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gj Michelob

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Trilogy Guitars, new site

http://www.trilogyguitars.com/www2/shop

As i cannot own more than a few, leave alone a collection of guitars, i enjoy viewing -sort of obsessively- certain web-sites. GSI, DanZeff, LaFelseta, Classic Guitars Intern, and Trilogy. The last one was, but no longer is, probably the least entertaining site... i just clicked on it and enjoyed the new format. Guitars images are really well presented.

For those, like me, who have lots and lots of guitars available but stored... at the stores, it is a big deal !

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Ricardo

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RE: Trilogy Guitars, new site (in reply to gj Michelob)

Mmm delicious, thanks for the find!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 9 2009 14:50:19

Exitao

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RE: Trilogy Guitars, new site (in reply to gj Michelob)

I thought we keep the pr0n in the off-topic section. ;-)

Good find, BTW.

They have fibreglass Eastman Guitar cases for $400. Is that a good deal?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 9 2009 16:37:48

edguerin

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RE: Trilogy Guitars, new site (in reply to gj Michelob)

Nice guitars.

But what to think of a dealer that doesn't string $15 K pegheads correctly?

esteso

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 10 2009 6:53:23

Jim Opfer

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RE: Trilogy Guitars, new site (in reply to gj Michelob)

Great find GJ, I gave up on the old site because it never really changed.
Interesting how these dealers work though, if you check this guitar on the Trilogy site;
http://www.trilogyguitars.com/www2/shop/guitar/1998-gerundino-fernandez
Now sold

You will find it now crops up on this other site;

http://lasonanta.eu/guitarras-flamencas/gerundino-fernandez-flamenca-blanca-1998.html#
Look at the video at the bottom of the page and you will see the same string burn mark below the 1st string.

The Dutch web page is really slick with some good guitars and sound samples - enjoy.

Incidentally, this Gerundino is identical in every respect to the one I have.

Jim.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 10 2009 7:30:51

gj Michelob

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RE: Trilogy Guitars, new site (in reply to Jim Opfer)

quote:

Interesting how these dealers work though, if you check this guitar on the Trilogy site;
http://www.trilogyguitars.com/www2/shop/guitar/1998-gerundino-fernandez
Now sold
You will find it now crops up on this other site;
http://lasonanta.eu/guitarras-flamencas/gerundino-fernandez-flamenca-blanca-1998.html#
Look at the video at the bottom of the page and you will see the same string burn mark below the 1st string.

Thank you for the link to LaSonata, Jim, it is very well put together. I must criticize my own obtuse parochialism in choosing to view only US based retailer’s sites (but there’s that element of hope that I might suddenly swing by their store and “buy” it… one day).

I think these guitars move from store to store (and website to website) either because they are offered on a consignment basis and after a stale period the consignor becomes frustrated and tries to sell it through a new retailer, or because (as we saw once with a Gerundino moving swiftly between Classic Guitar International and GSI) retailers may “co-broker” a sale to increase the odds.

I remember you are rather fond of the Gerundino and I think you might have two. Are both wonderful? I should try one next time I am in LA and see where all your fuss comes from.
Ciao
gj

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 10 2009 8:18:47

Pimientito

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RE: Trilogy Guitars, new site (in reply to Jim Opfer)

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Incidentally, this Gerundino is identical in every respect to the one I have.

....apart from the rosette!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 10 2009 8:50:09

Jim Opfer

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RE: Trilogy Guitars, new site (in reply to Pimientito)

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..apart from the rosette!

My guitar has the exact same rosette.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 10 2009 9:45:49

Jim Opfer

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RE: Trilogy Guitars, new site (in reply to gj Michelob)

I know what you mean gj about swing by one day. If only that were possible.
Thing about La Sonata is that you have to visit by appointment. Might be that gives them time to ship the guitar in, but I get the impression the guitar is currently with then. Either it was a dissapointment to the buyer who sold it on again, or perhaps a quick turn round for profit or perhaps La S' bought it from Trilogy (Unlikely).

Yes, I like Gerundino and as you say, I have two. The 98 spruce blanca and a 75' cedar blanca. The cedar is identical to Paco Pena's, being peg head, same rosette and with a very big, bright and mysterious flamenco voice. I'm still discovering this guitar but my gut feeling is that it needs a stronger right hand than I have to release the full turbo effect :-)
You must try one if you get the chance and see what I mean.

Jim.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 10 2009 9:54:58

gj Michelob

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RE: Trilogy Guitars, new site (in reply to Jim Opfer)

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You must try one if you get the chance and see what I mean.

Jim.

A dangerous exercise.... I am willing to risk...

I know you are partial to the older ones, as you once said, is there a cut-out date, or the physical aspect betrays the turn in design you then dismiss?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 10 2009 11:42:59

Jim Opfer

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RE: Trilogy Guitars, new site (in reply to gj Michelob)

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is there a cut-out date, or the physical aspect betrays the turn in design you then dismiss?

The standard can vary quite a bit but I've been lucky to get two very good instruments.
At some point in the 80's Gerundino made a slight change to his headstock design when the curviture became a bit more bulbus. That's why I wanted to get an older one with more delicate carving.
The early guitars don't have the recognised Gerundino headstock and GSI have had one for sale for quite some time. I think it's important the guitar has all the features and I guess others agree given it hasn't moved and is now discounted.

Guitars, guitars, guitars.....

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 10 2009 15:30:07

gj Michelob

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RE: Trilogy Guitars, new site (in reply to Jim Opfer)

Gerundino:
At GSI (both at $12,000)
1991 Cedar/Indian http://www.guitarsalon.com/product.php?productid=3233
1997 Spruce/Brazilian http://www.guitarsalon.com/product.php?productid=3257
reduced from 10 to 8 this
1962 Blanca http://www.guitarsalon.com/product.php?productid=596
(incidentally, that was the first guitar I tired at GSI and did not feel it at all, seemed dull and buzzed like a spring excited bumble-bee. And also she is exactly my age, and that it is way too old!!).

I will give the first two a proper try, should they be still there on my next visit.
ciao

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 10 2009 16:08:07