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Michael1917 -> RE: Vicente Sanchis and Vicente Torres Guitars (May 8 2007 17:49:49)
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Well, I don't know why the criticism of Vicente Sanchis flamenco guitars unless some people got a bad guitar or a lower-end model. I purchased 2 Vicente Sanchis guitars from Paco de Malaga--who studied under Paco de Lucia's father and played professionally for years---and who had hand-picked them in Spain for his U.S. shop. I found the Model 33F, as well as the 39F and especially the 41F to be well made, solid, and extremely easy to play. I've played many flamenco guitars and, yes, of course, if you can afford to spend between $2500 and $5000 (or more) you can find really good Spanish-made guitars. If I could afford a high-end Conde or an older Ramirez (and so many other great guitars), I'd buy one. With the Vicente Sanchis, they are made at a shop that produces a lot of guitars, but in the 33F models and up, the quality is very, very good. And at least in the ones I have (39F and 41F), the sound, tone, playability is excellent. It is a joy to play and the sound is really traditional flamenco: dry, loud, and raspy. I love it. In the Vicente Sanchis price range ($1300 to $2300), for the upper models, I think it is a good deal provided you play the guitar and play some different guitars in that price range to get a feel for the quality, wood, and sound. My guitars were hand-picked by a professional player, so I may have lucked out. But I am very happy with them and would not hesitate to recommend Vicente Sanchis flamenco guitars----provided you, the buyer/player, sit down and try them. Don't necssarily take my word for it or anybody else's. Go play them for yourself. Shop around. You might find V. Sanchis is right for you.
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