Maurice Dupont has long been one of the most respected luthiers in
France and one of the first contemporary makers to specialize in
producing the Selmer Maccaferri guitar. Maurice first gained recognition
as a builder of classical guitars and in 1989 was bestowed with the
honor of "Best French Craftsman." Maurice was an apprentice of the
legendary Gypsy guitar maker Jacques Favino, and in 1986 he began
building his own Selmer style guitars which quickly became the most
popular choice of professional Gypsy guitarists. Countless Gypsy stars
including Raphael Fays, Biréli Lagrène, Tchavolo Schmitt, and Romane
have played Dupont guitars which appear on hundreds of recordings.
Dupont's Gypsy models are built entirely in Cognac, France by master
luthiers Patrick (who joined the Dupont team in 1994) and Mathias (since
2002) under the supervision of Maurice Dupont. The collective
experience.of the Dupont team along with Maurice's stock of well aged,
select tonewoods yields instruments of unsurpassed tone and playability.
This rare and beautiful MD-50B is a deluxe version of the tried and true workhorse of Gypsy jazz, the MD-50. Upgrades include gorgeous, highly figured Brazilian rosewood and European maple binding. The top is European spruce top and the neck is walnut.
Brand | Dupont |
Year | 2019 |
Model Number | MD50B |
Serial Number | Octobre 2019 |
Sound Hole | Oval |
Fret Neck | 14 Fret |
Condition | Mint |
Size | 15 3/4" |
Scale Length | 670mm |
Nut Width | 1 3/4" |
Body Depth | 3 7/8" |
Top | European Spruce |
Back and Sides | Brazilian Rosewood (Laminate) |
Neck | Walnut |
Fingerboard | Ebony |
Binding | European Maple |
Finish | Nitrocellulose |
Tailpiece | DM Gold |
Tuners | Schaller 3 on a plate Gold |
Action | 2.8mm |
Strings | Argentine 1610MF |
Case | Dupont (TKL) Faux Leather |
Pickup(s) | None |
Truss Rod | Yes |
Weight | 3.85 lbs |
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Submitted by: Crk on 11/27/2023 07:26:15 PM
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.
Vintage Django tone for Selmer/Maccaferri oval hole guitars.