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DoctorX2k2 -> Jeff Sigurdson Flamenca Negra (May 10 2011 14:17:21)
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Flamenca negra #415 by Jeff Sigurdson
Nine months after joining his waiting list, I just received my new guitar! It really blew my expectations and I am willing to post a review of it.
Features :
• European Spruce Top
• East Indian Rosewood Back and Sides
• Spanish Cedar neck
• 45 degrees headstock angle.
• 12-holes tie block
• Gotoh Tuners
• 660mm Scale
• French Polished
• Came with a TKL Archtop case
Action, Fit & Finish :
• The polish is almost perfect. It could have been a little better around the fingerboard where it meets the top but everything else is perfect.
• The action is awesome. Low, no buzzing except when pushed hard. It’s really easy to play and it’s as good as any high end guitars I tried at José Luis Postigo’s shop in Sevilla. It’s really fun to play.
• Everything seems to be well done. The neck joint seems perfect. No glue squeezes anywhere. Perfect neck and fingerboard.
• It’s very lightly built. It feels fragile but I’m sure it isn’t... maybe I’m just too caring because I just got it.
Sound Quality :
• When I got the guitar, the first thing I noticed was its power, especially from the bass strings. I thought they were overpowering the trebles and I didn’t really like that because my arpeggios sounded uneven. After a few hours of playing, the trebles opened up and now it’s very well balanced.
• Everything sounds bright and clear. The sustain is good. VERY percussive and rich tone. I love its pulse!
• It sounds better than a Felipe Conde FC25 and the Hermanos Sanchis Lopez 1F model I tried at Postigo’s shop. I can’t wait to see how it will turn out as I play it more often.
Realibility/Durability :
• I can’t say anything about that right now. It’s brand new and it looks very well constructed. I’ve never heard of anyone complaining about Sigurdson’s guitars though.
Customer Support :
• Even though Jeff isn’t a computer guy and replies only very briefly to my emails (straight to the point), he’s always been reliable and has answered all my questions.
Other Comments :
• For the price I paid (2000$CAD + shipping), it’s just plain steal. I had high expectations, maybe too high considering the price range. I was so excited that I had a hard time falling asleep the night before, but the guitar meets them all in every aspect. Definitely a big step up from my homemade blanca.
• I’ve never had the chance to try a Francisco Navarro or a Salvador Castillo guitar, but anyone looking to buy a guitar in this price range should really consider Jeff’s guitars. I highly recommend him and his guitars!
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