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RE: Barbero (in reply to Patrick)
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That is a tough one. I'd have to go with Barbero just because of the historical significance of the builder. But, if I had Rudy's Conde I'd play it. The Barbero would just sit preserved in a case.
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Date Sep. 18 2003 14:01:25
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Paul Bruhns
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RE: Barbero (in reply to Patrick)
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Patrick : Good question. I have always wanted to hold a Barbero, and just play it for a half hour. But, who knows what I might think of it as a "guitar" after I did? I mean, who wants to own an expensive piece of furniture? I can say the same about other high end makers, such as Reyes and Faustino Conde. I would need to be impressed with the instrument before I would consider spending that much money. I can say I have played a wonderful Archangel Fernandez (1978) that was a world class instrument, and fabulous Flamenco guitar. This guitar is so good, that I think the owner would not part with it for under $15,000.00. But it is the sonority and playability that makes it so valuable, not the label. Another point that I ponder from time to time is this: The Barbero might be great, but if I can't bring out the sound of it and control the instrument, its all wasted :-) I realized that each person has a guitar that suites them, but not all people suit the guitar. Regards, Paul
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Date Sep. 18 2003 19:48:29
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RE: Barbero (in reply to Patrick)
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I just asked Richard about the 48' Barbero, he's gonna email me some pics. He claims its a tremendous example. I wish i had 20,000 to blow
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Date Apr. 7 2004 4:19:55
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RE: Barbero (in reply to Paul Bruhns)
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Ole Paul I remember sitting with Roman Vicente (Farruquito`s guitarist and musical director) talking about this. He said "The guitar does not really matter, it is the guitarist that counts". This is the plain unvarnished truth, but those of us who are not Roman or David Serva or Vicente still dream, and playing a great guitar helps to alleviate the frustration of not being able to play. Sean
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Date Apr. 7 2004 16:15:23
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RE: Barbero (in reply to Miguel de Maria)
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Hola Miguel David Serva Jones was born in California. His mother Mejicana, his father American. (I stand to be corrected on these details). He spoke Spanish asnd English as a child, studied guitar and was a gifted musician. He came to Spain while still in his teens, studied with Diego del Gastor and later with Marote. He became a professional guitarist in Madrid and spent many years in the cuadro of Blanca del Rey, with Felipe Maya and Juan Marote. In my opinion he is one of the finest accompanists of cante in Spain and is very highly respected by Spanish professionals. If anyone knows David better than I, please post any detail corrections necessary. Sean
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Date Apr. 8 2004 14:16:14
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RE: Barbero (in reply to Patrick)
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hi, I've never posted here before , but I saw the name David Serva come up. I have a little information about him . I'm a freind of his and a student on and off. He did come from California and go to study with Diego del Gastor in 1961. He started out playing blues with the black musicians in Oakland California when he was a teenager, learned flamenco in California when he was 17 and was working a year later. This was in the very late 1950's. He has lived In Madrid since about '72 or 3 and has worked ever since as a professional flamenco guitarist. He has accompanied many top level artists including Juan Talega, Fernanda de Utrera, and Manuel Agujetas. He was good friends with Marote. In the past few years David has brought Miguel Funi to the US on tour twice. Once with Pepe Torres the fantastic young dancer from Moron. There is a solo CD of David from a live concert, I don't know the distributor. Sean, the only thing I think you missed is that he learned Spanish at the same time he learned flamenco and I think his mom is anglo. He lives and teaches in Madrid, well worth the trip to see him, he's a lot lot of fun and is a gifted, generous teacher. Not to mention his beautiful playing.
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Date Jul. 13 2004 1:09:10
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RE: Barbero (in reply to Guest)
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Hola I had a very pleasant tour of La Vina with David a while back and a great juerga with him and a couple of gaditano singers quite recently. What a great guitarist. Sean
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Date Jul. 15 2004 0:16:11
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