Recently sold guitars
used 2011, Latcho Drom
USED in near mint condition ....Manouche Latcho Drom Nuages selmer style guitar. Manouche guitars are made in asia and imported by Dell'Arte. these are some of the best asian made gypsy jazz guitars you can buy today sound and playability is spot on. true gypsy jazz tone right out of the case. with bright high ends, fantastic bass registry, and an excellent mid range ......
1999 , Dell Arte, legend 503
1999, Dell Arte, 503 legend model .... this guitar is in mint condition and is dry dry dry. it also has an unbelievable bark and total selmer tone. this guitar was played by Angelo Debarre at Django fest nw. it has a very light finish and and is incredibly light in weight it has a real pliage on the top and the action is set at around 3mm beautiful walnut neck, spruce top, and indian rosewood back, and sides. dell arte really hit a home run with this guitar.
used 2011 Dupont md-50
this is a used 2011, Dupont, md-50 in mint, like new condition. very loud and a huge bark exceptional tone fantastic high ends, mid range, and bass registry. this guitar is right on the money no wonder why its the most popular Dupont made today ...case included...
1980 Jacques Favino
1980 Jacques Favino, Enrico Macias model this guitar is in perfect condition. typical Favino sound very nasal like tone, outstanding playability and sound. dry bark and fantastic mid range. this guitar is now 32 years old and has never been refinished or over sprayed. the body is in excellent condition and it comes with the original case from jacques himself.....and at this price you cannot go wrong..........
2009, Shelly Park elan model
this is a 2009 Shelly Park Elan model 14 fret d hole big sound very warm, beautiful high ends, and mid range fantastic bass registry. great for playing lepomp or lead wonderful gypsy tone !!!!!! in every way . comes with a bigtone pick up installed ......
2011, Manouche Latcho Drom Nuages Oval Hole,
this is a 2011, Manouche Latcho Drom Nuages selmer style guitar with a BIG TONE PICKUP installed . Manouche guitars are made in asia and imported by Dell'Arte. these are some of the best asian made gypsy jazz guitars you can buy today sound and playability is spot on. true gypsy jazz tone right out of the case. with bright high ends, fantastic bass registry, and an excellent mid range ......
2011, Dupont MDC 50
Indian rosewood back and sides, French spruce top, ebony fingerboard, walnut neck. This beautiful instrument can do it all and with perfection, whether you play lead or rhythm. The tone is very reminiscent of the classic Selmer sound. You can't go wrong with a Dupont.
1982, JP Favino
1982, JP favino, this guitar has a huge bark great high ends, and mid range. sound and playability is just fantastic, with a very comfortable 3 piece maple ash neck, excellent vintage favino tone all the way!!!!!!! these guitars are becoming harder and harder to find here in the U.S ......
2011,Manouche Latcho Drom Djangology
this is a 2011, with beautiful KOA WOOD!!!!!!!!, Manouche Latcho Drom Djangology. Manouche guitars are made in asia and imported by Dell'Arte. these are some of the best asian made gypsy jazz guitars you can buy today sound and playability is spot on. true gypsy jazz tone right out of the case.
2011,Manouche Latcho Drom Nuages oval hole
this is a 2011, Manouche Latcho Drom Nuages selmer style guitar with a BIG TONE PICKUP installed . Manouche guitars are made in asia and imported by Dell'Arte. these are some of the best asian made gypsy jazz guitars you can buy today sound and playability is spot on. true gypsy jazz tone right out of the case. with bright high ends, fantastic bass registry, and an excellent mid range ......
2011, Selmer replica #503
Behold the 2011, offical Selmer replica. #503 This Selmer, is an exact replica of Django Reinhardt ‘s own personal guitar. his Selmer #503, which is now in the museum at "Cité De La Musique" in Paris. this Guitar is exact to the #503, which was carefully studied and examined at the museum. Every mark, scratch and worn spot has been replicated to this Extraordinary instrument. it has been handmade and The top has a real pliage just like the original, with a walnut neck, spruce top, Indian rosewood back and sides, and ebony fret board, and 4 brace. the sound and playability is just incredible. total selmer bark . it feels like a piece of history in your hands . .F.Y.I YOU ARE NEVER GOING TO OWN THE ORIGINAL . so this is your chance to get the next best thing…also Dennis Chang said and I quote, "this was best gypsy jazz guitar i ever played! I seriously fell in love with it!" (Thanks to Super Mario Maccaferri for letting us use the second video you see on the right.)
