Manuel Rodriguez/Manual Adalid/HSL

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NewPlayer

Posts: 141
Joined: Nov. 29 2012
From: San Francisco

Manuel Rodriguez/Manual Adalid/HSL

I am looking to buy a Blanca or Negra in the 2-3k USD range.

I have narrowed it down to:

1. Manuel Norman Rodriguez Jr. Flamenco
2500USD....Hand made, signed label, not the generic one found at Guitar Center

2. Hermanos Sanchis Lopez 2f or 1f Blanca or Negra
2-3kUSD

3. Manuel Adalid Viviana - Blanca or Negra
2500kUSD

Any suggestions?

OR should I look out for a used 70's Ramirez 1a for around 3500USD

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 29 2012 0:21:36

BarkellWH

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From: Washington, DC

RE: Manuel Rodriguez/Manual Adalid/HSL (in reply to NewPlayer)

In 2009 I bought a Manuel Adalid Viviana blanca for US$2,500, and I think it is as good an instrument as exists for that price. It is light-weight, has a good set-up, and sounds muy flamenco. I went to Zavaleta's in Tucson, Arizona personally to see James Greenberg, the owner of Zavaleta's, and try out guitars. I was prepared to consider more expensive instruments, but the Manuel Adalid Vivana blanca was the best deal for the money.

Cheers,

Bill

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 29 2012 1:15:37

NewPlayer

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From: San Francisco

RE: Manuel Rodriguez/Manual Adalid/HSL (in reply to NewPlayer)

Your response very much appreciated as I will base my purchase on the opinions of members like yourself...

Would you recommended spending 1-1.5k more on a used Ramirez 1a?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 29 2012 2:11:14

bursche

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From: Frankfurt, Germany

RE: Manuel Rodriguez/Manual Adalid/HSL (in reply to NewPlayer)

quote:

Would you recommended spending 1-1.5k more on a used Ramirez 1a?

Haha I have one and if you have any possibility to get a Ramirez 1a, do it.
GREAT instruments in my opinion. All their guitars from between 1960 and ~ 1990 that I tried were great.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 29 2012 8:55:57

FlamencoD

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Joined: Apr. 7 2012
From: Portland, OR

RE: Manuel Rodriguez/Manual Adalid/HSL (in reply to bursche)

You should consider a Franciso Navarro Grand Concert as well - same price range as those you listed. I have a 2012 Navarro Concert Flamenco - it is awesome.

Link: http://www.francisconavarro.com/grandcorncertflamenco.html

Here's a picture of my guitar.