1940s Gypsy Mystery 1940s Gypsy Mystery Mystery Deluxe model with the tone of an angel! Arts & Entertainment 1940-mystery-3 Mystery 5.0 1
5 5
I recommend anyone to contact Michael @Djangobooks for his expertise before spending money on a guitar. He will make sure you have the best possible guitar for any budget. This is my 5th fantastic guitar I received from Djangobooks!
View Offer DjangoBooks.com

1940s Gypsy Mystery

1940s Gypsy Mystery
This beautiful sounding guitar bears many of the characteristics of instruments built by the great Franco-Sicilian luthiers. Although I can't positively identify who made this instrument, it very well could have been built by Busato, Castelluccia, Bucolo, Di Mauro, Fontaine, or any of a number of other immigrant run shops active at the time. It has no label, but it's impressive woods and hardware suggest it was a flagship "presentation model" or perhaps a custom order. Regardless, it's one of the most unique and impressive sounding vintage Gypsy guitars I've had, making it a fabulous deal as similar Busatos would sell for two to three times the price.

While loosely based on a Selmer, this unique design is in essence a "slimline" Gypsy guitars of sorts. The 15 3/4" body is just 3 1/2" deep, making it extremely comfortable to play. It has a spruce top which is supported by only four braces, similar to the Django's Selmer which had the same unique feature. The back and sides are constructed of gorgeous quilted maple. The three piece maple neck was built in the Sicilian style, with an ebony spline and a rosewood heel cap. Hardware includes a set of the highly coveted SB tuners and a nickle tailpiece.

The tone of this instrument is pure magic! It posses the tonal maturity and jaw dropping projection that only decades of playing can bring. Although this instrument has a slimmer body, it paradoxically has more bass response than most larger guitars. The bass register is deep and full, adding a richness to chords and single note playing alike. The complex, rounded character of the treble register produces single note lines that are smooth and musical. With action set at just 2.4mm, this instrument is a joy to play, with a slinky feel that few modern guitars can match.

This is a rare opportunity to own a guitar with great vintage sound for less. Why wait for the next $20K Busato when you can have this fine sounding guitar for a fraction of the price?


This is the CASH price...add 3% if you'd like to pay with a credit card. Add 4% for international credit card orders.


Pricing Info:
SOLD
Guitar Specs

Reviews and Ratings

Overall
Quality
Value

Gypsy guitar

I recommend anyone to contact Michael @Djangobooks for his expertise before spending money on a guitar. He will make sure you have the best possible guitar for any budget. This is my 5th fantastic guitar I received from Djangobooks!

Submitted by: denk8 on 08/31/2020 12:12:11 PM

Home  |  Forum  |  Blog  |  Contact  |  206-528-9873
The Premier Gypsy Jazz Marketplace
DjangoBooks.com
USD CAD GBP EUR AUD
Your Cart
Your Cart: Empty
USD CAD GBP EUR AUD
Banner Adverts
Sell Your Guitar
© 2024 DjangoBooks.com, all rights reserved worldwide.
Software: Kryptronic eCommerce, Copyright 1999-2024 Kryptronic, Inc. Exec Time: 0.041049 Seconds Memory Usage: 2.236336 Megabytes
Kryptronic