Well then get to work max!
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| Author: | MaxBishop [ Fri Oct 11, 2013 8:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Flamenco guitar commission! |
I am extremely excited about getting a commission from Richard (Ricardo) Marlow to build a guitar for him. I met him at one of Gerardo Nunez' flamenco seminars in Spain several years ago. He is the best American flamenco guitarist I know of and has played professionally for some time. If anyone is interested you can Google his name and access a number of Youtube videos of him playing. This summer he played one of my guitars and asked me to make him a blanca. Here is a clip of him playing my Aussie Blackwood guitar: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QsHiGF98-uQ I'd like to thank the many folks here on the Luthiers Forum for the help and support given me over the years. Best wishes, Max |
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| Author: | Stephen Boone [ Fri Oct 11, 2013 8:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
Awesome! |
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| Author: | Alain Moisan [ Fri Oct 11, 2013 8:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
Good for you Max! |
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| Author: | Tony_in_NYC [ Fri Oct 11, 2013 8:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
Congrats on the commission! I hope you post a build thread. I would like to see your process since I am going to be building a flamenco soon. |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Fri Oct 11, 2013 8:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
Well then get to work max!
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| Author: | giltzow [ Fri Oct 11, 2013 9:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
Excellent!! |
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| Author: | Jim Kirby [ Fri Oct 11, 2013 10:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
That is exciting indeed! Ricardo is one of those (to me anyway) rare examples of a non-Spaniard who sounds completely convincing. He's located not that far from me - I hope to at least get a guitar into his hands to try someday. |
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| Author: | Peter J [ Fri Oct 11, 2013 11:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
Congratulations Max! Well deserved and a great recognition of the beautiful instruments you make. |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Fri Oct 11, 2013 12:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
Way to go, Max! Congratulations. Make it great! |
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| Author: | nyazzip [ Fri Oct 11, 2013 12:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
that guy has some talent. is that an actual "flamenco" guitar in the vid, or a classical? i notice no golpedor or whatever its called, and geared rather than peg tuners |
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| Author: | Kamusur [ Fri Oct 11, 2013 1:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
Well done, I like the non standard tuners, slotted headstock and Backwood b&s. Hope the commission turns out as nice. Steve |
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| Author: | MaxBishop [ Fri Oct 11, 2013 1:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
Thanks to all for the kind words! Jim - I want to thank you for the idea of the light colored bindings on a blanca. I love the look and I found a wood that should work: Costello. It's a hard dense wood from South America that is often referred to as Boxwood. It isn't really Boxwood, but apparently it is often used as a substitute, having very similar qualities. Appearance-wise it is a near dead-ringer for Cypress. If you're interested check for it on Gilmer's website. I plan to use it on the guitar I build for Richard. Nyazzip - Yes, it is a flamenco. The density of Aussie Blackwood is quite close to that of Cypress. Consequently, it has a good flamenco sound. It does have a golpeador and the classical tuners are pretty much standard these days. Tony - Sorry I won't be doing a build thread. However, if you have question on your flamenco project I'd be happy to answer any questions you have. Thanks again, Max |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Fri Oct 11, 2013 1:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
I've only built one flamenco guitar and it's a blanca with light bindings. I thin purfled line of mahogany separates the binding from the sides and looks pretty good. That guy is an excellent player I love that style and could listen to it all day. |
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| Author: | Jim Kirby [ Fri Oct 11, 2013 5:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
jfmckenna wrote: I've only built one flamenco guitar and it's a blanca with light bindings. I thin purfled line of mahogany separates the binding from the sides and looks pretty good. That guy is an excellent player I love that style and could listen to it all day. Check out his other youtube vids. He's really good. He has a really good rep as a skype instructor, too. Thanks for the wood reference, Max. I have some Osage I'm gong to play with too. I'd love to start another one soon, but classical customers are waiting. |
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| Author: | Jim Kirby [ Fri Oct 11, 2013 5:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
MaxBishop wrote: Costello. Oops, that's Castello, in case anyone else is looking. (Gilmer lists it as Castello Boxwood - boxwood was the key to getting to it.) |
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| Author: | jack [ Fri Oct 11, 2013 6:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
Congratulations Max! |
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| Author: | Robbie_McD [ Fri Oct 11, 2013 7:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
Wow! Yes, he is good, but so are you Max - knock this one out of the park! Congratulations on the commission, must be a great feeling... 
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| Author: | MaxBishop [ Fri Oct 11, 2013 7:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
Just for the record, I've seen it as Costello, Castello and Castelo. |
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| Author: | TRein [ Sat Oct 12, 2013 9:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
It is good to see Richard Marlow doing so well and that you'll have a guitar in his capable hands. I met Richard when he was a 10-year-old kid, who was called Richie at that time. Richard's father, John Marlow, and I were friends. John was a well-known classical guitar player in the DC area for many years. He passed away at a tragically young age. There is a concert series in Bethesda, MD that is named in John's honor. |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Sat Oct 12, 2013 2:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
Great news! What bracing &such do you plan to use? I love making "Flammers" Go for it sir. Mike ![[:Y:]](./images/smilies/smiley20.gif "Thumbs Up")
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| Author: | MaxBishop [ Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
Regarding the bracing, I will use a modified Santos Hernandez scheme. Here's a picture: Attachment: bracing.jpg
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| Author: | TRein [ Sun Oct 13, 2013 10:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
Nice pic, Max. A few things stand out in the pic: What is happening below the harmonic bar in the rosette area? And, what is the function of the hole in the upper block? |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Sun Oct 13, 2013 4:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
Is there some figure to those sides? Remember to keep everything lite in weight! Very important! Mike |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Sun Oct 13, 2013 4:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
Max; Try the R.E.Brune' 1951 Barbero plan from GAL for a next guitar! Absolutely incredible! Mike |
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| Author: | MaxBishop [ Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Flamenco guitar commission! |
Re: questions What you see in the rosette area is the rosette. This is one I made myself and it is as thick as the top in this area which is graduated. The hole in the upper block is part of the scheme I use to attach the neck. Yes, that is figure you see in the sides. I'm using a set of figured Lawson Cypress (AKA Port Orford Cedar) that I got from Les Stansel. Yes, I make my flamencas light. I've been intrigued with the Barbero plan and may make one some time in the future. However, I've been very happy with the Santos-based scheme I'm been using to this point. |
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