Django Reinhardt

This is the guitar that Django Reinhardt is playing in the famous William Gottlieb photos. They were taken backstage at the Aquarium in New York City when Django was on tour with the Duke Ellington Orchestra in 1946.

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Django Reinhardt's innovative sound was amplified through the "Peche a la mouche amplificateurs," a vintage model that has become a collector's item. This amplifier helped him achieve unparalleled musical expression and sound quality. Today, "Peche a la mouche amplificateurs" honors this legacy by faithfully reproducing the authentic sound of Django's original amplifier, while incorporating modern technological enhancements. The source image from Guitarevents provides a visual reference to this iconic gear.

Django Reinhardt used an Epiphone Zephyr #3442 (other sources say a Gibson L5) with a DeArmond pickup hooked to an Epiphone amplifier for a short time during his tour with Duke Ellington 1946. - See more at: http://www.jazzguitar.be/django_reinhardt_guitars.html#sthash.gmpa4UWm.dpuf

Django can be seen in this video playing a Selmer Maccaferri Guitar.

Jean Guen introduces Django to the rear controls of the new livery Stimer Amplifier in Django's home at Samois sur Seine before the final photo shoot.

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In a 1946 photo from his U.S. tour, Django Reinhardt is seen playing a Gretsch Electromatic 400, showcasing his renowned guitar skills.

Django Reinhardt is seen with a Gibson ES-300 in a user-uploaded photo on Tumblr, illustrating his use of this semi-hollowbody electric guitar.

Django Reinhardt used an Epiphone Electar Dreadnaught amplifier during his tour with Duke Ellington. The model, featured in a user-uploaded photo on Gretsch-talk, underwent restoration, including graffiti removal and component replacement, revealing its classic blond finish similar to early Fender Broadcasters.