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Hi Everybody! I'm new to the forum,actually wrote to the topic Pedro Maldonado but noone answered :( But trying again and have some new question as well.: So once again: -has anyone a clue that how much money is the difference between buying the same guitar directly from the shop ( since I live in the EU ) or through internet - shops? I mean how can, for example Mundo Flamenco (in germany) sell Maldonado's 1a for 3000 Euros vs. Zavaletas' or La falseta's higher prices? And even, if I go down to Andalucia for about a week ( f.e. Malaga or Granada ) will I get a really good blanca for a reasonable price, or I go to a taller, and since I'm a foreigner and speak VERY little spanish I'm gonna be given some 2nd class guitar said to be 1st class? How does it work? Any other info's on Maldonado's guitars are welcome! Thanks
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Date Oct. 2 2005 8:44:01
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flyeogh
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RE: Newcomer - questions (in reply to Guest)
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Welcome amigo. Hopefully the following might help: I’m in my second year of Flamenco and in that time I have bought 5 guitars. First I’m not a collector. I spend time in Madrid, my home near Newbury in England and with my parents in Bournemouth. Rather than transport I need a min of three. I have trawled round tallers and shops in Madrid and Seville, I’ve bought in Spain, I’ve bought on EBay, I’ve bought in London, and finally I’ve had a guitar made following references given here by several of the resident aficionados. Now I’ve made mistakes so what have I learned: Do not buy in a hurry. Do not imagine Spain is full of bargains – it is also full of c**p. See it, the very one, before you buy – the internet is a dangerous place. If you walk into a Spanish guitar shop there always seems to be this guitar that a pro left behind and as its not normal stock they can do a deal for cash. (Strange the locals don't snap it up ) Having a guitar made for you is an enjoyable experience and does not necessarily cost more. (Obviously they start at the higher end but for value ...) And finally the guitar I was most disappointed in (*) upon arrival I wouldn't be separated from. Funny old world Good luck * I will collect my handmade special from Granada in November. Opinion on that to come but just interacting with the luthier, seeing fotos as it goes from a few bits of wood to something unique, … sort of org****c
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Date Oct. 2 2005 10:25:28
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RE: Newcomer - questions (in reply to flyeogh)
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I’m in my second year of Flamenco Nigel, I'm in my fifth...not discounting the stuff I tried to get to know before... I think I can make a reasonably good compás in many styles. But I hate all the falsetas I play.... cheers Ron
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Date Oct. 2 2005 20:15:19
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RE: Newcomer - questions (in reply to Guest)
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Hi everyone. This with going to Spain and finding your dream guitar over the weekend is very complicated and very few people do it with succes. It's very difficult to find a good handbuild guitar which is not already sold. Most probably you'll end up with a factory made guitar, or lets call them a "brand" guitar to avoid silly discussions about factory versus handmade. Duitsojins advice on taking a guitar you know with you is VERY good. acoustics vary a lot. The Bernal shop here in Granada sounds like an empty bathroom, so it's rather difficult to compare with the guitar you tried in the little workshop full of stacked wood and tools. Sadly enough, Thomas's story is very true and not only in Madrid. Your last option, and in my opinion the best is to order a guitar from a guitarmaker you trust. It takes time, but the instrument will be a lot more personal. Ask along about which luthiers you can trust. Get more than 1 opinion etc. Good luck Anders
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Date Oct. 3 2005 7:45:23
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RE: Newcomer - questions (in reply to Guest)
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AND "Ask along about which luthiers you can trust" any advice anybody? Is Maldonado a luthier You can trust? Any other?
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Date Oct. 3 2005 8:58:45
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