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mlau -> Can you help me design the perfect guitar for traveling? (Jan. 30 2013 2:38:16)

Dear Foroflamenco,

I am a rank amateur, and I'm interested in building a flamenco guitar for my own use. Of note, I'm a hobbyist guitar-builder and I plan to stay that way. However, if this idea takes off, I may present it to my maestro to expand his product line.

Due to work, I have to fly regularly.
I'm thinking of building a full-sized flamenco guitar that can tuck under the seat in front of me. It will probably be based off of the Blackshear plans.

Any thoughts/additions/comments?

I'd love your thoughts as players/luthiers.
There's so much about flamenco that I'm just starting to learn!

-Matt

ps. I'll post pics if I ever get around to building it. I'm working on a conventional guitar under my maestro at the moment.



mecmachin -> RE: Can you help me design the perfect guitar for traveling? (Jan. 30 2013 10:41:58)

Hi,

could you build me one like this

http://www.miranda-tech.com/cfx-200.html

only cheaper, and not sounding like a block of wood please?



mlau -> RE: Can you help me design the perfect guitar for traveling? (Feb. 7 2013 6:04:27)

Sorry, been busy with interviews.

I could probably do that...but I doubt that it'd cover my hourly rate for my day job [:D].

1. All joking aside, Mauro Marchesi (sp) on mimf made a guitar that functions similarly. However, his version is far more beautiful and easier to hold.

2. For the guitar to not sound like a "block of wood" it'll depend on the quality of the wood. It can also be augmented by chambering the body/neck to create a small resonant pocket. Personally, if I were to do it, I'd use old-growth redwood or Port Orford Cedar for the neck.

But seriously...something so ugly is ideal?



rickm -> RE: Can you help me design the perfect guitar for traveling? (Feb. 7 2013 14:45:06)

in the past there were companies making travel guitars but dont know if they are still around



Leñador -> RE: Can you help me design the perfect guitar for traveling? (Feb. 7 2013 14:58:54)

Les Paul designed a hinged travel guitar I think.



britguy -> RE: Can you help me design the perfect guitar for traveling? (Feb. 7 2013 15:41:46)

quote:

that can tuck under the seat in front of me


Why don't you just get a six-string ukelele? Yamaha makes a nice one for $99. . .



Ricardo -> RE: Can you help me design the perfect guitar for traveling? (Feb. 7 2013 17:05:08)

It already exists...it's called "sanchis".



machopicasso -> RE: Can you help me design the perfect guitar for traveling? (Feb. 9 2013 10:09:27)

quote:

It already exists...it's called "sanchis".


Is the 1F Arce the one you normally take when flying? And you slide it under the seat in front of you?



mlau -> RE: Can you help me design the perfect guitar for traveling? (Feb. 10 2013 3:00:57)

quote:

in the past there were companies making travel guitars but dont know if they are still around


Let me emphasize that I'm interested in *building* it, not buying it.
The thing doesn't have to be in production, or even exist yet!



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