitar" anywhere.. OHSC SOLD
2008 LUXE #09/08
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Maurice Dupont reincarnation of the celebrated "Grand Modèle" by B. Busato. Laminated rosewood back and sides, solid spruce top, three piece mahogany and maple neck, with ebony fingerboard. the result is simply outstanding. Maurice was able to capture the sound and personality of this elusive maker.. Bravo..!! OHSC SOLD
2008 BUSATO #09/08
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this is the second "Busato Luxe". I receive, and the result is spot on..
excellent sound and playability. laminated Indian rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck with a maple insert, ebony fingerboard, solid spruce top, with a distinctive "bombé" or "bubble" in English..this one is outfitted with gold Schaller tuners, and is a little less in price. Maurice's recreation is simply outstanding OHSC SOLD
2008 Vieille Reserve #121
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"la Creme de la Creme".. Maurice' s celebrated vintage recreation..everything he knows goes into making these guitars..decades old seasoned materials.. and the result is here..superior all around..some say, myself included,
"the best gypsy guitar"..
and to celebrate your ownership, you get a bottle of Maurice's Fathers' Vieille Reserve Cognac in a wooden box, numbered to match your guitar..!! OHSC SOLD
2009 Busato #01/09
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this is the "Busato Luxe". copy of the original "Grand Modele"
excellent sound and playability. laminated Indian rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck with a maple insert, ebony fingerboard, solid spruce top, with a distinctive "bombé" this model is outfitted with a beautiful set of BB tailpiece and tuners.
in like new condition for less. new it's $4500 OHSC SOLD
2009 MDC 50 #11/09
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this is the "hybrid" model MDC.. a 14 fret D hole with the 670mm scale and a 14 fret neck.. some people say the best of both worlds..the longer scale and 14 fret for lead work, and the open, broader sound of the D hole.. laminated rosewood back and sides.. tinted solid european spruce top.walut neck with an ebony fingerboard.. it is indeed the best of both worlds..The guitar is in like new condition..come and save money..!! OHSC SOLD
2010 VRB #135
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a near new guitar, built in April of 2010. Wild Brazilian laminated rosewood back and sides, select European spruce top.very graint Walnut neck with ebony fingerboard. the "Vieille Reserve" represents the best that Maurice builds. following closely all aspects of construction.
this guitar will afford you years of musical bliss.. THIS GUITAR IS PRICED AT $1500 LESS THAN THE NEW PRICE..AND IT IS ONLY A FEW MONTHS OLD, AND IN MINT CONDITION..!!
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NEW MD 50 #02/2009
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Maurice's current production of his best selling model..
great sound and playability right out of the gate.
laminated rosewood back and sides, walnut neck with ebony fingerboard, solid european spruce top.. OHSC SOLD
NEW Nomade #03/10
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This is Maurice's budget guitar..bolt-on neck, laminated mahogany back and sides, solid spruce top, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard.
this guitar, in a blind test will challenge anybody's ears...to guess..
gypsy sound..playability and easy on the wallet..
comes with a hard gig bag.. NSSC SOLD
NEW MD 60 #06/08
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14 Fret Oval Hole, laminated "Santos" brazilian rosewood back and sides, solid european spruce top, walnut neck with ebony fingerboard, satin finish. this ia a terrific and beautiful guitar for less.. OHSC SOLD
NEW MD 50 #11/09
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Fresh delivery of Maurice's best selling guitar.
this one, just like the previous one, is perfectly set up and and sounds great right out of the "proverbial box"... HSC SOLD
2010 Stochelo Rosenberg #6 of 10
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please go the Leo Eimers link and read all about it..
http://www.eimersguitars.com/stochelo_lim.html.
this model new, if you can get one, landed in the US, including Custom Duties, Shipping and Insurance will be $ 7650.
