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Altamira M10/30 or Gitane Lulo Reinhardt?

Can't try neither (I live too far) and I would like to buy one of the two to replace my Cigano GJ10. Care to share opinions?

Thanks to all
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  • LeonPLeonP New
    Posts: 14
    I have owned and played three gitanes d hole and o hole. I didnt own all, but i played a lot of gypsy guitars from selmer, hahl, gafiero, dupont and so on...If you want gypsy sound go for altamira.
    I couldnt be more happy with my m10 antique model, its loud, chrunchy, great neck shape beautiful made and a light guitar.
    Petrovchazz
  • PetrovPetrov ✭✭
    Posts: 125
    My antique m01 sounds awesome. Get a proper setup and bridge. The gitane does not compare when talking about traditional gypsy sound.
  • t-birdt-bird Portland, Oregon Castelluccia Nuages, Dupont Nomade
    Posts: 119
    Eastman will be releasing a Gypsy Jazz guitar with a similar price point sometime soon. It may be worth waiting to see what kind of sound/reviews those guitars have before making a purchase.
    I would not recommend spending that much on a Gitane.
  • MikeKMikeK Asheville, NCNew Altamira M-10, Epiphone Zephyr Regent
    Posts: 380
    I have 2 Altamiras (an M-01D & an M-10) and I love them both. I have received many compliments from more experienced players who have tried mine out. But I needed my luthier to set both up properly after I bought them to bring out the magic. To be able to get an authentic GJ sound out of a well-made guitar in the $1000 range works well for me. But that's just my opinion.
  • criminelcriminel buenos aires✭✭✭
    Posts: 72
    Thanks to all of you. The opinions are quite consistent.
  • PapsPierPapsPier ✭✭
    Posts: 426
    I have had my Gitane Lulo Reinhardt for 8 years now. It is a really good guitar, nice sound, easy to play, good volume. It does not have the "soul"/the old woody sound of a traditional gypsy guitar but it does the job when you play it right.
    People have been quite impressed by it (knowing that it is a Gitane) and the guy who sold it to me regrets it...
  • LeonPLeonP New
    Posts: 14
    So, did you buy anything?
  • criminelcriminel buenos aires✭✭✭
    Posts: 72
    LeonP wrote: »
    So, did you buy anything?

    Not yet
    LeonP
  • vanmalmsteenvanmalmsteen Diamond Springs ,CANew Latch Drom F, Eastman DM2v, Altamira m30d , Altimira Mod M
    Posts: 337
    I have had the maple Gitane and a couple of D500. I just recently received my Alta Mira M30d and it smokes the Gitanes hands down
  • dennisdennis Montreal, QuebecModerator
    Posts: 2,159
    The newly release Altamira Model M is the best Altamira i've tried so far, and it's only 650$!
    dm7b5
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