Maurice Dupont has long been one of the most respected luthiers in France and one of the first contemporary makers to specialize in producing the Selmer Maccaferri guitar. Maurice first gained recognition as a builder of classical guitars and in 1989 was bestowed with the honor of "Best French Craftsman." Maurice was an apprentice of the legendary Gypsy guitar maker Jacques Favino, and in 1986 he began building his own Selmer style guitars which quickly became the most popular choice of professional Gypsy guitarists. Countless Gypsy stars including Raphael Fays, Biréli Lagrène, Tchavolo Schmitt, and Romane have played Dupont guitars which appear on hundreds of recordings.
Rare short scale 14 fret model with solid maple back and sides. Formerly owned by Paul Mehling of the HCSF!
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Brand | Dupont |
Year | 1998 |
Model Number | MC20-14 |
Serial Number | janvier 1998 |
Sound Hole | D Hole |
Fret Neck | 14 Fret |
Condition | Excellent |
Size | 15 3/4" |
Scale Length | 650mm |
Nut Width | 1 3/4" |
Body Depth | 3 7/8" |
Top | European Spruce |
Back and Sides | European Maple (Solid) |
Neck | Walnut (Modern C Shape) |
Fingerboard | Ebony |
Binding | Maple |
Finish | Nitrocellulose |
Tailpiece | DR Gold |
Tuners | Schaller Three on a Plate |
Action | 2.4mm |
Strings | Argentine 1510MF |
Case | DATT Hardshell |
Pickup(s) | McIntyre |
Truss Rod | Yes |
Weight | 3.8 lbs |
Great guitar
I have played this one for a month now. It has a great punchy bark when wanted but also a sweet mid rangy bell like clarity that has a wonderfully distinct character
Submitted by: Jazzaferri on 07/07/2014 08:56:15 PM
The original "Wegen" Gypsy Guitar pick. 3.5mm thick, 30mm long, 26mm wide.
The original Gypsy jazz strings! Used by Django Reinhard and nearly every other Gypsy guitarist.
Vintage Django tone for Selmer/Maccaferri oval hole guitars.