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E series – JEREZ
825€ outside EU (excl. 20% VAT)
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Crossover CRW12 LATTICE
1217€ outside EU (excl. 20% VAT)
This crossover version is a hybrid nylon string guitar.
It has the characteristics of a traditional classical guitar, but with specific features that evoke the electric or even folk worlds (the neck is narrower at the nut and the body is more compact).
Its rich and warm acoustic properties, combined with its great polyphonic clarity, allow a dynamic musical play, all in nuances.
This J. Castelluccia guitar, electro-acoustic, offers the possibility to play in various styles, to approach the classical register, jazz, bossa nova and many others...
The principle of the lattice bracing was invented in the early 80's by the Australian luthier Greg Smallman. His goal was to make the soundboard as thin as possible, to make it vibrate more freely.
At the time, traditional bracing could not support such a thin top, so Smallman decided to develop a new bracing system, made of wood reinforced with carbon rods.
Because the vibrations of the top are lost in the sides and back of the guitar, he decided to make these two components heavier, so that they are almost inert. By doing so, the soundboard reacts like a drumhead and projects a powerful sound.
However, this concept, which favors projection and power, has materialized at the expense of the instrument's main characteristics, such as sound identity, balance and musicality. In the end, the need to add modifications was inevitable.
As I regularly address a clientele whose leitmotiv is to play the guitar to make music (and not the opposite), I decided to use this lattice bracing principle anyway. And to make it evolve, in order to bring all the technical characteristics, which must imperatively have a guitar of reputation.
From this will was born the CRW12, equipped with a specific lattice system, combined with specially studied components, so that the lacks of the Australian prototype are corrected.
The CRW12 Lattice is the result of further research, allowing the benefits of the lattice system in terms of power and projection, while preserving the DNA of the traditional classical guitar: its quality of tone, balance and musicality.
The Fishman Pro Blend system integrates two types of sources: a piezo sensor under the saddle and an overhead pickup positioned in the body, producing a very wide range of sounds.
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Crossover CRW14 LATTICE
1300€ outside EU (excl. 20% VAT)
For the steel string player who wants to play on a nylon string guitar but with the sensation of a steel string guitar.
Cette version Crossover 14 cases hors caisse est une guitares à cordes nylon hybride qui dispose des caractéristiques d'une classique traditionnelle, agrémentées de spécificités évoquant les univers électriques ou folks (manche moins large au sillet de tête , caisse plus compacte...).
Elle offre des caractéristiques acoustiques riches et chaleureuses ainsi qu'une grande clarté polyphonique et permet un jeu en nuance et dynamique. C'est une guitare éclectique au niveau des styles, permettant d'aborder le registre classique, mais également et entre autre le jazz, la bossa nova etc...
Ce modèle dispose d'un barrage système Lattice issu du modèle classique 70th.
Le principe du barrage lattice a été inventé par le luthier australien Greg Smallman, son objectif était à l'époque de rendre la table d’harmonie la plus fine possible, de manière à la faire vibrer le plus librement possible. Les barrages dits traditionnels ne pouvant supporter une table aussi fine, ce luthier a décidé de mettre au point un nouveau système de barrage en croisillon constitué de bois renforcé avec des tiges de carbone. Persuadé du fait que les vibrations de la table se perdent dans les éclisses et le fond de la guitare, Il décide également d’alourdir ces 2 composantes, de manière à les rendre quasiment inertes. Avec ce concept, il arrive à faire réagir la table d’harmonie comme une peau de tambour avec un résultat qui se concrétise par une grande projection et puissance de son.
Cependant force est de constater que ce concept qui favorise la puissance et la projection au détriment des autres éléments primordiaux constituant les caractères principaux de l'instrument comme par exemple le timbre, l’équilibre et la musicalité, produit au final une guitare au timbre dénaturé, au son très linéaire permettant difficilement un jeu en nuance.
M’adressant exclusivement à une clientèle dont le leitmotiv est de jouer de la guitare pour faire de la musique et pas l’inverse, j’ai décidé malgré tout d’utiliser ce principe de barrage lattice et de le le faire évoluer afin de retrouver toutes les caractéristiques techniques dont doit impérativement disposer une guitare digne de ce nom. De cette volonté est née la CRW14 équipée d’un système Lattice spécifique combiné à des composantes spécialement étudiées, de manière à corriger les manques de la lattice australienne.
