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Looking to buy a decent flamenco guitar up to around $2000. I'm retired so have to watch the $. I would like to have it delivered from a U.S. retailer since during this COVID thing I am avoiding public places. I've been playing since I was a kid - about every style you can imagine. I now have a Cordoba Fusion guitar. Its not junk but has a typical factory sound. Cordoba makes a couple of flamenco guitars and they are readily available but I'm not hearing much love for them here on the forum. As far as my ability, I can play full pieces by Albeniz for example, like Cadiz and Cuba without too much difficulty. The only thing I like about the Fusion is the smaller neck and its radius. However I can adapt. Really getting into flamenco now. Learning "Ventanas Al Alma" by Vicente Amigo.
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Joined: Apr. 23 2020
From: San Diego, CA
RE: Where to buy in the United States? (in reply to mark51)
Seconding Ramzi's idea, you may call Dan Zeff to see what he has, under the assumption he has received something he hasn't yet posted to his site. He's in the greater Los Angeles area.
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Joined: Jul. 12 2009
From: Washington, DC
RE: Where to buy in the United States? (in reply to mark51)
Zavaleta's La Casa de Guitarras, located in Oro Valley, just north of and adjacent to Tucson, Arizona, is a marvelous guitar emporium for both flamenco and classical guitars. The owner, James Greenberg, runs it out of his home in Oro Valley, and one must make an appointment to meet him and see his guitars. He imports medium to high end flamencos, largely from Spain, and he also sells guitars on consignment.
Several years ago I made arrangements to meet James to view and play his guitars. I ended up buying a Manuel Adalid flamenca blanca (Viviana) that had a fine set-up and beautiful sound. It cost me $2,500. James also collects vintage guitars, and he let me play a 1935 Santos Hernandez, which was a real treat. Although I did not do it justice, it was fun just to be able to hold and play an original Santos Hernandez.
James is an interesting person. He, his wife (who is from Oaxaca, Mexico), and I went out to a Mexican restaurant for dinner. He is a professor of applied anthropology at the University of Arizona in Tucson, specializing in various aspects of the borderlands. To sum up, Zavaleta's has a fine selection of flamenco guitars, and James is a very accommodating and interesting person. You can access Zavaleta's website at:
And the end of the fight is a tombstone white, With the name of the late deceased, And the epitaph drear, "A fool lies here, Who tried to hustle the East."
RE: Where to buy in the United States? (in reply to mark51)
I own an online/in-person music store in Las Vegas, NV specializing in high end classical/flamenco guitars and ukuleles. Wood Vibrations Music
I am personally a professional musician and music teacher as well. Starting this shop has always been a dream for me, but what really finally pushed me to start it was having terrible experiences with some of the other “recommended dealers” of Spanish guitars and ukuleles.
Wood Vibrations Music is an authorized dealer for Jose Ramirez Guitars, Antonio Picado Guitars, Esteve Guitars, and Jeronimo Pérez Guitars.
You can expect REAL honesty, awesome instruments, good prices, and great customer service from my shop.
RE: Where to buy in the United States? (in reply to crooksj5)
Another option is Tom Nunez from this forum, his site is Lafalseta.com. He’s also a knowledgeable builder himself in Texas . You could get a Sanchis 2F In your price range.
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Joined: Jun. 14 2014
From: Encinitas, CA USA
RE: Where to buy in the United States? (in reply to TonyGonzales84)
I bought my guitar from Dan Zeff about 5 years ago. I feel I got a good deal. (prices are negotiable) But it would be best to go there and try out some guitars. There is also Solera Flamenca in L.A. My teacher got his guitar there and it is awesome. I think he paid $2700. You could hit both places on one trip and try many guitars. Also check out the builders here on the Foro, you might have to up your price though but maybe they have something in your price range.
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Ah well, there was a fantastic passion there, in my case anyway. I discovered flamenco very early on. It grips you in a way that you can't get away - Paco Pena
RE: Where to buy in the United States? (in reply to mark51)
Not sure if Salvador Castillo ships to the US but he builds out of Mexico and his Guitars sound fantastic! I bought a blanca from someone here in Foro years back (June 2016) and to date it is my favorite guitar. He sold it to me for $1500. Would buy any of his guitars for under 2000.
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