What is that thing on the higher boot of the guitar?!

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avimuno

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From: Paris, France

What is that thing on the higher boo...

Hi All,
I was reading the interviw with Cano on flamenco-world.com and noticed that he had a small sort of box attached to th higher boot of his guitar. I've seen this attached to a couple of guitars but never figured out what it was and why it was attached there.
Thanks.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 28 2009 10:14:52

Kubase

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RE: What is that thing on the higher... (in reply to avimuno)

Is it a tuner?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 28 2009 10:59:29

avimuno

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From: Paris, France

RE: What is that thing on the higher... (in reply to avimuno)

I would think that it's either a tuner or some sort of preamp if the guitar has an integrated mic... would be cool to find out! lol

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 28 2009 11:01:52

kovachian

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RE: What is that thing on the higher... (in reply to avimuno)

It's a duende-scented air freshener.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 28 2009 16:00:33

TANúñez

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RE: What is that thing on the higher... (in reply to avimuno)

avimuno,

It's a tuner.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 29 2009 3:59:53

michel

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From: france

RE: What is that thing on the higher... (in reply to kovachian)

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It's a duende-scented air freshener.

nice idea kovachian
this made me think 'bout how duende smells?
maybe a mixture of incense, black roses, wet earth, salty ocean, cold stone, smoked wood, ginger, cardamon with a touch of maryjane?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 29 2009 4:48:10

TANúñez

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RE: What is that thing on the higher... (in reply to michel)

Duende smells like cigarette smoke and wine.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 29 2009 7:33:25

DonS

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From: Florida and San Francisco Cali

RE: What is that thing on the higher... (in reply to avimuno)

Avi, that is a vibration/mic tuner made by Sabine.. I use these a lot for gigs and have about 6 of them with different wood finishes (plastic of course) very good company as well highly recommended..one of mine broke and they sent me a new one for free..very good and much better than the intellitouch tuners that you put on the headstock. I've seen Jeronimo use those as well and I think a few pros here on the foro use them.

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It's a duende-scented air freshener.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 29 2009 9:48:20

kozz

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RE: What is that thing on the higher... (in reply to avimuno)

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It's a duende-scented air freshener.

They recently got the new version. It has the same rounding as the neck base, and comes with interchangeble duende scences

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 29 2009 23:46:33

at_leo_87

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RE: What is that thing on the higher... (in reply to avimuno)

where can i buy one? does it come in different derivative flavors of duende? such as mushroom, elf tears, star wars stank, etc.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date May 30 2009 6:37:42