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If I'm interested in volume, which luthier would you guys suggest? I just played a Jeff Sigurdson today, and though the craftsmanship is superb, I wasn't getting much volume from it. Currently, I have a $800 student model of the Lucida brand and it is far louder than the Sigurdson. Don't get me wrong, it was a magnificent guitar, but volume!?
I understand that when we introduce the microphone, surround sound, and high tech electronics, the volume of the guitar per se isn't valued as much, but for those of who don't intend on performing or utilising the extras, volume per se is important!
So, looking for a loud flamenco. Any opinions?
-bahen
PS, the Sigurdson was also heavier than my student Lucida - this contributes to the volume, presumably?
Hmm, I think Jeff's guitars usually don't lack volume.. Like for example my Sigurdson is VERY LOUD even with med. tension strings.. Here is another opinion : http://www.foroflamenco.com/tm.asp?m=8867&appid=&p=&mpage=1&key=blangra&tmode=&smode=&s=#11121 As for the weight: I can't compare to Lucida but it is somewhat similar to handmade blancas that I've tried before. And of course it is much lighter than my maple classical. Could you please give more info on the Sigurdson guitar that you tried: blanca/negra, year, flamenco/classical, scale, wood?
Why all this volume. Are you playing for dance classes etc.?
I personally prefer balance, attack and tone quality over volume. I mean some classical guitars can have very powerfull volume, but can be useless as flamenco guitars
If you are anywhere near Ottawa, ON I would also recommend to check out Murray Morgan's flamenco guitars - they are also very loud and have a beautiful tone. Or find another Sigurdson - as I said, they are usually very loud - I think this is actually the first thing that surprizes people who have never heard Jeff's guitars before.
I am in Ottawa, Murray is currently building a negra for me (due in April). So if you are planning to go to Ottawa after April I can show you my Morgan's negra and Sigurdson blangra. Murray's prices depend on wood and specs but base price is around 2K Canadian. BTW, where in Toronto did you try that Sigurdson?
No, but I have to head down there soon since I need to install a golpeador. They carry Sigurdsons? I'm going to be in the market for a new flamenco very soon - I want to try a bunch of guitars out.
i went and tried 12th fret's Laskin last week and it sounded dinky. nothing special, especially for their price tag. they had 1 ramirez there that sounded incredible, though i've forgotten which particular guitar it was. it wasn't their 1970s 1a - that didn't sound worth the price tag either.
Volume, power, responsiveness, projection; Glenn Canin; I have several of his guitars and they are monsters. But, Glenn is focusing almost entirely on Classical Guitars now.
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