Luthier: Le Voi	Neck: Mahogany
Year: 1995	Fingerboard: Ebony
Condition: Excellent	Binding: Ebony
Serial: 14/3/93	Finish: High Gloss
Soundhole: Oblong	Tailpiece: Le Voi (Cello Style)
Model: Alto	Tuners: Schaller Chrome (Closed)
Body Size: 13 7/8 inch	Truss Rod: Yes
Body Depth: 3 3/4"	Action: 3.5 mm
Scale Length: 550mm	Strings: Argentine 1610MF
Nut Width: 1 3/4"	Case: Original Hardshell
Neck: 14 Fret	Pickup: None
Top: European Spruce	Weight: 3.6 lbs
Back and Sides: Indian Rosewood (Solid)

John Le Voi has been producing Selmer copies since 1970, making him one of the most experienced and prolific contemporary Gypsy jazz luthiers. This beautiful alto Selmer style guitar was special ordered and may be the only one of it's kind. The petite 550mm scale allows one to tune it up significantly higher than standard guitars. With standard Argentine 1610MF strings it can be tuned up to G (which is how it is currently setup), and with lighter strings can go all the way up to A.

The top has a genuine heat bent pliage, done in the manner of the original Selmer. This feature is normally only found on very expensive flagship guitars by Dupont and Barault.

This instrument is great for someone who would like the ultimate Gypsy "lead machine." It's fast, snappy response produces searing single note lines and bouncy, mandolin like chord hits. It is also perfectly suited for use in a guitar duo or trio. If paired with the Le Voi baritone guitar, one could form the world's first Gypsy guitar orchestra! (In the vain of classical guitarists like the LA Guitar Quartet and the Assad brothers who both use specially tuned instruments for increased range and tone color).

Beautifully constructed in Le Voi's shop in Lincolnshire, this instrument includes numerous innovations:

1) A hand carved "cello style" tailpiece, a common feature of Le Voi's guitars.

2) Solid headstock with Schaller tuners.

3) Raised wood pickguard (not original - added later)

The condition is excellent, with hardly a scratch on the entire instrument. There are strap pegs on the heel and endpin.

Includes original custom fitted hardshell case.

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