Hello Phil,
Here's a special one, I've been told from a friend it's an outstanding example, with a little extra mojo on the back of the headstock.
Scroll to the bottom of the page: http://galleriedupont.blogspot.com/
I visited the International Vintage Guitar store in November last fall when I was on a short visit to New Orleans. It's a great shop, hundreds of vintage and new guitars. They had 5-6 Duponts (!!). I played all of them including this one. I'm not a 12 fret D-hole kinda guy, but I liked this guitar and after a used MD50 that I came close to buying, the 12 fretter was my favorite of the bunch. It is used, but I recall it was in good condition and played well. Again, I don't play 12 fret Ds often, so there may be nuances I'm missing, but I thought it was a good one.
In this price range you could also consider buying a new MC 50, 60 or 100. Jacques Mazzoleni (gypsyguitars.com) is in France right now, he'll probably get a new batch of Dupont soon. You could drop him an email and tell him you're interested in an MC.
Many thanks for all the replies...please keep them coming...I appreciate all your resources and suggestions...Cheers, Phil
I wouldn't be afraid to negotiate with International Vintage Guitar if the one they have looks interesting. I was offered a reduction off the listed prices without asking and felt like there was more to be had if I was serious about it.
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Here's a special one, I've been told from a friend it's an outstanding example, with a little extra mojo on the back of the headstock.
Scroll to the bottom of the page:
http://galleriedupont.blogspot.com/
My Bandmate Jack Fields sold that guitar to George Cole of The Very Hot Club. George is a lucky guy. That is a great Dupont.
Good luck in your search.
Cheers,
Marc
www.hotclubpacific.com
Here's another one (I hope this one is actually available)
http://www.gbase.com/Stores/Gear/GearDe ... em=1662938
I visited the International Vintage Guitar store in November last fall when I was on a short visit to New Orleans. It's a great shop, hundreds of vintage and new guitars. They had 5-6 Duponts (!!). I played all of them including this one. I'm not a 12 fret D-hole kinda guy, but I liked this guitar and after a used MD50 that I came close to buying, the 12 fretter was my favorite of the bunch. It is used, but I recall it was in good condition and played well. Again, I don't play 12 fret Ds often, so there may be nuances I'm missing, but I thought it was a good one.
CB
http://www.webcorral.com/Ivg_Inventory_frame.html
Charlie
I wouldn't be afraid to negotiate with International Vintage Guitar if the one they have looks interesting. I was offered a reduction off the listed prices without asking and felt like there was more to be had if I was serious about it.
CB