Felix Manzanero

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TANúñez

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From: TEXAS

Felix Manzanero

After more than 50 years in the guitar world, Felix Manzanero has decided to retire. Just letting anyone know that has not heard.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 26 2012 14:42:09

beno

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Joined: Nov. 3 2006
From: Hungary

RE: Felix Manzanero (in reply to TANúñez)

I've always wanted to try His guitars but didn't managed so far...
He even taught some luthiers in Paracho if I'm well informed..

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 26 2012 14:46:14

TANúñez

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From: TEXAS

RE: Felix Manzanero (in reply to beno)

You are correct beno. I really like his work. A great instrument.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 26 2012 17:12:57

C. Vega

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RE: Felix Manzanero (in reply to TANúñez)

Felix celebrated his 75th birthday this year. He's entitled to retirement!

I've visited him at his Madrid shop and enjoyed drinks and tapas with him on several occasions. He was always very friendly and most generous with his time and knowledge. A true gentleman.
Best wishes, Felix.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 26 2012 22:47:08

etta

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Joined: Jan. 20 2010

RE: Felix Manzanero (in reply to C. Vega)

I have a 1970 blanca cedar by Felix; it is in near mint condition and is a wonderful instrument, percussive, and yet smooth and sweet. Like many others I visited his shop in 2010 and also found him to be very cordial, personable, and still very enthusiastic about his work; he showed me a blanca that he was just finishing. He will be missed.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 28 2012 14:42:57

Richard Jernigan

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Joined: Jan. 20 2004
From: Austin, Texas USA

RE: Felix Manzanero (in reply to TANúñez)

I visited Manzanero in June, 1991, along with several others when I was in Madrid to buy a good classical before moving to the central Pacific. I made the rounds more than once, playing for a while at each place. Felix kept one guitar back for me while I was choosing. I ended up buying a Contreras doble tapa from Manuel Sr., another sterling gentleman of the "Madrid School."

When I went by to thank Manzanero, but to say I had bought a Contreras, he said he was happy that I had found the instrument I liked, and invited me out for wine and tapas. What a guy!

RNJ

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 29 2012 2:01:45