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I recently acquired a guitar from craigslist that came without a label, but we well-constructed with a solid cedar top and solid pau ferro b/s. The headstock struck me as unusual as well, and the closest match I could find was one for a Eusebio Hernandez Huipe model that has sold online sometime back.
As I tried to reference images of headstocks and rosettes of other classical guitars to try to help identify mine, I kept coming back to Eusebio's instruments. Both the headstock design and rosette design of my guitar closely resemble that of E. Huipe's guitars, although the construction seems a bit rougher.
I think the only way I can verify whether or not this guitar is one of his would be to contact him directly, but I have not been able to track down the info, even though I believe he is still in business.
Does anybody here on the forum know how to contact him, or have familiarity with his instruments?
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RE: Eusebio Hernandez Huipe- Does an... (in reply to jeff_hatcher)
The headstock looks like a match. If it's a little rough around the edges it could have been made by an apprentice in his shop as a student model. But the glue squeeze-out around the back braces is not necessarily due to sloppiness, it depends on how the back is glued onto the guitar. Some makers fit the back braces into the linings and then glue the unbraced back plate onto the rim, braces and foot at the same time, making it impossible to clean up all the glue on the inside. The bindings/purflings look well executed (I cringe whenever I see those white plastic bindings though). The plantilla, bridge, and other features definitely suggest Paracho. The back and sides could also be Palo Escrito.
RE: Eusebio Hernandez Huipe- Does an... (in reply to Andy Culpepper)
Thanks Andy. I appreciate someone with your experience offering their opinion on the thread.
I've only had the instrument for a little over a week, having purchased it spur of the moment from a craigslist post whilst I was out of town for the weekend. I've been real pleased with it. Despite the apparent abuse it's been through, it's in perfect playing shape and sounds fantastic. I'm just dying to know the history behind it.
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I cringe whenever I see those white plastic bindings though
If you were referring to my guitar, the binding is all wood. Outer piece is very light, and the exposure on that bit may be a bit blown out, but it's not plastic.
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RE: Eusebio Hernandez Huipe- Does an... (in reply to jeff_hatcher)
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If you were referring to my guitar, the binding is all wood.
I don't know of any hardwood that will stay that white for 40 years and shows no grain figure. I can't say for sure but it certainly looks like plastic. It's not a knock or anything, totally commonplace on steel strings, it's just not my taste.
A good guitar is a good guitar, and if you got it for $75 all the better
RE: Eusebio Hernandez Huipe- Does an... (in reply to jeff_hatcher)
Here's a better shot of the binding. The reason it looked bright white before was because of the exposure blowing out the details. THis one shows the grain a bit better.
and just for kicks, the wierd lookin' zombie face in the woodgrain.
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RE: Eusebio Hernandez Huipe- Does an... (in reply to jeff_hatcher)
That little guy is great, I think you have true "duende" in your guitar.
I guess I'm sold on that binding being wood but I'm really trying to figure out what wood it could be. My guess would be Holly. Not maple, that ends up being slightly more tan like in the rosette and headstock veneer.
RE: Eusebio Hernandez Huipe- Does an... (in reply to jeff_hatcher)
wikipedia:
"Duende or tener duende ("having duende") loosely means having soul, a heightened state of emotion, expression and authenticity, often connected with flamenco. [1] The artistic and especially musical term was derived from the duende, a fairy or goblin-like creature in Spanish and Latin American mythology."
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