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Which one to buy - Loriente Carmen blanca or 45FM?
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mrgearbox
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RE: Which one to buy - Loriente Carm... (in reply to keith)
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Hi, I have had both so I thought that I'd offer my opinions. For a starter flamenco, I suppose the 45fm is a good buy. However for me, it soon became evident that the sound I was getting out of it was sub-par - technique aside. I would not go with the 45fm. Last Spring, I had an '11 Loriente Carmen blanca (blue label, the newest revision) sent out to me for my review. I think that I got a bad representation of the model, as it was very messy with glue marks inside, even by the label! The tuners were also installed in a sloppy manner (not straight) The soundboard seemed thicker than what a good flamenco should have as well. That aside, it's a beautiful looking blanca, and to combat what I just said about it, my friend just picked up a new Carmen and his is flawless inside and out and sounds really good compared to the one I was sent and eventually returned a year ago. His Carmen has also got me thinking that I should buy another one up and give it a fair run, and I just may very soonl. It's really a striking looking flamenco and the way his sounds almost seals the deal. Hope this helps you out.
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Date Feb. 11 2012 22:10:21
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