Paul Bruhns -> RE: Luthiers and guitar strings (Dec. 24 2003 15:07:11)
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Guys: I, also, could not agree more. I have to bare my sould here and tell you something that I'm not real proud about. I spent a lot of time coveting and then buying some high end guitars for no real apparent reason, other than I was in a financial position to buy them. I would play the guitar, hold it, read the label, and then BUY the guitar. Stupid! I even went so far as to have a guitar made for me by a respected Madrid Luthier...because I could! Ironically, the one I play the most and enjoy is the first flamenco guitar I ever purchased, and coincidentally, the one I spent the least amount of money for. Yes, I've learned to appreciate the qualities of different guitars and builders, and that is fun to do. But, there is no substitute for learning Flamenco. For me, the whole guitar (which one is best?) argument has become a mute point... for which my wife is eternally grateful! Unfortunately, the internet is a difficult medium from which to convey Flamenco technique and the importance of bringing together all the elements of the art: the cante, the baile, the compas/ palmas/ cajon, the guitar. I suppose most of us are guitar players, and we have a real role in Flamenco. But, as I learn to appreciate the guitar as a supporting element, I am less enamored with the instrument, and more enamored with HOW to use it. One thing I notice more in this forum is that most people here care about playing music rather than talking about guitars. Thanks to Simon's provision of the audio upload page, I've gotten the opportunity to listen and appreciate some of your music. It is humbling for me, but challenging too. I learn more from listening to a sample here, than I ever did at FT web-site forum. I'll try to concentrate on providing an occassional audio sample, and enjoy listening to others' offerings. Merry Chiristmas, Paul
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