A stunning gypsy jazz guitar inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt, handcrafted by Alex Bishop with meticulous attention to tone and detail.
Overview
Built by Alex Bishop, this instrument combines premium tonewoods with distinctive craftsmanship. The redwood top and Indian rosewood back and sides deliver a warm, resonant voice with clarity across the range.
A lattice- and ladder-braced top produces a fundamentally rich tone that cuts through in solos while remaining perfectly balanced for rhythm work. The combination of tonewoods creates a versatile instrument capable of both intimate fingerstyle passages and punchy ensemble playing. Mother-of-pearl inlays and handcrafted details throughout reflect Alex's commitment to lasting quality over trends.
The focus here is on craftsmanship, with materials and construction chosen for long-term performance and tonal development.
Specifications
Top: Redwood
Back & Sides: Indian Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany, C-profile
Fingerboard: 16" radius
Scale Length: 670mm / 26 3/8"
Finish: French polished
Tone & Feel
Rich and responsive, with emphasis on warm mids and singing trebles. Ideal for gypsy jazz and fingerstyle. The neck offers a slim, comfortable profile for extended playing sessions.
