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Altamira M30D Antique
       
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SPECIAL!!! Free Setup Included with all Altamira Guitars (Includes Fret Dress, Custom Bridge, Restring, Tailpiece Leather, Action and Truss Rod Adjustment.) A $215 Value!
Altamira guitars are the finest quality Selmer copies produced in Asia. This company makes the Manouche Latcho Drom models for Dell'Arte. Dell'Arte upgrades the tailpiece, tuners, and bridge and does some setup work. The Altamira guitars have more basic hardware and bridge options but these things can be upgraded by our tech Josh (see the options tab.) Also,the Altamiras have a more modern, ergonomic C shaped neck. The Manouche Latcho Drom guitars have a very large and uncomfortable U shaped neck.
Altamira guitars are THE best Asian made Selmer copies we've seen. Very traditional in sound with a bright high end and a lot of bark! Much drier and crisper than other guitars in this price range. Very French sounding yet at an Asian import price. This guitar features solid Indian rosewood back and sides, spruce top, and a sapelli neck. The higher quality materials of this solid wood model produce a richer and drier tone similar to many handmade European guitars. Additionally, this model features higher quality open tuners and a unique antique finish. An oil based varnish is hand applied to the top while the back sides are treated with a light, water based satin finish. It looks like an old Selmer from the 40s, and the lighter finish really helps boost the tone and projection of the guitar! For More Info on Set Up Options Email Our Guitar Tech: josh@djangobooks.com |
| Brand | Altamira |
| Year | 2018 |
| Model Number | M30D Antique |
| Sound Hole | D Hole |
| Fret Neck | 14 Fret |
| Condition | New |
| Size | 15 7/8" |
| Scale Length | 670mm |
| Nut Width | 1 3/4" |
| Body Depth | 3 7/8" |
| Top | Spruce |
| Back and Sides | Rosewood (Solid) |
| Neck | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Binding | Indian Rosewood |
| Finish | Antique |
| Tailpiece | Altamira Brass |
| Tuners | 3 on a plate |
| Action | 3.0mm |
| Strings | Argentine 1510MF |
| Case | None |
| Pickup(s) | None |
| Truss Rod | Yes |
| Weight | 4.6 lbs |
Reviews and Ratings
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Altamira M30D Antique By: dave251 on 06/05/2017 03:24:48 PM
What a great sound!! I don't play gypsy style guitars for the "gypsy" tone, but rather, for the overall tone and volume of the instruments. This guitar has a great clarity of tone in addition to just being LOUD, which allows me to "stay out of it" during jam sessions. When I first received the guitar, I felt the treble was just a touch thin, so I reworked the string break angle over the bridge(lessened the break angle by about 2/3). This was accomplished by raising the butt block end of the tailpiece by about a quarter of an inch). This not only gives the guitar more volume, but allows for a fatter treble. I use a 11-52 Martin phosphor string set. I'll keep this guitar for many years, and am really enjoying playing it in. I did shim the saddle by about .060" on the bass side and maybe a bit less on the treble side. I had to redress the fret ends as they were a bit sharp...also levelled the frets. All in all a great instrument and will receive years enjoyment. |
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Altamira M30D By: Terry on 09/10/2016 08:39:27 PM I am really enjoying this guitar! It's super loud, crisp and fun to play. The staff at Djangobooks was very helpful. This is my new favorite guitar. |
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Sounds Great By: Yeager on 08/03/2016 12:58:38 PM
I had a Gitane DG-300 that I gigged with almost 4-5 times a week for around 8 years. I knew it wasn't getting the sound I wanted but wasn't really trying to spend the money. I'm a musician, so who can pay thousands for an instrument? In anticipation for a gig I had with my quartet at a large concert hall, I decided I need something better. I tried buying the M30D from Michael but unfortunately someone bought the last one minutes before me so I purchased mine from another online source. This guitar really is many levels above the Gitane and the satin antique finish is fantastic. The tone is dry, very loud and the timbre is very sweet with great character. The neck feels great and overall the guitar is fun to play. The one issue I've run into is the finish. If you like for your guitar to remain like new, I don't know if this is for you. My fingernail put a 2 inch scratch on the top and I now have a large natural wood mark below the strings from where the pick has scratched away the stain and finish. The finish is just like a violin; very fragile. I'd put a pickguard on but I don't want a cheap piece of laminate on this beautiful finish. Besides, it definitely looks like an antique now. Overall, I wish I had more money to try out the Nomade or MD50. Unless I get a residency in Vegas, I'll keep playing the M30D. Gets the job done!! FYI- I've only been able to compare this to a DG-300. I've never played anything else. |
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