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slowhand9

 

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Felipe Conde FP14N or Valeriano Bern... 
Hello,

Im going to buy my first flamenco and have shortened down the list to :
Felipe Conde FP14N
Valeriano Bernal - Al Alba 50th Anniversary Negra
Ramirez FL2 Palosanto

Would really appreciate all observations/remarks about the above models. Which is a better buy?
which has a truer tone?
which as better playability?
which has better resale value?

would be great to hear for all, specially people who have played the above models.

Im travelling to Madrid on work in mid April for 2 days. would also highly welcome any addresses to stores for used instruments.

Hope you can help me out make my decision soon!
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tijeretamiel

 

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RE: Felipe Conde FP14N or Valeriano ... (in reply to slowhand9) 
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ORIGINAL: slowhand9
Felipe Conde FP14N


I played this Conde model and the one I played was a truly awful guitar.

I'd lean towards the Bernal from the three guitars you mentioned.
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Mar. 19 2015 11:39:33
 
Ricardo

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RE: Felipe Conde FP14N or Valeriano ... (in reply to slowhand9) 
probably hit or miss with these lower end models...try before buy. I played FC26 and FC25 in spain last summer, both were fantastic.

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krichards

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RE: Felipe Conde FP14N or Valeriano ... (in reply to slowhand9) 
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Felipe Conde FP14N Valeriano Bernal - Al Alba 50th Anniversary Negra Ramirez FL2 Palosanto


For that kind of money, you could have a very good luthier made guitar (and maybe have some money left over), from me or one of the other luthiers on this forum.

But the ones you suggest are safe bets as long as you choose carefully. In Madrid you will find some poor guitars, especially in the Conde shops so be careful. Take your time, and revisit to try several times before committing.
Good luck

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  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Mar. 19 2015 14:18:25
 
bernd

 

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RE: Felipe Conde FP14N or Valeriano ... (in reply to krichards) 
I totally agree with krichards. My dream is still a negra by Anders

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minorthang

 

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RE: Felipe Conde FP14N or Valeriano ... (in reply to slowhand9) 
although i didnt play flamenco then i did have a ramirez FL2 it was average at best- just like any mass produced instrument take off the lable it did really have its own identity ,

if you buy a handmade guitar from the above mentioned or anyone im sure it be much better if the price is ok for you .

but a must i guess if you can play before you buy i just bought another instrument and couldnt play it before i bought it its hard and not ideal
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Mar. 20 2015 11:54:23
 
slowhand9

 

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RE: Felipe Conde FP14N or Valeriano ... (in reply to slowhand9) 
THanks for the suggestions.
I was wondering if anyone here can give me further feedback on the AL Alba (50th Anniversary) and the Conde FP15N please?
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Mar. 21 2015 8:58:32
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