ourearthlyangels -> RE: Reviews on Manuel Adalid guitars please (Jan. 28 2012 21:17:08)
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I own the Viviana blanca (listed as #3 at Zavaletas site) in late January of 2012. I had a Vicente Carrillo blanca in the past, had a Francisco Navarro negra, and have played a couple of concert caliber guitars built by Thomas Rodriguez for Marija Temo as well as played a Marin Montero owned by my guitar teacher. My Rodriguez is almost in the same class as the Marin, as my guitar teacher agreed and he knows his guitars (as well as David Russel and Manuel Barrueco). The Viviana I got, I selected from the sound clips because it had a more lyrical tone that could serve as a classical guitar or crossover guitar (somewhat like a negra). It has good sustain and is well balanced with a strong growly bass and clear, pretty trebles. I find the tuners are good, smooth and positive. The guitar is well made inside and out with solid lining (not kerfed), tight grained spruce top, and a very nice fretboard with the edge eased a bit. Setup is quite good and can be lowered just a bit more. It plays easily and the laquer finish is well shot and has that nice 'dry' feel though it is glossy. For the cost new, with a nice Esteve case, it's a very good value. It's not a Marin or Contreras, but most players are not near a level to require a 6-9000 dollar instrument. At $2500, the Viviana is a lot of guitar and I feel Jim Greenberg is a decent fellow who deals honestly.
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