Members thedep3158 Posted April 10, 2006 Members Share Posted April 10, 2006 Anyone know anything about this brand of guitar? I was looking at one as a starter for my son. Dep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Treborklow Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 Are those the ones with the smaller sound hole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BanjoKeith Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 Originally posted by thedep3158 Anyone know anything about this brand of guitar?I was looking at one as a starter for my son.Dep Do you mean Gitane? These are Selmer-Macafferi knock-offs, which aren't typically what you would set a beginner up with. If you don't mean Gitane, I have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members easton Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 Gitano is spanish for gypsie isnt it? Gypsie guitars...Id steer clear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DonK Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 Like BanjoKeith, I'm thinking you may be referring to Gitane. This a line by Saga Instruments, the same guys that make Blueridge steel string guitars and Regal resonator guitars. The Gitane line is indeed a relatively inexpensive knockoff of the Selmer/Macaiferri gypsy jazz style of guitar made poplular by Django Rheinhardt. It'd be a pretty intimidating instrument for a beginner. Don't worry, someone will be along shortly to tell you, "get your son a Seagull." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JasmineTea Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 Get your son a Seagull. It's a good quality, not-real-expensive guitar that gets a good word around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rjoxyz Posted April 12, 2006 Members Share Posted April 12, 2006 Actually, there does appear to be a line of guitars from "Gitano" as opposed to the the gypsy guitars from Gitane. Though I cannot find any web info., there are several examples on sale on eBay. They are mostly jumbos and jumbo cutaways with onboard electronics. I was looking at a jumbo with what is described as a solid spruce top and walnut back and sides. The Buy Now price was a whopping $166.00. The label is obscured and the brand is not listed. Was able to determine the name from a poor photo of the headstock (looked exactly like "Gitane" at first). Another one, claiming to be solid spruce and solid mahogany s/b cutaway was actually listed as a "Gitano". The photos and description make them appear to be fairly decent quality, but there is obviously something very fishy given the unknown brand and price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thedep3158 Posted April 13, 2006 Author Members Share Posted April 13, 2006 Thanks for all the input. It is Gitano...and when I didn't find any reviews in Harmony Central, I figured it must be some off shoot. I'm looking at a Yamaha FG720, but I'll be checking out other brands..including Seagull..LOL. Dep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rjoxyz Posted April 13, 2006 Members Share Posted April 13, 2006 Dep--check out the Alvarez line as well--great values throughout the model lineup. I have a couple Blueridge models in the $350-450 range and they are also alot of guitar for the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thedep3158 Posted April 13, 2006 Author Members Share Posted April 13, 2006 Thanks RJ, I'll give them a look. Dep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ben gardner Posted June 13, 2006 Members Share Posted June 13, 2006 There is a guitar line named Gitano. I recently purchased one on EBAY. For a few dollars it is an excellent student guitar, or to be used as an inexpensive knockabout. My guitar is a beauty, but requiring a few adjustments. The frets are new but are not even smooth. The finish is pretty good. And for the auction price of $68.00 and change... it can't be beat. It even has an adjustable neck and a built-in eq/pre-amp on an acoustic guitar. Check 'em out... don't be Skeered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members playswell78 Posted December 8, 2007 Members Share Posted December 8, 2007 I picked one up on Ebay for about $70.00 and all I have to say for the price i was truly amazed. I bought a round back acoustic electric with a flamed maple top. It plays like a dream. It plays almost as nice as my Ovation that I paid 400.00 for. If your looking for a good cheap guitar this is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarist21 Posted December 8, 2007 Members Share Posted December 8, 2007 Hey playswell, welcome to the forum! This thread is about a year and a half old. Next time just check the date of the thread before you post on it. See you around the forum! Ellen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stackabones Posted December 8, 2007 Members Share Posted December 8, 2007 At least we know that the search function works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members daklander Posted December 8, 2007 Members Share Posted December 8, 2007 At least we know that the search function works! Heh Heh.... Hey, Gitano makes a guitar support that is supposed to work very well and alleviate the leg and back problems that can occur using a foot stool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EvilTwin Posted December 10, 2007 Members Share Posted December 10, 2007 "Gitano" guitars are a line of gypsy jazz guitars from Cordoba. http://www.cordobaguitars.com/productcat.aspx?c=6http://www.cordobaguitars.com/product.aspx?q=27&c=6http://www.cordobaguitars.com/product.aspx?q=28&c=6 I have the 0-5. It's a very nice instrument, and they're quite a deal, IMO. But unless you're son is looking for a starter gypsy jazz guitar, I wouldn't recommend them. They're an acquired taste, to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lauren Posted December 10, 2007 Members Share Posted December 10, 2007 time for yooo hooo:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DarkHorseJ27 Posted December 10, 2007 Members Share Posted December 10, 2007 Not accusing anyone, but does anyone find it suspicious that both people that are saying Gitanos are pretty decent cheap guitars only have one post to their names? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EvilTwin Posted December 11, 2007 Members Share Posted December 11, 2007 Not accusing anyone, but does anyone find it suspicious that both people that are saying Gitanos are pretty decent cheap guitars only have one post to their names? Hey, I've got over 5,000 posts. But it seems I'm talking about a different type of guitar than they are, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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