flamencositar -> RE: Why all the Reyes copies? (May 1 2014 1:08:06)
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So master builders, why all the Reyes copies? Because Vicente Amigo became famous for playing a Reyes and many flamenco guitarists want a 1989 Reyes. It's that simple. Then several makers began offering Reyes copies to satisfy those who could not get an actual 1989 Reyes blanca like the one Vicente played when he got famous. One of the Foro members drew a plan which became available through the Guild of America Luthiers which is a accurate drawing of a particular Reyes guitar and it became widely known. It's in fact like Kevin Richards' says, there is no Reyes model really he did the same thing everyone else was doing, but did his own variation on it. There are certain individual guitars which become iconic for various reasons. One reason is because a famous guitarist played it, Segovia's Hauser is the prime example. Sabicas' Barbero, which he only used for a short period of time. Vicente's Reyes, it goes on and on. Another reason people in the English speaking world latched onto Reyes is that he's been known for a very long time and his name is short and easy to pronounce. English speakers can say Ray-ess and not look stupid. It's much harder to say Gerundino. In America people might try to say Geronimo, who as many of you know was an Apache' warrior who was noted by whites for his bravery in battle. When parachutists jump from airplanes they yell GERONIMO!!! for courage. But for the average Joe Six Pack American who gets into flamenco it might take a while before they develop the language skills to actually say 'Ger-uun-deeno' with a quasi Spanish accent, so if they blurt out" GERONIMO was a guitar maker in AL-MARIA" in front of more seasoned veterans, they risk being embarrassed. So the "safe word" became RAY-ES. You can say RAY-ES with an American or for that matter British accent and still be clear about which maker you are talking about. Imagine a guy walking into a guitar store and saying you got any GERONIMOS!? The clerks would recoil in laughter and fall on the floor. "Sorry sir, what did you just say Guantanamo, was it?" Customer: "No I said GERONIMO, you got any of them GERONIMOS guitars?" Clerk: "At this time we have none is stock, if you mean Gerundeeeno?" Customer: "Oh yeah , I mean that Hair-un-deeno, yes that is him the guy from All-maria." Clerk: "Hmm well yes, we have trouble stocking Gerundino's, very rare today. However I can call our London branch store and see if they have any Almerian instruments. I can have one sent over post haste." Customer: "Nah I had ma heart set on seeing one today. I feel impulsive and want to buy flamenco guitar NOW and get out there in the mix and begin learning the moves that will have me ripping my shirt off in a Whoerga. " Clerk: "Sorry sir, no such luck today, but if you have the impulse to buy a flamenco guitar on the spot I'm sure we can offer you many other choices. Would you like to see our exclusive 'Reyes Copy Room TM'? Come with me, it is just down the hall. We have 50 Reyes models in stock at all times, from all points of the globe. Very popular model, and every Reyes model we sell comes with a free Vicente Amigo poster, and special Vicente Amigo thumb lube. You put a dab of it on the neck of the guitar and plunge your thumb into it to keep you from creating a friction fire when you see how fast the Reyes model will automatically make your burdones hum. May I recommend this entry level Reyes which is made in Pakistan, but to very strict GAL plan standards? It comes with an official certificate which states that it is officially a Reyes model and is signed posthumously by Senator Jesse Helms and Winston Churchill. You know it's a little known fact that Churchill himself played flamenco guitar to relax during breaks in the talks at Yalta. Our firm strongly suspects that were a Reyes model in production at that time in history that Sir Winston would have chosen it as his preferred instrument." Customer: "My GOD son, no need to call the London office you just sold me on that Reyes model! Where do I sign the papers?" Clerk: "Right this way sir, I'll escort you to the financial suite. Gigi will see to it you have 100% interest free payments and a happy ending and a coffee." Customer "GERONIMO!! Reyes model you're my baby now! I'm jumping into flamenco!" _________________________________________________________________________________ And that is the real truth, I swear. Now would you like to invest in some Condeminuims? I have tract of land in South Florida upon which I am going to build luxury Condeminiums. I'm seeking investors now and you can get in on the ground floor if you send me a check this week. From this Pakistani, I like your post. Some interesting ideas. I find the naming conventions an interesting thought, one that I had not given much thought to. That will stick with me for a while. Your redneck American schtick is lame, cheapens a very thought provoking and intellectually sound argument. Thanks for the knowledge drop again good builder. That's twice and I feel honored that you share your hard earned wisdom. --Riz
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