Richwood RM-70-NT Hot Club Jazz Guitar
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Richwood
RM-70-NT Hot Club Jazz Guitar
Product Info
Article Number:
498040
Brand:
Richwood
Model:
RM-70-NT Hot Club Jazz Guitar
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$216.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Richwood RM-70-NT is a fantastic entry point into the world of Hot Club Jazz guitars. The petite Manouche body shape and shorter scale make it comfortable and responsive, perfect for players seeking that signature Django sound without the premium price tag. It's a joy to play and delivers a surprisingly articulate and warm tone.
Product Description
- Richwood RM-70-NT Hot Club Jazz Guitar
- Steel-String Guitar
- Body shape: Manouche Petit Bouche with cutaway
- Top: Spruce
- tinted
- Back & Sides: Sapele
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Pau Ferro
- Fretboard inlays: 5 mm White pearl dots
- Side dots: 2 mm White pearl
- Binding: Black ABS on the body and neck
- 2-Ply purfling on the top
- Sound hole: O-Shaped with wooden rosette
- Neck-/ Body joint at the 14th fret
- Headstock veneer: Pau Ferro
- Ladder bracing design
- Length of the body: 475 mm
- Lower bout: 403 mm
- Body depth: 94 - 98 mm
- Neck width: 43.6 mm
- Scale: 645 mm
- Fretboard radius: 12"
- Saddle: Ivory-coloured ABS with zero fret
- 20 Frets
- 2-Way truss rod
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Tailpiece: Gold-plated with Pau Ferro ornamentation
- Machine heads: Chrome-plated Selmer style
- Strings: D'Addario EJ83L
- Finish: High-gloss
PROS
- • Manouche body shape delivers focused, woody tone ideal for Django Reinhardt style
- • Sapele back & sides offer warmth and projection for a balanced sound
- • Pau Ferro fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience
- • Selmer-style machine heads offer precise tuning and a vintage aesthetic
CONS
- • Spruce top tinting may slightly dampen high-end clarity and brightness
- • ABS binding, while functional, lacks the premium feel of wood
- • Shorter scale length (645mm) limits low-end response and string tension
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Scale Length
645 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 4.2 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The neck is noticeably slimmer and shorter, making it much more comfortable for smaller hands or players used to nylon string guitars.
Yes, the ladder bracing contributes to a more focused and articulate tone, reducing unwanted overtones and enhancing clarity characteristic of Manouche guitars.
The shorter scale length and lighter build might struggle with significantly heavier gauge strings; stick with the included D'Addario EJ83L or similar light gauge strings for optimal playability.
