Paris Swing GG-39 Model 39 Gypsy Jazz Guitar

Fantastic

The Paris Swing is a serviceable instrument. The main complaint is that there is not a lot of volume. It sounds like a Gypsy Guitar, but it does not project like a more expensive instrument. The sound seems almost muted. However, I have noticed that the sound seems to project into the room better than it does back to the player. Of course, if you are going to amplify it, that is not a serious issue. I recommend that you use a fairly heavy pick to get the best sound. On the one I received, I carved a new bridge out of Brazilian Rosewood, and that improved the tone and volume somewhat. This guitar came with Dunlop strings which are a bit mellower than the Argentines. When I strung it up with Argentines the sound also improved. With a little adjustment, the guitar is very playable, and in fact, there are no complaints there. Intonation is good and the neck has the proper relief. The adjustable truss rod also makes neck adjustment, should they be necessary, an easy job. The guitar is a little heavy (over 5 lbs.) and that may be part of the reason it does not project as well as a higher end model does.The neck profile is a little beefier than the more recent Gypsy Jazz guitars, but it faithfully replicates the original Selmer neck and is quite playable. The finish seems to be a rather thick polypropylene based product. It is well applied and the fit and finish of the guitar in general is quite good. I feel that a lighter application of the finish would also enhance the resonance of the guitar. As was noted in another review, the third dot is placed on the 9th fret as it is on most other acoustic guitars rather than the traditional 10th fret position used in most Gypsy Guitars. It can easily be moved by a good luthier if this really bothers you. The wood in the guitar I got is very attractive. One should be aware that the back and sides are laminated. This is the norm in Gypsy Jazz instruments, even high end models.Overall the Paris Swing is a good value and a great way to get started playing gypsy jazz guitar. When practicing, the feel and sound is authentic enough to create a reasonable rendition of this music. I have been playing guitar for many years, but I had never really gotten the gypsy feel into my playing. I got this guitar as a way to open the door further into the gypsy jazz style and it served me well in that regard. I have since obtained a couple of higher end instruments that I enjoy more, but I have retained the Paris Swing, so far, because it is a good instrument. The tone is pretty even from top to bottom although a little weak in the bass compared to other instruments I have. But they cost four or five times more than the Paris Swing. It is always a good idea to be able to play an instrument before you take it home. That is the issue with most online instrument purchases. I am not sure what the opportunities for return are from Amazon on this instrument. But from what I hear, these guitars are pretty consistently the same.

I just purchased one of this guitars. I am a gypsy jazz player. The Paris Swing has the sound! Out of the box it came with good action and not enough volume. No volume! A nice wide D neck, the construction of the guitar is very good, sturdy and I am sure will last for many year.With a pickup installed I would play this professionally.I did but no volume.China models are improving .Remember the price reflects the product but for the money I found this guitar the best deal on the market. With a little investment you will be ready to practice. After my setup I can not put it down and playing it six hours a day. You can not compare it to a Shelly D Park or a Favino . Update. I played 3 of them. They are all a little different. The dot inlay is on the 9th fret all other gypsy Guitars have it on the 19th. That can be bothersome when you pickup a real Guitar one day.