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Marz -> Hello and thanks for the opportunity to join. (Aug. 1 2020 5:33:42)

Hi, I'm Mario and live in Clunes, Victoria, Australia, near Melbourne.

I started learning the classical guitar recently, then fell under the spell of flamenco. I have listened to some beautiful music and it seems more difficult to play than classical guitar.

I have also fallen in love with Anders Eliasson's beautiful blanca peg head guitars and would like to acquire one. I understand he doesn't make them anymore so it's a used guitar that I'm looking for.

I hope I can pick up this fascinating art and not become too frustrated while learning to make a lovely sound.



flyeogh -> RE: Hello and thanks for the opportunity to join. (Aug. 1 2020 6:42:03)

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fallen in love with Anders Eliasson's beautiful blanca


Mine's not for sale so back off [;)] Seriously you're obviously someone who appreciates quality [:D]

As for frustration just enjoy the journey. Without that advice, despite having an Ander's blanca, 15 years ago I fell by the wayside. Now 581 days into my second attempt, and with that advice, I'm enjoying every small step [:)]

Sorry wittering as usual. Welcome to the forum [:D]



Marz -> RE: Hello and thanks for the opportunity to join. (Aug. 1 2020 9:15:44)

Thank for your welcome. I'd love to see a photo of your guitar as I'm day-dreaming of Anders' blancas constantly. I understand he may have stopped making guitars but I live in hope of seeing one come up for sale. I'll keep on the look out on this forum.



flyeogh -> RE: Hello and thanks for the opportunity to join. (Aug. 1 2020 9:55:02)

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I'd love to see a photo of your guitar


marz not quite what you were expecting I suspect but have a look in "General". [:D]



Escribano -> RE: Hello and thanks for the opportunity to join. (Aug. 1 2020 9:58:03)

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Thank for your welcome. I'd love to see a photo of your guitar as I'm day-dreaming of Anders' blancas constantly. I understand he may have stopped making guitars but I live in hope of seeing one come up for sale. I'll keep on the look out on this forum.


Welcome.

You might be able to entice him but I think he has moved on to the odd violin and boats. I assume your have seen the documentary that Anders and I made about my peghead blanca?



I sold the guitar last year, to a good home, someone here on the forum. I didn't make much money on it, as I wanted it to be in good hands. I tended to play my cheap Bernal most of the time, so it stayed in its case, in good shape.



Marz -> RE: Hello and thanks for the opportunity to join. (Aug. 2 2020 4:16:46)

Thanks, yes, your film is what inspired me and brought me to coveting an Anders Eliasson guitar. I love his attitude, humour and the way he built the guitar as well as the beauty of the sound. I've noticed other makers use nails to hold parts , the neck especially and I don't like the idea of unnecessary nail holes , although some may consider it part of the individual touch of the luthier.

Thanks for responding and I suspect your doco must have increased the interest in his work.



Marz -> RE: Hello and thanks for the opportunity to join. (Aug. 2 2020 4:19:41)

I forgot to mention that your whiter than normal blanc really inspired me and I wish i had the opportunity to buy it, although I prefer a two-piece back (not neck as I wrote earlier). If it ever comes up again that's what I'd love to own.

Can you privately mention the price you sold it for so that I can adjust my expectations of the cost of entry into the fraternity of owners?



Richard Jernigan -> RE: Hello and thanks for the opportunity to join. (Aug. 2 2020 5:12:22)

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ORIGINAL: Marz
whiter than normal


Last November I bought a spruce/Indian guitar from Tom Blackshear, a luthier who posts on the Foro. The top was quite white. I noticed it every time I took it out of the case. But in the last few weeks the color of the top has changed to a more common light golden color. I played the guitar more than others, maybe an average of 8 hours per week, but while it wasn't being played, it stayed in its case. The instrument hasn't been in direct sunlight since I bought it.

RNJ



Escribano -> RE: Hello and thanks for the opportunity to join. (Aug. 2 2020 7:08:10)

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Can you privately mention the price you sold it for so that I can adjust my expectations of the cost of entry into the fraternity of owners?


I'm afraid I cannot do that, even privately. I have no idea of the market price but I would guess in the $2500-$3000 range.



Marz -> RE: Hello and thanks for the opportunity to join. (Aug. 2 2020 8:00:51)

USD? Thank you. At least I know the ballpark figure.



Escribano -> RE: Hello and thanks for the opportunity to join. (Aug. 2 2020 8:25:01)

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USD? Thank you. At least I know the ballpark figure.


USD, yes but it is only a guess and you may find one cheaper.



mark indigo -> RE: Hello and thanks for the opportunity to join. (Aug. 4 2020 21:58:22)

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I have also fallen in love with Anders Eliasson's beautiful blanca peg head guitars and would like to acquire one. I understand he doesn't make them anymore so it's a used guitar that I'm looking for.

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your film is what inspired me and brought me to coveting an Anders Eliasson guitar.


I get that your heart is set on a guitar made by Anders, but you might also consider other makers?

Take a look:

http://www.foroflamenco.com/tm.asp?m=261713&mpage=1&p=&tmode=1&smode=1&key=student%2Cmodel

http://www.foroflamenco.com/tm.asp?m=324528&appid=&p=&mpage=1&key=stephen%2Ceden&tmode=&smode=&s=#324528



mark indigo -> RE: Hello and thanks for the opportunity to join. (Aug. 4 2020 22:00:04)

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I have also fallen in love with Anders Eliasson's beautiful blanca peg head guitars and would like to acquire one. I understand he doesn't make them anymore so it's a used guitar that I'm looking for.

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your film is what inspired me and brought me to coveting an Anders Eliasson guitar.


I understand your heart is set on a guitar made by Anders, but you might also consider other makers?

Take a look:

http://www.foroflamenco.com/tm.asp?m=324528&appid=&p=&mpage=1&key=stephen%2Ceden&tmode=&smode=&s=#324528

http://www.foroflamenco.com/tm.asp?m=261713&mpage=1&p=&tmode=1&smode=1&key=student%2Cmodel

EDIT: not sure what happened there, I closed the page before finishing the post, then tried to post it anyway, then opened the page again and the post wasn't there, so I made the same post again, and now there are two....!

and the "delete post" option doesn't seem to be there to delete one of them....



Marz -> RE: Hello and thanks for the opportunity to join. (Aug. 4 2020 23:53:42)

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http://www.foroflamenco.com/tm.asp?m=261713&mpage=1&p=&tmode=1&smode=1&key=student%2Cmodel


Thanks Mark. Lots more to consider!



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