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aarongreen -> RE: New Guitar Day (Jun. 2 2013 12:29:41)
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Funny you should mention the Ole at the end, it was that which almost made me not put it up. And you are right I was sitting there getting blasted by the sound of that guitar thinking its just about the best work I've ever done and it's not even played in yet. What I am so happy with is the weight of the notes, huge fat notes with razor blades. The clarity of it's voice throughout the registers and the discipline of the harmonics give it that metallic bite when you push it but that is totally under the control of the player, it's a very sweet sounding guitar when you want that. Tonal flexibility has always been my biggest goal in any guitar I build, classical or flamenco.
And of course Juanito's playing is especially inspired these days, he's got a new trio with two masters in their own right and is gigging like crazy. I've known John since we were both in our early 20s and have always loved his playing. He's been a great friend and I am honored he chooses to use my guitars.
I hope none of this comes across as me patting myself on the back excessively. I am very happy with that guitar of course, but believe very strongly that when the stars align, they align. And when they don't......
Thank you for your kind words esp. Tom. I appreciate that very much. BTW my headstock crest is another variation on a theme of Manuel Ramirez. I didn't start out trying to do that but thats what it ended up being.
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