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Miguel de Maria
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Joined: Oct. 20 2003
From: Phoenix, AZ
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Luthiers and guitar strings
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Look, I love my guitar, and I love to play, but don't people get sick of talking about guitars, guitar makers, and various brands of strings? It seems that people can't spend enough time talking about Condes, Lester Devoe, and strings. Man, I haven't changed my strings in two months...I'm getting seriously lazy. I play a nice Vicente Carillo guitar at home, but I use a beater from Paracho for gigs. I am lazy! And my guitars have scratches on them.
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Date Dec. 23 2003 18:29:18
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Paul Bruhns
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Joined: Jul. 14 2003
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RE: Luthiers and guitar strings (in reply to Miguel de Maria)
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Guys: I, also, could not agree more. I have to bare my sould here and tell you something that I'm not real proud about. I spent a lot of time coveting and then buying some high end guitars for no real apparent reason, other than I was in a financial position to buy them. I would play the guitar, hold it, read the label, and then BUY the guitar. Stupid! I even went so far as to have a guitar made for me by a respected Madrid Luthier...because I could! Ironically, the one I play the most and enjoy is the first flamenco guitar I ever purchased, and coincidentally, the one I spent the least amount of money for. Yes, I've learned to appreciate the qualities of different guitars and builders, and that is fun to do. But, there is no substitute for learning Flamenco. For me, the whole guitar (which one is best?) argument has become a mute point... for which my wife is eternally grateful! Unfortunately, the internet is a difficult medium from which to convey Flamenco technique and the importance of bringing together all the elements of the art: the cante, the baile, the compas/ palmas/ cajon, the guitar. I suppose most of us are guitar players, and we have a real role in Flamenco. But, as I learn to appreciate the guitar as a supporting element, I am less enamored with the instrument, and more enamored with HOW to use it. One thing I notice more in this forum is that most people here care about playing music rather than talking about guitars. Thanks to Simon's provision of the audio upload page, I've gotten the opportunity to listen and appreciate some of your music. It is humbling for me, but challenging too. I learn more from listening to a sample here, than I ever did at FT web-site forum. I'll try to concentrate on providing an occassional audio sample, and enjoy listening to others' offerings. Merry Chiristmas, Paul
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Date Dec. 24 2003 15:07:11
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Thomas Whiteley
Posts: 786
Joined: Jul. 8 2003
From: San Francisco Bay Area
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RE: Luthiers and guitar strings (in reply to Paul Bruhns)
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Paul; Speaking of the elements of flamenco, the picture I have related to flamenco has changed over the last few decades. Carlos Montoya opened up the flamenco guitar as a solo instrument, and for those of us who play solo guitar we should be thankful. Most singers I know like to have a guitar accompaniment. Dancers seem to be another story. A cajon, cello, any other instrument or none at all is fine for some dancers. Some dancers are within their own space (head) and do not relate to what is outside of them nor do they care. Some guitarists of today play as they please (as some dancers). They incorporate bass, a drum kit, midi, and whatever pleases them. To me the music is flamenco like and has little to do with flamenco. They have to tell you what the palo they played was. I think it is more inspiration and less flamenco. Well, flamenco evolves and I am trapped in my own time warp. Having been around Sabicas, Carlos Montoya, Carmen Amaya, Antonio, Jose Greco, and many others was a great experience. There are some very fine flamencos who perform today and still are of “the old school”. Breaking new ground is not easy but it is certainly interesting to note what is going on.
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Date Dec. 24 2003 18:50:41
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Paco E.
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Joined: Nov. 16 2003
From: Wieringerwerf, Holland
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RE: Luthiers and guitar strings (in reply to Miguel de Maria)
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girls and boys, talking about luthiers, guitars and anything that surrounds it. I'am studying the physical thing about the guitar. I have a pretty good idea about what the perfect way to built a good guitar is. try to imagine, A neck, standing right up, the top on the bottom, the back and sides beneath, pull the string, and you will have the "best projection" there is one exception, it is not playable, and the tone is worse. about "our" guitars, it is one of the best compromises that excists. I have ideas to improve the compromise, but i won't share them , unfortunately ed
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Date Dec. 25 2003 0:39:46
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