Altamira Gipsy M01F Antique + Case

An F-Hole Manouche Guitar Designed for the Tradition of Swing

The Manouche M01F Antique fits within the spirit of Manouche guitars with F-holes, sought after for their immediate response and strong presence in the midrange. Its lutherie highlights noble woods, featuring a solid European spruce top paired with rosewood back and sides, to achieve an expressive instrument tailored for rhythmic "pompe" playing and dynamic choruses. The antique finish enhances its character and evokes the aesthetic of well-worn stage instruments.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

This guitar is aimed at the intermediate to advanced guitarist seeking a true Manouche sonic identity with good acoustic projection. It excels in Gypsy jazz, swing, musette, but is also suitable for acoustic accompaniments where attack, definition, and a woody timbre are desired. The "zero fret" nut contributes to a consistent feel between open and fretted notes, appreciated for fast playing and clear attacks.

The Sound

The solid European spruce top delivers a clear attack, excellent pick responsiveness, and very direct projection, particularly suited to percussive rhythms. The rosewood back and sides enrich the spectrum with fuller lows and bright highs, while adding a sense of sustain and depth. The F-holes promote a quick response and a "biting" midrange, helping the guitar remain clear in ensemble settings. Overall, it produces a distinctive, lively, and precise sound with a nice volume reserve acoustically.

Technical specifications

Format	Gipsy	Fingerboard	Ebony
Left handed	No	Nbrs of frets	22
Cutaway	Yes	Neck Type	Glued
Special feature	Gypsy Jazz	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Natural
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Top	Spruce	Hardware	Gold
Back&Sides	Rosewood

Type	Manouche guitar	Frets	22
Soundholes	F-holes	Nut	zero fret
Back	rosewood	Scale length	670 mm / 26.38"
Sides	rosewood	Bridge	rosewood
Finish	antique	Tailpiece	gold-plated Altamira "buffalo" signed
Neck	mahogany	Case	included