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Dell Arte Catalog Leaders of The Gypsy Pack Dell’Arte is the leader in hand-crafted reproductions of Selmer & Maccaferri-style guitars. These highly stylized guitars feature classic appointments, such as the signature soundholes and mustache bridges, in honor of the guitars played by the great Django Reinhardt. Signature models by contemporary gypsy jazz heroes, Angelo Debarre and Robin Nolan, are made with specifications selected by the artists. This outstanding collection provides the best tone and design available for these incredibly unique guitars. Angelo Debarre US & Canada Toll Free: 888-552-5465 International Tel: (415) 508-1398 Fax: (415) 508-1398 Angelo Debarre S i g n a t u r e MODEL DG-AD1 Few guitarists today can approach the Angelo Debarre, born in St. Denis, colossal technique and fiery musical France, started playing guitar at the age stylings of Angelo Debarre. Dell’Arte of 8. He was brought up by a family in proudly brings you the signature model touch with the manouche (gypsy) that meets the virtuoso’s specifications. tradition, where music is an essential This model has a slightly larger Favino- part of life. He founded his first group, style body that many players believe “The Angelo Debarre Quintet” in 1984, contributes an extra measure of tone and and began touring the world with gypsy volume. The guitar also features a solid musicians. Since then, he has garnered spruce top, mahogany neck, a rosewood acclaim throughout the world for his fretboard, a mustache bridge and a guitar playing and complex compositions. gold-plated tailpiece with an engraving of For Debarre, Django Reinhardt’s music Debarre’s signature. never loses the dynamism and richness of the past. This Dell’Arte model reflects his love and appreciation for the art of gypsy jazz. • Large Favino-Style Body • Oval Soundhole with Angelo Debarre-style Rosette • Gold-Plated Maccaferri-style Tailpiece with Debarre Signature • Classic Mustache Bridge US & Canada Toll Free: 888-552-5465 International Tel: (415) 508-1398 Fax: (415) 508-1398 Robin Nolan SignatureMODEL DG-RN1 The Robin Nolan Signature model has a Robin Nolan, one of the world’s leading slightly larger, Favino-style body shape to gypsy jazz guitarists, has also set himself provide the ultimate in tone, volume and apart by creating his own unique style. For cutting-power. The select, solid Engelmann 15 years his band, the Robin Nolan Trio, spruce top features an oval Favino-style has traveled the world, getting accolades soundhole with a rosette of Robin’s own from people such as the late George design. The back and sides are premium Harrison. The Robin Nolan Trio delivers a rosewood, and the neck is select maple in mix of Django, Latin and swing classics, a natural finish. The entire guitar features a peppered with stunning and inventive highly-polished thin gloss finish to ensure original compositions. This guitar is the both excellent tone and durability. model Robin Nolan has popularized through his extensive touring. • Large Favino-Style Body • Oval Soundhole with Favino-style Rosette • Gold-Plated Maccaferri-style Tailpiece with Robin Nolan Signature • Classic Rosewood Mustache Bridge US & Canada Toll Free: 888-552-5465 International Tel: (415) 508-1398 Fax: (415) 508-1398 US & Canada Toll Free: 888-552-5465 International Tel: (415) 508-1398 Fax: (415) 508-1398 Pigalle DG-P1 With original Selmer/Maccaferri guitars reaching astronomical collectors’ prices, Dell’Arte has answered the call to players with accurate vintage replicas. The Pigalle has a solid spruce top, rosewood back and sides, a mahogany neck, a rosewood fretboard and mustache bridge, a brass Maccaferri-style tailpiece and an oval-hole soundhole with a Selmer-style rosette. This Django-style model is designed for lead playing and will please anyone who’s passionate about gypsy jazz. • Oval Soundhole with Selmer-style Rosette • Brass Maccaferri-style Tailpiece • Smooth Right-Angle Cutaway US & Canada Toll Free: 888-552-5465 International Tel: (415) 508-1398 Fax: (415) 508-1398 Hommage DG-H1 The Hommage features a dramatic D-shaped soundhole, a signature of the earliest Selmer/ Maccaferri-style guitars. This unique model has a solid spruce top, rosewood back and sides, a maple neck, a rosewood mustache bridge, a nickel-plated Maccaferri-style tailpiece and a Favino-style rosette. One modern feature that greatly improves playability is the neck/body joint at the 14th fret. The D-hole on this guitar provides great projection and the rosewood fretboard provides incredible playability for fast-paced rhythm playing. • D-Shaped Soundhole with Favino-style Rosette • Nickel-Plated Maccaferri-style Tailpiece • Smooth Right-Angle Cutaway US & Canada Toll Free: 888-552-5465 International Tel: (415) 508-1398 Fax: (415) 508-1398 Specifications Specifications DG-AD1 DG-H1 DG-P1 DG-RN1 Description Angelo Debarre Hommage Pigalle Robin Nolan Signature Signature Top Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Solid Spruce Back & Sides Maple Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Body Feature Horizontal Cutaway Horizontal Cutaway Horizontal Cutaway Horizontal Cutaway Fretboard Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Neck Mahogany Maple Mahogany Maple Headstock Inlay Dell’Arte M.O.P. Dell’Arte M.O.P. Dell’Arte Art Deco Dell’Arte Art Deco Binding Rosewood Ebonized Wood Wood Rosewood Purfling Debarre “Rope” Wood Wood Wood Herringbone Soundhole Oval D-Shaped Oval Oval Rosette Angelo Debarre-style Favino-style Selmer-style Favino-style Tailpiece Maccaferri-style Maccaferri-style Maccaferri-style Maccaferri-style Tailpiece Material Brass Brass Brass Brass Tailpiece Angelo Debarre N/A N/A Robin Nolan Signature Bridge, Mustache Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Rosewood Tuners Nickel-Plated Dell’Arte Nickel-Plated Dell’Arte Nickel-Plated Dell’Arte Nickel-Plated Dell’Arte Truss Rod Fully Adjustable Fully Adjustable Fully Adjustable Fully Adjustable Scale Length 26.4” 26.4” 26.4” 26.4” Nut Width 1-3/4” (45mm) 1-13/16” (46mm) 1-3/4” (45mm) 1-13/16” (46mm) Nut Material Bone Bone Bone Bone Frets 0 Fret + 21 0 Fret + 21 0 Fret + 21 0 Fret + 24 Finish Thin Gloss Thin Gloss Thin Gloss Thin Gloss P.O. Box 162 Brisbane, CA 94005 U.S.A. .
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