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Help in choosing Flamenco Guitar!

I started classical/flamenco guitar lessons 10 months ago. At that time, I bought an inexpensive beginner classical guitar for around $250. Now, I realize I enjoy playing Flamenco style and want to upgrade to a really nice sounding, easy playing flamenco for around $2,000 to $4,000 tops. So, I started looking at guitar forum sites - like this one - and internet sites for various flamenco guitar brands and makers. It all seems so overwhelming and confusing! Of couse, an internet site for a specific maker or brand of guitar says that theirs is "the best". Or, I might read comments about a specific guitar from a player who has negative comments. How do I find someone who is knowledgeable about flamenco guitars who will honestly guide me through this confusing process? Am I better in buying a new guitar from a dealer or do I buy a used one from a dealer or private party? I appreciate anyone who can help. I live in Orange County, California.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 8 2005 22:36:44

Patrick

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From: Portland, Oregon

RE: Help in choosing Flamenco Guitar! (in reply to Guest)

Contact Tom at www.lafalseta.com

He's good people. Several forum members have bought from him. He knows flamenco guitars.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 8 2005 22:56:11

Thomas Whiteley

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From: San Francisco Bay Area

RE: Help in choosing Flamenco Guitar! (in reply to Patrick)

quote:

Contact Tom at www.lafalseta.com

Pat;

YES! Our son Brian bought his Ricardo Sanchis Carpio 1 AF extra from Tom and he is very happy! Now Brian has a guitar like mine.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 9 2005 1:45:02

davor

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From: cRoAtiA,zAgReB

RE: Help in choosing Flamenco Guitar! (in reply to Guest)

Try to contact Anders (member of this site), he is a luthier who makes flamenco and classical guitars.He is friendly guy who will help you.I bought a guitar from him, so I know what I'm talking about.
http://www.eliassonguitars.com

pozdrav
davor

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 9 2005 8:48:07

Skai

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RE: Help in choosing Flamenco Guitar! (in reply to Guest)

Hi there! You'll definitely want to register as a member of this forum first, simply because it's like NO OTHER. It's an amazing source for all things flamenco and it's no crappy spam filled forum. In fact it's my only door to flamenco where I stay. You can learn things like technique, compas and so much more.

Right in this forum, is the online home of a great luthier Anders Eliasson. He may not be that well know yet but all those who have purchased guitars from him have yet to regret anything. Who knows what they'll be worth some years later?

And we also have Tom of lafalseta.com who is probably the best way to obtain Spanish handmade guitars. It's also probably much safer with far more honest and personalised service.

We've got lots of experienced players and flamenco enthusiasts here who'll be more than glad to help you along the way. I've learnt alot through this forum and I'm sure everyone else did.

I feel that you should get a luthier guitar as your budget is good enough for one. If I had that kind of money, I'd go for an Anders negra. Hear some sound samples and views some photos at www.eliassonguitars.com

Good luck!
Cheston

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 9 2005 9:49:30

Crows

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Joined: Sep. 27 2004

RE: Help in choosing Flamenco Guitar! (in reply to Skai)

I would like to add to what Skai says with respect to Anders Eliasson.
Very nice guitars (I have a Blanca), truly handbuilt with a passion, by a very knowlegeable and genuine luthier. Mine is dream to play, light, comfortable, responsive, bags of tone.

Have a chat with him before you make a decision, I'm sure you will get some very good advice.

All the best, Andy.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 9 2005 10:09:50

veet

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Joined: Nov. 29 2004
From: L.A.

RE: Help in choosing Flamenco Guitar! (in reply to Guest)

Being in Orange County, you're not all that far from Dan Zeff, up in Chatsworth.
Highly recommend a visit to his place. His website is www.dzguitars.com

Veet

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 9 2005 22:25:14

Thomas Whiteley

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Joined: Jul. 8 2003
From: San Francisco Bay Area

RE: Help in choosing Flamenco Guitar! (in reply to Guest)

Interesting to look at but pricey. Jose Oribe in Vista, California

http://www.oribeguitars.com/index.html

Some interesting pictures with many people that I know or knew.

http://www.oribeguitars.com/GalleryofArtists.html

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Nov. 9 2005 23:29:27