Friday, December 16, 2011

Gitane Hardshell Case for DG-255 Maccaferri & DG-250 Django-Style Guitar

Gitane Hardshell Case for DG-255 Maccaferri & DG-250 Django-Style Guitar Review



Ruggedly built and custom-shaped, this guitar case is a perfect fit for your Maccaferri- or Django-style guitar.


Monday, December 5, 2011

Gitane Cigano Series GJ-10 Gypsy Jazz Guitar, Natural

Gitane Cigano Series GJ-10 Gypsy Jazz Guitar, Natural Review



Gitane Cigano Series GJ-10 Gypsy Jazz Guitar, Natural Feature

  • Solid Sitka spruce topBeautiful Asian rosewood back and sidesLong scale, oval hole designNato neck with rosewood fingerboardDeep horizontal cutawayBlack plastic body bindingTraditional "zero" fret, with bone string guideMahogany peghead overlay with Cigano logoEbony moustache bridge with movable centerTraditional brass tailpiece with plastic insertAccurate gold-plated tuners with 14:1 ratioShop-adjusted
From the complicated playing techniques, to the limited availability of truly affordable jazz instruments necessary to capture that proper Gypsy tone, the obstacles to learning how to play Gypsy Jazz music can easily discourage the seasoned guitarist, let alone a beginner. To make it even easier to begin this exciting journey, Gitane guitars introduces the GJ-10 Cigano Student Gypsy Jazz guitar. Its long-scale, oval-hole design gives it that, fast playability, cutting power and characteristic tone making it the perfect lead guitar. Value, tone, playability and workmanship will meet or exceed any players expectations...


Monday, November 28, 2011

Cigano GJ-15 Django D-Hole Student Jazz Guitar (Mahogany/Rosewood)

Cigano GJ-15 Django D-Hole Student Jazz Guitar (Mahogany/Rosewood) Review



Cigano GJ-15 Django D-Hole Student Jazz Guitar (Mahogany/Rosewood) Feature

  • Solid Sitka spruce top and beautiful Asian rosewood back and sides.
  • Mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard.
  • Bone nut and traditional "zero" fret with mahogany peghead overlay.
  • Traditional brass tailpiece and gold-plated, accurate 14:1 ratio tuners.
  • Ebony moustache bridge with movable center. Shop adjusted.
Learning how to play Gypsy Jazz music can be discouraging to any any guitarist, let alone a student or beginner. To help bridge this gap, Saga Musical Instruments has added two Cigano models to their Gypsy Jazz guitar lineup. The short scale D-hole model for the rhythm enthusiast and a 14-fret "Small-hole" version popular with soloists and similar to the guitar most often seen in the hands of Django himself. The GJ-15 is our D-hole model.


Saturday, November 26, 2011

Gitane Macaferri-Style D-500 Django D-Hole Jazz Guitar (Natural, Acoustic)

Gitane Macaferri-Style D-500 Django D-Hole Jazz Guitar (Natural, Acoustic) Review



Gitane Macaferri-Style D-500 Django D-Hole Jazz Guitar (Natural, Acoustic) Feature

  • Select solid spruce top with longer scale 26 5/8" and horizontal cutaway.
  • Bone nut, zero fret, adjustable truss rod and shop adjusted
  • Maccaferri-Style with characteristic large "D" soundhole.
  • Moustache bridge with movable center.
  • Nickel-plated tuning machines
Saga Musical Instruments' continued development of the Gitane line of "Django" Gypsy Jazz Guitars includes both Maccaferri and Selmer Style guitars comprising both the most complete and most authentic offering in the marketplace. Fans of Gypsy Jazz guitar, plus guitar aficiionados of every stripe will applaud Saga's re-introduction of the classic Maccaferri-style with the D-500. All measurements and construction features were taken directly from a rare, original 1932 Selmer Maccaferri guitar to create the highest quality, most affordable, reissue ever offered. These well built, tuneful instruments are not only visually and structurally accurate in their details but with the first strum or blazing run, you will know that it also has the characteristic barky twang and cutting mid-range that truly defines Gypsy Jazz.