this guitar is mint...get it for less...and now even more affordable
from $6500 down to $5500 OHSC SOLD
1960'S 12 fret D HOLE
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This guitar was build by a little know Luthier established in Paris, who, apart from his own production, did a lot of work for the likes of retail powerhouse Paul Beuscher... I have an example of his work in a French version of the National metal guitar sold throughout Africa by P. Beuscher, for which he was making the necks in the early 50's..this little gem is build of choice figured mahogany and his Spanish influence is clear in the shape of the instrument..
beautiful clear voice and excellent playability.. quite a rare find. NHSC SOLD
2002 14 fret Dhole
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650 mm scale,solid German spruce top.. mahogany neck with rosewood board..wild looking laminated back and sides with a rosewood insert.. I asked what type of wood it was.. and I was told..(sic) ..it's German wood...!!! bought 35 years ago.. made from some sort of new process.. has a unrolled log kind of appearance..so there.. don't ask me more..!!! these guitars are handmade by Pierre Fontaine..who's in his 70's..somewhat semi coxed out of retirement.. they fit perfectly between the entry level Patenotte's and the significantly more expensive Luthier's models..very good neck angle..open, yet crunchy gypsy sound... NHSC SOLD
2003 14 fret Dhole
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three piece back and sides of Exotic German origin
three piece mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, and solid spruce top.. Pierre Fontaine continues in retirement to build lovely gypsy guitars with excellent playability and sound, for quite a bit less than other makers NHSC SOLD
2003 new 14 fret oval hole
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beautiful laminated brazilian rosewood back and sides, three piece maple and cherry neck, ebony fingerboard, solid spruce top.. Pierre Fontaine continues in retirement to build lovely gypsy guitars..excellent playability and sound..and sells for quite a bit less than other makers..
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2004 14 fret Dhole
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like new guitar.. played a few hours..
was $ 1500 new now OHSC SOLD
1991 Oval Hole #6835
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14 fret, wacky pronounced arched top and back, mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard. terrific example of the hundred year old family tradition, in excellent condition.. so good it surprises everyone... the sound is much much better than I thought and the playability is like butter... the construction concept is so radical, that the result could be dubious... mais au contraire..!!! NHSC SOLD
1950's Oval hole
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"Grand Modele", refinished deep deep marroon, maple back and sides, spruce top, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard. I bought this guitar in France and showed it to Francois Charle. we looked at it and could not figure out who made it..it is a very very good souding and playing gypsy guitar.. it's got a man's neck, just like the ones they made in the fifties. HSC SOLD
1950'S 14 Fret Oval Hole
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"Grand Modèle", 14 Fret Oval Hole, 675mm scale.
this is a beautiful gypsy guitar in excellent original condition.
laminated Rosewood back and sides, solid spruce top, Mahogany neck with Ebony fingerboard, original Salvatore Bilardi (of SB fame) tailpiece and tuners that turn backwards.Dupont replacement bridge. The guitar had a paper label inside, but only the ouline remains. I suspect it was from Paul Beuscher, from the quality of the instrument..this is an outstanding guitar with no issues and in terrific condition..
genuine gypsy guitar through and through.. NHSC SOLD
Post-War Sonora
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I have been told these guitars were made in Italy.. solid spruce top, laminated walnut back and sides.mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard.. recent Schaller tuners.dead on gypsy sound.. lots of character,and with a 685mm scale (27') it's just about the longest scale instrument I have ever encountered.
Ted just pointed me to a photo of Hono Winterstein
at Samois in 02 playing the guitar on stage... NHSC SOLD
2005 14 fret Oval Hole #344
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laminated fiddle back maple back and sides OHSC SOLD
2005 14 Fret Oval Hole #345
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laminated "Kevasingo" back and sides OHSC SOLD
2005 14 Fret Oval Hole #347
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laminated Indian Rosewood back and sides OHSC SOLD
2005 14 Fret Oval Hole #348
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laminated Indian Rosewood back and sides OHSC SOLD
1991 14 Fret Oval Hole
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solid mahogany back and sides, solid spruce top, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard, Macassar ebony tailpiece. this guitar is very excellent condition, virtually unplayed.. no fret wear or marks anywhere, and the earliest Le Voi i have seen..the solid mahogany choice is interesting as it gives a very "laminated" like sound... which i believe is the desired effect..
quite a lovely sounding and playing guitar, from one the pioneers of the gypsy guitar building Renaissance..
