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Rafael Romero 1A Blanca on Ebay, and some other flamenco stuff
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Patrick
Posts: 1189
Joined: Jul. 7 2003
From: Portland, Oregon
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RE: Rafael Romero 1A Blanca on Ebay,... (in reply to jb)
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A year or so ago I picked up a Rafael Romero model 120 negra. I didn't really need another guitar, but I couldn't pass up the price and I could use it as a beater. Boy was I pleasantly surprised. The model 120 is no longer available and was built by Rafael's assistants and is just a hair rough in a couple of places. Now granted, the tone isn't world class, but I can easily say it’s in the league of a bunch of $3,000 guitars I have played, and I have less than a grand into it. It’s my understanding the 1A is primarily built by Rafael. I haven’t played a 1A, but if its like his low end 120 like I have it should be outstanding. I think JB is selling himself a bit short. To bring a 1A into the US with shipping and duty it would be closer to $3,000. Ole Flamenco has it listed for something like $2,500 plus shipping and duty. Rafael is very good flamenco player and knows what they are supposed to sound like.
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Date Mar. 13 2007 20:11:29
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jb
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Joined: Jul. 17 2006
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RE: Rafael Romero 1A Blanca on Ebay,... (in reply to Patrick)
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quote:
I haven’t played a 1A, but if its like his low end 120 like I have it should be outstanding. I think JB is selling himself a bit short. Yes, it is a fantastic guitar, but I am just trying to recoup my original investment... I am not greedy. If anyone in the foro remembers a while back, I had a huge beef with the Ole-Flamenco team in Spain... I had originally ordered a Sanchis 2F which they said would take 4 weeks. Well, it turned out to be almost 9 months until they sent it so I started bad mouthing their company in the forums because of their total lack of communication. In turn, they hushed me up with a Romero 1A at their cost. So, while the 1200$ starting point is still below what I paid, I am sure it will reach where I need it to be... besides, 1200 bucks in my pocket is better than a beautiful instrument sitting in my room and not being played... like I said, it needs a new home. -JB
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Date Mar. 13 2007 20:28:09
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