Friday, November 25, 2011

Gitane Cigano Series GJ-15 Gypsy Jazz Guitar (Natural)

Gitane Cigano Series GJ-15 Gypsy Jazz Guitar (Natural) Review



From the complicated playing techniques, to the limited availability of truly affordable instruments necessary to capture that proper Gypsy tone, the obstacles to learning how to play Gypsy Jazz music can easily discourage the seasoned guitarist, let alone a beginner. To make it even easier, Saga Musical Instruments and Gitane guitars introduce the GJ-15 Cigano Student Gypsy Jazz guitar. Its short-scale, D-hole design gives it that characteristic deep bass response and incredible volume making it the perfect rhythm guitar. Value, tone, playability and workmanship will meet or exceed any players expectations.


Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Gitane John Jorgenson Signature Series DG-300 Django Jazz Guitar (Natural, Acoustic)

Gitane John Jorgenson Signature Series DG-300 Django Jazz Guitar (Natural, Acoustic) Review



Gitane John Jorgenson Signature Series DG-300 Django Jazz Guitar (Natural, Acoustic) Feature

  • Select solid spruce top with longer scale 26 5/8" and horizontal cutaway.
  • Bone nut, zero fret, adjustable truss rod and shop adjusted
  • Figured Santos Rosewood back and sides with 14 fret dovetail neck/body joint.
  • Mahogany neck designed to John Jorgenson's specification w/ebony fingerboard & M.O.P. oval position markers.
  • Natural finish w/aging toner, gold-plated tailpiece with Dalmatian-tortoise insert, inlaid wooden rosette and gold Gitane logo and Modele John Jorgenson in gold script.
Saga Musical Instruments' continued development of the Gitane line of "Django" Gypsy Jazz Guitars includes both Maccaferri and Selmer Style guitars comprising both the most complete and most authentic offering in the marketplace. The John Jorgenson Signature Series Guitars all offer Select, Solid Spruce tops. The DG-300 Oval Soundhole Model includes Figured Santos Rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck w/ebony fingerboard and the Gitane logo and "Modele John Jorgenson" script in gold.


Monday, November 21, 2011

Sacro Monte, Op. 55, No. 5 (Danses Gitanes) Piano Solo

Sacro Monte, Op. 55, No. 5 (Danses Gitanes) Piano Solo Review



Sacro Monte, Op. 55, No. 5 (Danses Gitanes) Piano Solo Feature

  • Published by Editions Salabert 4 Pages
  • Piano Solo
  • Composer: Joaquin Turina
Sacro Monte, Op. 55, No. 5 (Danses Gitanes)


Saturday, November 19, 2011

Danse de La Gitane Piano Solo

Danse de La Gitane Piano Solo Review



Danse de La Gitane Piano Solo Feature

  • Published by Editions Durand 8 Pages
  • Piano Solo
  • Composer: Ernesto Halffter
Danse de La Gitane


Friday, November 18, 2011

Gitane John Jorgenson Signature Series DG-320 Django Jazz Guitar (Natural, Acoustic)

Gitane John Jorgenson Signature Series DG-320 Django Jazz Guitar (Natural, Acoustic) Review



Gitane John Jorgenson Signature Series DG-320 Django Jazz Guitar (Natural, Acoustic) Feature

  • Select solid spruce top with longer scale 26 5/8" and horizontal cutaway.
  • Bone nut, zero fret, adjustable truss rod and shop adjusted
  • Figured Santos Rosewood back and sides with 14 fret dovetail neck/body joint.
  • Mahogany neck designed to John Jorgenson's specification w/ebony fingerboard & M.O.P. oval position markers.
  • Natural finish w/aging toner, gold-plated tailpiece with Dalmatian-tortoise insert, inlaid wooden rosette and gold Gitane logo and Modele John Jorgenson in gold script.
Saga Musical Instruments' continued development of the Gitane line of "Django" Gypsy Jazz Guitars includes both Maccaferri and Selmer Style guitars comprising both the most complete and most authentic offering in the marketplace. The John Jorgenson Signature Series Guitars all offer Select, Solid Spruce tops. The DG-320 D-Shaped Soundhole Model includes Figured Santos Rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck w/ebony fingerboard and the Gitane logo and "Modele John Jorgenson" script in gold.


