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You may also find that because of the ergonomics (wider nut/smaller body/shorter scale) it may be much more comfortable to play in the more traditional classical position (or at least closer to it)
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Here's a pretty comprehensive list of US classical guitar builders:
http://www.thisisclassicalguitar.com...itar-luthiers/ |
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United States: Mike Baranik – Templeton, CA Kris Barnett – Atlanta, GA Thomas Beltran Guitars, Los Angeles, CA Tom Blackshear – San Antonio, TX John S. Bogdanovich – Swannanoa, NC Greg S. Brandt – Hollywood, CA R.E. Brune – Evanston, IL Gregory Byers – Willits CA Christopher Carrington – Rockwall, TX Michael Cone – Maui, HI Stephan Connor, Boston, MA Luis Fernández de Córdoba – Alexandria, VA David Daley – Unknown Lester Devoe, CA Jeffrey Elliott – Portland, OR Allan Fontanilla -San Francisco, CA Steve Ganz – Blaine, WA Aaron Green – Groton, MA Kenny Hill – Ben Lomond, CA Frederich Holtier – Olmsted Falls, OH Paul Jacobson Jc Jones John LaCroix David LaPlante Garrett Lee Bernard Lehmann John E. Mello Michael Menkevich Eric Monrad Rodrigo Moreira Matthew Mustapick Christopher Myles Francisco Navarro Peter Oberg Robert O’Brien, Parker, Colorado Jose Oribe – Vista, CA Alan Perlman – Unknown Tom Prisloe – Trumansburg, NY Thomas W. Rodriguez – Richmond, VA Matt Rubendall – Brooklyn, NY German Vazquez Rubio – Los Angeles – CA Dave Schramm – Clovis, CA Michael Thames – Santa Fe, NM Dake Traphagen – Bellingham, WA Peter Tsiorba -Portland, OR Zebulon Turrentine, Tennessee Paul Weaver, Portand, OR Canada: Blackwell, Martin – British Columbia Boutin, Bruno – Magog, Québec Dominelli, Marcus – Victoria, British Columbia Farrell, Jerry – Hamilton, Ontario Freeman, David – Tugaske, Saskatchewan Jaderny, Kamil – Mont Tremblant, Québec de Jonge, Joshia – Alcove, Québec Lazar, Michael – St. Albert, Alberta Letourneau Guitars – Morinville, Alberta Mailloux, Patrick – Québec City, Québec Morrish, Iain (Moorish Guitars) – Calgary, Alberta Mesquita, Luis Feu de – Greenwood, Ontario Mueller, Fritz – Tatlayoko Lake, British Columbia Perry, Daryl – Winnipeg, Manitoba Robert, Mikhail – Victoria, British Columbia Rompré, Jean -Saint-Majorique, Québec Scott, Douglass – Ladysmith, British Columbia Sigurdson, Jeff – Abbotsford, British Columbia Shaw, Emily – Ottawa, Ontario Titmuss, Clive – Kelowna, British Columbia Tremblay, Scot – Victoria Vorreiter, Florian – Winnipeg, Manitoba Wilhelmy, René – Montréal, Québec
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These Francisco Navarro Garcia student models are a lot more affordable than the Rubio guitars. Are they comparable? What is the difference? Thanks!
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I have only played one GVRubio estudio, and a few Navarro's . With that limited experience I have found that the Vasquez Rubio was much finer in the details of construction. It had a wonderful comfortable neck that was very easy to play. The cosmetic aspect was unsurpassed. But I like the sound of the Navarro better, and that is what I kept. The Navarro's I had were a little rougher around the edges, build wise. But have a tone and playability that make them my my favorite classical.
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I don't think any of those lists mention the 2 Baltimore based luthiers - Ross Gutmeier and David Pace. They are pretty expensive though. I can personally vouch for Marcus Dominelli in Canada because I and several others I know have commissioned guitars from him - we're all pretty happy and his prices are reasonable for a custom guitar
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Richard Prenkert and Richard Reynoso are in California and are wonderful builders. Pricey though.
I recommend Tom Prisloe's Pavan Series, made in Spain and each one checked out and set up by Tom before shipping out to the customer. The TP-20 is $1275. Great value. Johnny Walker is a solid builder. Stay away from Bellucci at all costs. Chris Sobel is very very good. He is one to keep an eye on. Jeff Sigurdson in Canada is also very very good. I like Michael Thames guitars and own one. His guitars start at $7500 though. You should definitely check out the Pavan TP-20 or TP-30. A lot of guitar for the money. |
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Thanks so much for all the help. I looked into some of the newer builders, but I am just not a guy who can justify $4000 or more for a classical guitar. As it is, I am going to get a guitar that is more than I deserve.
After years of swapping, buying, and selling used guitars I decided this time I wanted the guitar to be “my guitar.” I know the whole routine about getting more for your money on the used market. But GAS is sort of winding down for me. I just bought a new Martin for teaching/gigging, and I sold or am selling seven other instruments. The other instruments I own are my keepers, and they are more than enough to keep me happy now. This classical will probaly be the final piece for a while. I am fortunate. I went ahead and ordered a GV Rubio Estudio Sp/PE with a 640cm scale and 50mm nut. It will take a few months to get here because it is a custom order. I am excited, but in the meantime I have my nice, old Juan Estruch classical to play. It’s funny, but I feel like I get more excited about playing the guitar every single day - even after all these years! |
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Way To Go
Go for it...
Hope the GV Rubio Estudio Sp/PE is everything you hope for and more... Enjoy....
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Edit. Didn't realize you had made your decision.
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The above lists are pretty well established luthiers who's guitars are going to be in the $5K to $10K and + range mostly. There are a lot of us who are somewhat less established, and have prices under $4K. Also, there are a lot of really good guitar builders that are not on the lists that have a lot of really fine guitars out there on the Classical guitar competition circuit. One that comes to mind is Steven Walter in Chicago, but he is above the $5K range now, I believe.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MA6EkekgWk There are a number of other YouTube vids showing his work, including some of his classical builds. Definitely check him out. His prices are still reasonable and his backlog isn't outrageous. Later Rob |
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I’m sure whatever information you had to share would be welcome and useful. I did order a GV Rubio guitar, but I’m still interested in the topiic. I’m sure others might find it useful as well.
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I know your decision is made but in case someone else is thinking about it.
There's a Canadian luthier named Jeff Sigardson selling a newly made balsa-core double top over on delcamp for $3800 US! Good grief that's cheap! http://www.classicalguitardelcamp.co...p?f=3&t=112804 |