Description

The Alps G450 Gipsy is the cutaway manouche guitar from Eko Guitars' "Alps" series, inspired by and designed for the world of Gipsy Jazz. It features a solid Italian Spruce top, 3-ply laminated Koa back and sides, a Mahogany neck, and a 21-fret Rosewood fingerboard. With its characteristic rosette depicting the profile of the Italian Alps, it boasts a 670 mm scale length, a 45 mm nut, a Rosewood bridge with a tailpiece, a slotted headstock, and Gipsy-style tuners.

Overview of the Alps G450 Gipsy by Eko Guitars

The essence of Gipsy Jazz, blending tradition and majesty. An instrument born to inspire, designed to excel. The ALPS Gipsy is the new addition to Eko Guitars' prestigious ALPS series, a line that celebrates the strength and beauty of the Alps mountain range. This guitar is not just a geographical tribute, but a sonic and visual icon, designed for the world of Gipsy Jazz, a style born in France almost a century ago thanks to legends like Django Reinhardt.

An imposing and refined design

True to the tribute to the Alps, the guitars in the ALPS series are characterized by generous dimensions, designed to offer volume, depth, and an aesthetic that doesn't go unnoticed. The ALPS Gipsy G450 combines elegance and performance with premium materials: Solid Italian spruce top, sourced from the Italian side of the Alps, selected for its ability to project a clear and powerful sound. Figured Koa back and sides, which give a refined style and a balanced, fast, clear tone, perfect for Gipsy Jazz. Mahogany neck and Laurel fingerboard, for smooth and precise playability.

The authentic voice of Gipsy Jazz

The ALPS Gipsy is designed to capture the soul of Gipsy Jazz: The distinctive oval soundhole favors exceptional sound projection, ideal for standing out in ensemble contexts without amplification. Italian spruce amplifies the brightness and clarity of the sound, while Koa adds speed, precision, and depth,
creating a perfect balance between full-bodied lows and crystal-clear highs; the bracing and oval soundhole emphasize the mid-range and vocal qualities.

A fusion of style and performance

Attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the ALPS Gipsy: Gloss finish and natural anilines that highlight the natural wood grain, giving the guitar an elegant and timeless look. Generous dimensions ensure not only a powerful tone but also a unique stage presence.

A tribute to the past, designed for the future

Gipsy Jazz is a style that requires an instrument capable of responding with dynamics and precision to every nuance of the musician. The ALPS Gipsy is designed for genre purists but offers versatility that makes it suitable for exploring new musical territories.

Specifications of the Alps G450 Gipsy by Eko Guitars

Back and Side Finish: Gloss
Back and Side Material: 3-ply laminated figured Koa
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Shape: Gipsy cutaway
Bridge: Strings fixed with Gipsy-style tailpiece + rosewood bridge
Case: Not included
Color: Natural
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fret Type: Nickel 2.66 mm x 1.0 mm
Neck Finish: Gloss
Neck-Body Joint: Standard at 14th fret
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: Low C
Number of Frets: 21
Nut: Bone
Rosette: "Alps" Design
Scale: 670 mm
Top Material: Solid Italian Spruce
Trussrod: Dual action
Tuner Configuration: 3+3 Gipsy-style
Nut Width: 45 mm