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Ricardo
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Joined: Dec. 14 2004
From: Washington DC
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RE: Your Favorites (in reply to GailP)
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My personal feeling is that Conde Hermanos has been the no.1 single guitar make amongst pros and hobbyists since the 60's. Since like 1989 I guess, the guitar has been made by others than the original (Faustino Conde), but still are top choice by most pro players, and even figura maestros (nunez, tomatito, riqueni, canizares, e.de melchor, moraito, etc, etc). Just look at photos old and new, or watch flamenco TV programs and count the condes. Why so popular? I don't know, maybe it is simply the design, but they seem to feel and respond with little getting used to. Easy to get the sound you want from them, even the not so spectalular ones. I have played only a couple old condes from the 70's, and dozens from the 90's, including Gerardo Nunez's personal instrument. I did not find the old model to be FAR superior in anyway to the newer ones, other than some detailing/finishing. As far as feel, sound, etc, really similar. Also I like many I have tried from Ricardo Sanchis Carpio and sons Hermanos Sanchis Lopez. Surprisingly good for the price. also some Reyes, Reyes JR, Gerendino, Ramirez, have been great instruments, but not all.
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Date Feb. 24 2006 8:25:47
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RE: Your Favorites (in reply to GailP)
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I tried a very nice conde A25 some years ago, but I have also tried a couple of potatoes. I personally prefer my own guitars. (I have to say that )
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