Altamira Gipsy M01T Rn + Case

A Traditional Manouche Designed for Thinbody Comfort

Inspired by the aesthetics of small soundhole Manouche guitars, the Altamira Manouche M01T RN stands out with its Thinbody (45 mm / 1.77") body: a slimmer format that enhances ergonomics while retaining the percussive spirit and quick response sought after in Gypsy jazz. The combination of a solid European spruce top with rosewood back and sides places this model clearly in an approach focused on projection, precision, and sustain.

Who Is It For, and Which Styles?

This guitar is especially suited for intermediate to advanced players seeking an expressive Manouche guitar for pick playing. It excels in Gypsy jazz, swing, acoustic jazz, and "pompe" accompaniment, but is also well suited for singing melodies requiring clear note-to-note articulation. The slim body provides a real advantage on stage or during long sessions thanks to a more natural grip.

Sound

The solid European spruce soundboard delivers a clear attack and great sensitivity to nuances: the more you play, the more the guitar responds. The rosewood back and sides enrich the spectrum with harmonics and generous sustain while maintaining good note separation. The small "O" soundhole favors a present and direct midrange, with a sound that easily "cuts through" an ensemble. The Thinbody format enhances the feeling of speed and control, with an immediate response ideal for Manouche phrasing.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To complement the included case, you can add a chromatic tuner (clip-on or pedal) and some jazz picks (thick) to fully exploit the typical attack and projection of the Manouche style.

Technical specifications

Type	Thinbody Manouche guitar	Neck	mahogany
Body thickness	45 mm / 1.77"	Fingerboard	ebony
Top	solid European spruce	Frets	22
Rosette	small "O" soundhole	Scale length	670 mm / 26.38"
Back and sides	rosewood	Bridge	rosewood
Finish	gloss	Tailpiece	gold Altamira "buffalo" signed