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The Tears model is Castellucia's premiere Selmer copy. It features a high grade European spruce top, exquisite birdseye maple back and sides, and a walnut neck with a Selmer style grafted headstock. The high grade woods and hardware found on this instrument are rarely found on French made guitars under $3K, making this instrument an exceptional deal for someone looking for luxurious features at a budget price.
Notable design features include gently rounded binding which adds additional comfort by not pressing into your body like more conventional binding does. Additionally, the bridge includes a replaceable ebony saddle (pictured), a feature rarely found on Selmer style bridges which are normally fashioned from one piece of solid wood. Saddle has few rubber pieces underneath it, to raise the action. The tuners have been updated to Deluxe nickel tuners (pictured).
The sound of this instrument is quite remarkable, especially considering the price! Castelluccia's deep experience in building Gypsy guitars is most evident in the strong voiced, traditional tone that his guitars produce. This instrument has the very dry, clear, chimey tone that is so reminiscent of the best instruments of the "Golden Age" of French luthiery. Unlike many other contemporary builders, Castelluccia cuts to the chase by giving you the classic, crisp, Gypsy tone without any unnecessary sonic fluff. Lead lines project nicely with plenty of bite and a nice bit of attitude. Chords are crunchy and powerful, just the way the Gypsies like it!
This 2013 Castelluccia does have cosmetic damages as pictured!!! There is a surface lacquer crack at the top of the guitar (pictured), and a small lacquer crack below the neck (pictured). There are also a few bump dents as pictured. None of the cosmetic damages effect the playability or sound!
Fret Neck 14 Fret
Condition Cosmetic wear
Size 15 3/4"
Scale Length 670mm
Nut Width 1 3/4"
Body Depth 3 13/16"
Includes Superior Deluxe Gypsy Jazz Hardshell Case - Black
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