La CRW14 Lattice est donc le fruit d’une recherche accrue permettant de bénéficier des atouts que procure le système lattice en terme de puissance et projection, tout en préservant l’ADN de la guitare classique traditionnelle en terme de qualité de timbre, d’équilibre et de musicalité.
Le système Fishman Pro Blend permet de combiner 2 types de sources : un capteur piezzo sous sillet et un micro aérien positionné dans la caisse, offrant une palette de son très large.
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Crossover CRW12 LATTICE De Luxe
This crossover version is a hybrid nylon string guitar.
It has the characteristics of a traditional classical guitar, but with specific features that evoke the electric or even folk worlds (the neck is narrower at the nut and the body is more compact).
Its rich and warm acoustic properties, combined with its great polyphonic clarity, allow a dynamic musical play, all in nuances.
This J. Castelluccia guitar, electro-acoustic, offers the possibility to play in various styles, to approach the classical register, jazz, bossa nova and many others...
The principle of the lattice bracing was invented in the early 80's by the Australian luthier Greg Smallman. His goal was to make the soundboard as thin as possible, to make it vibrate more freely.
At the time, traditional bracing could not support such a thin top, so Smallman decided to develop a new bracing system, made of wood reinforced with carbon rods.
Because the vibrations of the top are lost in the sides and back of the guitar, he decided to make these two components heavier, so that they are almost inert. By doing so, the soundboard reacts like a drumhead and projects a powerful sound.
However, this concept, which favors projection and power, has materialized at the expense of the instrument's main characteristics, such as sound identity, balance and musicality. In the end, the need to add modifications was inevitable.
As I regularly address a clientele whose leitmotiv is to play the guitar to make music (and not the opposite), I decided to use this lattice bracing principle anyway. And to make it evolve, in order to bring all the technical characteristics, which must imperatively have a guitar of reputation.
From this will was born the CRW12, equipped with a specific lattice system, combined with specially studied components, so that the lacks of the Australian prototype are corrected.
The CRW12 Lattice is the result of further research, allowing the benefits of the lattice system in terms of power and projection, while preserving the DNA of the traditional classical guitar: its quality of tone, balance and musicality.
The Fishman Pro Blend system integrates two types of sources: a piezo sensor under the saddle and an overhead pickup positioned in the body, producing a very wide range of sounds.
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Gypsy
1908 € outside EU (excl. 20% VAT)
Even with the history of J.Castelluccia’s workshop, currently representing with its 70 years of existence the oldest lutherie specializing in the manufacturing of gypsy jazz guitars, we continue to make it a point of honor to provide our customers handcrafted products with the best quality for the price as is possible.
Following tradition, the acoustic qualities and finishes of the Gypsy make it an ideal guitar to begin playing in Manouche style. Presented by Acoustic Guitarist magazine as a guitar with unmatched quality for its price, this instrument is designed after an original Selmer. It has bracing made of four crossbars, as have J.Castelluccia models of the 50s and the famous Selmer #503 which belonged to Django Reinhardt and currently visible at the Museum of La Villette in France.
The Gypsy, offered at 1990 € TTC, made entirely by hand and in the tradition of the art - creased soundboard (pliage), selected wood quality tuners and tailpiece, etc. - can claim to be, to this day, the least expensive handmade guitars in this style in the world!
The Gypsy features a high grade European spruce top, Palo Leo rosewood back and sides, and a walnut neck. This instrument is fitted with a set of high quality three-on-a plate-tuners and Castelluccia’s own JC tailpiece. The high grade woods and hardware found on this instrument are rarely found on French made guitars under 2500€, making this instrument an exceptional deal for someone looking for luxurious features at an affordable price. Notable design features include gently rounded binding which adds additional comfort by not pressing into your body like more conventional binding does. Additionally, the bridge includes a replaceable ebony saddle, a feature rarely found on Selmer style bridges which are normally fashioned from one piece of solid wood. You can easily adjust the action by simply swapping out the saddle piece for one of a different height.
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CRW 14-R De Luxe
This 14-fret Crossover version is a hybrid nylon-string guitar with all the characteristics of a traditional classical guitar, enhanced by specific features reminiscent of the electric or folk worlds (narrower neck at the nut, more compact body, etc.).
