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ralexander -> found a guitar - thanks all (Jun. 3 2010 19:33:53)
Hello, I'm new to the forum. I've been a steel string player for 16 years, and I'm looking for my first flamenco. My budget is $2-3k, and I am considering all options. I would like to find a nice guitar available in Canada so I can avoid border fees. Thanks in advance!

RTC -> RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (Jun. 3 2010 20:26:59)
You might want to check out some of the Canadian guitar makers. I have read a few post about them here on the forum. Ask on the Luthier section about them. Good luck!

hhmusic -> RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (Jun. 3 2010 20:33:32)
I can recommend the guitars of Jeff Sigurdson, a guitar maker in BC. Great guitars, and great value for the money. Ordering one from him would take several months to a year though. There is a guy named Rudy in Toronto (I think) who's often on the foro and usually has a Sigurdson for sale if you don't want to wait. Last I saw he had a Conde 'homage' built by Jeff listed at 2450 USD. His off ebay price should be a bit less. Good luck -- and welcome to the world of flamenco. A word of caution, there's no going back! Once you're in, you won't want to play anything else...

hhmusic -> RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (Jun. 3 2010 20:35:24)
I just remembered, his ebay use name is elkabong. May be his foro user name too. A good guy. Though his prices are sometimes a bit high, you can trust him completely.

chrisva -> RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (Jun. 4 2010 0:55:08)
I have a Sigurdson student model, and I can tell you these guitars play very nice.

elkabong -> RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (Jun. 4 2010 3:22:04)
Hi ralexander; El-Kabong! here ... I do have a brand new 2010 Jeff Sigurdson "Conde A26 Homage" for sale @ Ebay right now for $2450.00 OBO. Here's the link with pics & info : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270572687618&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT Great guitar ! Pegs work like gears; they're that good! Like hhmusic says though, I'd be happy to sell to you privately & save you some money $$$$ Let me know; KABONNGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

c -> RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (Jun. 4 2010 3:51:01)
Hey Queeksdraw ! You going to the Garwood today?

elkabong -> RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (Jun. 4 2010 4:09:47)
Hey Bubba Louie ! No, sorry I can't make it to the Gar today. I'm taking out a buddy for his belated birthday lunch. KABONNNNNG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

chapman_g -> RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (Jun. 4 2010 5:01:44)
I am selling a 2007 Tom Blackshear Blanca in mint condition for $3000.00. A new one is $7500.00. See some photos and a poor quality video below. I would have to ship from Pittsburgh PA. http://www.foroflamenco.com/tm.asp?m=130559&appid=&p=&mpage=1&key=blackshear&tmode=&smode=&s=#130561 http://www.youtube.com/user/triniflamenco#p/a/u/1/Hd64NtQFGo4

ralexander -> RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (Jun. 4 2010 6:55:23)
Thanks everyone - I've been doing lots of research, and have already contacted Jeff Sigurdson. Unfortunately, his current lead time is 9 months which is longer than I want to wait at the moment. I also found a nice looking Blanca by Luis Feu de Mesquita on kijiji toronto, but the guy isn't responding so it may have been sold already. I did see elkabong's Sigurdson on ebay about a week ago. I have considered it, but I think I want machines for this guitar. Also a bit unsure about the use of Lutz - I had a custom steel string with a Lutz top and it was very good, but I have not found any other luthiers using it for B&S which puts me off a little. I'm sure it is probably an awesome guitar, but I've learned a lesson recently - since I tend to change guitars pretty often, I need to find something that is more saleable. chapman_g - I'm sending you a few questions on the Blackshear, thanks =)

Andy Culpepper -> RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (Jun. 4 2010 7:45:49)
Also check out John Park in BC. He makes a great flamenco instrument. http://johnparkguitars.com/

Jayananda -> RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (Jun. 4 2010 19:43:27)
Hey have you checked out Marcus dominelli's guitars? He's in Victoria BC. A great guy and a first class luthiere...absolutely gorgeous guitars! I've played his flamencos and they are the real deal! Check out his site: www.dominelliguitars.com Cheers.

ralexander -> RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (Jun. 4 2010 19:52:13)
I've added John Park and Marcus Dominelli to my list - thanks guys! I've tempted by the Sigurdson on ebay, but I'm still a bit unsure about the Lutz back and sides. Rudy offered me a nice price for direct sale, and on top of Jeff's rep is sure is a looker: Images are resized automatically to a maximum width of 800px

ralexander -> RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (Jun. 5 2010 13:55:49)
Anyone else have something for sale? Instruments located in US are also of interest, assuming the seller is OK with shipping.

ralexander -> RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (Jun. 7 2010 18:28:44)
I've had some interesting offers, thanks to everyone who has replied! I'm leaning heavily towards a blanca at this point. Anyone who is thinking of selling a guitar up to $3k US please drop me a line with some details.

ralexander -> RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (Jun. 10 2010 9:09:40)
Found a guitar, thanks to everyone who posted and PM'ed!

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