Gitane

mschafft

Hello guys,

I'm going to check out a used Gitane with case. Could you please tell me if there are any potential issues to check out. Are there fake ones?

Thanks a lot for your attention,
Manny

dennis

u 'd have to try the instrument to see if it's to your liking. Looks like the real deal. Hard to tell if there are any issues without actually playing the instrument but those are usually good instruments

I think if u can negotiate it down to 500CHF, it would be a decent deal. At 590, it's an OK deal.

In the US, sometimes they go for 400-500USD used but Europe is generally more expensive.

jonpowl

I used to have a Gitane DG-255 and it was a well built guitar. The guitar seemed to have a problem with overtones, or unwanted "ringing" of notes. Some on the forum say that it improves if you sand the finish off the top and/or body and refinish, but that seemed to be a lot of work. I have a Cigano GJ-10 with a satin finish that is cheaper, and sounds much more authentic without the overtones.

mschafft

Thanks a lot for your input guys. I'm going to try it tomorrow. I hope it's a long scale.

mschafft

double post

Buco

It's a Selmer scale length yes, 670mm.

mschafft

I bought it. Thanks guys. Was set up by a luthier so it's buzz free. It sounds glorious!!! Gorgeous too!