The classic sound of Django's jazz manouche, distilled in a tenor body for the adventurous guitarist or mandolin player.

What a treat! A surviving Selmer guitar is a rare thing in and of itself. A tenor guitar from Selmer is an even rarer beast. And a beast it is—unique in design, construction, and tone from anything else in its class. This instrument speaks with all the laser-beam focus, wonderfully dry rasp, and unmistakeable midrange pop that have come to define the sound of jazz manouche. For the tenor player or mandolinist interested in accessing that tone, there is quite literally no substitute. Beyond the obvious hot club-esque settings, the Selmer tenor would make an incredible stand in for octave mandolin or lead guitar in all manner of acoustic or mixed ensemble. It excels as both a rhythm and melody instrument, one that opens up a truly novel tonal palette. Calling all players, collectors, and anyone who appreciates musical history, organology, and of course, Djangology!

The Selmer has undergone significant restoration by Martin Tremblay. Work included: top crack repair; replaced top braces; rosette restoration; new top binding; replaced fretboard, refret; French-polished top refinish. The restoration breathes new life into this super-chic, nonagenarian tenor guitar, now ready for jam, studio, or stage.