RE: Ultralight Flamenco

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Andy Culpepper

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RE: Ultralight Flamenco (in reply to ernandez R)

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I listened on a nice Yamaha shelf system with a subwoofer about six times all the way through the toggled back and forth to get a better idea about their differences.

Thanks for listening! Yeah, it takes your breath away for a second when you first pick up the guitar. I still can't imagine what 850 would feel like!

Thanks again for the offer. I need to trot it around for a bit but I'm sure I'll be ready to let it go at some point.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 29 2022 1:47:02

JasonM

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From: Baltimore

RE: Ultralight Flamenco (in reply to Andy Culpepper)

Ok having another listen I take back what I said before, but still prefer the traditional guitar. I think it sounds more “woody”.

Having a super light guitar on the hands is cool! Makes you feel like you can play it faster!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 29 2022 15:04:34

Andy Culpepper

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RE: Ultralight Flamenco (in reply to JasonM)

Thanks for the feedback Jason. I was very skeptical that a double top flamenco would work, and it certainly won't be everyone's cup of tea. But I'm glad I tried it and it wasn't a complete disaster.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Dec. 29 2022 17:40:56

Joan Maher

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RE: Ultralight Flamenco (in reply to Andy Culpepper)

Very nice Andy it definitely sounds brighter and so light!!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 7 2023 11:35:49

JasonM

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From: Baltimore

RE: Ultralight Flamenco (in reply to Andy Culpepper)

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I was very skeptical that a double top flamenco would work, and it certainly won't be everyone's cup of tea. But I'm glad I tried it and it wasn't a complete disaster.

Totally! This was your first double top flamenco? I remember seeing those old videos of Jason Mcguire playing double top Glen Canin. That was the first time I heard of double top.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 7 2023 17:05:40

Andy Culpepper

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RE: Ultralight Flamenco (in reply to Joan Maher)

Thanks Joan!

Jason, yep it was the first one. I've been making double top classical fairly regularly since 2020 though.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 21 2023 23:51:34