Monday, November 14, 2011

Golden Gate CP-1510 Deluxe ABS Case Dreadnaught Guitar

Golden Gate CP-1510 Deluxe ABS Case Dreadnaught Guitar Review



Golden Gate CP-1510 Deluxe ABS Case Dreadnaught Guitar Feature

  • Rugged ABS molded plastic
  • Padded plush velvet interior
  • Sturdy metal valance all-around
  • Roomy accessory pocket
  • Best quality hinges, latches and handles
CP-1510 Golden Gate Dreadnaught Guitar Deluxe ABS Case Golden Gate cases continue to offer the widest selection of the highest quality hard-shell cases available in its line of Deluxe ABS instrument cases. We designed these cases to include a lightweight, space-age foam core and a dimpled ABS plastic exterior for the main structure, and aluminum rails around the perimeter opening to make sure that each case closes perfectly and securely every time. So, for rock solid protection, look to Golden Gate


Gitane DG-455 Acoustic Electric Oval hole Gypsy Jazz Guitar

Gitane DG-455 Acoustic Electric Oval hole Gypsy Jazz Guitar Review



Gitane DG-455 Acoustic Electric Oval hole Gypsy Jazz Guitar Feature

  • Select solid Spruce top premium Rosewood back and sides multiple Ebony/Maple purfling on all edges
  • Comfortable, easy to play Mahogany neck with 14th-fret neck joint and dovetail neck/body joint Ebony fingerboard with pearloid dot position markers
  • Characteristic horizontal cutaway with small oval soundhole slotted headstock with rosewood overlay and gold Gitane logo exclusive Fishman® Aura Pickup System
  • deluxe 14:1 ratio geared goldplated tuning machines adjustable truss rod Trapeze tailpiece
  • High gloss finish with aging toner for vintage look Bone nut zero fret Scale length: 26 58"
  • Characteristic horizontal cutaway with small oval soundhole slotted headstock with rosewood overlay and gold Gitane logo
Every Jazz guitarist of every style will want the new Gitane Electric Gypsy Jazz Guitar! It’s a small guitar that sounds BIG in any room and Fishman’s very latest state of the art electronics give you the purest, most natural guitar sound, without a trace of distortion. The latest version of Fishman’s Aura System, a Saga exclusive, gives the player an infinite range of tonal shading and effects, and the combined engineering skills of Gitane and Fishman have produced an acoustic electric tone like you’ve never heard. Just plug into any amplifier or sound system and you are ready to go! Cutting-edge electronic technology is only one aspect of this fabulous Jazz Guitar. The slim, fast neck and horizon-tal cutaway offer easy access to the highest reaches of the fretboard. The beautiful finish and fastidious attention to detail that characterize every Gitane will appeal to every guitarist of every style. Whether you play Gypsy Jazz, BeBop, Latin, Blues or you name it the Gitane DG-455 is the one acoustic-electric guitar that can do it all!


Saturday, November 12, 2011

Gitane DG-255 Django Jazz Guitar (Natural, Acoustic)

Gitane DG-255 Django Jazz Guitar (Natural, Acoustic) Review



Gitane DG-255 Django Jazz Guitar (Natural, Acoustic) Feature

  • Select solid spruce top and premium rosewood back and sides with longer scale 26 5/8" and horizontal cutaway.
  • Bone nut, zero fret, adjustable truss rod and shop adjusted
  • Mahogany neck with rosewood overlay.
  • Multiple ebony/maple purfling on all edges.
  • M.O.P. dot markers and gold Gitane logo.
Saga Musical Instruments' continued development of the Gitane line of "Django" Gypsy Jazz Guitars includes both Maccaferri and Selmer Style guitars comprising both the most complete and most authentic offering in the marketplace. The popular DG-255 features Premium Indian Rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck with rosewood overlay and the gold Gitane logo.


Friday, November 11, 2011

Gitane DG-250 Django Jazz Guitar (Acoustic, Mahogany/Rosewood)

Gitane DG-250 Django Jazz Guitar (Acoustic, Mahogany/Rosewood) Review



Gitane DG-250 Django Jazz Guitar (Acoustic, Mahogany/Rosewood) Feature

  • Select solid spruce top with longer scale 26 5/8" and horizontal cutaway.
  • Bone nut, zero fret, adjustable truss rod and shop adjusted
  • Premium rosewood back and sides.
  • Mahogany neck with rosewood overlay.
  • Natural finish with aging toner and gold Gitane logo.
Saga Musical Instruments' continued development of the Gitane line of "Django" Gypsy Jazz Guitars includes both Maccaferri and Selmer Style guitars comprising both the most complete and most authentic offering in the marketplace. The DG-250 Selmer-style is a well-received interpretation of the original with rosewood back and sides coupled with modern improvements.