It offers rich, warm acoustic characteristics, polyphonic clarity and nuanced, dynamic playing. It's an eclectic guitar in terms of styles, allowing you to tackle the classical register, as well as jazz, bossa nova and more...
This model features a Lattice bracing system derived from the classic 70th model.
The lattice dam principle was invented by Australian luthier Greg Smallman, whose aim at the time was to make the soundboard as thin as possible, so that it would vibrate as freely as possible. Since traditional bracing could not support such a thin top, the luthier decided to develop a new bracing system made of wood reinforced with carbon rods. Convinced that vibrations from the top are lost in the guitar's sides and back, he also decided to make these 2 components heavier, so as to render them virtually inert. With this concept, he succeeded in making the soundboard react like a drumhead, with the result of great projection and power of sound.
However, it has to be said that this concept, which favors power and projection to the detriment of the other primordial elements that make up the instrument's main characteristics, such as timbre, balance and musicality, ultimately produces a guitar with a distorted timbre and a very linear sound that makes it difficult to play with nuance.
Aiming exclusively at a clientele whose motto is to play guitar to make music, and not the other way around, I decided to use the lattice bracing principle and develop it further, in order to provide all the technical features that a guitar worthy of the name must have. The result is the CRW14, equipped with a specific Lattice system combined with specially designed components to correct the shortcomings of the Australian Lattice.
The CRW14-R Lattice is therefore the fruit of extensive research, enabling us to benefit from the advantages of the lattice system in terms of power and projection, while preserving the DNA of the traditional classical guitar in terms of tone quality, balance and musicality.
The Fishman Pro Blend system combines 2 types of sources: a piezo sensor under the saddle and an air pickup positioned in the body, offering a very broad palette of sound.
Tears
1992€ outside EU (excl. 20% VAT)
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FG2
2000€ outside EU (excl. 20% VAT)
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Menilmontant
2075€ outside EU (excl. 20% VAT)
This model presents the particularity to have a bracing inspired by the Selmer N°503, a bracing composed of four braces instead of five as on all the other Selmer's.
For the little story, this mythical Selmer 503 having belonged to Django and used in a quasi exclusive way by this last one from 1940 to his death is currently exposed to the Museum of the Music in Paris.
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Oldschool 48
2242€ outside EU (excl. 20% VAT)
Reissue of the legendary jazz guitar Selmer style made by my grandfather in the 40s and 50s, and also popularized in the early 2000s by the prestigious guitarist Dorado Schmitt (Vienna festival with Bireli Lagrene). It has the particularity to have an arched back (curved molded) without back braces offering to the guitar a big sound projection and characteristic tone of the time, the famous “Oldschool sound”. With his intermediate D hole format, designed by my grandfather and become one of the distinguishing features of the brand, it offers maximum versatility in terms of playability. The mold used was the one used by my grandfather in time and materials including mahogany and cedar top from a very old stock from the years 40, that belonged therefore to my grandfather and then my father. According to the original, its neck is mahogany integrating a trussrod intended to optimize playing comfort, and has a vintage patina type finish. This guitar received glorious reviews in Guitarist Acoustic magazine.
