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new build for a 1987 Reyes style flamenco
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Tom Blackshear
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RE: new build for a 1987 Reyes style... (in reply to Tom Blackshear)
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Hello, Just got notice that one of my previous Miguel Rodriguez models is for sale at Richard Brune's shop. Heck of a price if its still available. 1997 Tom Blackshear No. 249, (USA) 650 mm scale, 52 mm nut spaced at 44 mm 1st to 6th on center, cedar top, Indian rosewood sides and back, original French polish of shellac which has been padded over in the Bruné shop recently. Machines are a set of Schaller Hauser style gold plated which replace the original unknown set. This is a Miguel Rodriguez inspired model, which in our opinion represents the finest of Tom Blackshear’s work. He really understands the essence of these very Spanish sounding Rodriguez models and makes copies which in our opinion are usually superior to the originals, both in technical execution and musical performance. If you are looking for a well played opened up very Spanish sounding instrument with an easy to play 650 mm scale, look no further, this is your instrument. No cracks, no repairs, frets are nearly new, finish looks great, and the price is less than half the cost of a new Blackshear, assuming you could get one. $6500 http://www.rebrune.com/1997-blackshear-no-249/
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Date Jul. 31 2018 14:37:16
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Tom Blackshear
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RE: new build for a 1987 Reyes style... (in reply to Echi)
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quote:
I found very interesting the remark of the bridge as the main element to make a copy of a certain instrument and the influence of Ramirez III. I agree with this mention, as the bridge is the finish off to do a correct replica on any master built guitar. I have tried to tell Ron Hudson in Houston Texas, the distributor for the Francisco Navarro Mexico guitars; that Poncho should build an exact replica of the Reyes bridge, but the latest I've heard is that Poncho hasn't done it. I bought a 2003 copy for Juan Cadena to practice on while he is setting up his shop to build guitars, and I have to admit, that although I respect Poncho's work, it was a toy compared to the first Guitar that Juan made in my class, based on the 2003 Reyes flamenco model. And do I think Poncho is a good builder,Yes but he should take more time to get things right, including making a correct bridge to fit the Reyes style. It's surprising how many builders think this doesn't matter, but it does. I might add that this 2003 Reyes model is the only critique I give since I know this model intimately. It should not reflect toward Ponchos other builds.
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