This guitar is nothing short of a Maple extravaganza! It features gorgeous European Maple back, sides, and neck...and has maple binding as well! Too beautiful for words....this thing just glows in your hands. The top is European spruce and the fingerboard is ebony.
I had ordered this same maple model last year and it was one of the best Dupont's that had ever come through the shop. I was curious to see if this was just a fluke or if there's something unique about Dupont's maple 14 fret D holes. So I ordered another one and sure enough, the tone and projection of this one are off the charts! The maple guitars are generally a bit darker and that is true of this one. Lots of mid range warmth with rounded, thick highs. The bass is more prominent than on the oval hole models, but not overwhelming or muddy. Very balanced with lots of "Wow factor." Its got loads of projection with a bit of openness to the tone. Complex and interesting....would be a perfect guitar for recording but also has the bark for a jam session. All in all, one of Dupont's masterpieces!
Strung with Galli GSB11 strings.
Dupont custom faux leather TKL Hardshell case included.
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Brand | Dupont |
Year | 2011 |
Model Number | MDC-50E |
Serial Number | 1/2011 |
Sound Hole | D Hole |
Fret Neck | 14 Fret |
Condition | New |
Size | 15 3/4" |
Scale Length | 670mm |
Nut Width | 1 3/4" |
Body Depth | 3 7/8" |
Top | European Spruce |
Back and Sides | European Maple (Laminate) |
Neck | European Maple |
Fingerboard | Ebony |
Binding | European Maple |
Finish | Nitrocellulose |
Tailpiece | DM Gold |
Tuners | Schaller Gold |
Action | 3mm |
Strings | Galli GSB 11 |
Case | Dupont (TKL) Faux Leather |
Pickup(s) | None |
Truss Rod | Yes |
Weight | 3.7 lbs |
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 D hole guitars.