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MKodji

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From: NY

I am always curious.....

....to see what kind of guitar the people in this foro own....go ahead slap me with another "...this thread has already existed...not again..."

I think it's interesting. It gives an idea as to what exists in the market, what is good/not good etc...

Mike

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Ricardo

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From: Washington DC

RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

Gipsy Kings Cordoba model. It is now "out of print". You can get the same guitar w/out the Gipsy Kings label, but it is cheaper.

Also I have Condes. And one Hermanos Sanchis maple back flamenco that is very special.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 7:16:32

tsoum

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Joined: Mar. 6 2007

RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

A Cuenca 70f worth about 750 Euros (rubbish) and as I proudly stated yesterday in the luthiery section an Anders Eliasson indian rosewood negra (magical)
Kostas

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Zorro02

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RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

Hi MKodji,

I have a 1993, one of the first made, R.E. Brune 30f. Mr Brune has informed me that less than 24 of these guitars were made. The sound is fantastic and the action ultra low.

I previously owned a Joan Cashimira 105. For the money (EUR 1500) it was an excellent handmade guitar.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 8:58:25

ToddK

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RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to Zorro02)

quote:

less than 24 of these guitars were made. The sound is fantastic and the action ultra low.

wow, i didnt know that. I love mine so much. I may have the very last one
they made. I believe its 24, im not positive.
Its the best sounding and
playing guitar ive ever owned, by far.
Perfect intonation,and stellar fretwork. And exactly the sound i was
looking for from a blanca.

Cant see myself wanting another guitar for a long time.

Lately, there's been a bit of a fuss to find these guitars. Richard should
make some more of these for a year or so. He could fetch alot more
for them now.

TK

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 9:06:20

Zorro02

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RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to ToddK)

Todd if you like, I can send you an e-mail that I received from Richard, recently with the 30f history etc. It is very good reading.
e-mail me and I will attatch.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 9:13:41

ToddK

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RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to Zorro02)

quote:

30f history

I'd love that, thanks. I knew it was a limited run, but i didnt realize
i had the last, or one of the last ones. I looked at the label just now,
and its 24.
Crazy!

I'll email you...

TK

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 9:38:58

Ramirez

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RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

I have just bought a Pedro de Miguel Negra 1A from Tom Nunez at La Falseta.

It arrived a couple of weeks ago - up until then I played the student model Manuel Rodriguez C3F - Which I must say is a very good guitar. The tone, action and playbility are excellent when you consider the price.

However, the Pedro de Miguel is, of course, a class apart. Can't leave the thing alone...

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 11:02:29

cavaliotis

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Joined: Dec. 12 2005
From: GREECE

RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

I have two Anders Eliasson guitars
a 2005 negra
and a 2007 blanca
by far the best guitars I have ever had

george cavaliotis

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 11:57:40

Zorro02

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RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

Ok, hands up.. who hasn't got an Anders?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 12:04:18

aloysius

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From: Adelaide, Australia

RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

1998 Dominguez blanca - Very well balanced sound but not quite as flamenco as the others. Perfect for gigs where I have to play Spanish classical repertoire such as Albeniz as well as flamenco but can only bring one guitar.

1979 Valeriano Bernal negra - Down and dirty sound, slightly nasal with a killer growl. took a while to get used to but I'm very fond of it now.

2006 Pedro Maldonado 1F - Completely brilliant. Everything I've ever wanted in a guitar - about the only guitars I've played that I've liked better have been by Reyes (which are out of my price range)

2004 David argent Classical - latice braced classical guitar, similar in construction to Greg Smallman's guitars but more traditional sounding.

- Aloysius.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 14:38:18

JDiaz

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RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

2006 Jose L. Postigo model. bought in Sevilla @ his shop. 1700 euro. great buy!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 14:44:33

musicmaker

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Joined: Jan. 23 2007
From: Lincoln,NE

RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

2005 Gypsy Kinf Cordoba model 55FCE
1980 D. Garcia Requinto that sounds great with Flamenco also
and a Korean Anjo classical.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 18:01:22

Georg

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From: Germany

RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

Amalio Burguet ABF

and a Prudencio Saez for wilder nights.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 20:18:35

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RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

2 Reyes, 1 Devoe and 1 Conde Felipe V

They are all excellent guitars

TK

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 21:51:47

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 22:20:11

koella

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RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

I have an '88 Gerundino ( with no original label ) and a ricardo sanchis '87 with cedar top.

When I am recovered from remodeling the house I'm gonna get me an ANDERS because I believe they're really good.

Maybe I'm gonna use the other two to stir up the fire on a cold winternight.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 23:06:27

Kev

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From: New Zealand

RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

Aaahhh guitars, Im using a 2001 Jose Romero which i picked up from his workshop in Madrid, the sound just keeps getting bigger and brighter, great guy and will never forget the smell of all that wood...

