From the complicated playing techniques, to the limited availability of truly affordable instruments necessary to capture that proper Gypsy tone, the obstacles to learning how to play Gypsy Jazz music can easily discourage the seasoned guitarist, let alone a beginner. To make it even easier to begin this exciting musical journey, Saga Musical Instruments and Gitane guitars introduce the new GJ-15 Cigano Student Gypsy Jazz guitar! Its short-scale, D-hole design gives it that characteristic deep bass response and incredible volume making it the perfect rhythm instrument. Value, tone, playability and workmanship will meet or exceed any players expectations.
Features
- Back & Sides Wood: Mahogany
- Neck: Solid Mahogany
- Style: Gypsy Jazz Guitar with Large “D” Shaped Hole
- Top Wood: Solid Spruce
Grande Bouche Gypsy Jazz Guitars
| Back and Side Material | Mahogany |
|---|---|
| Back Inlay | None |
| Binding | Black ABS |
| Body Shape | Horizontal Cutaway |
| Brace Material | Spruce |
| Bridge Material | Dyed Santos Rosewood / Movable Mustache-style |
| Fingerboard & Peghead Binding |
None |
| Fingerboard Material | Santos Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Position Inlays | M-O-P Round Dots |
| Finish | Vintage-toned High Gloss |
| Headstock Style | Traditional Slotted |
| Neck Material | Solid Mahogany |
| Number of Frets Clear | 12 |
| Number of Frets Total | 24 |
| Nut Material | Zero-fret / Bone String Guide |
| Nut Width | 1 7/8 in. |
| Peghead Overlay | Black Paint |
| Recommended Strings | Parisian by Gitane® Manouche Strings – Medium Gauge |
| Scale Length | 25 1/4 in. |
| Side Inlay | Multi-ply Ebony / Maple |
| Soundhole Rosette | Multi-Color Transfer |
| Soundhole Shape | Grand Bouche |
| Top | Solid Spruce |
| Top Bracing Pattern | Traditional Ladder Bracing |
| Top Purfling | Multi-ply W-B-W |
| Tuning Machines | Standard Gold-plated / Accurate 14:1 Gear Ratio / White ABS Buttons |
Due to ongoing product development efforts, specifications are subject to change without notice.