Thursday, November 10, 2011

DG-011 Gitane Parisian strings

DG-011 Gitane Parisian strings Review



DG-011 Gitane Parisian strings Feature

  • Adhering to tradition, wound strings are silver-plated, copper wrapped with a steel core
  • Custom string gauges designed to meet the demands of todays hottest Gypsy Jazz players
  • Made in USA
DG-011 Gitane Parisian strings


Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Gitane DG-370 Signature Selmer Style D hole Gypsy Jazz Guiar - Modele Dorado Schmitt

Gitane DG-370 Signature Selmer Style D hole Gypsy Jazz Guiar - Modele Dorado Schmitt Review



Gitane DG-370 Signature Selmer Style D hole Gypsy Jazz Guiar - Modele Dorado Schmitt Feature

  • Select Adirondack Spruce top with horizontal cutaway premium flamed Maple back and sides Maple neck with double ebony stripes
  • Dovetail neck and body joint Ebony fingerboard with pearloid position markers Ebony peghead overlay with Modèle Dorado Schmitt script and Gitane logo in gold
  • Walnut binding on all body edges Rosewood Moustache Bridge with movable center Gold-plated Trapeze tailpiece with Ebony insert
  • Gold-plated engraved tuners with ivoroid buttons Traditional multi-color soundhole rosette Bone nut zero fret
  • Adjustable truss rod Longer scale 26 58" natural gloss finish signed label
Always raising the bar for modern Gypsy Jazz Guitar design, Saga once again trumps the industry with the most unique Gitane Signature Series guitar to date. Developed in collaboration with the living legend himself, the new Gitane DG-370, Modèle Dorado Schmitt, combines features that truly represent the style and flair of this legendary guitarist and brilliant composer. The use of select solid spruce for the top and highly flamed maple for the back and sides used in the construction of this amazing guitar sets apart from all others. Combine these features with a beautiful maple neck with ebony stripes, a high-grade ebony fingerboard and bridge, quality tuning gears and a personally hand-signed label, and you get a collectible instrument fit for the professional player.


Monday, November 7, 2011

Gitane DG-250M Django Jazz Guitar (Natural, Acoustic)

Gitane DG-250M Django Jazz Guitar (Natural, Acoustic) Review



Gitane DG-250M Django Jazz Guitar (Natural, Acoustic) Feature

  • Select solid spruce top with longer scale 26 5/8" and horizontal cutaway.
  • Bone nut, zero fret, adjustable truss rod and shop adjusted
  • Beautiful birdseye maple back, sides, neck and peghead overlay.
  • Trapeze tailpiece and dovetail neck/body joint and M.O.P. dot markers.
  • Natural gloss finish with brown Gitane logo.
Saga Musical Instruments' continued development of the Gitane line of "Django" Gypsy Jazz Guitars includes both Maccaferri and Selmer Style guitars comprising both the most complete and most authentic offering in the marketplace. The DG-250M is an exact replica of a rare 1941 Selmer Jazz guitar, a style of which only a few were made. It features eye-catching birdseye maple back and sides.


Sunday, November 6, 2011

Cigano GJ-10 Django Student Jazz Guitar (Mahogany/Rosewood)

Cigano GJ-10 Django Student Jazz Guitar (Mahogany/Rosewood) Review



Cigano GJ-10 Django Student Jazz Guitar (Mahogany/Rosewood) Feature

  • Solid Sitka spruce top and beautiful Asian rosewood back and sides.
  • Mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard.
  • Bone nut and traditional "zero" fret with mahogany peghead overlay.
  • Traditional brass tailpiece and gold-plated, accurate 14:1 ratio tuners.
  • Ebony moustache bridge with movable center. Shop adjusted.
Learning how to play Gypsy Jazz music can be discouraging to any any guitarist, let alone a student or beginner. To help bridge this gap, Saga Musical Instruments has added two Cigano models to their Gypsy Jazz guitar lineup. The short scale D-hole model for the rhythm enthusiast and a 14-fret "Small-hole" version popular with soloists and similar to the guitar most often seen in the hands of Django himself. The GJ-10 oval-hole model fills the bill at a very affordable price.


CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC.
THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED AS IS AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.
Very Cheap Gitane This site is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate
advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
Amazon, the Amazon logo, Endless, and the Endless logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.