LE TEMOIGNAGE DE DORADO SCHMITT J'ai joué pendant plus de 10 ans, un peu partout dans le monde, avec cette guitare là. Je l'avais trouvée à Bruxelles, sur un marché aux puces, dans les années 90. J'ai juste fait refretter la touche et poser un trussrod, si jamais le manche bougeait, sinon je l'ai laissée dans son "jus". Au niveau du son, c'est une guitare exceptionnelle. Pour moi, c'est vraiment le grain, le son "Django", avec de très bonnes basses et aussi beaucoup d'aigus. Il faut dire que la rosace en D, chez Castelluccia, est plus petite que chez Maccaferri. C'est ça aussi qui donne ce son. Parce que les guitares "en D" sonnent souvent un peu "creux". Là, pas du tout ! castelluccia avait un secret bien à lui. A Vienne, tout le monde l'a essayée i Bireli, Stochello, Angelo Debarre, Sylvain Luc, qui l'a trouvait exceptionnelle... Malheureusement, je m'en suis séparé lors d'une soirée un peu "arrosée". Quelqu'un qui connaissait ce modèle a voulu absolument me l'acheter. Le lendemain, j'ai regretté! J'e rêve encore ... Chaque guitariste a son son, mais c'est franchement une super guitare !" [button style="btn-default btn-sm" type="link" target="true" title="Voir le banc d'essai" link="/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Oldschool-48.pdf"] [badge bgcolor="#982b31" value="Disponible sur commande sous 3 à 4 mois"]
Oldschool 48
2242€ outside EU (excl. 20% VAT)
Reissue of the legendary jazz guitar Selmer style made by my grandfather in the 40s and 50s, and also popularized in the early 2000s by the prestigious guitarist Dorado Schmitt (Vienna festival with Bireli Lagrene). It has the particularity to have an arched back (curved molded) without back braces offering to the guitar a big sound projection and characteristic tone of the time, the famous “Oldschool sound”. With his intermediate D hole format, designed by my grandfather and become one of the distinguishing features of the brand, it offers maximum versatility in terms of playability. The mold used was the one used by my grandfather in time and materials including mahogany and cedar top from a very old stock from the years 40, that belonged therefore to my grandfather and then my father. According to the original, its neck is mahogany integrating a trussrod intended to optimize playing comfort, and has a vintage patina type finish.
This guitar received glorious reviews in Guitarist Acoustic magazine.
LE TEMOIGNAGE DE DORADO SCHMITT J'ai joué pendant plus de 10 ans, un peu partout dans le monde, avec cette guitare là. Je l'avais trouvée à Bruxelles, sur un marché aux puces, dans les années 90. J'ai juste fait refretter la touche et poser un trussrod, si jamais le manche bougeait, sinon je l'ai laissée dans son "jus". Au niveau du son, c'est une guitare exceptionnelle. Pour moi, c'est vraiment le grain, le son "Django", avec de très bonnes basses et aussi beaucoup d'aigus. Il faut dire que la rosace en D, chez Castelluccia, est plus petite que chez Maccaferri. C'est ça aussi qui donne ce son. Parce que les guitares "en D" sonnent souvent un peu "creux". Là, pas du tout ! castelluccia avait un secret bien à lui. A Vienne, tout le monde l'a essayée i Bireli, Stochello, Angelo Debarre, Sylvain Luc, qui l'a trouvait exceptionnelle... Malheureusement, je m'en suis séparé lors d'une soirée un peu "arrosée". Quelqu'un qui connaissait ce modèle a voulu absolument me l'acheter. Le lendemain, j'ai regretté! J'e rêve encore ... Chaque guitariste a son son, mais c'est franchement une super guitare !"
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Filippo Dall'Asta
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Nuages
2242€ outside EU (excl. 20% VAT)
The Nuages is an exact replica of the Selmer guitar in terms of technical characteristics.
In keeping with the original, it boasts the same acoustic qualities in terms of tone, balance and power.
The back and sides are made of Pau Ferro, a dense Brazilian wood, for optimum sound definition and "pearl" high notes.
Equipped with a removable ebony saddle bridge, a Castelluccia hallmark since 1946, making it easy to adjust the action.
This guitar is based on an original Selmer.
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FG2B Model
2250€ outside EU (excl. 20% VAT)
Made entirely by hand under the technical direction of J. Castelluccia.
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Nymphéas
2250€ outside EU (excl. 20% VAT)
Based on a model created by my grandfather in 1950, the Nymphéas is a faithful reproduction of the original.
This instrument boasts impressive acoustic qualities, and astonishing projection. Although it has only f-holes to open onto the soundboard, electrified it behaves like an archtop with a suave, bewitching sound.
With its 650mm scale, 44mm width at zero fret and optimized neck profile, the Nymphéas offers optimum playing comfort.
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Django Castel
2325€ outside EU (excl. 20% VAT)
This guitar, rooted in the great tradition of the Castelluccia house, distinguishes itself from the current production by two specific characteristics: the "medium" size D mouthpiece, favoring great versatility and a comfortable listening experience, as well as a solid rosewood back (instead of the traditional multi-ply), which assures a depth of sound and a velvety texture that will only get better with time.
The high quality, all solid woods of this instrument produce an exceptionally active high end which adds definition and character to anything you play. The chiming highs are balanced with a robust and complex midrange that adds a syrupy, thick texture to the tone that is simultaneously mellifluous and barking. There's so much going on sonically with every note you play.