2010,Manouche Latcho Drom Belleville
new 2010, Manouche Latcho Drom Belleville model...solid african mahogany back and sides. european top, mahogany neck. loud and crunchy, big gypsy bark nice high ends and great mid range. Body Size- 15 3/4" Body Depth- 3 15/16" Scale Length- 670mm Nut Width- 1 3/4" Finish- High Gloss Truss- Rod: Yes Action-3mm
2011, JWC Modele Jazz
NEW J.WC guitar Modele Jazz, is Simply the finest handcrafted guitars by master Luthier Jeongwoo Cho this beautiful piece was handmade in England. A 670mm scale length faithful replica of Django's petite bouche guitar that was used almost exclusively for recording work during his reign in the "Hotclub of Paris". Simply the loudest, and most "Selmer-like" sounding gypsy jazz replica guitar available today. .action 3.mm .European spruce top with laminated rosewood back and sides 14 frets to the body and 670mm scale length .Varnish finish with body bindings in black and white/black purfling. .Walnut neck with single piece dove tail joint and ebony fingerboard. .Bone nut with traditional zero fret. .Pearle dot markers on fingerboard as standard at frets 5/7/10/12 and 17. .Adjustable truss rod and playing action set at 3mm using a 21mm bridge .Laquered interior. .21mm ebony bridge with moustaches. .Nut width 45mm/Body length 470/Lower bout 406.4/Upperbout 285.75. .Price includes a quality black Hiscox flight case.
1996 Benedetto La Venezia
this is a 1996 La Venezia custom made by bob Benedetto himself for the owner of just jazz guitar magazine. this guitar just sings. true archtop tone and very smooth playability the guitar of choice by such great players as frank Vignola and Andreas Oberg and many others ...... BODY:...Archtop: 17" lower bout, 3" body depth Venetian cutaway TOP...:Carved, hand–graduated and tuned, very select master grade European spruce BACK:...Carved, hand–graduated and tuned, very select master grade European flamed maple SIDES:...Very select master grade European flamed maple BRACING:...X–braced European spruce BINDING:...None NECK:...Select, American flamed maple FINGERBOARD:...Ebony, 12" radius WIDTH AT NUT:...1 ¾", ebony SCALE:...25" FRETS:...21 BRIDGE:...Ebony, adjustable with black wheels and posts TAILPIECE...:Ebony with Benedetto tail adjuster TUNERS:...Gotoh black with ebony buttons FINGERREST...:Ebony FINISH:Gloss... nitrocellulose lacquer COLORS:... honey blonde STRINGS...:Pure nickel (.012-.052)
2009-dupont MD50
This is the workingman's gypsy jazz guitar. Very close in tone to an original Selmer. in MINT CONDITION Excellent playability and sound. Perfect for playing rhythm as well as lead. Very rich in bass and bright at the same time. Indian rosewood back and sides. Beautiful French spruce top and walnut neck. Hardshell case included.
2011 Dell Arte legend model 503
this guitar is very close to an exact Selmer. sound, playability, cosmetics and construction. Dell' Arte has really out done themselves on this model. for the way this guitar was built you can expect to pay well over $9k and at this price you cant go wrong ........... European spruce top laminated Rosewood back and sides Walnut neck Lacquered interior Pliage on the top 503 Selmer type bracing Antique finish, slightly distressed Ebony fingerboard Vintage looking tuners 670 mm
2008, Dupont md-100
this is a 2008, Dupont md-100 in mint condition, Beautiful Mahogany back, sides, and neck, french spruce top and satin finish. very loud and crunchy really nice dry tone. and at this price its a steal you can't even get a new nomade. fantastic Dupont sound for way less.......comes with hard shell case.
