Useful Links


Song charts

Club Django make a lot of use of the Robin Nolan Gypsy Gig Book - you can get a copy directly from the man himself -> here.

Djangopedia - discography of every Django recording

Manoucheries - great source of one page chord "grilles"  for Django tunes

Hotclub.co.uk - comprehensive song directory

Guitare Jazz - Another source of song "grilles"

Playing

Hotclub.co.uk - a good little compedium of Django style playing tips

Serendipity - good site with some HowTo videos

Guitars

You can play Hot Club style guitar on any steel strung acoustic, but a Manouche style guitar will give the distinctive perscussive punch and trebly tone.  You can get the tone easily on most steel acoustic guitars by playing nearer the bridge (but not necessairly the volume).

Mairants - good selection of budget and mid-priced Manouche style Modele Jazz and Grand Bouche guitars, and occasional Dell'Arte and other big ticket models.  The also have the best selection of arctop guitars in London, but if you're after something special see also Vintage & Rare in Denmark Street. Outside London Foulds in Derby, and Gillan's in Perth have great reputations for Jazz guitars.

Manouche Guitars - Great mid-priced and expensive Manouche style guitars


John LeVoi (and here) - Handmade
Manouche style guitars to order - is also beleived to be maintaining guitars made by the late David Hodson

Rob Aylward - Handmade Manouche style guitars to order