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JBASHORUN -> cutaways... (Jun. 8 2006 11:32:01)

IMO its always made good sense for guitars to have a cutaway. It means you can have access to the upper frets should you need it. But the majority of Flamenco guitars I have seen are made WITHOUT cutaways... does anyone know if there is a reason for this? I noticed some makers don't even seem to publicize the option of having a cutaway. Another thing, does the cutaway actually affect the sound/tone?

Any informed opinions welcome.

Cheers,

James

PS: any of you luthiers making blancas or negras with cutaways?



gitano1974 -> RE: cutaways... (Jun. 20 2006 5:40:34)

you can find some cutaway flamenco models from Alhambra and Jose Ramirez , and all those models are semi-acouistic models ..they are equiped with equilizers and stuff to work with amps.

As most flamenco guitarists prefer the true sound of the guitar , I believe the reason why cutaway is not so popular is that standalone cutaway guitars ( without amplification ) are simply guitars with less volume in the sound box. Surley this must have and impact on the acouistic output of the guitar.

Gitano



daan -> RE: cutaways... (Aug. 17 2006 12:27:25)

I agree with my gitano friend.
Next to that i think flamenco players are not always looking for an simple solution in fingersettings and stuff (like pop guitarists for example) but they are looking for an option which gives them the best sound. How easy it is to learn the fingertricks is a second priority.



bernd -> RE: cutaways... (Aug. 17 2006 12:57:09)

I do not agree with gitano. I think you never played a cutaway flamenca. I bet you won´t recognize just by hearing and not seeing a flamenco guitar wether it is a common or cutaway body. These nuances are maybe measureable but surely not hearable. Make a test and play 3 of the same model, 1 common and the other with cutaway body. The only advatage of the cutaway is to get playing more easy in higher position on fretboard part at the top. But do we really need this kind of help? I would say it´s more a think for guitarists coming from other music styles e. g. like jazz or rock.

Saludos
Bernd



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