FOUND: Pretty nice blanca

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Mitch

Posts: 48
Joined: Nov. 24 2005
From: AZ

FOUND: Pretty nice blanca

I am in the process of scraping together a few dollars to try to buy a decent blanca for my studies. I have been looking especially at guitars by Salvador Castillo and have been in conversation with him this week.

It occurred to me that before I order a new instrument I should check and see if any of you might have a nice budget instrument that needs a good home.

I'm open to most anything. I need a few weeks to have all my funds together, but I think it would be helpful to see what else is out there while I work on it.

I'm undecided on pegs vs. machines, so either is ok.

I won't be able to spend more than about $2000 USD, but much less is certainly ok with me. :)

Thank you!

-mitch

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 19 2010 17:07:05

Mitch

Posts: 48
Joined: Nov. 24 2005
From: AZ

RE: FOUND: Pretty nice blanca (in reply to Mitch)

Found one. Thanks very much for all the offers. This is exciting for me.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 22 2010 9:09:44

sean65

Posts: 414
Joined: Jan. 4 2010
From: London

RE: FOUND: Pretty nice blanca (in reply to Mitch)

Hey Mitch,

You're playing your cards close to your chest.

What have found? C'mon, spill the beans.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 23 2010 10:08:13

Mitch

Posts: 48
Joined: Nov. 24 2005
From: AZ

RE: FOUND: Pretty nice blanca (in reply to Mitch)

I received a nice offer on a euro spruce/spanish cypress Castillo, so I'm excited about it.

Once I have it in my hands I'll take some photos and make a 'new guitar day' post. I love those. :)

Now I have to learn how to play the thing!

My first lesson is Thursday - wish me luck.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 23 2010 11:39:00

Ted G

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Joined: Jul. 19 2003

RE: FOUND: Pretty nice blanca (in reply to Mitch)

I think I read somewhere you had a Jose Ramirez 1a before. Did you sell it? How does/did it sound?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 23 2010 13:14:16

Mitch

Posts: 48
Joined: Nov. 24 2005
From: AZ

RE: FOUND: Pretty nice blanca (in reply to Ted G)

I did!

That was an amazing sounding guitar in the right hands. For some reason though, it sounded like crap when I played it. :)

I took a few flamenco lessons several years ago and traded a very nice classical of mine for the Ramirez. Every local flamenco pro I let try it raved about it. It had some magic to it - dry, old school flamenco tone.

I got sidetracked soon after starting lessons and sold it. I almost forgot about that one!

I mean it this time though - I'm gonna' stick with it. I really love flamenco, so I'm not going to let myself give up easily this time.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 23 2010 13:19:58

Alonte

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Joined: Dec. 2 2008

RE: FOUND: Pretty nice blanca (in reply to Mitch)

Congrats Mitch! I got to try a Salvador Castillo a few weeks ago. I am very very impressed.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 23 2010 13:20:00

sean65

Posts: 414
Joined: Jan. 4 2010
From: London

RE: FOUND: Pretty nice blanca (in reply to Mitch)

quote:

I received a nice offer on a euro spruce/spanish cypress Castillo, so I'm excited about it.

Nice choice man.

I was on the verge of buying the same guitar myself but I thought I'd just hold back till my playing improved.

Now you've just got to hammer the hell out of it for about 18 months to get it sounding great.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 23 2010 13:26:43

Mitch

Posts: 48
Joined: Nov. 24 2005
From: AZ

RE: FOUND: Pretty nice blanca (in reply to Mitch)

OK - a few teaser pics for you. These are from the seller - I will take more when I get it, but for now these will have to do.

I think it's beautiful. I hope I can do it justice someday...