Manuel Caceres (pizzaro)

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Manuel Caceres (pizzaro)

Hi
Just after some info if anyone can shed some information/experience on this luthier
Had a 80's blanca on loan for several hours
Beautiful sounding instrument
Great feel
Not a lot of info online
Anyone own an instrument from this maker?
Thank you in advance
A

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 9 2013 16:19:16

Guest

RE: Manuel Caceres (pizzaro) (in reply to Guest)

so im responding to my own post

reason being as an archive should anyone be researching or buying from this luthier
i ended up with the guitar
a no brainer
perfect instrument for me...very flamenco...(this instrument was diego losado's)

on the maker
other than than the ramirez connection he went out on his own...
worked in the Arcangel fernandez shop for many years [in fact made guitars under his authorship]
also a close connection with Paulino Bernabé
maybe not a 'name' luthier but beautiful instruments..most responsive guitars.
his instruments have been used by Paco De Lucia and Manolo Sanlucar among others
most seem to go to Japan but have noticed some available from other sites
price wise {used} they in the same bracket as used A26's.. etc

http://manuelcaceres.es/

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 12 2013 5:33:37

avimuno

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Joined: Feb. 9 2007
From: Paris, France

RE: Manuel Caceres (pizzaro) (in reply to Guest)

Hi!

Caceres has been gathering a lot of attention in Spain lately... the fact that he has shared the workshop of Arcangel Fernandez will definitely help him establish himself. He also charges quite a hefty price it seems... but I have heard nothing but amazing reviews on his instruments.

Do you like yours? Does he build in the Madrid tradition (big sounding guitars a la Pedro de Miguel, Ramirez, Bernabe etc)?

Saludos!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 13 2013 5:57:54

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RE: Manuel Caceres (pizzaro) (in reply to avimuno)

Thank you for the affirmation avimuno
Madrid school for sure
To be honest I've never played a more responsive guitar
Such ease of playing with a big sound..
The blanca I have is quite dark and dry , almost negra qualities with a lot of bite ... Well balanced
A soloists guitar..
I initially was after a media Luna but this completely changed my mind
Also mine was made in 1989 and has been well played in
I understand guitars are a very personal and subjective thing
I sold my sp/cy Ramirez 1A to get this
It is a much better guitar in so many ways.. For my taste anyway
Not a lot is known of Caceres which is why I put the original post up
He is also very responsive via Facebook regarding the guitar ...

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 13 2013 8:01:10

avimuno

Posts: 598
Joined: Feb. 9 2007
From: Paris, France

RE: Manuel Caceres (pizzaro) (in reply to Guest)

Nice pictures! The guitar looks very nice... the only thing I'm not too fond of is the headstock, there are too many things happening there and it lacks a little personality IMO... but it's just a cosmetic thing and says nothing about the quality of the guitar.

Yours is a pretty old one actually... he was not very famous back then. Maybe he has even improved his guitars a little since then... Solera Flamenca seems to think so since they are charging a hefty € 6,500 for a guitar from him, that's around USD 8,600 at today's rate! Still cheaper than a new Conde, but more expensive than a new Pedro de Miguel or a new Paulino Bernabe!

http://www.flamencoguitarsforsale.net/es/guitarras-flamencas/nuevas/caceres-2013-rosa.html

The guitar sounds very raw and loud from the video of Anton Jimenez playing it... I love that! It wasn't well recorded though so it's difficult to get a good idea of what it really sounds like.

Thanks for the tip about getting in touch with him on Facebook... I'll send him an email asking for the price and waiting time for a negra... I might even go see him if my plan of going to Madrid in October becomes reality.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 13 2013 9:14:22