{"product_id":"alex-bishop-swinging-reclaimed-gypsy-jazz-petite-bouche","title":"Alex Bishop - ‘Swinging' \/ Reclaimed Gypsy Jazz ‘Petite Bouche’","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Swinging' \/ Reclaimed Gypsy Jazz ‘Petite Bouche’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMade from 100% reclaimed wood, 'Swinging' is an Art Deco gypsy jazz inspired by the music of Django Reinhardt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBuilt by \u003cb\u003eAlex Bishop\u003c\/b\u003e, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA unique lattice- \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEven 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe focus here is on craftsmanship, with materials and construction chosen for long-term performance rather than trend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBody:\u003c\/b\u003e Mahogany, cedar bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNeck:\u003c\/b\u003e Mahogany, C-profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/b\u003e Oak and corian, 16” radius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 670mm \/ 26 3\/8”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePickups:\u003c\/b\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/b\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHardware:\u003c\/b\u003e Schaller Grand Tune machine heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e French polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e Not known\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTone \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAcoustically, the guitar is \u003cb\u003etight\u003c\/b\u003e, with a clear emphasis on \u003cb\u003emids\u003c\/b\u003e. It is well suited to \u003cb\u003egypsy jazz and fingerstyle\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe neck has a \u003cb\u003eslim\u003c\/b\u003e feel, comfortable for extended playing without feeling generic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eShowroom worn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003eHiscox hard case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor detailed photos or viewing appointments, please get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alex Bishop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57332597064062,"sku":"4SJASU","price":7250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/0787\/8014\/files\/DSC6862-Edit-Edit_bac63297-9542-4996-ad86-06f15186fb69.jpg?v=1777448637","url":"https:\/\/www.craftedguitars.co.uk\/products\/alex-bishop-swinging-reclaimed-gypsy-jazz-petite-bouche","provider":"Crafted Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}