Guitar Repair and Construction

Michael Collins Building the Selmer-Maccaferri guitar 10 DVD Set

A 2.2 hour two DVD set made for gypsy jazz guitarists that will show you how set-up the gypsy jazz guitar. The video covers many of the guitar's weak points and is perfect for the gypsy jazz guitarist that wants the best out of his guitar. All avenues of improving the playability and sound are covered. Filmed at my guitar building school in Milford, Connecticut, the entire process is broken down into individual steps. Our videos differ from other similar videos on the market because we utilize two cameras during the filming process, allowing us to make real-time close-up shots during the presentation. IJamie Boss is an experienced luthier and selling and repairing gypsy jazz guitars for years.

Building a Selmer Maccaferri Guitar details the step-by-step construction of the laminated European style Jazz guitar, made famous by the great gypsy jazz guitarist, Django Reinhardt. 288 p. 247 Pages.

Detailed instructions on constructing your own Selmer guitar from one of the most experienced luthiers in France!

Michael Collins Favino Guitar Plans

Detailed plans for a 14 fret D hole Selmer Maccaferri guitar.

Detailed plans for a 14 fret oval hole Selmer Maccaferri guitar.