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minorthang

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guitar identification and quirky que...

hi foro memebers , although just a hacker on guitar, i have pena vargas (modelo taranto) 2012

660mm scale , id like to know more about the specifications, can anyone tell me more , and also the value , it was bought for me so im not really in the know .

also the string on the bridge are double tied ? not actually sure how re-string

cheers all

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minorthang

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RE: guitar identification and quirky... (in reply to minorthang)

picture of guitar

not sure of woods used or anything about this model cant fnout !

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Leñador

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RE: guitar identification and quirky... (in reply to minorthang)

The forum seems to have a lot about them. Seems to be pretty favorable.
http://www.foroflamenco.com/searchpro.asp?topicreply=both&message=both&timeframe=%3E&timefilter=0&top=300&criteria=AND&minRank=10&language=single&phrase=Pena+Vargas
Looks like the usual Cyprus sycamore and ebony. The 12 hole bridge is not super unusual, I don't have one so I've never tied it BUT:
http://www.foroflamenco.com/searchpro.asp?topicreply=both&message=both&timeframe=%3E&timefilter=0&top=300&criteria=AND&minRank=10&language=single&phrase=12+hole

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 8 2016 2:50:13

minorthang

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RE: guitar identification and quirky... (in reply to minorthang)

Hi Lenador,

yes i also foundthe russian site but little else using the woods - bit crazywith the 12 holes in the bridge im still not sure how too tie em.

thank you for your help, happy playing

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 12 2016 7:49:26

Ricardo

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RE: guitar identification and quirky... (in reply to minorthang)

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ORIGINAL: minorthang

Hi Lenador,

yes i also foundthe russian site but little else using the woods - bit crazywith the 12 holes in the bridge im still not sure how too tie em.

thank you for your help, happy playing

The 12 hole tie block thing has taken over the Spanish guitar world by storm with as much popularity and influence as young women's bald beaver trend. I must admit I am more old fashioned when it comes to my Spanish guitars however.

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Morante

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RE: guitar identification and quirky... (in reply to minorthang)

Look on internet:lots of pics etc. You do not have to use all 12, the bridge also works with 6. When I worked in a taller, I invented a tool to convert a 6 bridge to a 12. It is a good way to increase or recover the angle at the bridge.

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Cervantes

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RE: guitar identification and quirky... (in reply to minorthang)

My guitar has a 12 hole bridge and I am not a fan of it.
Just an extra hole to have to put the string through.
Its not any more secure I had a high E string come loose and put a nice ding in the top.

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Pimientito

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RE: guitar identification and quirky... (in reply to Ricardo)

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The 12 hole tie block thing has taken over the Spanish guitar world by storm with as much popularity and influence as young women's bald beaver trend.
I must admit I am more old fashioned when it comes to my Spanish guitars however.

Are you saying that you don't like bald beavers?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Apr. 13 2016 13:42:36

mt1007

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RE: guitar identification and quirky... (in reply to minorthang)

I love me some young bald beaver… ! As for the 12 holes, just make sure you burn the ends of the treble strings so you get no slippage hahahaha… bald beaver

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Anders Eliasson

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RE: guitar identification and quirky... (in reply to Ricardo)

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The 12 hole tie block thing has taken over the Spanish guitar world by storm with as much popularity and influence as young women's bald beaver trend. I must admit I am more old fashioned when it comes to my Spanish guitars however.

There´s no law saying that you have to use the 12 holes if you prefer using only 6. Look at the 12 holes as an option.
Just as the 200 miles an hour that you can do in a Ferrari is an option. You dont have to drive that fast all the time.