SelmerDave Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 Hello all. I'm playing a Selmer 222 at the moment. I believe it is from the late 50s or early 60s. It was the cheapest guitar in the Selmer range at the time. The guitar plays well and is in very nice condition. Although there is a sticker saying 'Selmer London', these were outsourced...probably to Eastern Europe. Does anyone else have one of these? Regards, David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 I don’t know the model number I’m afraid. If you could post a photo, I’m sure some of the folk here will be able to add something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, SelmerDave said: Hello all. I'm playing a Selmer 222 at the moment... Here's a page from the Selmer catalogue of the period; you can see that, for a cost of 6 guinées, it came factory-fitted with light-gauge steel strings, making it excellent for cutting cheese..! My very first guitar, mid '60s, was similar, but Russian-built, full size, and a neck fixed to the body by a bolt. I moved on from there with a Hofner President (I regret its loss...). There are often Selmer 222 guitars offered second-hand, usually priced between £15 and £25. Popular at the time, mainly for their attractive relatively low price. By 'Concert' size, they mean '3/4' size, or 'Parlour' guitar... Edited February 18, 2023 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
