I can understand why Grapelli would insist on Django playing rhythm. When he stops soloing and starts comping on those Hot Club recordings the rhythm section becomes much more interesting and definitely swings harder. BTW, I remember reading an interview with Grappelli where he revealed that the reason that the Quintet had three guitarists was because Django also wanted two guitarists backing him up. Also seem to recall that the Maccaferris and then Selmers they used had laminated rosewood backs and rims. Frankie