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Louis_B -> Kevin Richards Blanca No15 - first impressions (Aug. 12 2009 2:47:32)
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Now I’ve been playing my new guitar for the past week or so (I missed a week away doing karate training) I thought I’d share my first impressions.
The Buying Experience
Kevin was very hospitable and showed me and my dad his workshop and explained the process very clearly as he is building No 17, which I think will be a peghead. I was impressed by the quality of his craftsmanship and the care he takes at every stage.
He allowed me plenty of time to play the guitar, which immediately impressed me, and to come to a decision whether to buy.
Build Quality
This is visually a very well finished and attractive guitar.
The set up is spot on for me but Kevin also thoughtfully provided shims for the nut and saddle.
Compared to my C3F my new guitar is much, much lighter.
The C3F weighs 1.65kg, the Kevin Richards weighs 1.4kg - done scientifically on my mum’s electronic food scales.
Kevin gave me a card detailing all the materials used to construct the guitar which I thought was a nice touch.
First Playing Impressions
It has a slightly longer scale length than my C3F but I’m getting used to it very quickly.
I don’t know the technical terms but the words that describe my new guitar are loud, crisp, clear, responsive.
Although I usually play a C3F I have played a Blacksheer blanca, a Manuel Reyes blanca and a Conde Hermanos negra a little so I have a bit of experience playing better quality guitars.
I think my Kevin Richards compares very well with more famous builders’ guitars and it is everything I could want in a flamenco blanca.
I’m currently practicing the beginners’ tangos so you will hear this guitar very soon
I hope that you found the above interesting.
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