Jeronimo Maya's negra question

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avimuno

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Jeronimo Maya's negra question

Hi,

Does anyone know which guitar is Jeronimo playing on the videos below... it seems that he's been using the same guitar for a while now... amazing flamenco sound for a Cedar/Rosewood guitar... bright, aggressive, punchy and dry, and yet rich and lush!

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Anders Eliasson

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RE: Jeronimo Maya's negra question (in reply to avimuno)

quote:

amazing flamenco sound for a Cedar/Rosewood guitar... bright, aggressive, punchy and dry, and yet rich and lush!

Thats a lot of prejudice. I´ve made some rosewood/cedar flamencos and they were all bright, aggressive, punchy and dry, and yet rich and lush. I actually find that the cedar top makes a rosewood guitar more lively. But its very much a solo or concert concept and it would not be my choice of guitar if I went to Jerez to play in a juerga.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 23 2011 10:35:20

JieXian

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RE: Jeronimo Maya's negra question (in reply to Anders Eliasson)

What would be your choice then? Could you elaborate please?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 23 2011 11:27:25

bursche

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RE: Jeronimo Maya's negra question (in reply to JieXian)

Spruce/Cypress I guess?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 23 2011 11:36:03

orsonw

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RE: Jeronimo Maya's negra question (in reply to avimuno)

I have wondered this too. From the rosette and headshape it looks like it could be a Domingo Esteso. or even some 60s Condes had that head shape?

Here is another video, I think the same guitar with close up shots but the label is always just hidden in shadow. I think it's great that he found a guitar that suited him and kept it through the years.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 23 2011 12:02:48

estebanana

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RE: Jeronimo Maya's negra question (in reply to avimuno)

If I went to Jerez and was caught in a fiesta I would pray that no body ruins it by pulling out a guitar.

I would hope it goes down palo seco with only palmas

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 23 2011 22:03:50

avimuno

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RE: Jeronimo Maya's negra question (in reply to avimuno)

quote:

I have wondered this too. From the rosette and headshape it looks like it could be a Domingo Esteo or even some 60s Condes had that head shape?

I think that you're right... the headstock does suggest an old Esteso... the sound is definitely in that ballpark!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 24 2011 7:28:22

orsonw

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RE: Jeronimo Maya's negra question (in reply to avimuno)

On second thought, judging by the rosette I think it's a 60's Vda. y Sobrinos de Domingo Esteso rather than an old Domingo Esteso.

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