Gitane DG-255 Professional Gypsy Jazz Guitar

• Solid spruce top with small oval soundhole provides that bell-bright attack and distinctive Gypsy Jazz sound.
• Indian rosewood back and sides guarantee deep bass and strong cutting power.
• Slim mahogany neck offers fast, easy action and inherently long-lasting stability.
• Premium ebony fingerboard gives extra durability and striking good looks.
• Traditional brass tailpiece and ebony compensated mustache bridge, perfect for the Django Reinhardt enthusiast.

Product Description ------------------- Gitane DG-255 Oval Hole - Solid spruce top, r/w b&s, oval soundhole, flat c/away, slotted headstock A replica of the oval soundhole Modele Jazz produced by Selmer after Maccaferri's departure. 14 frets to the body with a slotted headstock, easily recognisable in early photos of Django! With its longer scale length the DG-255 is a breeze to play and the smaller soundhole gives the guitar its characteristic snap, and percussive and focused sound required by afficionados. There is nothing else on the market that even comes close. Let Gitane Put the Gypsy in Your Soul! * Select solid spruce top with rosewood back and sides * Body is bound in solid ebony with le/walnut/le purfling on top and back * Bound Mahogany neck with a 21-fret fingerboard of genuine ebony, marked with pearl position dots * Slotted peghead * Genuine nut with traditional "zero" fret * Dovetail neck/body joint * Body size- 14-fret neck joint - Scale length 26 5/8” - * Nut width 1 3/4” - Body length 18 1/2” - Lower bout * 16” - Upper bout 11 1/4” * Horizontal cutaway * Characteristic "Oval" soundhole, surrounded with a delicate multi-ply rosette * Moustache bridge pieces supplied * Geared 14:1 ratio, gold-plated, slotted peghead tuning machines * Adjustable truss rod * Trapeze tailpieceThese beautiful guitars pay homage to the Selmer and Maccaferri guitars of the early 20th century. They are all solid wood, are a joy to play, and look and sound like the real thing, right down to the excellent reproduction of the original tailpiece. What the Magazines Say * Guitar Buyer: "Gold Stars: Great Sound, Great playability, Superb Value for Money. Black Marks: At this price, none" Box Contains ------------ Gitane DG-255 Oval Hole Solid spruce top, r/w b&s, oval soundhole, flat c/away, slotted headstock