Montemartre
"Built following the designs of French luthier Jacques
Favino, this Gypsy Jazz guitar differs from the original
Selmer specifications in several ways. The body is both
wider and deeper than other models and this feature along
with a lighter bracing pattern gives the instrument a distinct
and powerful voice.
This guitar has a standard 13.5 fret neck join in combination
with a long scale length making it an appealing guitar for
soloists. The unique breathy sound of this Favino influenced
design is sure to captivate and inspire."
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Modèle Elan
Early 30’s Maccaferri Style Design
D Shaped Soundhole
640mm Scale Length
12 Fret Neck Join (12 frets clear of the body,
24 frets total)
"The design of the Modèle Elan is based on
the earliest models created by the Selmer
Company under the direction of Mario
Maccaferri. This instrument utilizes a short
scale length in combination with a 12 fret neck
join and the ‘grande bouche’ D-shaped
soundhole.
Tonally, the instrument offers a rich, warm
sound with complimentary overtones that are
often described as classical in nature.
Typically this instrument has been regarded
as the rhythm guitar in Gypsy Jazz as its
percussive punch offers a solid underpinning
for soloists. While some players may find its 12
frets limiting, there should be no mistaking its
capabilities as a lead instrument."
Early 30’s Maccaferri Style Design
D Shaped Soundhole
640mm Scale Length
12 Fret Neck Join (12 frets clear of the body,
24 frets total)
"The design of the Modèle Elan is based on
the earliest models created by the Selmer
Company under the direction of Mario
Maccaferri. This instrument utilizes a short
scale length in combination with a 12 fret neck
join and the ‘grande bouche’ D-shaped
soundhole.
Tonally, the instrument offers a rich, warm
sound with complimentary overtones that are
often described as classical in nature.
Typically this instrument has been regarded
as the rhythm guitar in Gypsy Jazz as its
percussive punch offers a solid underpinning
for soloists. While some players may find its 12
frets limiting, there should be no mistaking its
capabilities as a lead instrument."
The descriptions of the guitars on this page are taken
from Shelley Park's website: www.parkguitars.com
Let us have one built for you!
from Shelley Park's website: www.parkguitars.com
Let us have one built for you!
Australian Blackwood Back and Sides
Port Orford Cedar Top
Mahogany Neck
Ebony Fingerboard
Rosewood binding on body
Fingerboard position markers
Waverly gold with ebony tuners
Embossed Brass Tailpiece
Reverse headstock ebony veneer
Port Orford Cedar Top
Mahogany Neck
Ebony Fingerboard
Rosewood binding on body
Fingerboard position markers
Waverly gold with ebony tuners
Embossed Brass Tailpiece
Reverse headstock ebony veneer
Sitka Spruce Soundboard
Solid Indian Rosewood
Bound Ebony Fingerboard
Traditional Neck Dimensions
1 3/4" at nut, 2 9/32" neck width at body join
Slotted Headstock
Embossed Brass Tailpiece
Wood Binding and Purfling: Rosewood
Schaller Tuning Machines
Engraved gold plate
Solid Indian Rosewood
Bound Ebony Fingerboard
Traditional Neck Dimensions
1 3/4" at nut, 2 9/32" neck width at body join
Slotted Headstock
Embossed Brass Tailpiece
Wood Binding and Purfling: Rosewood
Schaller Tuning Machines
Engraved gold plate