The Gitane D-500 is a premium Selmer-style guitar renowned for its rich tone and exquisite craftsmanship. It features a solid Sitka spruce top with traditional fan bracing, delivering a powerful, resonant sound ideal for gypsy jazz. The body, crafted from Indian rosewood, is adorned with elegant multi-ply ebony and maple bindings, and a grand bouche soundhole design for enhanced projection.
 
The neck is solid mahogany with an ebony fingerboard and 24 frets, providing smooth playability and a wide range of notes. The guitar’s vintage-toned high gloss finish and traditional slotted headstock highlight its classic aesthetic, while the ebony movable mustache-style bridge and dyed rosewood saddle ensure superior tone and intonation.
 
Equipped with standard gold-plated tuning machines, a zero-fret bone string guide, and recommended Parisian by Gitane Manouche medium gauge strings, the D-500 offers both exceptional performance and visual appeal. Please note the cosmetic wear near the bridge and a few dings on the back.
 
Specifications:
Back & Sides: Indian Rosewood
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Body Shape: Horizontal Cutaway
Neck: Solid Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony / Movable Mustache-style
Binding: Ebony
Inlays: M-O-P Round Dots
Scale Length: 25-1/4"
Nut Width: 1-7/8"
Tuning Machines: Gold-plated / 14:1 Gear Ratio
Finish: Vintage-toned High Gloss
 
This Gitane D-500 blends classic design with modern performance for an exceptional gypsy jazz experience. It's been set up by our in-house luthier, and is ready for the stage/studio!
 
Ships from Athens, Georgia with a hard-shell case.