The top has a genuine heat bent pliage, done in the manner of the original Selmer. This feature is normally only found on very expensive flagship guitars by Dupont and Barault.
This instrument is great for someone who would like a fuller sound for solo, unaccompanied performances. It is also perfectly suited for use in a bass-less guitar duo or trio. If paired with the Le Voi alto, one could form the world's first Gypsy guitar orchestra! (In the vain of classical guitarists like the LA Guitar Quartet and the Assad brothers who both use specially tuned instruments for increased range and tone color).
Beautifully constructed in Le Voi's shop in Lincolnshire, this instrument includes numerous innovations:
1) A hand carved "cello style" tailpiece, a common feature of Le Voi's guitars.
2) Solid headstock with Schaller locking tuners.
3) D'Angelico "Accutone" style adjustable ebony bridge.
4) Raised wood pickguard (not original - added later)
5) Removable tornavoz (invented by the legendary Spanish luthier Antonio Torres. Same concept as a ported speaker...helps tune and improve bass response.)
The condition is excellent, with hardly a scratch on the entire instrument. There are strap pegs on the heel and endpin.
Includes original custom fitted hardshell case.
This is the CASH price...add 3% if you'd like to pay with a credit card. 4% for International orders.
Brand | Le Voi |
Year | 1993 |
Model Number | Baritone |
Serial Number | 21/7/93 |
Sound Hole | Oblong |
Fret Neck | 14 Fret |
Condition | Excellent |
Size | 18" |
Scale Length | 768mm |
Nut Width | 1 7/8" |
Body Depth | 4 1/16" |
Top | European Spruce |
Back and Sides | Imbuya |
Neck | Mahogany |
Fingerboard | Ebony |
Binding | Ebony |
Finish | High Gloss |
Tailpiece | Le Voi (Cello Style) |
Tuners | Schaller Locking |
Action | 2.75 mm |
Strings | Argentine 1610MF |
Case | Original Hardshell |
Pickup(s) | None |
Truss Rod | Yes |
Weight | 6.1 lbs |
The original "Wegen" Gypsy Guitar pick. 3.5mm thick, 30mm long, 26mm wide.
The original Gypsy jazz strings! Used by Django Reinhard and nearly every other Gypsy guitarist.