2011, Jean Barault antique modèle, Biréli Lagrène
this is a 2011, Jean Barault antique modèle, Biréli Lagrène Oval Hole Guitar. this is a rare guitar that was made for Biréli Lagrène and for some unfortunate reason Biréli did not get to see or play this guitar it came straight to caravanguitars.com. Jean Barault only puts a players name on the guitar if the guitar is going to that player. So we were lucky enough to get this rare find. It has Indian rosewood back and sides, French spruce top, Walnut neck, and Ebony fingerboard. This guitar is a powerhouse nothing but, Selmer grain, huge bark, lows, mids, and highs, are all exact Selmer like. Playability is wonderful, and the antique finish is perfect. A big thank you to Jean Barault. ...........comes with hardshell case numbered to the guitar....
2011, dupont md50-B
this is a gorgeous Dupont md 50-B. a little more expensive then the md -50 because of the beautiful brazilian rosewood back and sides and maple binding. this guitar really cuts through its super smooth and yet a big bark low's, mids, and high ends are spot on another winner from Dupont ....with hard tkl case...
2011 dupont md-50
This is the workingman's gypsy jazz guitar. Very close in tone to an original Selmer. Excellent playability and sound. Perfect for playing rhythm as well as lead. Very rich in bass, and bright high ends, fantastic mid range Indian rosewood back and sides. Beautiful French spruce top and walnut neck and ebony finger board great example of why so many players choose this guitar. Hardshell case included.
2011 Stefan Hahl gitano, deluxe
this is a 2011 STEFAN HAHL, ADRIEN MOIGNARD model. high figured Indian Rosewood 50 years aged. cedar top, and the neck is made of mahogany, with a middle stripe of French walnut, the scale is 650 mm, with ebony fret board. great mid range excellent bass projection fantastic high ends super loud . superior tone and playability another winner from Stefan Hahl..............
1982 Jean Pierre Favino
This guitar can do it all, from rhythm to soloing. It's bright and loud yet deep and rich. It's been refretted and has had restoration work done. It has beautiful Brazilian rosewood back and sides, a solid spruce top and a three-piece maple ash neck. this neck is unlike a gypsy style neck the neck on this guitar is thin like an arch top neck. which makes it very comfortable too play . It comes fitted with vintage SB tuners and a pick guard very reminiscent of Maurice Ferret's d-hole Favino. Perfect gypsy sound in every way. Comes with a tkl hard shell case...
40s/50s gypsy mystery
this is a 40s/ 50s gypsy mystery very busato like. really nice spruce top very aged and''grainy'' with mahogany back and sides and neck. rosewood fret board and all hard wear is original on this guitar. it has lived a true gypsy caravan life! has had a couple of top cracks repaired solid and ready to go. sounds and plays excellent. at this price its a steal for a great vintage gypsy guitar....
dell Arte swing 42
this is a new 2010, USA made Dell Art'e swing 42 studio model with indian rosewood back and sides,and a cedar top. this guitar is nothing short of a cannon. one of the loudest guitars i have seen yet. spectacular gypsy tone cuts right thru with fantastic high ends, and a superb bass registry. the best way to describe this guitar is LOUD, LOUD, LOUD......comes with a guardian hard shell case.
2003 Dupont md-50E
this is a 2003 Dupont md-50E all maple, near mint condition, sounds and plays absolutely fantastic. superb volume and very easy to play. this bird loves to sing and at this price you can't go wrong.....
2011, Manouche Latcho Drom Nuages Oval Hole,
this is a 2011, Manouche Latcho Drom Nuages selmer style guitar. Manouche guitars are made in asia and imported by Dell'Arte. these are some of the best asian made gypsy jazz guitars you can buy today sound and playability is spot on. true gypsy jazz tone right out of the case.
2010 Manouche Latcho Drom Del Salle..
this is a 2010 Manouche Latcho Drom Del Salle a thin body maccaferri style guitar. extremely comfortable and easy to play. very very, loud and also comes fitted with a big tone pick up. Manouche guitars are made in asia and imported by Dell'Arte these are these are some of the best asian made guitars you can buy today sound and playability is spot on.
