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  Gianna's introduces the Draleon line of fine Gypsy style instruments

October 29, 1946.  Django Reinhardt arrives in New York City to tour with
the famed Ellington Orchestra.  A gypsy, with no luggage.  And no guitar.  
His  beloved Selmer suddenly gives way to a powerful handcarved Gibson
L-5 archtop.  He tours with Ellington, returns to Europe with his archtop,
and dies seven years later, still favoring the archtop punch.

Contemporary Gypsy Jazz players find themselves constantly torn between
the original Selmer tone and the sophisticated punch of the modern
archtop. Draleon bridges this gap with extraordinary Gypsy archtop guitars
- and a fine Gypsy style mandolin.

For more information on Draleon instruments please visit our
guitar oriented site:
gypsyjazzguitars.com

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  The Samois and La Grande Gypsy Jazz Guitars

The Samois
- Gypsy Lead Guitar

Named in honor of Django's spiritual home, this guitar gives the
Gypsy Jazz player new levels of expression.  Primarily a lead
instrument, this handcrafted guitar delivers the signature gypsy sound
backed up with the rhythm punch that Freddie Green made famous.  
Versatile enough to take a player from the banks of the Seine to the
bandstands of America.  Stylish Gypsy looks will turn heads.  

  • Draleon's signature X-braced, hand carved all solid spruce top
  • AAA flamed maple back and sides
  • Comfortable 25" scale
  • 3 ply maple neck
  • Solid ebony fingerboard
  • Blonde with maple wood binding
  • Deco ebony fittings

Described by Gypsy Guitar Legend Angelo Debarre as being
"
… better than perfect, it's one hundred and ten percent perfect."

List Price: $2795

Le Grande - Ultimate Gypsy Jazz Rhythm Machine

Styled exactly like the Samois but with wider sides to increase the
interior air volume.  Married with the  X-braced archtop design, the
larger box provides a focused, loud, round tone with moderate
energy input.  Comp for hours with exhaustion.  The same great
volume and tone allow for crisp, powerful solos.  One of the most
versatile archtop guitars made.

  • Stunning cherry redburst finish

List Price: $2895
 
         
  The Royale Mandolin

Deep-voiced, punchy, clear and loud,
this true jazz mandolin lets the player
blow sweetly through ballads, but still  
punch out complex rhythms.  A unique
and highly versatile instrument.

  • Maccaferri-inspired design
  • AAA tonewoods
  • X bracing
  • Spirit varnish topped with lacquer
  • Large, deep body for power and
    depth
  • Fiberglass case
  • More images here

Price: $1425
 
         
         
         
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