Guitars with different shapes

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Taranto

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Guitars with different shapes

Hi all,

What is this guitar called? Why do some builders choose this form? Does it really improve sound? Could it be used for flamenco guitars?

Thanks, Taranto

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Jim Opfer

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

RE: Guitars with different shapes (in reply to Taranto)

It's a Manuel Contreras 'Calevario'.
Stupid looking thing IMO

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 5 2007 22:28:44

nhills

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From: West Des Moines, IA USA

RE: Guitars with different shapes (in reply to Taranto)

Hi!

This looks like one of the experiments by Contreras. The idea was to increase the soundboard area. It wasn't very successful for a classical and I can't see it as a good idea for a flamenco..

Norman

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Haithamflamenco

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RE: Guitars with different shapes (in reply to Taranto)

there is no sound hole?!?!

where dose the sound come from?!!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 6 2007 4:10:37

Jim Opfer

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From: Glasgow, Scotland.

RE: Guitars with different shapes (in reply to Haithamflamenco)

quote:

there is no sound hole?!?!

where dose the sound come from?!!

Good observation, for some reason the sound hole was cut and then placed back in again. It's removeable. No idea what it sounds like 'in the flesh' but if you were playing it and sat your coffee mug on it it would just slide off

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 6 2007 17:41:53

jshelton5040

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RE: Guitars with different shapes (in reply to Haithamflamenco)

It's a Contreras Carlevaro model. The sound is ported out the slots you can see on the perimeter of the body, no sound hole needed. It's a very expensive guitar. I think the sound is lovely although who can tell with a microphone. We make a similar guitar with double sides and double back with porting around the perimeter although ours has a traditional shape and sound hole. We call them "double bodies". Well suited to classic or flamenco although some people find the weight disturbing.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Aug. 7 2007 0:12:19