Antoine Di Mauro Spécial Chorus 1940/1950's

Antoine Di Mauro was born in 1900 in Catagne. He is the brother of Joseph Di Mauro "senior" (1893-1966), and father of Joseph Di Mauro "junior" (1932-2001).

Before arriving in Paris in 1934, he was already making guitars and mandolins in Catagne. Once arrived in Paris, he continued his activity as a luthier by setting up his workshop at the back of a furniture store in the 20th arrondissement. A few years later, in 1936, he opened his first workshop, impasse Rançon.

Then after moving in 1942, he settled at 47 Rue de la Réunion in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, in his famous workshop bearing the sign: "LUTHERIE MODERNE".

Di Mauro guitars have been very successful since then. Particularly the Selmer Maccaferri type jazz guitar models like the Saint Louis Blues, Boogie-Woogie and Special Chorus that Antoine Di Mauro created.

Many famous artists of the time played on a Di Mauro guitar: Jacques Brel, Georges Brassens, Henri Salvador, Sacha Distel, Jacques Higelin, Pat Metheny and of course Django Reinhardt.

Here, this model is a Chorus, certainly dating from the 1940s/1950s.

This is THE model created by Antoine Di Mauro, as indicated. A model particularly appreciated by musicians and very popular.

With these 14 non-cash boxes it is the perfect guitar for soloists.

This model features a beautiful patina on a lovely spruce top and a beautiful mahogany back.

Additional particularity, these period type SB tuners that are also found on Busato's guitars.

Technical characteristics :

• Top: Spruce
• Back: Mahogany
• Sides: Mahogany
• Neck: Maple / Rosewood / Maple
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Nut Width: 46mm
• Radius: 14"
• Frets: 20 frets (+ one fret 0)
• Scale: 24.75" (628mm)
• Profile: D
• Hardware: Chrome
• Country of manufacture: France, Paris
• Year: 1950's
• Finish: Natural
• Decorations: White 6-ply net on the edge of the table / White 1-ply net on the bottom edge / White diamond key markers / 15th fret marker
• Details: Slight crack repaired at the bottom right of the table / Slight crack in the bottom repaired / Traces of wear and pocs / Delivered in gig bag

This guitar has a pleasant playing comfort, it is very easy to play.

With very good sound definition, a projective, powerful, well-balanced sound with beautiful bass that balances with the mids and highs, this guitar will be perfect for all lovers of gypsy and jazz guitars!