The Alps G450 Gipsy is the cutaway manouche guitar from the "Alps" series by Eko Guitars, specifically designed and inspired by the world of Gypsy Jazz. Built with a solid Italian spruce top, 3-layer laminated figured koa back and sides, a mahogany neck, and a 21-fret rosewood fingerboard, it’s crafted for projection, clarity, and style. Featuring the signature "Alps" rosette—a tribute to the silhouette of the Italian Alps—it offers a 670 mm scale length, 45 mm nut width, slotted headstock, gypsy-style tailpiece, and gypsy-style tuning machines.

Overview of the Alps G450 Gipsy by Eko Guitars

The essence of Gypsy Jazz—where tradition meets grandeur. An instrument designed to inspire and built to excel. The Alps G450 Gipsy is the latest addition to Eko Guitars’ prestigious Alps series—a line that celebrates the strength and beauty of the Alpine mountain range. More than a geographical homage, this guitar is a sonic and visual icon, crafted for the distinctive needs of Gypsy Jazz—a style born in France nearly a century ago, made legendary by Django Reinhardt.

A Bold and Refined Design

True to the spirit of the Alps, guitars in this series feature generous dimensions that deliver bold volume, rich depth, and an unforgettable stage presence. The Alps G450 Gipsy blends elegance and performance using premium tonewoods.
Top: Solid Italian spruce from the Alpine region—known for its powerful projection and bright tonal response.
Back and Sides: Figured koa laminate, offering refined aesthetics and a balanced, fast, and crisp tonal character—perfect for the attack and articulation required in Gypsy Jazz.
Neck and Fingerboard: Mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard for smooth playability and precision.

The Authentic Voice of Gypsy Jazz

This guitar is engineered to capture the soul of Gypsy Jazz.
The oval soundhole enhances projection and midrange clarity, making it ideal for acoustic ensembles without the need for amplification. The solid Italian spruce top delivers brilliance and clarity, while the koa back and sides provide a quick response and deep tonal richness—creating a perfect balance of warm lows and sparkling highs. The unique bracing pattern and oval soundhole enhance vocal-like mids and articulation.

Where Style Meets Performance

Every detail of the Alps G450 Gipsy speaks to its refined craftsmanship:
A gloss finish and natural aniline dyes highlight the wood’s natural grain, giving the guitar a timeless elegance. Its larger body size doesn’t just enhance sound—it makes a bold visual statement on stage.

A Tribute to the Past, Built for the Future

Gypsy Jazz demands an instrument that responds with precision and dynamic range to every nuance of the player. The Alps G450 Gipsy is made for purists, but offers enough versatility for those looking to explore new musical landscapes.

Specifications of the Alps G450 Gipsy by Eko Guitars

Back and Sides Finish: Gloss
Back and Sides Material: 3-layers laminated figured Koa
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Shape: Gipsy cutway
Bridge: Gipsy style tail piece + rosewood bridge
Case: Not Included
Colour: Natural
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fret Type: Nickel 2,66mm X1.0 mm
Neck Finish: Gloss
Neck Joint: Standard XIV
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: Low C
Number of Frets: 21
Nut Material: Bone
Rosette: Alps design
Scale Lenght: 670 mm
Top Material: Solid italian spruce
Trussrod: Double action
Tuning Machines: Configuration 3+3 - Gipsy style
Width at nut: 45 mm