Over the past several decades Leo Eimers has been one of the prominent builders
of Selmer Maccaferri guitars in the Netherlands. Based in Almere, just
outside of Amsterdam, Eimers builds his instruments entirely himself
by hand. He is particularly well respected as a student of "Golden
Age" luthiers such as Maccaferri, Selmer, Busato, and Favino. He uses
his knowledge of these luthiers to build some of the most authentic
and well constructed Selmer copies available. His instruments have been
used by many professionals over the years, most notably Stochelo and
Nous'che Rosenberg of the Rosenberg Trio, Robin Nolan, Boulou Ferre,
and Wawau Adler.
This is Leo's Model Antique which is his
attempt to replicate not only the original design and construction of
the original Selmer petite bouche model, but to also recreate both the
sonic and aesthetic effects of 60 or more years of ageing. The result is
a guitar with a convincing, vintage like patina and a mature, balanced
voice.
This instrument features a spruce top, highly figured
Brazilian rosewood back and sides, and a mhaogany neck. This instrument is gig ready, with a bigtone that is
wired to an endpin jack.
Weighing in at only 3.9 lbs, this guitar is exceptionally light weight and resonant, evoking the sound and feel of the great vintage Selmers of yesteryear. Like a good vintage instrument, this guitar has exceptional clarity of tone, with a warm, balanced, character.
This instrument is in new condition and is set up with easy playing 3mm action.
This is the CASH price...add 3% if you'd like to pay with a credit card. 4% for International orders.
Brand | Eimers |
Year | 2019 |
Model Number | Antique |
Serial Number | 20 September 2019 |
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 |
Back and Sides | Brazilian Rosewood |
Neck | Mahogany |
Fingerboard | Ebony |
Binding | Ebony |
Finish | Tinted |
Tailpiece | HSC Gold |
Tuners | Schaller Three on a Plate |
Action | 3mm |
Strings | Argentine 1510MF |
Case | Boston Hardshell Black |
Pickup(s) | Bigtone |
Truss Rod | Yes |
Weight | 3.9 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 oval hole guitars.