Gitane DG-250M Professional Gypsy Jazz Guitar "The John Jorgenson Favorite" - Powerful Tone & Stunning Birdseye Maple

Gitane DG-250M Professional Gypsy Jazz Guitar "The John Jorgenson Favorite" - Powerful Tone & Stunning Birdseye Maple

Up for sale is a fantastic example of the highly sought-after Gitane DG-250M Gypsy Jazz guitar. This model is renowned for being a faithful and affordable recreation of a rare, original vintage Selmer guitar from the 1940s. It's a favorite of legendary guitarist John Jorgenson, who praised its ability to "hold its own in many a jam session, with a lead tone audible over as many as 8 rhythm guitars all playing at once!".

If you're chasing that authentic, bell-bright attack and powerful projection required for traditional acoustic swing and Manouche jazz, this is the instrument for you. The striking Birdseye maple back and sides provide a unique aesthetic and contribute to a lively, "sizzling" high-end tone that cuts through any mix. This guitar is a true player's instrument, built with quality tone woods and traditional design principles.

Condition Notes:
This guitar is in great condition and has recently been professionally setup by a local luthier including improving the action and restringing the guitar.

Key Features & Specifications

Guitar Type: Selmer/Maccaferri style, 14-fret neck joint

Soundhole: Traditional "Petite Bouche" (Small Oval)

Top Material: Solid Sitka Spruce

Back & Sides: Birdseye Maple (laminated for durability and tone)

Neck Material: Maple (Canadian Maple)

Fingerboard Material: Genuine Ebony

Finish: Natural High Gloss

Scale Length: 26 5/8" (676.25 mm)

Nut Width: 1 3/4" (44.45 mm)

Nut Material: Genuine Bone nut with a traditional "zero" fret

Bridge: Ebony compensated "moustache" style, movable

Tailpiece: Traditional Selmer-style brass/gold trapeze tailpiece

Tuning Machines: Nickel-plated, open-geared with a 14:1 ratio

Binding/Purfling: Solid ebony body binding with multi-ply maple/walnut/maple purfling

Frets: 21 frets total

Truss Rod: Adjustable (yes)

Performance and Tone

• Projection: This guitar is known for its incredible volume and ability to project, making it ideal for acoustic settings and cutting through large ensembles.
• Tone Profile: The combination of the solid spruce top and maple back/sides delivers a bright, punchy, and responsive tone, often described by players as having a "sizzle" or "chunky" attack in the high end.
• Playability: Features a comfortable maple neck with a smooth ebony fingerboard, making it easy to navigate the fretboard even with the longer scale length.

Don't miss the chance to own this fantastic and iconic Gypsy Jazz guitar! Feel free to ask any questions.