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Old 03-16-2023, 11:13 PM
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Thanks all, I’m overjoyed with it, Michael really surpassed all expectations. It’s a very sensitive instrument & the projection is insane - by far the loudest guitar I’ve ever played, despite being one of the smallest!

Some background: I took up classical guitar lessons at 7yrs old & it’s always been my first guitar-love. However, when I was finally old enough (working!) to explore graduating from my original humble student guitar, I found classical guitar stores to be quite intimidating. This was far from my experience when commissioning steel string guitars eg via Michael Watts when he was at TNAG, so I shelved the idea.

However, through that process I ordered guitars from & befriended Michael Greenfield. A few years ago I had the pleasure of hosting him at our house & he happened to be travelling with his new prototype: a new classical model he’d been researching & working on for some years.

This was the first opportunity I’d had to be up close with a classical guitar of this calibre & like other Greenfield instruments, it ‘spoke to me’. I pretty much ordered one on the spot.

4 years later & I’m very happy!

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Old 03-17-2023, 06:52 AM
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What a beautiful guitar. I’ve enjoyed all of your posts and playing of your Greenfields. Enjoy sir!
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Old 03-28-2023, 09:41 AM
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Nice. Greenfield builds exceptional guitars. This appears/sounds like another example of exceptional. Enjoy your new instrument.
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Old 03-29-2023, 04:54 AM
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Joel,

That is a lovely tune and the guitar sounds wonderful. I am sure this guitar is truly inspiring and it shows. The harmonics sounds so rich too. Very nice playing and thanks for demoing this for us.

I too have been a fan of Michael and his guitars for many many years. I am lucky to say that he is a friend and he has always been so gracious to me. That is a beautiful instrument built by a beautiful guy. Congrats.
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Old 03-29-2023, 07:10 PM
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Joel, if Michael hasnt already added you to his list of artists playing Greenfield guitars on his Youtube page or his website, he definitely should - you sound fabulous and showcase his work brilliantly!
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Old 03-31-2023, 05:28 AM
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Wow! Gorgeous guitar and great playing!
What kind of top is this (Lattice, double top, traditional with 7 fan bracing, etc.)?

I was about to learn Julia Florida but got distracted with other pieces, so thanks for reminding me of how beautiful this piece is and the brilliance of Agustin Barrios.
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Ditto, awesome guitar and playing...! I've only played his steel strings, I'd love to see a nylon, its a new passion of mine recently.... enjoy
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Congrats Joel, beautiful guitar in every way. Always enjoy your threads about your Greenfield commissions.
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Excellent, congrats.

Put some of that "rust" in a jar and sell it. Great playing.
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Old 04-03-2023, 09:08 AM
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Top is lattice-braced Moon Spruce. Glad you enjoyed it :-)

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