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mlau

 

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Can you help me design the perfect g... 
Dear Foroflamenco,

I am a rank amateur, and I'm interested in building a flamenco guitar for my own use. Of note, I'm a hobbyist guitar-builder and I plan to stay that way. However, if this idea takes off, I may present it to my maestro to expand his product line.

Due to work, I have to fly regularly.
I'm thinking of building a full-sized flamenco guitar that can tuck under the seat in front of me. It will probably be based off of the Blackshear plans.

Any thoughts/additions/comments?

I'd love your thoughts as players/luthiers.
There's so much about flamenco that I'm just starting to learn!

-Matt

ps. I'll post pics if I ever get around to building it. I'm working on a conventional guitar under my maestro at the moment.
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mecmachin

 

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RE: Can you help me design the perfe... (in reply to mlau) 
Hi,

could you build me one like this

http://www.miranda-tech.com/cfx-200.html

only cheaper, and not sounding like a block of wood please?
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Jan. 30 2013 10:41:58
 
mlau

 

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RE: Can you help me design the perfe... (in reply to mlau) 
Sorry, been busy with interviews.

I could probably do that...but I doubt that it'd cover my hourly rate for my day job .

1. All joking aside, Mauro Marchesi (sp) on mimf made a guitar that functions similarly. However, his version is far more beautiful and easier to hold.

2. For the guitar to not sound like a "block of wood" it'll depend on the quality of the wood. It can also be augmented by chambering the body/neck to create a small resonant pocket. Personally, if I were to do it, I'd use old-growth redwood or Port Orford Cedar for the neck.

But seriously...something so ugly is ideal?
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Feb. 7 2013 6:04:27
 
rickm

 

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RE: Can you help me design the perfe... (in reply to mlau) 
in the past there were companies making travel guitars but dont know if they are still around
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Feb. 7 2013 14:45:06
 
Leñador

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RE: Can you help me design the perfe... (in reply to mlau) 
Les Paul designed a hinged travel guitar I think.

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britguy

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RE: Can you help me design the perfe... (in reply to mlau) 
quote:

that can tuck under the seat in front of me


Why don't you just get a six-string ukelele? Yamaha makes a nice one for $99. . .

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Ricardo

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RE: Can you help me design the perfe... (in reply to mlau) 
It already exists...it's called "sanchis".

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machopicasso

 

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RE: Can you help me design the perfe... (in reply to Ricardo) 
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It already exists...it's called "sanchis".


Is the 1F Arce the one you normally take when flying? And you slide it under the seat in front of you?
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Feb. 9 2013 10:09:27
 
mlau

 

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RE: Can you help me design the perfe... (in reply to mlau) 
quote:

in the past there were companies making travel guitars but dont know if they are still around


Let me emphasize that I'm interested in *building* it, not buying it.
The thing doesn't have to be in production, or even exist yet!
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Feb. 10 2013 3:00:57
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