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1997 14 fret oval hole
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excellent playing and sounding example of John's work.. a few scratches.. a little fret wear.. fitted with a pick up... ready to go.. Hiscox hsc SOLD
2000 Encore #50
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standard 14 fret Oval hole, soldi Indiand rosewood back and sides, solid tinted spruce top, mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard, fitted with a Big Tone, the guitar is like new, sounds and plays great.. the owner wants to move it.. so the price is coming down $ 200 from $ 2650 OHSC SOLD
2001 Avance 14 Fret D Hole #57
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solid Indian rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard, soldi spruce top.. fitted with a Big Tone pick up.
this guitar has been played but not abused.. no cracks..
priced right to sell.. NHSC SOLD
2002 ENCORE #78
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14 fret oval hole, solid maple back and sides, mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard, black finish for the right mood.. this guitar comes with 2 upgrades..the Big Tone and the Waverly tuners, making it a more expensive guitar when new..
it is in near mint condition..plays and sounds great..
come get it for a lot less... no wait..no doubt..!!
PS: sorry for all the reflections..it is really hard to shoot a black guitar...the owner just lowered the price...was $3800 is now $3300 OHSC SOLD
2002 Encore #89
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THIS GUITAR IS LIKE BRAND NEW..!! solid Madagascar
Macassar Ebony back and sides, solid wacky grainy wavy sruce top, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard..
this a magnificent guitar which would cost you at least $5K today and months of waiting.. equiped with a Big tone.. sound..playability..
it is ready to go..!!!! OHSC SOLD
2006 Avance #185
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this is an absolutely MINT, like new 14 Fret D hole guitar.
beautifully crafted, rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard. there are 3 "upgrades" on this guitar. European spruce top, Koa wood purfling, and Mother of Pearl oversized side markers... a new such guitar would take you months to get and cost you probaly $4500 landed somewhere in the US.. buy this one, and play it tomorrow..!!!
The initial asking price was $ 3900, reduced to $ 3400..now the owner is further motivated to sell..the lowered price is
$ 2900..!!! this is an incredible OPPORTUNITY..!!!!
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Aug 2002 Encore #87
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14 fret oval hole,solid Indian rosewood back and sides.. mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard..
fitted with a Big tone pick up.. absolute mint condition.. save money and time by getting this guitar..irreprochable crafstmanship.. Shelley is up there with the best...the owner just gave me the green light to lower the price.. he's in a hurry ..it was $ 2750.. it is now.. OHSC SOLD
June 2003 Montmartre #105
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14 fret oval hole..solid Indian rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard,
solid spruce top.. fitted with a Big Tone pick up and a set of expensive Waverly tuners.. absolute mint condition.. Shelley's version of the Favino model..
again.. get this guitar and save time and money..