2008 shelly park elan custom
this is a pristine condition shelly park 2008 custom elan 14 fret neck joint, and 640mm scale length. this guitar has indian rosewood back and sides. Sitka Spruce soundboard, a beautiful maple biding and, a 5 piece big leaf maple neck. also, this guitar features an Eddie Freeman style black and white rosette. this guitar was used in a performance by Nous’che Rosenberg at Djangofest NW 2008. this guitar has tremendous volume and a huge bark. another fabulous creation by shelly park....you can see Nous’che Rossenberg play this guitar on youtube.com. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNbYHkpGxhE
2010 Maurice DuPont Nomade
This guitar is an exceptionally affordable French-made gypsy jazz guitar. It's a 14-fret oval hole, with mahogany back and sides and satin finish. Sound and playability are spot on. The bolt-on neck makes it easy to travel. Comes in a beautiful soft shell case.
2010 dupont MD50 custom
This is a 2010 Dupont MD50 custom, with a Favino-size body and cognac amber finish. It's essentially the big brother of the classic MD50. It has Indian rosewood back and sides, a walnut neck and an ebony fretboard. It's got a big gypsy bark -- the lows and highs are spot-on. Playability is right on the money.
2010 dupont mdc50
Indian rosewood back and sides, French spruce top, ebony fingerboard, walnut neck. This beautiful instrument can do it all and with perfection, whether you play lead or rhythm. The tone is very reminiscent of the classic Selmer sound. You can't go wrong with a Dupont.
2010 Maurice DuPont VBR Vieille Reserve
If you're looking for the traditional Selmer sound, look no further. This guitar is spectacular in every way! It has a 40-year aged spruce top as well as 40-year aged Brazilian rosewood back and sides -- there are no words for the beauty of this wood. Deluxe encased DM tuners. The top wood has been bent over a hot iron, just like the original Selmers. Walnut neck and ebony finger board. Also comes with hard shell case, owner's certificate and a bottle of Dupont cognac. If Django were here, he would own one!
1983 jean pierre favino
This classic model 10 shows some signs of wear and gypsy life. It has had a little restoration work done, but it is the playing and restoring of a Favino that makes it hold its value.this guitar has brazilian rosewood back and sides solid french spruce top 3 piece maple neck and ebony finger board. The sound from this guitar really cuts through. This guitar just barks gypsy gypsy gypsy in every note and every chord. Favino guitars are becoming harder and harder to find -- more so in the United States.
new..2010 Saga Gitane Modele Dorado Schmitt (DG-370)
Developed in collaboration with the living legend himself, this guitar combines features that truly represent the style and flair of this legendary guitarist and brilliant composer. The use of select solid spruce for the top and highly flamed maple for the back and sides used in the construction of this amazing guitar sets apart from all others. Combine these features with a beautiful maple neck with ebony stripes, a high-grade ebony fingerboard and bridge, quality tuning gears and a personally hand-signed label, and you get a collectible instrument fit for the professional player. Comes with a hard-shell case. See details here.
1993 Michael Dunn Mystery Pacific
With the rare combination of a D hole and 14 frets to the body, this guitar is literally one-of-a-kind -- the only guitar Michael Dunn ever made with a two-tone fretboard. It has Indian rosewood back and sides, plus an internal resonator box, like the original Selmers had, for extra amplification. The tone is dry and rich, and it projects loudly.
2001 Michael Dunn Belleville
Rare 14-fret short scale oval hole with solid Alaska cedar top, beautiful African zebra wood back and sides, solid Spanish cedar neck, solid rosewood fingerboard and checkerboard binding. This guitar is a true work of art. Excellent volume and a fantastic gypsy voice -- very dry and punchy.
Dell Arte
Asian made 14 fret d-hole, Favino-size body, Indian rosewood back and sides, spruce top, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard. Sound and playability are excellent.
Patenotte Model 256
This guitar has true gypsy sound at an affordable price. It was made in France and has flamed maple back and sides, and a European solid spruce top. It's is in mint condition and comes with extra bridge and tkl hard shell case.
1950s Di Mauro Boogie Woogie
This 12-fret d-hole guitar is great for le pompe. The sound and playability are excellent. It's fitted with a Bigtone pickup and DR tail piece. New SBC flight case, original bridge and tailpiece come with the guitar.
1970s CSL
This is the first Asian-made Maccaferri gypsy jazz guitar: a 12-fret built in the mid-1970s by CSL. It has Indian rosewood back and sides, a spruce top, replacement tuners and tailpiece. It's very loud, with an excellent gypsy sound and bark. Playability is spot on. Hard shell case included.
