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Hi everybody. I'm new to this forum and unfortunately I have to introduce myself with a question that will probably sound rather dumb :?
I have an Ozark D hole - I think it's their only GJish model - as a second guitar, the other one being a Gitane 250M. I was thinking about replacing' the Ozark with a Cigano GJ15 - can't afford to spend a lot at the moment. I know that there are different opinions on the Ciganos, could I have some feedback?
One of my main doubt is about the neck's profile: for my rather short fingers the Gitane's slim and round shape is perfect. Other necks that I've tried, although more Maccaferrish - in fact one was an original '45 Maccaferri, are too thick and 'square' for me. And then, of course, there's the volume issue. I've seen the videos of Joscho Stephan playing the Cigano (thanks to the kind member who posted them) but would a common mortal still manage to get something decent out of such a cheap guitar? Thanks everybody, look forward to reading your suggestions.
I have an Ozark D hole - I think it's their only GJish model - as a second guitar, the other one being a Gitane 250M. I was thinking about replacing' the Ozark with a Cigano GJ15 - can't afford to spend a lot at the moment. I know that there are different opinions on the Ciganos, could I have some feedback?
One of my main doubt is about the neck's profile: for my rather short fingers the Gitane's slim and round shape is perfect. Other necks that I've tried, although more Maccaferrish - in fact one was an original '45 Maccaferri, are too thick and 'square' for me. And then, of course, there's the volume issue. I've seen the videos of Joscho Stephan playing the Cigano (thanks to the kind member who posted them) but would a common mortal still manage to get something decent out of such a cheap guitar? Thanks everybody, look forward to reading your suggestions.
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Gonna google!
Also check out my first ever post and the bay I purchased on ebay. The seller has a similar 12fret to body for sale. Hopefully the one I bought will arrive in a day or so and I'll post the results. I could have bought a pig in a poke or a little gem. Time will tell
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hi, thanks for your message. I'm inclined to think that I'll go for the Cigano. I would have already bought it, but you know, it would be slightly mad to buy on sight only...
just kidding, in fact I have shopped online on two or three occasions and have no regrets at all. that guitar of yours looks intriguing! can't say more from the picture, but let us know when you get it - I am from Italy, perhaps with more details I'll be able to help you identifying it.