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Need some advice for the 1st!

Hello,

Looking to buy my first gipsy jazz guitar, oval hole. After many years of rock, metal, blues, some basic jazz I decided to dedicate myself into this beautiful and fascinating genre.

I am actually looking at three offers on the net, all about used guitars. I hope i'll have the chance to look and try both of them. Which one would you suggest and say have the best value between:

- Dupont Nomade at 650 euros

- Saga Cigano GJ10 at 400 euros

- Gitane DG255 at 540 euros

Also looking to hear many other options i didn't consider from unexperience. Thanks!

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  • Posts: 279

    Really good deal on that Dupont. Go for that one.

    But trying them is always good.

    mac63000
  • mac63000mac63000 Tacoma, WANew Geronimo Mateos Jazz B
    Posts: 248

    Yeah of the three I would go for the nomade as well.

  • pmgpmg Atherton, CANew Dupont MD50R, Shelley Park Custom, Super 400, 68 Les Paul Deluxe, Stevie Ray Strat
    Posts: 140

    Nomad all the way - best for resale as well when you outgrow it.

    I'm always interested in jamming with experienced jazz and gypsy jazz players in the San Francisco - San Jose area. Drop me a line. Bass players welcome!
  • jonpowljonpowl Hercules, CA✭✭✭ Dupont MD-100, Altamira M01F
    Posts: 705

    I had a Gitane DG-255 and while it was a beautiful guitar, it had a real overtone problem, probably because of the thick finish. I currently have a Cigano GJ10 and it is a very nice guitar both looks and sound wise, but 400 Euros seems a little bit pricey unless it's in great shape. I think I paid $265 US for a good used one. Not all Ciganos are good ones, best to try before you buy. I know Nomads run a bit cheaper in Europe, and if all is in good condition, that has got to be the way to go. Dupont MD-100s can also be found reasonably priced in France on Le Bon Coin.

  • crookedpinkycrookedpinky Glasgow✭✭✭✭ Alex Bishop D Hole, Altamira M & JWC D hole
    Posts: 921

    The Nomad. As long as it's in good condition. I'd buy it.

    always learning
  • lv92lv92 New
    Posts: 31

    Thanks for all your help. Update: The Dupont was sold after contacting, that's so unfortunate!

  • lv92lv92 New
    Posts: 31

    Should i go for the Cigano?

  • billyshakesbillyshakes NoVA✭✭✭ Park Avance - Dupont Nomade - Dupont DM-50E
    Posts: 1,302

    No, go for @matthewkanis Nomade he has for sale. You've seen the overwhelming support for this instrument on the board here and already received several other opinions to check his out. Great value for the money, you will grow with the guitar, and if you decide it isn't for you, you could probably sell it for more than you paid.

  • wimwim ChicagoModerator Barault #503 replica
    Posts: 1,454

    Yep, take the Cigano over the Gitane. Cheaper and better.

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