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Jim Opfer

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Joined: Jul. 19 2003
From: Glasgow, Scotland.

New guitar

New Stephen Hill on the way. I'll let you all know once I've spent some time with her. Can't wait

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JBASHORUN

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RE: New guitar (in reply to Jim Opfer)

Jeez, Jim! How many guitars do you have now?! You're building up quite a collection! I look forward to seeing/hearing the new Hill...

Jb

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 11 2007 19:57:02

TANúñez

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Joined: Jul. 10 2003
From: TEXAS

RE: New guitar (in reply to Jim Opfer)

Wow Jim. I'm assuming this will be a blanca? do you only one one Hill? a negra?

Knowing all the high-end guitars you own or have owned, may I ask what you do for a living? I would like to do this too

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 11 2007 21:01:26

Jim Opfer

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From: Glasgow, Scotland.

RE: New guitar (in reply to Jim Opfer)

JB/Tom

I've known Stephen for seven years or so and believe me, he makes exceptionally fine flamencos. I have a fantastic negra from the time I first met him and this will be a blanca to match. Made en Espana 'La Andaluz' muy flamenco.
Should have her this week sometime.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 11 2007 21:44:20

JBASHORUN

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RE: New guitar (in reply to TANúñez)

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Knowing all the high-end guitars you own or have owned, may I ask what you do for a living? I would like to do this too

I believe Jim is an architect... and yes- I think the rest of us are in the wrong profession, by the sounds of it!!!

Jb

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 11 2007 21:54:37

Jim Opfer

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From: Glasgow, Scotland.

RE: New guitar (in reply to JBASHORUN)

Hi JB,

'So long Frank Lloyd Wright'
Mmmm...! Could that fit por buleria? A challenge to all out there.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 11 2007 22:00:38

Jim Opfer

Posts: 1876
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From: Glasgow, Scotland.

RE: New guitar (in reply to JBASHORUN)

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I believe Jim is an architect

Here's the website (a bit of promo)
www.olarchitects.com
Needs a bit of work.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 11 2007 22:02:36

TANúñez

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Joined: Jul. 10 2003
From: TEXAS

RE: New guitar (in reply to Jim Opfer)

Jim, that's an interesting photo of you. You look totaly different than you do from your videos

. Maybe it's the spiked hair you wear for work?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 11 2007 23:30:20

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RE: New guitar (in reply to Jim Opfer)

jim i like yr picture on yr site wonderfull spicky ....lol

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 12 2007 4:55:33

JBASHORUN

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RE: New guitar (in reply to Jim Opfer)

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'So long Frank Lloyd Wright'

I have to admit, I LOVE FLR's work... I think his"Fallingwater" house is simply AMAZING, and one day, when I'm rich and famous, I hope to buy it and settle down there!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 12 2007 9:36:37

Jim Opfer

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From: Glasgow, Scotland.

RE: New guitar (in reply to JBASHORUN)

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I hope to buy it and settle down there!

Thing is, comming from Scotland, if I stayed there the sound of that water would keep me awake all night worrying about roof leaks.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 12 2007 20:27:37

Jim Opfer

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From: Glasgow, Scotland.

RE: New guitar (in reply to JBASHORUN)

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I think his"Fallingwater" house is simply AMAZING

Incidentally, did you know that the big balcony cantilever rises and falls a few inches between winter and summer and that the big stone wall under the bottom terrace was put there to satisfy the local building inspector but it's FLW's bluff, it stops short and does not support the structure

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 12 2007 20:31:05

JBASHORUN

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RE: New guitar (in reply to Jim Opfer)

LOL, sounds like you've done your homework on FLW, Jim!

Still, as long as its "structurally sound" and looks great, I'd be MORE THAN happy. How many householders can say they have their own waterfall?

And better still, its a "landmark" and iconic design... a "piece of history"...

Jb

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 12 2007 22:05:51

JBASHORUN

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RE: New guitar (in reply to Jim Opfer)

I guess the modern-day equivalent would be owning a house designed by Richard Rogers or something...

Jb

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 12 2007 22:07:35