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CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION

GITANE DG-250M

Selmer/Maccaferri-Style Gypsy Jazz Acoustic Guitar

Authentication Status: AUTHENTIC — MODEL SPECIFICATIONS VERIFIED
Condition: A — Excellent / Collector-Quality Player Condition

INSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION

Manufacturer: Gitane / Saga Instruments
Model: DG-250M
Instrument Type: Petite Bouche / Selmer-Maccaferri-style Gypsy Jazz Guitar
Configuration: 6-string acoustic, 14-fret neck joint, oval soundhole
Serial Number: 6433
Finish: Natural High Gloss
Country of Manufacture: Not stated without instrument-specific verification

VERIFIED MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

• Top: Solid spruce
• Back & Sides: Birdseye maple
• Neck: Maple
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Binding/Purfling: Ebony with maple/walnut/maple detailing
• Bridge: Movable compensated ebony moustache-style bridge
• Tailpiece: Selmer-style trapeze
• Soundhole: Petite Bouche oval
• Nut/String Guide: Bone with traditional zero fret
• Scale Length: 26-5/8" (approx. 676 mm)
• Nut Width: 1-3/4" (44.45 mm)
• Frets: 21
• Tuners: Vintage-style open-gear machines
• Truss Rod: Adjustable
• Bracing: Ladder-style
• Body Style: Selmer/Maccaferri-inspired horizontal cutaway

These specifications correspond closely with documented DG-250M production specifications and period descriptions.

AUTHENTICATION & CONDITION ASSESSMENT

Model Identity: ✓ Consistent with documented Gitane DG-250M specifications
Construction: ✓ Consistent with documented model
Hardware Configuration: ✓ Consistent with documented model
Cosmetic Condition: Excellent
Structural Condition: Excellent, based on inspection information supplied
Originality: Appears original unless otherwise noted below
Modifications/Repairs: None reported
Playability: Excellent
Overall Grade: A — Excellent

The DG-250M is a historically inspired professional-level Gypsy Jazz instrument based on the Selmer/Maccaferri “Petite Bouche” design. Contemporary reviews specifically noted its strong projection and aggressive, cutting high-end response, characteristics associated with the model's solid spruce/birdseye maple construction.

BLUE NOTE CERTIFICATION

Based upon the documented specifications of the Gitane DG-250M and the condition information supplied, this instrument is certified as an authentic Gitane DG-250M and is assessed as being in Excellent condition.

Blue Note Music
Vintage Instrument Authentication & Certification

Certificate No.: BN-GITANE-DG250M-222
Date: 08/26/26
Authenticated By: Rick Drevet

Blue Note Music
1 East Allen Street • Wentzville, MO 63385
636-856-1080

This certificate documents model authenticity and observed condition. It does not represent a manufacturer's warranty or guarantee of undocumented historical provenance.