2005 Dupont ATTM 17 Custom

Maurice Dupont has long been known as the premier maker of Gypsy jazz guitars in France. However, his talents by no means end there, as he also produces a line of archtops which rival some of the best makers of jazz guitars. This ATTM 17 features an X braced spruce top, gorgeous flamed maple back and sides, flamed maple neck, ebony headstock veneer, bridge, and heel cap, and maple binding. Hardware includes Schaller tuners, an ebony cello style tailpiece, and a mounted humbucker. Aesthetically this instrument is inspired by the modern, clean look that Jimmy D'Aquisto made famous in the 1980s (i.e. stylized f hole and pickguard shapes, cello style tailpiece, dotless fingerboard, etc.)

Built of entirely solid woods, this 17" instrument produces a rich tone that translates beautifully through the humbucking pickup. Warm, woody, and clear, the natural acoustic resonance of this guitar blends seamlessly with the power and sustain of it's amplified sound. It's a very versatile guitar that would work well for anything from swing, bebop, and even electric Gypsy jazz.

This instrument is in excellent condition with just a few small dings on the body and some mild fretwear. At some point it had a floating pickup so there are some screw holes still visible in the side of the fingerboard.

Finely crafted archtops like this one routinely sell at prices approaching that of a new automobile! If this instrument bore the name of one of the better known American makers, it could easily be 10 times the price. Here's a great opportunity to get a world class archtop at a price that seems too good to be true!

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