2018 AT Petite Bouche

This beautifully crafted instrument was built in the Sakura region of Japan by Atsushi Takano. Not just another Selmer copy, this unique design combines a slightly larger 16" body with a traditional 670mm scale length, resulting in an instrument with a deep and penetrating voice. One of the most noteworthy features is the traditional heat bent top, something normally only found only on pricey flagship models (most Gypsy guitars today employ the modern forced top method.) Like the original Selmers, the heat bent top produces a fast, springy attack, which will easily respond to even the lightest of pick strokes.

This instrument is constructed of choice woods, including an oxidized Sitka spruce top, pau ferro back and sides, and a mahogany neck. The peghead veneer, bridge, and nut are made from blackwood. Hardware includes a set of Gotoh tuners and DR tailpiece.This instrument plays easily, with low 2.8mm action and Argentine 1610 strings.

A joy to play, this instrument has a lot of bang for the buck. Few instruments have such an impressive set of features at this price, making this a great buy for players of any skill level.