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klaatuklaatu Nova ScotiaProdigy Rodrigo Shopis D'Artagnan, 1950s Jacques Castelluccia
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I'm offering up my Patenotte 254 for sale, as part of a bit of guitar housecleaning. This guitar was built by Claude Patenotte, one of a long line of highly respected Mirecourt builders. It was built sometime in the 2000s, and they're not being built anymore - Claude retired a few years back. This is your chance to get real French handmade guitar craftsmanship at an Asian factory price.

The guitar is a 14 fret oval hole with a comfortable 645mm scale and action under 3mm, making it very easy to play, with no buzzes or other issues. The body is a bit bigger than normal Selmer dimensions at 16 ⅛". Top is European Spruce, back and sides are a very attractive flame maple laminate. Three on a plate tuners and strung with Argentine 10s. It comes with a Golden Gate moulded plastic hardshell case. The guitar is light as a feather at 3.85 lbs. It originally had a funky one-piece bridge. I replaced that with a regular Selmer style bridge and glued some moustache pieces on, which improved both the appearance and the sound. The original bridge is in the case.

And the sound - you normally don't get this kind of sound at anywhere near this price range. It is quite dry and direct without overtone ringing, and at the same time full and complex, with a lot of focus in the midrange. Great projection and volume.

Asking $1400, shipping and customs (if any) are the responsibility of the buyer.

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Benny

"It's a great feeling to be dealing with material which is better than yourself, that you know you can never live up to."
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  • JazzaferriJazzaferri Victoria B.C.Moderator Dunn Ultrafox, DuPont MDC20 Gretsch Chet Atkins CG
    Posts: 3,707
    Lovely looking guitar ...sounds like good value for the money....good luck with the sale.....though I have to say ....I would likely prefer the free Favino, but. I can't afford the case. :laugh:
    The Magic really starts to happen when you can play it with your eyes closed
  • klaatuklaatu Nova ScotiaProdigy Rodrigo Shopis D'Artagnan, 1950s Jacques Castelluccia
    Posts: 1,665
    But it's such a nice case!
    Benny

    "It's a great feeling to be dealing with material which is better than yourself, that you know you can never live up to."
    -- Orson Welles
  • BarkonatorBarkonator Medina, OH✭✭ Mazaud - Vieux Paris
    Posts: 43
    Are you able to post a video or any sound clips?
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  • klaatuklaatu Nova ScotiaProdigy Rodrigo Shopis D'Artagnan, 1950s Jacques Castelluccia
    Posts: 1,665
    Check it out here:
    http://www.djangobooks.com/Item/patenotte-254
    Benny

    "It's a great feeling to be dealing with material which is better than yourself, that you know you can never live up to."
    -- Orson Welles
  • JazzaferriJazzaferri Victoria B.C.Moderator Dunn Ultrafox, DuPont MDC20 Gretsch Chet Atkins CG
    Posts: 3,707
    I counted my pennies, but as I just bought another SML tenor sax I just can't afford 8 k for a case.

    If I hadn't just bought the dDuPont short scale this one would be gone, that is one great guitar value folks. You could spend a lot more and still not get as good a sound.IMO
    The Magic really starts to happen when you can play it with your eyes closed
  • klaatuklaatu Nova ScotiaProdigy Rodrigo Shopis D'Artagnan, 1950s Jacques Castelluccia
    Posts: 1,665
    For anyone now playing an Asian built guitar and thinking about an upgrade that doesn't cost big $$$, this is the one for you - half the price of a used Dupont, with that authentic French sound!
    Benny

    "It's a great feeling to be dealing with material which is better than yourself, that you know you can never live up to."
    -- Orson Welles
  • JazzaferriJazzaferri Victoria B.C.Moderator Dunn Ultrafox, DuPont MDC20 Gretsch Chet Atkins CG
    Posts: 3,707
    Yeah....I was too slow on the Patenotte and had to spend a lot more to get my DuPont short scale.
    The Magic really starts to happen when you can play it with your eyes closed
  • klaatuklaatu Nova ScotiaProdigy Rodrigo Shopis D'Artagnan, 1950s Jacques Castelluccia
    edited August 2014 Posts: 1,665
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    Benny

    "It's a great feeling to be dealing with material which is better than yourself, that you know you can never live up to."
    -- Orson Welles
  • klaatuklaatu Nova ScotiaProdigy Rodrigo Shopis D'Artagnan, 1950s Jacques Castelluccia
    edited August 2014 Posts: 1,665
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    Benny

    "It's a great feeling to be dealing with material which is better than yourself, that you know you can never live up to."
    -- Orson Welles
  • bopsterbopster St. Louis, MOProdigy Wide Sky PL-1, 1940? French mystery guitar, ‘37 L-4
    Posts: 513
    May need to get some extra gigs to pay for it, but it might be a few months. You in a hurry?
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