found a guitar - thanks all

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ralexander

Posts: 797
Joined: Jun. 1 2010
From: Halifax, Nova Scotia

found a guitar - thanks all

Hello, I'm new to the forum. I've been a steel string player for 16 years, and I'm looking for my first flamenco. My budget is $2-3k, and I am considering all options. I would like to find a nice guitar available in Canada so I can avoid border fees.

Thanks in advance!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 3 2010 19:33:53

RTC

Posts: 667
Joined: Aug. 20 2008
From: DFW Area, Texas

RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (in reply to ralexander)

You might want to check out some of the Canadian guitar makers. I have read a few post about them here on the forum. Ask on the Luthier section about them.
Good luck!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 3 2010 20:26:59

hhmusic

Posts: 164
Joined: May 13 2006

RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (in reply to ralexander)

I can recommend the guitars of Jeff Sigurdson, a guitar maker in BC. Great guitars, and great value for the money. Ordering one from him would take several months to a year though. There is a guy named Rudy in Toronto (I think) who's often on the foro and usually has a Sigurdson for sale if you don't want to wait. Last I saw he had a Conde 'homage' built by Jeff listed at 2450 USD. His off ebay price should be a bit less. Good luck -- and welcome to the world of flamenco. A word of caution, there's no going back! Once you're in, you won't want to play anything else...

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 3 2010 20:33:32

hhmusic

Posts: 164
Joined: May 13 2006

RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (in reply to hhmusic)

I just remembered, his ebay use name is elkabong. May be his foro user name too. A good guy. Though his prices are sometimes a bit high, you can trust him completely.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 3 2010 20:35:24

chrisva

Posts: 74
Joined: Mar. 9 2008
From: Ottawa, ON

RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (in reply to ralexander)

I have a Sigurdson student model, and I can tell you these guitars play very nice.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 4 2010 0:55:08

elkabong

Posts: 9
Joined: Jun. 4 2010

RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (in reply to chrisva)

Hi ralexander;

El-Kabong! here ...

I do have a brand new 2010 Jeff Sigurdson "Conde A26 Homage" for sale @ Ebay right now for $2450.00 OBO.
Here's the link with pics & info : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270572687618&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Great guitar ! Pegs work like gears; they're that good!

Like hhmusic says though, I'd be happy to sell to you privately & save you some money $$$$

Let me know;
KABONNGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 4 2010 3:22:04

Posts: 320
Joined: Nov. 20 2005
From: manitoba, canada

RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (in reply to elkabong)

Hey Queeksdraw ! You going to the Garwood today?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 4 2010 3:51:01

elkabong

Posts: 9
Joined: Jun. 4 2010

RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (in reply to c)

Hey Bubba Louie !
No, sorry I can't make it to the Gar today. I'm taking out a buddy for his belated birthday lunch.
KABONNNNNG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 4 2010 4:09:47

chapman_g

Posts: 227
Joined: Apr. 11 2007

RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (in reply to ralexander)

I am selling a 2007 Tom Blackshear Blanca in mint condition for $3000.00. A new one is $7500.00. See some photos and a poor quality video below. I would have to ship from Pittsburgh PA.

http://www.foroflamenco.com/tm.asp?m=130559&appid=&p=&mpage=1&key=blackshear&tmode=&smode=&s=#130561

http://www.youtube.com/user/triniflamenco#p/a/u/1/Hd64NtQFGo4

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 4 2010 5:01:44

ralexander

Posts: 797
Joined: Jun. 1 2010
From: Halifax, Nova Scotia

RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (in reply to ralexander)

Thanks everyone - I've been doing lots of research, and have already contacted Jeff Sigurdson. Unfortunately, his current lead time is 9 months which is longer than I want to wait at the moment. I also found a nice looking Blanca by Luis Feu de Mesquita on kijiji toronto, but the guy isn't responding so it may have been sold already.

I did see elkabong's Sigurdson on ebay about a week ago. I have considered it, but I think I want machines for this guitar. Also a bit unsure about the use of Lutz - I had a custom steel string with a Lutz top and it was very good, but I have not found any other luthiers using it for B&S which puts me off a little. I'm sure it is probably an awesome guitar, but I've learned a lesson recently - since I tend to change guitars pretty often, I need to find something that is more saleable.

chapman_g - I'm sending you a few questions on the Blackshear, thanks =)

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 4 2010 6:55:23

Andy Culpepper

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Joined: Mar. 30 2009
From: NY, USA

RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (in reply to ralexander)

Also check out John Park in BC. He makes a great flamenco instrument.

http://johnparkguitars.com/

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 4 2010 7:45:49

Jayananda

Posts: 24
Joined: May 25 2007
From: BC Canada

RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (in reply to ralexander)

Hey have you checked out Marcus dominelli's guitars? He's in Victoria BC. A great guy and a first class luthiere...absolutely gorgeous guitars! I've played his flamencos and they are the real deal! Check out his site: www.dominelliguitars.com

Cheers.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 4 2010 19:43:27

ralexander

Posts: 797
Joined: Jun. 1 2010
From: Halifax, Nova Scotia

RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (in reply to ralexander)

I've added John Park and Marcus Dominelli to my list - thanks guys!

I've tempted by the Sigurdson on ebay, but I'm still a bit unsure about the Lutz back and sides. Rudy offered me a nice price for direct sale, and on top of Jeff's rep is sure is a looker:

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 4 2010 19:52:13

ralexander

Posts: 797
Joined: Jun. 1 2010
From: Halifax, Nova Scotia

RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (in reply to ralexander)

Anyone else have something for sale? Instruments located in US are also of interest, assuming the seller is OK with shipping.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 5 2010 13:55:49

ralexander

Posts: 797
Joined: Jun. 1 2010
From: Halifax, Nova Scotia

RE: WTB: Flamenco guitar in Canada (in reply to ralexander)

I've had some interesting offers, thanks to everyone who has replied!

I'm leaning heavily towards a blanca at this point.

Anyone who is thinking of selling a guitar up to $3k US please drop me a line with some details.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 7 2010 18:28:44