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660 vs 670 scale length
Consider this: Two Selmer style D-hole guitars made from solid walnut back and sides, spruce top, typical body dimensions, but one made at a medium 660mm and another long 670mm scale length. Ergonomics aside, what are some pros and cons of each guitar? -
A crowdfunding campaign truly worthy of support
An email came from Andrew Lawrence, Django in June, today. There's a recording project underway that's mostly done and that needs some help getting it across the finish line. The project and album (plus a documentary that will be produced) are a dedication to Fred Gomes, an accordionist who was a staple of the Parisian… -
FS: Collection of Gypsy jazz instruction books
Selling my extensive collection of gypsy jazz guitar books as a set. Basically every English language book published in the last 30 years. Includes Robin Nolan’s books, L’Espirit Manouche, Stan Ayeroff’s Django book, Ian Cruickshank’s Django and the Gypsies, the Horowitz books, Jorgenson’s, Complete Django by Max Robin,… -
A few thoughts on improvisation..
So, this topic came up at my last "Under the Tuscan Sun" camp and we ended up talking about it almost every day for the whole week. I figured I would sit down and ramble about it a bit on YouTube because I think it is something a lot of players can relate to. I hope it might help someone -
Angelo Debarre / Adrien Moignard / William Brunard "Autumn Leaves"
Great playing by all. I'm looking forward to this recording. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgavR-XmCYs -
Sacrilege?
Lefty Fingerpicked Open D tuning Feels like the ghost of Django would file a formal complaint. Haha..do any of you use a Selmer style guitars outside of traditional techniques? -
FOR SALE - 2008 Martin Tremblay #30
Hi guitar friends, I’ve decided to sell my wonderful 2008 Martin Tremblay guitar, as I’m after a very specific sound and decided to follow that dream. Bought this Selmer-style guitar in 2022 right here on Djangobooks (original listing still up) but had Martin personally refurbish it (not too much), reset the neck, add… -
Need a re-fret. Looking for a good luthier/guitar tech on the east coast (U.S.) Maybe DC or NYC?
Hi everyone, My Geronimo Matteo built 2004 Gallato guitar is in need of new frets. I recently moved to the east coast (Maryland) and I'm trying to find someone skilled I can trust to do the job. Can anyone recommend someone in this part of the country? Maybe around Manhattan or Washington, D.C.? Thanks, Luke -
Under the Tuscan Sun 2026, Full Highlight Video Now on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBa21WU36Nw Just posted the full highlight video from the eleventh edition of Under the Tuscan Sun, Jazz and Gypsy Jazz Camp on my YouTube channel. Four days of gypsy jazz and jazz in the Tuscan countryside with Christiaan Van Hemert and Manu Haghmann, with organized and spontaneous jam… -
Django In June 2026
I'm still recovering. It was cool seeing everyone, as usual. Anyone got any good videos? I have some great stuff but negotiating the rights to share it...
