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RE: Building a modification of a 1968 Conde
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Tom Blackshear
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Why not let the guests say what they want, unless it is detrimental to the list.
I recently received an e-mail from a long time educated Arizona player in regards to the Reyes modification I made for David Alford.
HERE IS WHAT HE SAID: "Went to dinner at a local Green Valley couples home last night. David Alford was there. He had one of your flamencos and his 1998 Gerundino flamenco, cypress/spruce. I must say, your instrument blew the Gerundino out of the water. Your's was one of the best "sounding" flamencos I've ever played....right there with some of the Oribe's, Ruck's and old Ramirez guitars..... nice work!
What I like about your flamenco, the other evening was, you could actually play other music on it. I was doing a number of Heitmeyer pop and Latin arrangements, and it really sounded nice. The same music on the Gerundino was really muddy, for a lack of a better term, no separation in the notes. Naturally, the Gerundino had the flamenco “growl,” but so does an old Aria flamenco. Seems as though most flamenco players don’t look any further than the growl."
And of course this is his opinion. And I understand that its a never ending cycle of what motivates players to choose certain builder names in the market. No doubt my guitars have been traded in for something thought to be better.
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Date Aug. 23 2015 21:41:45
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Tom Blackshear
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RE: Building a modification of a 196... (in reply to Tom Blackshear)
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The 1968 Conde modification flamenco guitar was just mailed to a guitarist in Puerto Rico.
He called to let me know it had arrived and mentioned that it was incredible; and that perhaps he might send a short video to show me the tonal application.
If this happens, then I'll post it here for the lists entertainment.
Otherwise, it's getting toward the time to start on my Miguel Rodriguez bench copies which will be posted on a new thread for this particular build. And although this build is for a classical guitar, it will have an explanation to convert it toward flamenco music.
This is what was designed for the Lucio y Tomas for sale at the RE Brune workshop. This guitar has been to war but it seems the tonal aspects have held up well.
Check it out at: http://www.rebrune.com/lucio-y-tomas/
1999 Lucio y Tomas (U.S.A.) 650 mm scale, 51 mm nut, cedar top, Indian rosewood sides and back, considerable playing wear which is quite visible, later clear golpeador which neatly covers most of the top wear, and recent frets installed by the Brune workshop. The original french polish is still present, but has been entirely padded over to revive the dull areas, and with ongoing usage there is now some dulling of the areas previously padded over. These are cosmetic issues having no affect on the sound whatsoever. During this brief period Tom Blackshear of San Antonio Texas built perhaps a dozen guitars jointly with Mexican luthier Lucio Nuñez Nava in Tom’s San Antonio shop using Tom’s woods, tools, designs and finishes, including his fine tuning procedures. To Tom’s credit these were labeled as “Lucio y Tomas” guitars instead of “Tom Blackshear” guitars, even though they really don’t show the hand of Lucio Nuñez at all. This instrument is made on Tom’s famous Miguel Rodriguez pattern, a model which Tom knows intimately, and builds with equally spectacular results as the very pricy originals. It is accurate to the original Rodriguez model both internally and externally. Like the original Rodriguez guitars, this is a loud, open, throaty instrument which could easily pass as a concert flamenco guitar with body and sustain. Purely Spanish in concept, it responds immediately with an explosion of color and sound, and for those not put off by playing wear, this is a great instrument for a reasonable price. $6,000
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Date Aug. 28 2015 14:34:53
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cigpr2005
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RE: Building a modification of a 196... (in reply to Tom Blackshear)
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Dear Tom,
As you Know, I'm not into forums. I'm really busy learning repertoire and practicing for concerts. But, Let me tell you, seeing the process of my guitar being built is a great experience. I Never imagined that you had the time to build great guitars and keep an online tutorial.
I'm extremely happy with my new guitar, it sure is not a Conde clone, because this guitar is powerful, very clear and has a lyrical voice too, very flamenco, with lots of character but extremely musical at the same time. I haven't yet had the chance to try a Conde with all these characteristics combined.
I was expecting a normal flamenco, but in truth, It's very versatile, I can play flamenco, baroque, classical.... anything sounds organic and adequate. Even a single note results very complex and rich sounding. A true tool of musical expression. It is strong and great enough to make me write on a forum. You are unusually gifted. My deepest respect and admiration.
As you know, I have the opportunity of playing a considerable number of fine Spanish guitars constantly. With your guitar I feel there's no flaws, I really don't miss anything in your guitar as usually happens to me with other famous guitars. It makes me happy to think I'll practice early morning. I'm sure your guitar will cause a great impression in my next tour. Thank you Tom! Eres un Genio!
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Date Sep. 8 2015 5:01:51
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Tom Blackshear
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RE: Building a modification of a 196... (in reply to cigpr2005)
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I was expecting a normal flamenco, but in truth, It's very versatile, I can play flamenco, baroque, classical.... anything sounds organic and adequate. Even a single note results very complex and rich sounding. A true tool of musical expression. It is strong and great enough to make me write on a forum. You are unusually gifted. My deepest respect and admiration.
Dear List members, I will most likely not build this particular modification again. It was too hard to fine tune and took more time than was usually allowed to build. But the very last adjustment did the trick, as it turned out so good that I wanted to keep it for myself 
Actually, this is not true, as I would be guitar poor if I did, and baby needs a new pair of shoes.
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Date Sep. 8 2015 14:17:29
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