Ricardo D -> RE: Alhambra 7FC/8FP/10FC, anyone play or use these? (Apr. 13 2008 21:11:29)
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I'm new to the forum and this is my first post, so be gentle with me! I've played guitar for many years but rock and blues but have loved flamenco for equally long although didn't understand anything about how to play it. However, having seen Paco Pena in London and recently been to Seville and seen what I thought were superb flamenco performances I have become inspired and have decided to try to learn how to play. Flamenco does something to me that is hard to equal in other musical forms- like blues, it's from the soul. However, I am quickly becoming aware of the depth of knowledge required and the many facets to it and I've been deeply impressed by the breadth of knowledge and talent contained on this forum. I'm trying to learn as much as I can about flamenco's history and forms and I've started with Don Pohren's 'AWay of Life'. Which bringsus to the Alhambra 7FC. I tried a couple of guitars in Seville without really knowing much about what is good or bad although I was aware of the usually specified tone woods for flamencas. The guitar I liked was French and I didn't buy anything as I felt it should be Spanish made. Back in London I found a specialist flamenco shop with a good selection of guitars and tried some in the £300 price bracket but they didn't seem to have 'the sound'. I then was given an Alhambra 7FC which was more expensive at £700 but it looked great and sounded right with more of a rasp. Tried a £1000 guitar but couldn't hear £300 of differerence. The assistant then gave me another and said not to look at the name. It was ok but I still preferred the 7FC. Surprise- the mystery guitar was another 7FC! So it goes to show that no two are the same. As a beginner to flamenco I think it is the right instrument for me as it has the sound, is nice and loud but expressive and looks lovely. So I'm really happy with it. I have Gibson Les Pauls, a Flying V, Stratocaster so I think I can appreciate a good instrument. The 7FC is not perfection and would obviously be eclipsed by any of the top luthiers, but I think it is a very good instrument for the money. I'll try to be more brief next time!
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