Asian made Selmacs

Gypton

What are everyones thoughts are on the various asian made selmac options out there? I only have experience with one- my DG-255. Actually, its the only GJ guitar I have ever played! I sounds ok to me, but what I really dislike is the skinny ibanez style neck.
I would like a better guitar, but as I am just in this for a hobby, I would like to keep in the under $2000 range

MichaelHorowitz

The Manouche Latcho Droms have become THE guitar for people looking to upgrade from Gitanes. They are sort of like budget Duponts. Bright, dry, and LOUD!

I have one left (they are made in tiny batches...maybe a dozen or so a year)

Manouche
Latcho Drom OR-130 Oval Hole, SOLID Indian Rosewood back and sides, 14
Fret Guitar (Asian made for Dell'Arte)

Gypton

What are neck back profiles like on these guitars?

MichaelHorowitz

U shaped....very traditional, just like the old Selmers.

Gypton

Sounds like the perfect guitar for me, I love the fat necks for my fat fingers!
However I'm set on the OR-101 so I'm just going to have to wait until the next shipment. Do you normally get them in the Summer?

MichaelHorowitz

I should have some in a couple of weeks!

JazzDawg

Hi Gypton!

As far as I know there is still one for sale here on the forums:
http://www.djangobooks.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=6335

I was planning to purchase it, but my employer didn't give out any bonuses this year, so I opted for a D-500 at a much lower cost. I think the guitar is still available, but you might contact him, he's a fellow Canadian in Vancouver, B.C. Good Luck!

JazzDawg

Stan just posted that he's sold that one in my previous post.