‘Swinging' / Reclaimed Gypsy Jazz ‘Petite Bouche’
Made from 100% reclaimed wood, 'Swinging' is an Art Deco gypsy jazz inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt.
Overview
Built by Alex Bishop, this guitar is packed with unique features and is truly a one-of-a-kind instrument. The Kandinsky-inspired fretboard inlays offer a tip of the hat towards the golden age of swing music, appropriate for a jazz guitar that takes draws its inspiration from the music of 30's icon Django Reinhardt.
A unique lattice- & ladder-braced top made from reclaimed cedar floorboards coupled with a mahogany top give this guitar a fundamentally dark tone that retains a crispness in the higher register. It's a perfect rhythm instrument, but its tight sound cuts through the mix on solos.
Even the mother-of-pearl inlays are repurposed from jewellery, an old oak beam from a house was used for the fingerboard and bindings, and brand new Schaller Grand Tune hardware for the machine heads. The tailpiece is handmade with an oak fillet with corian inlays.
The focus here is on craftsmanship, with materials and construction chosen for long-term performance rather than trend.
Specifications
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Body: Mahogany, cedar bracing
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Neck: Mahogany, C-profile
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Fingerboard: Oak and corian, 16” radius
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Scale Length: 670mm / 26 3/8”
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Pickups: None
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Electronics: None
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Hardware: Schaller Grand Tune machine heads
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Finish: French polished
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Weight: Not known
Tone & Feel
Acoustically, the guitar is tight, with a clear emphasis on mids. It is well suited to gypsy jazz and fingerstyle.
The neck has a slim feel, comfortable for extended playing without feeling generic.
Condition
Showroom worn
Included
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