---
product_id: 23416677
title: "Gitane D-500 Professional Gypsy Jazz Guitar"
brand: "gitane"
price: "€ 1287.72"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Gitane"
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/23416677-gitane-d-500-professional-gypsy-jazz-guitar
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
---

# Solid Sitka spruce top for warm, ambient tone Indian rosewood back & sides for deep bass & cut Authentic Gypsy Jazz shape & 12th fret neck joint Gitane D-500 Professional Gypsy Jazz Guitar

**Brand:** gitane
**Price:** € 1287.72
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Own the sound of jazz legends — play the Gitane D-500 and never miss a beat!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Gitane D-500 Professional Gypsy Jazz Guitar by gitane
- **How much does it cost?** € 1287.72 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/23416677-gitane-d-500-professional-gypsy-jazz-guitar)

## Best For

- gitane enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted gitane brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Premium Tonewoods:** Solid Sitka spruce top with Indian rosewood back & sides delivers rich, resonant sound
- • **Vintage Aesthetic:** High gloss finish with aging toner for that timeless, stage-ready look
- • **Classic Jazz Hardware:** Traditional brass tailpiece & ebony moustache bridge tuned for Django Reinhardt enthusiasts
- • **Iconic Gypsy Jazz Design:** Faithfully recreated Selmer-Maccaferri style for that vintage jazz vibe
- • **Fast & Comfortable Playability:** Low-profile mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard ensures effortless action

## Overview

The Gitane D-500 is a meticulously crafted Gypsy Jazz acoustic guitar, featuring an authentic Selmer-Maccaferri design with a solid Sitka spruce top and Indian rosewood back and sides. Its low-profile mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard provide fast, comfortable playability, while traditional brass hardware and a vintage finish complete the look and sound ideal for Django Reinhardt style jazz. Lightweight yet powerful, it delivers warm, ambient tones with strong bass and sustain.

## Description

NEW GITANE CLASSIC SELMER MACCAFERRI STYLE GYPSY JAZZ ACOUSTIC CUTAWAY GUITAR w/ D HOLE Features Fans of Gypsy-Jazz guitar as well as guitar aficionados of every stripe will applaud Saga's re-introduction of the classic Selmer-Maccaferri style jazz guitar...the NEW Gitane D-500! All measurements and characteristic features of this guitar were faithfully recreated to make this the highest quality and affordable guitar of this kind on the market today!Bridge: Moustache w/ Movable CenterNeck: Thin, Comfortable, Bound MahoganyDovetail Neck / Body JointHeadstock: Slotted w/ Rosewood OverlayFrets: Extended 24 & A Zero FretFingerboard: EbonyFretboard Inlays: Mother Of Pearl DotNeck Joint: 12th FretScale Length: 25 1/4"Nut Width: 1 7/8"Body Length: 18 1/2"Lower Bout: 16"Upper Bout 11 1/4"Tuners: Gold Geared 14:1 Ratio, Slotted Peghead Tuning MachinesTruss Rod: AdjustableTailpiece: TrapezeHigh Gloss Finish w/ Aging Toner For Vintage LookNut: Bone

Review: Very Pleasantly Surprised - I've been performing for 40+years and I was skeptical about buying this (or any other)instrument online without first playing it. This guitar, the style of which I have been wanting for years, went beyond my expectations. Out of the box (well packed by the way) it was ready to play. Flawless frets and finish. Very nice tuners and the overall construction was worth every penny. This guitar has all the desired tone and bite from a Jazz Manouche instrument. I highly recommend this instrument for any guitarist wanting to play in the style of DJango Reinhardt and the other jazz greats of that era. One very surprising thing about the guitar is the weight. Surprisingly (and at first shockingly) light. Before I started playing I was afraid it would sound like a toy but no, it literally sings. Terrific sustain and mellow tones when needed. Highly recommended.
Review: A defective Gitane. The wrong place to buy... - I strongly recommend NOT purchasing instruments via desertcart. desertcart and/or it’s intermediary storage and delivery services simply can’t handle proper coordination of fine instruments delivered carefully. It is partially my mistake for not expecting this instrument upon arrival. My excitement got the best of me and I did pay the price for it — a somewhat expensive Gitane guitar, clearly defective in its craftsmanship, is now unplayable and impossible to return. Less than 1 month later. The bridge has shifted, and only recently have I noticed the face of the wood under and around the bridge is significantly warped. Huge lesson learned. Be excited to play guitar. But control your excitement enough to wait for delivery regarding certain items. I would not use desertcart for instruments, and given Gitane’s reputation of late, look elsewhere to buy... possibly look into the Altamira brand for a more dependable, quality product.

