Paul Beuscher - Jazz Manouche - - Acoustic guitar - France - 1967 (No reserve price)

The Paul Beuscher Jazz Manouche acoustic guitar from France, dating to 1967, is a representative instrument for the Gypsy jazz music style pioneered by Django Reinhardt. Jazz Manouche guitars are distinguished by their hollow bodies, large D-shaped soundholes, and a bright, cutting tone ideal for fast, intricate playing common in this genre. Paul Beuscher, a French music retailer and maker, supports the tradition of crafting guitars suited to jazz manouche players. This 1967 vintage guitar reflects mid-20th-century European luthiery with tonal qualities prized in acoustic jazz circles. Its craftsmanship combines both playability and the tonal characteristics necessary for the dynamic and expressive style of Gypsy jazz.