Shelley brings impeccable crafstmanship and talent.. OHSC SOLD
2001 Model 254
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Oval Hole 14 fret. The simplest model in his line. Maple back and sides, spruce top, alizier neck with ebonized maple fingerboard. This is an excellent sounding gypsy guitar for the budget minded. Made in France by a luthier carrying on his family's tradition. HSC SOLD
2001 Model 256 #9536
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New French Gypsy guitar.. curly maple laminated back with solid curly sides, spruce top, mahogany neck with ebonized fingerboard and rectangular inlays. Perfect guitar for budget minded gypsy guitar player. HSC SOLD
2002 Model 256 - Lefty
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Oval Hole 14 fret. Slighty "fancier" model with gold finish tailpiece.. individual tuners.. grainier wood..laminated maple back and solid sides,laminated spruce top, Tilleul neck with radiused ebony fingerboard and block inlays.. Great guitar for the unfortunate wrong handed gypsy player. HSC SOLD
2002 Model 254
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Oval Hole 14 Fret. Laminated Maple back, with solid Maple sides. Laminated Spruce top. "Tilleul" (translates as Linden) neck with "Alizier" ebonized fingerboard. an entry level plain gypsy guitar with the sound build in. This is what you need, if you want a handmade French guitar for less. HSC SOLD
2002 Model 260
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Bean shaped soundhole, 14fret. signature model with MOT inlays. Curly Maple laminated back with solid sides. Laminated Spruce top, Tilleul neck with radiused Ebony fingerboard. Claude's best model and this particular guitar sounds outstanding... HSC SOLD
2004 Model 260
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the fanciest model in the line.. reminiscent of the Eastern european style guitars.."guitare Tzigane"
these guitars received the most attention and the best selection of woods..sold one.. I have one left. NHSC SOLD
2004 Model 256
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14 fret oval hole.. laminated back and solid sides
solid spruce top.that is bent and arched. tilleul neck with a radiused ebony fingerboard..individual enclosed tuners..excellent gypsy sound in all these guitars.
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2004 256 #10048
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Oval Hole 14 Fet. Laminated Maple Back, with solid Maple sides. solid Spruce top. "Tilleul" (translates as Linden) reinforced neck, with radiused Ebony fingerboard, arched and bent top, select wood, individual tuners, and Brass tailpiece. A fancier version of the #254 with the sound build in. handmade in France.
in like new condition HSC SOLD
2004 256 #10117
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like new.. hadmade in France, much much better sound than the Chinese imports. NHSC SOLD
2004 256.LEFTY #10196
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the wrong handed version of the right handed one..!!! NHSC SOLD
2005 260 #10074
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Bean shaped soundhole, 14 fret. signature model, with MOT inlays.Curly maple laminated back with solid sides, solid spruce top. Tilleul neck with radiused Ebony fingerboard. Claude Patenotte's fanciest model, reminiscent of the Eastern European ''guitares Tziganes''. These guitars
receive the most attention and the best selection of woods..
this one also happens to sound great.
nobody else makes anything quite like this..
completely handmade by one man.. no factory vibe here.. NHSC SOLD
2007 258 LEFTY #12040
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newest version of the old 256. the 258, features a solid European Spruce top, and a bridge and moustache combination. Select laminated maple back with solid sides.
upgraded Schaller plate tuners.. Claude's guitars are handmade and I will always stand behind a hard working Luthier trying to defend his craft from the Chinese Tsunami..
excellent gypsy sound and playaility. OHSC SOLD
2007 258 #12131
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The latest arrival of Claude's production..new and improved..
his guitars are spot on..soundwise.. better than any Saga..
the price has gone up..the dollar continues it's slide..sorry OHSC SOLD
2007 258 #12149
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Upgraded version of the old 256, the 258 features a solid European Spruce top, and a separate bridge and moustache combination. Select laminated maple back with solid maple sides. 42mm at the nut, 650mm scale, upgraded Schaller plate tuners.. Claude's guitars were truly handmade, from beginning to end, and since he retired two years ago, there will not be anymore, from this hardworking French Luthier. this example is in like new condition, save for a small impact on the top with excellent gypsy sound and playaility. NHSC SOLD
NEW 260 #12060
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Bean shaped soundhole, 14 fret signature Model, with MOT inlays. Curly maple laminated back with solid sides and solid spruce top. Tilleul neck with radiused Ebony fingerboard. Claude's fanciest model, reminiscent of the Eastern European "guitares Tziganes". These guitars receive the most attention and the best selection of woods. they happen to sound great, and nobody else makes anything quite like this..completely handmade by one man..no factory vibe here.
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NEW 259 #12150
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newest model from Claude Patenotte. 14 Fret D Hole OHSC SOLD