Antoine Di Mauro was born in 1900 in Catania. He is the brother of Joseph Di Mauro "senior" (1893-1966), and father of Joseph Di Mauro "junior" (1932-2001). Before arriving in Paris in 1934, he was already manufacturing guitars and mandolins in Catania. Once he arrived in Paris, he continued his activity as a luthier by setting up his workshop at the back of a furniture store in the 20th arrondissement. A few years later, in 1936, he opened his first workshop, Impasse Rançon. Then after moving in 1942, he settled at 47 Rue de la Réunion in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, in his famous workshop bearing the sign: "LUTHERIE MODERNE". Di Mauro guitars met with great success from the time. Particularly the Selmer Maccaferri type jazz guitar models like the Saint Louis Blues, the Boogie-Woogie and Special Chorus that Antoine Di Mauro created. Many famous artists of the time played on a Di Mauro guitar: Jacques Brel, Georges Brassens, Henri Salvador, Sacha Distel, Jacques Higelin, Pat Metheny and of course Django Reinhardt. Here, this model is a Chorus, dating from the 1950s. It is THE model created by Antoine Di Mauro, as indicated. A model particularly appreciated by musicians and very popular. With these 14 frets outside the body, it is the perfect guitar for soloists. This model has a beautiful patina on a pretty table spruce and a beautiful mahogany back in superb condition. So in a very good state of conservation with a powerful sound and a timbre typical of gypsy guitars from the 1950's, this guitar will please both collectors and musicians! Technical characteristics: Top: Spruce Back: Mahogany Sides: Mahogany Neck: Maple / Rosewood / Maple Fingerboard: Rosewood Width at nut: 45 mm Radius: 12" Frets: 20 frets (+1 zero fret) Scale: 25.5" (648 mm) Profile: D Country of manufacture: France, Paris Year: 1950's Finish: Natural Decorations: Diamond key markers and white pastilles / Netting on the edge of the table and back Details: Slit on the left sound hole repaired / Trace of an old pickguard on the patina of the table / Apocryphal tailpiece and bridge / Normal traces of wear and use given its age / Good state of conservation and play Like all our instruments, this guitar has been tuned with great care care. It thus has very good playing comfort which makes the guitar very pleasant to play. With a projective, dynamic, rich, balanced sound with good sustain and a very beautiful tone, this guitar will delight all gypsy style guitarists.