The tone of a manouche guitar is the result of an innovative construction concept. Django Reinhardt, fascinated by the power and precision of this model, adopted this instrument, which would remain inextricably linked to his music and to manouche jazz. A journey through the history of the gypsy jazz guitar, from Mario Maccaferri to the first Selmers, to luthiers such as Busato, Castelluccia, and Di Mauro, who have continued this unique legacy.