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RE: manuel reyes guitar
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gj Michelob
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RE: manuel reyes guitar (in reply to el carbonero)
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Whether myth or reality, or a combination of the two, and whether because of Vicente Amigo's Reyes or because of his playing it superbly,and not unlike [all that was duscussed recently with regard to] Stradivari's fiddles.... Manuel Reyes is it !! If you can find one and can afford it, you own the pinnacle of contemporary flamenco guitar making, and a brilliant investment, no doubt about it. So my warmest congratulations to you, Victor1, with a dash of healthy envy When I had my chance to get one, I passed solely because that guitar raises the expectations of its owner's talent. Inevitably the audience would expect one to bring out the same sound, tone and artistry Vicente and Tomatito do. So when you ll post videos of your falsetas played on such miraculous instrument, you must expect some unjust and unreasonable criticism .... Do not "fret"... It is not you, but the guitar.... !!! Cheers.
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Date Jun. 8 2013 16:23:16
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BarkellWH
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RE: manuel reyes guitar (in reply to estebanana)
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.Owning a Reyes is like owing a good Porsche, but your garage also needs a Ferrari: Barbero, and Rolls:Santos maybe a formula one car:Gerundino etc. I own a Gerundino, and I cannot imagine any other make sounding better. In particular, the trebles are stunning. I have to admit that my level of playing does not come close to doing justice to it, but what the hell, it is always there beckoning me to do better! Cheers, Bill
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Date Jun. 9 2013 1:03:19
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Morante
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RE: manuel reyes guitar (in reply to Ricardo)
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Hi Ricardo Most aficionados rate a guitar only by its sound. Professionals have another point of view. Then, of course there is subjectivity. I am no professional, but i have played and worked on a lot of guitars: Recio, José Ramírez, Manuel Ramírez, Santos, Melero, Valeriano Bernal, Rafael Bernal, Jerónimo Pérez, Gerundino, Rodríguez, Barba, Andrés Domínguez, Carillo, Conde, Reyes, Reyes Hijo, Montero, Jerónimo Peña, De Voe, Andalucían, Alhambra, José Vilaplana, Admira, José Romero, Contreras, Bernabé, Ruck, Rafael Romero, Rafael López, Pedro de Miguel, Díaz, Bellido, Marvi, Lowden. Talking about the best example (usually I have played several of each maker) the ones that stand out for sound and playability are Rodriguez, Barba, Gerundino and De Voe. I have never played a Reyes that sounded as good as my Gerundino (subjective ) I have never played a Conde which sounded as good as a Reyes ( more subjective). I have never played a worse guitar for the money than Andalucían. One day I hope to play a Barbero and an Arcángel. But we all know (I hope) that a great guitarist can make any guitar sound good: in the meantime, I am happy with my Gerundino and you are happy with your Condes. The world is in order
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Date Jun. 12 2013 22:41:28
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