Shawn Brock -> The guitars of Benito Huipe (Dec. 8 2011 3:38:37)
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Help! I think I'm in trouble! 2 days ago I played a Benito Huipe that blew me away. I had heard of him, but had never had the pleasure of playing one of his guitars. A guy that I study with had a friend visiting from out of town, and he had a 98 Huipe negra that was killer! I saw some reports that Benito was retired but that don't seem to be the case. I have contacted a friend of his which posted a few times on the foro, and he reports that Benito is still building some guitars. The prices are quite attractive, less than $2000 for a Palo Escrito or Indian Rosewood negra with German Spruce, or a blanca with Spanish Cypress and German Spruce. Any thoughts? I have searched the foro but haven't found much in the way of concrete information... Being that I just bought this old Ramirez 2 weeks ago, I shouldn't make the plunge again... Part of me wants to though... With only playing one of his guitars I don't feel that I have near enough experience with his instruments to make the best choice here. I don't see many of his flamencos selling anywhere, and don't know how to take that, for better or worse. I wouldn't want to be stuck holding the bag on an instrument that couldn't be resold, and that's one of the big reasons that I am not jumping quickly to order... That and my wife will kill me or threaten divorce if I go after another guitar... The friend reports that Benito will give an even better price if I order 2 guitars. So if someone wants to jump in, perhaps there is a discount to be had... Another thing I'm wondering is why its the same price for Palo Escrito or Indian Rosewood. Seems the Indian Rosewood would fetch a higher price, but this is not so according to the fellow I have spoken with. I have a few steel string guitars and an electric or 2 that I could sell any 1 of them with ease, and put the money into the Huipe if need be. I just have to hear about the experiences of others before I'm willing to do that. He don't have a waiting list, and a guitar can be delivered in about 4/5 weeks. You guys need to talk me off the ledge, or give me a push. LOL I kind of wish I hadn't ever played that negra... I was almost ready to try to do some trading with my Ramirez or my Castillo.
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