If you are interested in any of our guitars please email michael@gypsyjazz.com.au to discuss your requirements and shipping details. I am wanting to help grow Gypsy Jazz in Australia and want to help you buy the perfect guitar at the right price. All guitars have a 48 hour approval period (see returns policy).
THE GERONIMO MATEOS "SPECIAL CHORUS'"
Federico Mateos describes the "Special Chorus" as SPECIAL! He says it is one of his favorite guitars to make.
The "Special Chorus" model is based on the very popular 1940's Di Mauro Special Chorus model. It features all the same size and structural specification's as the 1940's model.
The Special Chorus was designed by Di Mauro to offer a combination of archtop and Gypsy Jazz design with the F hole of an archtop and the bent top and bracing of a Manouche guitar.
SPECIFICATION
Top: Spruce
Sides: Flamed Maple (Mahogany Inside)
Back: Flamed Maple (Mahogany Inside)
Neck: Walnut with double action Truss Rod
Head: Walnut with Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Fingerboard: Ebony
Finishing: Natural Oil
Scale length: 670 mm / 650 mm (optional)
Size: Di Mauro
Pliage: Yes
Amplification: LC Pickup
For added value the "Special Chorus" also comes with an LC Pickup installed. Watch the video at the bottom to see a demo of the pick up.
THIS IS A BRAND NEW, HAND MADE, EUROPEAN GUITAR DIRECTLY IMPORTED INTO AUSTRALIA!
All guitars are professionally set-up upon arrival from Europe.
Here is a Demo of The "SPECIAL CHORUS" recorded in Spain.
The demo starts at 2:11 ...unless you speak Spanish!
GERONIMO MATEOS GUITARS-
Geronimo and Federico Mateos are a Spanish father and son luthier team creating a small collection of world renowned guitars. With just the two of them in their workshop, and with enormous attention to detail, they make less than two guitars a week on average. Their range of Gypsy Jazz guitars have regularly been played by the best Manouche guitarists in the world including Gonzalo Bergara, Angelo Debarre and Tchavolo Schmitt.
LC PICK UP - Our entire range of Geronimo Mateos guitars all come with an “LC “ pick up. SEE THE SHORT VIDEO BELOW! Designed and hand made by LUIS CEBEY : musician and electronic specialist. The design of both the pickup and the clamping system , make it possible to place, plug , unplug , and remove the pickup with great ease and without grating the top of the guitar. The internal wire is connected to an endpin jack.
