Flamenco guitar dealers in London?

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Jon Boyes -> Flamenco guitar dealers in London? (Jun. 8 2004 14:28:26)
I have to go to the big smoke for a couple of days, and I'd like to try out some flamenco guitars while I'm there. Who carries the best stock? I'll be staying around the Kings Cross Area, getting around by tube and probably won't have time for any huge detours. Jon

Rob -> RE: Flamenco guitar dealers in London? (Jun. 8 2004 18:09:20)
Hi Jon, Try El Mundo Flamenco - they have a website for their address. BTW I have now sold my Burguet. Comparing the Burguet to the Bernal, similar price range, I would say that the Bernal is more hard, traditional flamenco, whereas the Burguet is more modern, leaning towards a classical tone but still very flamenco. El Mundo Flamenco sell Burguets and Andy's Guitar Store in Denmark Street have Bernals. My friend phoned them about the Bernal. They quoted him 1400 pounds. Gordon laughed and said that they were available elsewhere at half that price - so the saleseman said, 'OK. I'll sell it for 700'! Never pay the marked price... Rob

Escribano -> RE: Flamenco guitar dealers in London? (Jun. 8 2004 18:37:30)
El Mundo Flamenco London Guitar Studio 62 Duke St London W1K 6JT Tel: 020 7493 1157 Oxford St. end near Marble Arch and Bond St. tube stations. Beware, they are very expensive but you can try the guitars downstairs. Do haggle. Spanish Guitar Centre 36 Cranbourn Street London WC2H 7AD Tel: 020 7240 0754 http://www.londontown.com/LondonInformation/Shopping/Spanish_Guitar_Centre/b7d9/

Jim Opfer -> RE: Flamenco guitar dealers in London? (Jun. 8 2004 19:33:11)
There's also Spanish Guitar Centre in Cranbourn Street beside Leister Sq underground. Run by Barry Mason. He's not really interested in Flamenco guitars at least that's my experience of him, but you might see something. Ivor Mairants, somewhere off Oxford Street, again more classical but you never know. Cheers Jim.

Ron.M -> RE: Flamenco guitar dealers in London? (Jun. 8 2004 20:42:35)
Jon, Like Jim says it might be worth giving Ivor Mairants a shot.. (don't have the address, but it's central London). The last time I phoned, about a year ago now, they had four guitars ranging from a £1000 Cordoba to a Manuel Reyes at £4,500. They're a pretty "straight laced" outfit though, so I can't see a lot of room for negotiation. Good Luck on your ventures though! cheers Ron

Ron.M -> RE: Flamenco guitar dealers in London? (Jun. 8 2004 20:54:37)
Hey, did you know this! Amalio Burguet is making a "Special Edition" guitar in honour of Rafael, who has played his guitar(s) all his professional life. I bet it will be signed as well! LOL! Oh the World just goes around and around! cheers Ron

Jon Boyes -> RE: Flamenco guitar dealers in London? (Jun. 9 2004 8:43:38)
Thanks for these, chaps, will report back in a few weeks after my visit. Rob - Yes, I've tried a Burguet 2F - my favourite flamenco so far. I will certainly try to get to Denmark street, I would like to try out some Bernals. Jon

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