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For Sale Vintage 'Paul Beuscher' 50's Guitar likely Castellucia
Check out this piece of Gypsy Jazz History. This rare D-hole/Oval hole guitar is one of several instruments sold under the "Paul Beuscher" label during the 1950's. Beuscher sold the instruments of a variety of luthiers who were active in Paris in the 40's and 50's, such as Favino, Castelluccia & Bucolo. When it was sold to me the idea was that it was a Horace Bucolo, but when I sent pictures to Michael Horowitz he seemed very confident it was a Castellucia. This has a beautiful Cedar top & Mahogany back and sides. It has a non-braced bent back & ladder braced top. Creating the lightest guitar I have ever held, and possibly one of the loudest. Check out the attached YouTube Video for more info. (my Apologizes for the singing, happy to make a more guitar demo version) It certainly shows wear and age as any 70 year old guitar would have, but has been relatively well maintained. Fret Compression, and regular set-ups. The guitar was originally set up by renowned Montreal Gypsy jazz luthier Martin Tremblay.
I have it on Reverb for 3,000 plus shipping. But I love this forum and would consider $2,500 OBO on this forum.
-Action height on Bass side: 3.4mm Treble Side 3.1mm
-No truss rod
-Strap button has been added.
-Original Tuners
-Non-Original tail-piece
Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwxeaLadQUA
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What a beauty. 😍
And don’t apologize for the singing. That was great 👍 Made me hit the subscribe button 😂
Is that a "false bookshelf" as a door behind you? Looks cool. Nice playing, and agree, I enjoyed the singing.
@billyshakes It's just a little bar area below some windows! Thank you for the compliment. I am still on the fence about moving this guitar. It was my first Gypsy jazz purchase and has taken me on the journey from novice to full-time musician.
I've heard and played this guitar in person. It is a great guitar! Whoever buys it won't be disappointed.
Thanks @geese_com I hope you are hanging in there. I see that you have been organizing some jams again. Thats great to see. Denver gypsy jazz @Hugh Huffaker is organizing some in our area soon.
There is a pretty great comparison Guitar up on Django Books Sales floor right now:
Another cool video of the guitar in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYCsPaf2BAM
Price Drop. Would probably move this on this Forum for $2,300. I love this guitar, have recorded 3 albums with it, and was my first major purchase. But its time for me to move on and I need the money. Help a brother out!
These are great guitars but despite what prices you may have seen advertised it seems nobody wants to pay. I had a similar Castelluccia on here last year priced at less than US$1500 for a long time until I sold it locally here in Australia for AU$1250 which is about US$900. Seriously, that was the best offer I had in six months.
https://www.djangobooks.com/forum/discussion/17187/castelluccia-d-hole-guitar-like-dorados-for-sale-relisted-on-ebay-au-2000-about-us-1343/p1
@ChrisMartin That is a crazy good deal someone got. Sorry you had to let it go for that price.