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andresito

Posts: 377
Joined: Feb. 20 2007
From: New Holland

my next guitar

It has some unusual design features not usually seen on such affordable guitars

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/guitare-de-flamenco-espagnol-C-B-LLAGOSTERA_W0QQitemZ150138392779QQihZ005QQcategoryZ621QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I would try for this one if it wasn't going to cost me around 1000% more for postage than the guitar and I didn't hate buying from Europe...

I don't really need to collect more junk guitars, but, as they say (?) - those who can play, play; those who can't, collect guitars

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¡este arbol tiene duende, cabron!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 13:13:31

stephen hill

Posts: 300
Joined: Feb. 16 2004
From: La Herradura, Granada, Spain

RE: my next guitar (in reply to andresito)

think I am going to bid for this one... watch this space.

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http://www.spanishguitars.co.uk

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 15:43:57

JBASHORUN

Posts: 1839
Joined: Jan. 23 2005

RE: my next guitar (in reply to andresito)

WOW! By my reckoning, this is a very rare guitar by the legendary luthier Jose El Retraso-Mental. It is distinguished by the intentionally naive craftsmanship. I suspect whoever purchases this guitar will be a true connoisseur. I'm sure Paco himself would be envious enough to swop his best Conde for this one.

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Jb

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 23:15:19

andresito

Posts: 377
Joined: Feb. 20 2007
From: New Holland

RE: my next guitar (in reply to JBASHORUN)

quote:

legendary luthier Jose El Retraso-Mental.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 4 2007 23:35:50

Jim Opfer

Posts: 1876
Joined: Jul. 19 2003
From: Glasgow, Scotland.

RE: my next guitar (in reply to andresito)

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 5 2007 18:52:34

JBASHORUN

Posts: 1839
Joined: Jan. 23 2005

RE: my next guitar (in reply to Jim Opfer)

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Whats that Jim? You're upset because this guitar is not amongst your cherished collection? I can certainly sympathize...

Jb

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 5 2007 19:49:58

Guest

RE: my next guitar (in reply to JBASHORUN)

you gotta love the rosette and the detail thats gone into the headstock is just awe inspiring

its a true dunga.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 6 2007 3:23:19

Jim Opfer

Posts: 1876
Joined: Jul. 19 2003
From: Glasgow, Scotland.

RE: my next guitar (in reply to JBASHORUN)

LOL!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 6 2007 16:00:31

andresito

Posts: 377
Joined: Feb. 20 2007
From: New Holland

RE: my next guitar (in reply to Guest)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Dominic
you gotta love the rosette and the detail thats gone into the headstock is just awe inspiring its a true dunga.

Yep, that rosette sure sits well, and the body shape is obviously inspired by classical rules of proportion.
I also quite like the adventurous aspects of the luthiery, the way he incorporates elements that aren't always thought of as flamenco, such as steel strings and the slightly off-kilter tailpiece

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 7 2007 6:52:17

JBASHORUN

Posts: 1839
Joined: Jan. 23 2005

RE: my next guitar (in reply to andresito)

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Yep, that rosette sure sits well, and the body shape is obviously inspired by classical rules of proportion.
I also quite like the adventurous aspects of the luthiery, the way he incorporates elements that aren't always thought of as flamenco, such as steel strings and the slightly off-kilter tailpiece

Oh come on, man! Its got golpeadores- it MUST be a Flamenco guitar!

Jb

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 7 2007 18:02:01