## Features

- Authentic Gypsy Jazz shape and dimensions with 12th fret neck joint
- Solid Sitka spruce top with traditional large D-shaped soundhole creates a warm and ambient Gypsy Jazz sound
- Indian rosewood back and sides guarantee deep bass and strong cutting power
- Low profile mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard provides fast, easy action
- Traditional brass tailpiece and ebony compensated mustache bridge, perfect for the Django Reinhardt enthusiast
- To learn more, please see our Product Description below

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001OQCC3W |
| Back Material Type | Rosewood |
| Best Sellers Rank | #180,788 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #606 in Steel-String Acoustic Guitars |
| Body Material | Spruce |
| Body Material Type | Spruce |
| Brand | Gitane |
| Brand Name | Gitane |
| Color | Brown |
| Customer Reviews | 3.4 out of 5 stars 13 Reviews |
| Fretboard Material Type | Ebony |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00688382002029 |
| Guitar Bridge System | Moustache Bridge |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Item Dimensions | 44.88 x 20.87 x 5.91 inches |
| Item Weight | 5 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Saga Musical Instruments |
| Model Number | D-500 |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Scale Length | 26.63 |
| String Material Type | Brass |
| Top Material Type | Spruce Wood |
| UPC | 688382002029 962327349364 |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Rosewood
- **Body Material:** Spruce
- **Brand:** Gitane
- **Color:** Brown
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Ebony
- **Guitar Bridge System:** Moustache Bridge
- **Hand Orientation:** Right
- **Neck Material Type:** Mahogany
- **String Material Type:** Brass
- **Top Material Type:** Spruce Wood

## Images

![Gitane D-500 Professional Gypsy Jazz Guitar - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61mVAnwXOYL.jpg)
![Gitane D-500 Professional Gypsy Jazz Guitar - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LprInWs2L.jpg)
![Gitane D-500 Professional Gypsy Jazz Guitar - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FSmKDfLfL.jpg)
![Gitane D-500 Professional Gypsy Jazz Guitar - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+nQeOWMeL.jpg)
![Gitane D-500 Professional Gypsy Jazz Guitar - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613rMSlKV0L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: $250 for a case? seems a bit high. if i buy it without, can i get a case later? i'd like to see if it fits in one of the cases i have now.**
A: Sure, you can purchase a case later. Although, generally Gypsy guitars won't fit in standard cases due to the unusual size of these instruments.

**Q: I have the guitar and want to get a the shell case where can I get one?**
A: We sell the Superior Deluxe cases which are made for the Gitane guitars.

**Q: Wait... the guitar without the case costs $120 more than the guitar with the case?**
A: With the case, the body is laminated (sides), without is all solid wood

**Q: who makes**
A: These instruments are distributed by a company called Saga Music. They partner with small but high quality manufacturers around the world, both here in the US, Europe and Asia. Due to the agreements they have with the manufacturers it is difficult to locate a "home page" for Gitane since they have an exclusive arrangement with Saga. You can go to sagamusic.com and read about there company and mission statement. Not only guitars but a very wide range of stringed instruments. I can tell you this from first hand experience with this guitar, it is extremely well made and the price is far below MSRP. I have been playing it extensively since I received it and each session just puts me more in love with this guitar. No blemishes, the frets are perfect and I took it to my local luthier who said a set up was already done, he didn't feel the need to do a thing.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Pleasantly Surprised
*by R***E on January 28, 2014*

I've been performing for 40+years and I was skeptical about buying this (or any other)instrument online without first playing it. This guitar, the style of which I have been wanting for years, went beyond my expectations. Out of the box (well packed by the way) it was ready to play. Flawless frets and finish. Very nice tuners and the overall construction was worth every penny. This guitar has all the desired tone and bite from a Jazz Manouche instrument. I highly recommend this instrument for any guitarist wanting to play in the style of DJango Reinhardt and the other jazz greats of that era. One very surprising thing about the guitar is the weight. Surprisingly (and at first shockingly) light. Before I started playing I was afraid it would sound like a toy but no, it literally sings. Terrific sustain and mellow tones when needed. Highly recommended.

### ⭐ A defective Gitane. The wrong place to buy...
*by D***D on April 19, 2021*

I strongly recommend NOT purchasing instruments via Amazon. Amazon and/or it’s intermediary storage and delivery services simply can’t handle proper coordination of fine instruments delivered carefully. It is partially my mistake for not expecting this instrument upon arrival. My excitement got the best of me and I did pay the price for it — a somewhat expensive Gitane guitar, clearly defective in its craftsmanship, is now unplayable and impossible to return. Less than 1 month later. The bridge has shifted, and only recently have I noticed the face of the wood under and around the bridge is significantly warped. Huge lesson learned. Be excited to play guitar. But control your excitement enough to wait for delivery regarding certain items. I would not use Amazon for instruments, and given Gitane’s reputation of late, look elsewhere to buy... possibly look into the Altamira brand for a more dependable, quality product.

### ⭐⭐ The guitar was well made & sounded very good, the packaging was terrible
*by P***N on February 27, 2018*

The guitar was well made & sounded very good, the packaging was terrible! FedEx delivered the package with a nice dent in the cardboard package. The guitar was damaged in alignment with the package damage. The package consisted of a cheap cardboard outer shell with a few pieces of Styrofoam placed loosely around the guitar, The guitar was on a lightweight Styrofoam "cloth" and inside another plastic bag. That was it! The instrument was fine & I probably would have kept it but for the damage, I returned it. Buy with caution if you are having it shipped to you.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-23*