The MJS D hole 12 gypsy jazz guitar is mostly requested by rhythm players. The shorter neck makes the instrument easier to play with less tension than an “petite bouche”, especially suitable if playing rhythm.

The sound is very open with a  strong presence, volume and a piano like resonance very suitable for accompaniment in gypsy jazz music.

Specifications:

Soundboard: European spruce or cedar. “Pliage” behind bridge as standard

Bracing: standard 4 braces

Back/side: Indian/ Madagascar rosewood, mahogany, walnut, figured maple, others if available

Neck: mahogany, walnut, maple

Neck sizes: 43mm at the nut and 55mm at the 12th fret as standard

Fingerboard: ebony,rosewood

Frets: jumbo as standard, other type possible on request

Body sizes: 470mm long x 400mm wide at lower bout (Selmer sizes)

Scale lenght: 640 mm

Finish: clear celulo as standard. Antique look finish or colour and french polishing available on request

Gallery:

The guitars shown below on this page  are example of possible customization. Each aspect of the guitars, from the choice of wood to the type of bindings and the colour of the finish, have been decided by the customer.

Mahogany back/sides and neck on MJS gypsy jazz guitar.	MJS D hole 12 gypsy jazz guitar's mahogany side with ebony biding.	Bird-eye maple back/side coloured amber sunburst of MJS D hole 12 gypsy jazz guitar.	MJS d hole 12 gypsy jazz guitar bird-eye maple back coloure amber sunburst.
Figured maple side (amber coloured) with natural figured maple biding on MJS D hole gypsy jazz guitar.