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hi all, what do you guys think of the flamenco guitars on ebay at the moment? i'm looking to buy in the $1500 - $3000 range. should i go with the listed ramirez ones? there are a number of them. i didnt recognise any other flamenco brands. -bahen
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Joined: Nov. 22 2005
From: Quepos / Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
RE: question about guitars on ebay (in reply to bahen)
You know its funny...I am from Vancouver Canada, and for two years I worked two doors down from Jeff Sigurdsons work shop in a town called Langley. Right before I left to Costa Rica I met him, but now I kick myself for not buying one. A friend of mine has one and it sounds incredible. I believe he paid about 1800 canadian dollars. Oh well!
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From: Phoenix, AZ
RE: question about guitars on ebay (in reply to bahen)
Victor, I plan to be in Vancouver this summer. Any things I should be checking out over there, in terms of the scene? Any connections you can pass on to a fellow forumite?
Posts: 377
Joined: Nov. 22 2005
From: Quepos / Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
RE: question about guitars on ebay (in reply to bahen)
Absolutely...
There is a place called Kino Cafe on Cambie St. and about 17th Ave. They have flamenco there 6 days a week. One of the guys that plays and sings is a friend of mine. When you are about to go I can give you his name in a private message. There are also quite a few dance studios. I never went to any, but I have seen the dancers that have come from these places and they're all quite good. There is a dance teacher called Cassandra who is unbelievable; you can see her dance at this cafe.
Other than that, checking out www.flamenco.ca for upcoming events and links. Also check out www.penabuleria.com. This site was organized by a Persian guy that I also met at the cafe. He brings in people from Spain for concerts, and is definatley someone worth meeting. He also sings quite well and plays guitar too.
I can also give you detailed directions on getting to Jeff Sigurdsons shop, as it can be a little tricky to get there. He's in a very industrial part of Langley, just off the highway. Not a fancy location at all. (must be cheap rent!)
Hope this helps. Just make sure you're there in the summer....rains too much in the winter!
I'm completely biased <----- (that's my guitar over there)
I'd say that you'd be hard pressed to find better than a Sigurdson in that price range, especially when compared to a factory-made guitar. (that is if you are in N. America, if not don't waste any time with anything but one of Anders' guitars)
RE: question about guitars on ebay (in reply to bahen)
The 2A is a Blanca.
I will upload a photo and some description, but I´m a bit busy right now and cannot block the tlf. line. (country = modem..... ADSL in a couple of weeks )
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