Jason McGuire's first impressions of Ethan Deutsch guitar

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constructordeguitarras

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Joined: Jan. 29 2012
From: Seattle, Washington, USA

Jason McGuire's first impressions of...

Jason received one of my guitars today and I just thought I would shamelessly post this:

There are photos of it here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/115192646905893960498/046?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCOadufu8rJ_MFw&feat=directlink

And second and third impressions:

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Ethan Deutsch
www.edluthier.com
www.facebook.com/ethandeutschguitars
www.youtube.com/marioamayaflamenco
I always have flamenco guitars available for sale.

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srshea

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From: Olympia, WA in the Great Pacific Northwest

RE: Jason McGuire's first impression... (in reply to constructordeguitarras)

Uh, oh! Looks like your prices just went up!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 1 2012 23:21:10

Doitsujin

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RE: Jason McGuire's first impression... (in reply to constructordeguitarras)

Sounds already good. Well,.. looks like real "Deutsche Wertarbeit" ... ;)

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2012 0:20:11

kudo

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RE: Jason McGuire's first impression... (in reply to constructordeguitarras)

how much are your blancas and negras Ethan? how many flamenco guitars have you built so far? im really curious now!

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constructordeguitarras

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From: Seattle, Washington, USA

RE: Jason McGuire's first impression... (in reply to kudo)

Hi, Kudo.

Thanks for asking. (Could you stop tapping your foot for a minute please?)

My blancas are now going for $3000 and negras for $3200. (That's what you could pay for a factory-made guitar, but I'm not famous yet.)

So far I have built about a hundred flamenco guitars--I lost the exact count.

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Ethan Deutsch
www.edluthier.com
www.facebook.com/ethandeutschguitars
www.youtube.com/marioamayaflamenco
I always have flamenco guitars available for sale.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2012 1:49:12

tmock

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From: New York, New York

RE: Jason McGuire's first impression... (in reply to constructordeguitarras)

Wow. Beautiful work. The rosette is really something. I'm also a big fan of whatever staining technique it is that gives that slightly uneven looking patina. Very "earthy."

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2012 2:25:50

constructordeguitarras

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From: Seattle, Washington, USA

RE: Jason McGuire's first impression... (in reply to tmock)

Thanks, I'm glad you like it. The finish is nothing but shellac, which tends to look uneven on spruce. Shellac comes in many natural colors.

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Ethan Deutsch
www.edluthier.com
www.facebook.com/ethandeutschguitars
www.youtube.com/marioamayaflamenco
I always have flamenco guitars available for sale.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2012 2:42:31

KMMI77

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From: The land down under

RE: Jason McGuire's first impression... (in reply to constructordeguitarras)

Good on you Ethan,

Your guitars really do sound great. I can tell they are punchy, responsive and light. The separation is always evident in the videos i have listened to. They seem to have the qualities i look for in a flamenco guitar.

It's nice to hear Jason comment on the playability. To me that's the most important part. When the guitar is able to encourage the players hands to relax and then responds even more when doing so. I get the feeling your guitars have that quality.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2012 3:39:56

Shawn Brock

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From: Louisville KY

RE: Jason McGuire's first impression... (in reply to constructordeguitarras)

Ethan, is this the first guitar you posted on the classifieds over here? I see your prices have went up already! LOL Great for you man! Watch Jason though, he may never give that one back. He's sounding like he may want to hold on to it. Great job Man! Both blancas you posted on the classifieds sounded great, and I'm guessing one if not both of them have found homes. There's something to be said for a guy who goes from Dropout to Chemist to guitar maker!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2012 3:59:58

constructordeguitarras

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RE: Jason McGuire's first impression... (in reply to Shawn Brock)

Hi, Shawn.

No, this is neither of the guitars I posted on the Foro earlier. One of those just sold tonight (White Golpeador) and someone is planning to buy the other one this weekend.

This one is for sale. Jason is just being the greatest guy and helping me promote my work. (I can always send him another.)

Anyone interested in buying this one, please contact me. I would send them a Paypal invoice and then simply email Jason a prepaid UPS label to have the guitar shipped to the buyer. I guess I've set the price at $3000. But I'll throw in a hard case and shipping (48 states).

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Ethan Deutsch
www.edluthier.com
www.facebook.com/ethandeutschguitars
www.youtube.com/marioamayaflamenco
I always have flamenco guitars available for sale.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2012 5:09:24

machopicasso

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RE: Jason McGuire's first impression... (in reply to constructordeguitarras)

That sounds great. If Jason makes a better quality video of this guitar, please post it here.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2012 8:29:09

FullMetalGuitarist

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RE: Jason McGuire's first impression... (in reply to constructordeguitarras)

Ethan , I remember you used 7 braces and then moved to 5 , which this one has?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2012 8:56:49

constructordeguitarras

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RE: Jason McGuire's first impression... (in reply to FullMetalGuitarist)

Hi, Mark.
Since about a year ago all my flamenco soundboards are like this one for a negra I am finishing now:

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Ethan Deutsch
www.edluthier.com
www.facebook.com/ethandeutschguitars
www.youtube.com/marioamayaflamenco
I always have flamenco guitars available for sale.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2012 10:09:39

FullMetalGuitarist

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RE: Jason McGuire's first impression... (in reply to constructordeguitarras)

Thanks , really nice.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2012 10:26:46

orsonw

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From: London

RE: Jason McGuire's first impression... (in reply to constructordeguitarras)

Ethan, all of your guitars that you've recently posted sound and look very interesting to me (as far as one can tell from videos). Good luck with your art!

It's frustrating but I would never buy a guitar without at least trying another from the maker. You are on my list of luthiers whose guitars I would like to try one day, but I am a long way off in London!

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constructordeguitarras

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2012 21:33:41

Don Dionisio

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RE: Jason McGuire's first impression... (in reply to constructordeguitarras)

That is a beautiful composition-and what a great guitar!
I would imagine a lot of instruments
would be overwhelmed by his playing-but that instrument sounds
great in his hands.
Congratulations, Ethan.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2012 23:25:41

constructordeguitarras

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RE: Jason McGuire's first impression... (in reply to Don Dionisio)

Thanks for your congratulations, Don, and everyone.
Don't forget to order guitars from me.

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Ethan Deutsch
www.edluthier.com
www.facebook.com/ethandeutschguitars
www.youtube.com/marioamayaflamenco
I always have flamenco guitars available for sale.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 2 2012 23:51:10