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60th Anniversary
2908€ outside EU (excl. 20% VAT)
Modèle Spécial 60eme anniversaire 1946-2006.
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FG3
3000€ outside EU (excl. 20% VAT)
This guitar has everything that a professional player demands in a fine flamenco guitar: power, responsiveness, a great rasp, depth of tone, singing trebles, profound basses, and playability. [badge bgcolor="#982b31" value="Disponible"]
Gypsy-Jazz J.Castelluccia 1977
J.Castelluccia modèle J2 de 1977
J.Castelluccia luthier vous propose cette magnifique guitare jazz genre Selmer fabriquée en 1977 par Jacques Castelluccia.
Guitare en parfait état, entièrement révisée.
Table épicéa pliée
Fond et éclisses Palissandre des Indes
Manche Acajou avec renfort palissandre de Rio (largeur sillet de tête 44mm - épaisseur manche 1ere case 22mm)
Manche très confortable avec galbe en C
Touche ébène avec radius
Diapason : 650mm
Finition: Vernis au tampon
Vernis à l'intérieur
Garantie 1an
Visible au magasin sur rdv à partir de début septembre
BM 50 jazz Nylon à ouies version De Luxe
3334€ outside EU (excl. 20% VAT)
Voici une exclusivité, une guitare inédite la BM50. Elle offre des caractéristiques acoustiques riches et chaleureuses ainsi qu'une grande clarté polyphonique et permet un jeu en nuance et dynamique. C'est une guitare éclectique au niveau des styles, permettant d'aborder le registre classique, mais également et entre autre le jazz, la bossa nova etc... Le système Fishman Pro Blend permet de combiner 2 types de sources : un capteur piezzo sous sillet et un micro aérien positionné dans la caisse, offrant une palette de son très large.
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Gypsy-Jazz J.Castelluccia 1983
3584€ outside EU (excl. 20% VAT)
Fabriquée en 1978 par mon père Jacques Castelluccia, cette guitare dispose d'une table en épicéa et d'une caisse en palissandre des Indes. Son manche en acajou avec renfort en palissandre de Rio offre, grâce à son galbe optimisé et un diapason de 650mm, un confort de jeu maximal. Cette guitare est dans un parfait état de conservation.
Archorus
Bellagio (12″) 75th Anniversary
La Bellagio est une guitare archtop de petit gabarit qui sans nul doute vous séduira par sa forme et ses courbes très élégantes.
Dotée d’une finition irréprochable à l’image de toutes les guitares Castelluccia, les sonorités sont à la hauteur de l’excellence de la belle lutherie.
La lutherie de la Bellagio.
La Bellagio est une guitare archtop au gabarit réduit, léger et ergonomique. Elle dispose d’une table en épicéa massif sculpté dans la masse, avec des éclisses massives en acajou et un fond en érable massif sculpté dans la masse.
A l’image de mon modèle Septua, la Bellagio est fabriquée de manière classique avec une caisse complètement évidée, une véritable hollow body.
J’ai voulu proposer une guitare sobre et élégante et réaliser un instrument qui sonne magnifiquement en acoustique, le micro parfaitement adapté ayant pour finalité d’exacerber la palette sonore et les qualités acoustiques de la Bellagio.
Ne disposant pas de la fameuse poutre centrale, communément utilisée sur ce type de guitare, la table et le fond sont parfaitement libres à l’image des guitares acoustiques.
L’utilisation d’un micro encastré dans la table permet de pouvoir pousser le gain et le volume sans risque de larsen. Le diapason est de 628mm et un manche de type « C ».
La forme du pan coupé donne accès aisément jusqu’à la 21eme case.
Plusieurs options seront proposées en terme d’accastillage et de finitions. Plusieurs types de micros seront proposés.
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Gypsy-Jazz J.Castelluccia 1978
Fabriquée en 1978 par mon père Jacques Castelluccia, cette guitare dispose d'une table en épicéa et d'une caisse en palissandre des Indes. Son manche en acajou avec renfort en palissandre de Rio offre, grâce à son galbe optimisé et un diapason de 650mm, un confort de jeu maximal. Cette guitare est dans un parfait état de conservation.