oldskoolfool -> RE: Flamenco at Casa Sors in Barcelona (Oct. 15 2023 11:34:22)
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Hi, I didn't set out to by two. I didn't even know Casa Sors sold guitars... I DID go to the flamenco museum and Carlota told me the history of the guitars.She is REALLY friendly, knowledgeable and authentic-as were all the people I met. El Saleo was really great and also very friendly. I didn't ask to play anything so not sure if that is an option. That said, they were recording some videos one day and I got to hear some of the guitars. They had a lot of guitars for sale but they were newer Condes. Nothing against Condes, I have a really good Atocha from 77 that is actually French Polished without a single crack that has that old school woody bass sound. And have played other really good Condes. Just wanted something different. After I told them I prefer more seasoned guitars, Sator (who's family owns the place), brought out the 1997 Jose Rodriguez. I was planning to buy a guitar at Solera (who I had been in contact with for months) so I came back to Casa Sors after going there. Bought two! Here is what I have in addition to the Jeronimo now: 1977 Pedro Maldonado Negra that has a very big, but balanced mid range sound. 1997 Jose Rodriguez x 2 = Great mid range, dry sound Alhambra Rosewood (10FP) from 2005 Fantastic guitar for the money $1500 back then. Not a lot of volume and on the trebly side but rasqueos just roll of the thing. 2005 Darren Hipper blanca - Custom ordered from Darren. Good guitar but the sustain is very long on both the bass and treble so rasqueos sound blurry. Great for Classical but I keep it tuned down to D for Danza Mora 1977 Atocha with Wittner pegs (Thanks Andy Denser-amazing luthier in North Carolina)
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