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RE: FINE TUNING A GUITAR
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Tom Blackshear
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RE: FINE TUNING A GUITAR (in reply to SavageClassicalGuitar)
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Rich, I like the interaction with readers on this list and I find it to be informative most of the time. I feel that this particular issue needs to be transparent due to the reasons that most designers behind the scenes in this industry have no desire to be ridiculed or questioned on their ideals concerning this business. And this is their decision to make. But I would rather get everything hashed out, as much as possible, to get the right program in order for all to benefit from. I want to have this right/correct, up front, instead of having to change things later on. I feel you want the same thing, as this is not a costly endeavor, at this moment in time. So, if the thinking readers on this list are willing to respond with humorous suggestions, then rest assured they care enough to give input that will benefit everyone. I hold to an old proverb that said: "Where no wise direction is, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." I consider much of this list to be of great value, concerning it.
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Date Aug. 19 2013 13:32:53
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Tom Blackshear
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RE: FINE TUNING A GUITAR (in reply to Morante)
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I could buy one made by hand by one person in Andalucía. I could choose the wood, I could watch it being made. But the price is between 2 and 3000 euros, depending on the specs. Be honest, how many people have access to builders like this? 3000 Euros is about $4,500 plus shipping and duty to the US, and this is without dealer cost. So, tell me honestly, how do people shop for the deals you espouse? So, you imply we should come down on price to suit your pocket book? Well, this is what we are going to try and do, and then try and maintain a higher level of quality, as we work this out. It's easy for a person to extol his abilities to find good deals but what about the average person who has to go shopping at the music stores? One thing is quite clear and this is..... he has the freedom to try out many instruments before he buys, and this solution, alone, is worth any small difference that you expound on. Which brings to my mind about Bob Ruck's guitars that sold for $4,500 earlier on, and yet they sold for $7,000 in music stores, in that same time frame. It stands to reason that people choose to pay a little extra to get what they want, rather than wait years or take what the builder projects from his own bench. I see a lot of benefit for music stores. When the money is gone, you have the guitar of your choice.
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Date Aug. 19 2013 14:12:17
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Ruphus
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RE: FINE TUNING A GUITAR (in reply to keith)
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ORIGINAL: Tom Blackshear I consider much of this list to be of great value, concerning it. Like Dyingsea´s comment. His pointer looks like useful to me. That part of the text should maybe rather be like: "until you hear that Tom Blackshear is being involved in the making / stands behind the production" or similiar. This project has nothing in common with Sherry Brener coups, and as Tom just said, the critical remarks from the fellows here can be used to remove any slip that could be appearing unclear or contradictory. Better now, indeed, than later. - I wonder where all that venom used to be about serial production from Ramirez or Bernabe alikes who would at least partially spill out bulky duds for way more than the 5 or 6 grands price discussed here. Granted, 6000 bucks ain´t no small cash still, but if the Tom / Adalid project is to achive consistency on current level then these guitars will compete with what comes in commonly for some big bills on top. Appearing like a bargain within corresponding retail standards. I for one can certainly imagine what will happen if guitars like the current preproduction be hanging in European stores for slightly over 4600€, side by side with the usual suspects of such price range. Apart of the deaf fraction who hunts for brands reputation ( I have wittnessed such kind of blindness [ even with advanced and educated players!], and it can be amazing to say the least) the experienced customers who try out before looking at labels will be letting mediocre guitars gathering dust, despite beautifully looking woods and wonderfully sparkling finishes. And I am willing to bet that the neglected ones won´t be guitars that sound like those linked to in this thread. Players ( not collectors) will appreciate the instruments performance, accepting the collaboration behind the label, I am certain. After all you compare what´s in your price range. And practically, based on performance. Ruphus
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Date Aug. 19 2013 14:19:53
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