Also have a 1996 Andres Dominguez which is ok, sounds alot better when tuned for something like a Rondena... What to buy next decisions decisions..

Kev

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 23:07:58

xirdneH_imiJ

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From: Budapest, now in Southampton

RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to Kev)

i have a 2005 Ramírez FL-2, a blanca with excellent balanced tone, powerful and just about anything sounds great on her - only thing is that her intonation has slight problems but it's not too bad...

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 5 2007 0:33:01

Tim

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Joined: Jun. 12 2007
From: Los Angeles, CA

RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

I own a Yamaha CG-171SF guitar. There are many like it, but this one is special because it is mine.

For a factory guitar with a low price, it has a nice low action, sounds great, and stays in tune. Perfect guitar for beginners like me!

-Timoteo (Timotei) - como el champú

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 5 2007 5:00:54

guitarbuddha

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RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

OK everyone please leave your addresses and times when you are not at home ... oh and remember not to set your burglar alarms.

I'm off to burn my piece of S###.

D.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 5 2007 16:25:59

MKodji

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Joined: Jul. 18 2006
From: NY

RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to guitarbuddha)

I was thinking the same.

Wow great response to the Thread, Iwasn't expecting this much response. Thank you all.

I noticed, no one has "Plazuelo" or Bellido" and these guys are suppose to make hign end guitars....? Anyone. The reason why I ask is because I noticed some dealers who carry them in the US and that might be worth trying if we can't afford "Reyes"

Mike

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 5 2007 16:41:30

itoprover

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RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

2005 Jeff Sigurdson blangra - it's been only 1.5 years since I have it and it "opened" really nicely and sounds better than all 4 new condes(A26) that I tried

I am also in waiting list for Aaron Green blanca

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 5 2007 16:49:59

Francisco

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From: SW USA

RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

2005 Hermanos Sanchis Lopez Negra

I too am on Aaron Green's wait list for a blanca.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 5 2007 18:08:55

Jim Opfer

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From: Glasgow, Scotland.

RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

In no special order;

2 Reyes blancas
2 Gerundino
2 Stephen Hill, one blanca and one negra
Juan Miguel Gonzalez blanca
Pedro Maldonado 1a blanca
Ramirez 1a blanca
Valbuena blanca

I could do with selling one or two

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 5 2007 18:46:28

Patrick

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From: Portland, Oregon

RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

Two DeVoe negra's
Aaron Green blanca
Rafael Romero negra
Martin 00-18

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 5 2007 19:13:27

MKodji

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From: NY

RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to Patrick)

Patrick,

You have probably heard this before but how do you compare the Devoes to the Green. I know they are both good guitars but I am very curious about Green.

I have tried several Devoes, one better than the other, I think they are world class guitars but have never played Green and I know people put them in the same level?

Any feedback?

Mike

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 5 2007 19:19:11

Patrick

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RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to MKodji)

quote:

You have probably heard this before but how do you compare the Devoes to the Green. I know they are both good guitars but I am very curious about Green.

I have tried several Devoes, one better than the other, I think they are world class guitars but have never played Green and I know people put them in hte same level?

Any feedback?

Mike,

Yes I have had many requests for info. I think I have helped keep Aaron somewhat busy over the last few years.

Yes, without a doubt Aaron's guitars are world, world class. I am very critical of guitars. If I don't like it, it goes. Suffice it to say I will likely never sell my Green blanca. Aaron’s workmanship is impeccable and in my (and others) opinion, is one of the best builders in the world today and I don’t think he is even thirty years old yet.

I haven’t played one of his negra’s, but I hear they are even better than his blanca’s! I am on his waiting list for a Brazilian.

Now is a Green right for everyone? We all know the answer to that. Here is something to think about. How many Green’s have you seen for sale?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 5 2007 19:48:33

Ron.M

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RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to Jim Opfer)

quote:

I could do with selling one or two

Well Jim,
Even Paco Peña said that 6 guitars is about all he could cope with at the same time.
That's why he offered to sell me his "spare" guitar, Arcangel Fernandez at £300 in Edinburgh back then (1970)!

cheers,

Ron

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 5 2007 20:42:01

MKodji

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From: NY

RE: I am always curious..... (in reply to Patrick)

quote:

How many Green’s have you seen for sale?

Well none. But compared to Devoe, when did Aaron start building guitars?....I doubt that there are as many Greens as there are Devoes out there...Devoe started building long time ago...So I am not sure if the answer to your question justifies that Green might be better than Devoe... Not that you ever said that...

The question that I have is whether Green is better than a Devoe sound wise and playability wise.

Thanks, Mike

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 5 2007 21:13:56