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2020 Dupont Vieille Reserve Brazilian

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 Bir�li Lagr�ne, S�bastien Giniaux, Raphael Fays, Tchavolo Schmitt, and Romane have played Dupont guitars which appear on hundreds of recordings.

Dupont's Gypsy models are built entirely in Cognac, France by master luthier Patrick Redureau (since1994) under the supervision of Maurice Dupont. The collective experience of the Dupont team along with Maurice's stock of well aged, select tonewoods yields instruments of unsurpassed tone and playability.

This is Maurice Dupont's top of the line Selmer copy. No detail is overlooked with both the materials and workmanship being of the highest caliber. The track record of this instrument speaks for itself, as so many of todays top players use the Vieille Reserve model. Bireli Lagrene recorded the first two Gypsy Project CDs with this model and also used it on the legendary Live Jazz a Vienne DVD. Patrick Saussois, of Alma Sinti fame, and Romane also play Dupont VRBs.

This guitar includes:

-A 40 year old aged Spruce top

-Highly Figured 40 year aged Brazilian back and sides.

-Deluxe, closed DM tuners

-The top has a real pliage (i.e. the wood was bent over a hot iron like the old Selmers. Almost all other Selmer copies have forced tops which aren't as punchy).

The sound and playability of this instrument are the best I've ever seen for a new guitar. The only thing better is an actual vintage Selmer or Busato in good condition which is impossible to find and would cost twice as much or more. The Dupont VR is a guitar that plays and feels like a new guitar, but has the clarity, punch, and tone of an old seasoned instrument. I know of no other luthier that builds a guitar with these qualities.

This guitar is best for those who like the Selmer sound. Each note is rounded and bell like with a smoky complexity only found in the best of instruments. This guitar also cuts like a knife and requires very little force to do so. Players with a light touch will be surprised at the volume this guitar can generate. All in all, this is the most traditional Gypsy sound you can get in a new guitar. If you like a more modern Gypsy tone then you should consider a Hahl or a JP Favino. Chord punches, tremolos, and other comping techniques sound great on this guitar because they cut so well.

This guitar is setup perfectly with medium low action and 11 gauge strings.There are no buzzes and every note is clear as a bell. If you like to play fast, this guitar is for you. It is among the easiest playing Gypsy guitars out there....

An owner's certificate and a bottle of Dupont Cognac are included.

This is the CASH price...add 3% (4% for International orders) if you'd like to pay with a credit card

Pricing Info:

SOLD

Guitar Specs

Brand

Dupont

Year

2020

Model Number

VRB

Serial Number

182

Sound Hole

Oval

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 (Aged 40 Years)

Back and Sides

Brazilian Rosewood (Laminate)

Neck

Walnut

Fingerboard

Ebony

Binding

Brazilian Rosewood

Finish

Tinted

Tailpiece

DM Gold

Tuners

DM Enclosed Tuners Gold

Action

3mm

Strings

Argentine 1610MF

Case

Dupont TKL Tolex

Pickup(s)

None

Truss Rod

Yes

Weight

4 lbs

Reviews and Ratings

Overall

Quality

Value

Dupont VRB

I bought this guitar as I wanted to add a vintage Selmer styled guitar to my arsenal but did not wish to be a care taker to an original Selmer. Michael suggested the Dupont VRB. I have played quite a few Duponts and have owned a MD-50 which was quite nice but not as vintage “Selmerish” as I was looking for, so I was a bit skeptical if a new Dupont VRB could be what I wanted. As far as playability the neck is 100% Dupont so you don’t get a vintage feeling neck but in it’s place a highly playable modern one. That said the guitar may be the best GJ guitar I have played on quite a few levels. It speaks beautifully and sounds even on every note while sounding vintage if I approach the instrument with that mindset. I was thinking of giving it 4 stars on value but it is such a fine instrument I could not find it in me to lower it’s score. The guitar is very dry as many Duponts are, and the leads cut beautifully with a snarl to them if you want that, or just sing if you don’t attack it too hard. I’m not a detail in workmanship kind of guy, it is secondary to playability and sound, but this guitar is beautiful to look at besides play. Initially I thought very nice guitar pretty expensive, but the more time i spend and play by myself, with others players and my band the Idiomatiques, the better the perception of this guitar is to me. Today before writing this review and playing the VRB it felt like a bargain.

Submitted by: Scoredog on 05/26/2018 03:47:46 PM

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Quality

Value

Dupont VRB

I bought a 2013 VRB from Michael this January....I called and told him his comments about the guitar were understated if anything....I am obsessed with it...It is like holding magic in your hands....Thanks again Mike....

Submitted by: NQDY on 02/28/2015 05:51:00 PM

Overall

Quality

Value

Dupont VRB

Pros: great tone and feel

Cons: none

This is a great guitar. In a world of many Selmer-style guitars, the Dupont Vieille Reserve Brazilian stands out as one of a handful of outstanding instruments. The attention to detail is, as one would expect, perfect. The main thing is the tone: it's loud without being brash, sweet but assertive when need be, and very well balanced. Each note sounds clearly without any dead or over-responsive notes. The neck and fingerboard are perfect and it's set up very well. In a nutshell, this guitar holds its own with any of the other top instruments, including an original Selmer.

Submitted by: neil on 08/26/2013 03:09:43 PM

Overall

Quality

Value

Dupont VRB

Pros: Beautiful

Cons: expensive

I bought this 4-5 years ago. It is now the standard I use when evaluating any guitar. It is both refined and gnarly and responds like a voice when I'm playing well. Kind of addictive - Excellent

Submitted by: Jeff on 04/06/2011 03:07:56 PM