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• Gadjango New

  April 2006 Posts: 26

  So Jean-Pierre is going to be building Gypsy Jazz guitars again? The pictures on the website look interesting, though I wish he would just make new ones that look like the old ones with the dark finish and such. I'd certainly buy one!

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• Ted Gottsegen Rowayton, CTModerator

  April 2006 Posts: 610

  Hi,
  

  Gadjango wrote:

  So Jean-Pierre is going to be building Gypsy Jazz guitars again?

  
  He never stopped building them.....
  

  Gadjango wrote:

  The pictures on the website look interesting, though I wish he would just make new ones that look like the old ones with the dark finish and such. I'd certainly buy one!

  
  Jean-Pierre builds his own instruments, not anyone elses. The guitars are, IMO, better than most of the old ones that I've played (and I've played many). His current designs have a depth of tone and character that is much better than anything any current maker is building. A deep, resonant, full bodied mid-range.
  
  Best,
  
  Ted

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• MichaelHorowitz SeattleAdministrator

  April 2006 Posts: 5,743

  I have to agree with Ted on this....the guitars that J.P. Favino has been building since the late 80s are IMO the pinnacle of the Selmer design. His guitars have a balance and projection that you just don't hear anywhere else. Some people really like the brash sound of the old Favinos...that's cool too but I think J.P. really improved the design immensely.
  
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• frater Prodigy

  April 2006 Posts: 763

  Any clue about the price of the jazz model?

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• Elliot Madison, WisconsinNew

  April 2006 Posts: 551

  Would I be hearing one on the Pearl Django Book CD?

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• Fopa San FranciscoNew

  April 2006 Posts: 125

  I couldn't find any mention of prices on the site. Anyone know how much they are?

  -fopa

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• MichaelHorowitz SeattleAdministrator

  April 2006 Posts: 5,743

  Elliot wrote:

  Would I be hearing one on the Pearl Django Book CD?

  
  Greg Ruby has an early 80s Favino...different then what J.P. makes now. I don't think he was playing it on any of those cuts anyway...
  
  
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• Ted Gottsegen Rowayton, CTModerator

  April 2006 edited April 2006 Posts: 610

  Fopa wrote:

  I couldn't find any mention of prices on the site. Anyone know how much they are?

  
  Approx. 4500€ for the base model (about $5500), things like ebony tailpieces, inlays, etc are more expensive, obviously. Shipping is around $300., and import taxes will add anywhere from $300-$500 to the price so add another $1K to ballpark what you'll be spending. You could always pick the guitar up in person to save that money.
  
  As of October '05 he had a 14 month waiting list, which could have gone either up or down since that time. I've placed two order with JP, if you have questions drop them here and I'll answer as best I can.
  
  Best,
  
  Ted

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• MichaelHorowitz SeattleAdministrator

  April 2006 Posts: 5,743

  Fopa wrote:

  I couldn't find any mention of prices on the site. Anyone know how much they are?

  
  Ted knows the current prices....I don't think you can get one for less then 6K...
  
  But it's worth it!
  
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• Elliot Madison, WisconsinNew

  April 2006 Posts: 551

  It would be nice if someone could point out a readily accessible video or audio file where we can hear one in action, but Holy Grail mythology aside, in a sane world the Dollar would be worth what it should be in terms of comparative purchasing power, which is all of one Euro.
  
  :evil: - is that the pissed off icon?

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