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Leo Buendia NAMM 2020
This fascinating interview with Leo reviews 3 of his recent builds, including the KOA OM Cutaway that I, (was very lucky to have) just received.
This is my 2nd Buendia. IMHO no one builds a better finger style guitar, not to mention he's a very cool guy. Hope you enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB3Mjk7n6eo
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2009 Blazer and Henkes 000-12 2013 Borges OM-18 2012 Circa OM-28 2019 Eastman E6OM 2010 Fairbanks F-35 1955 Martin 00-18 2014 Santa Cruz F 12 String 2000 Traugott R They say "in every life the rain must come down," Baby it just rains harder in some parts of town. |
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That is one beautiful looking and beautiful sounding koa guitar! I believe your guitar is the one Mark Lemaire did a home recording? Nice!
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Lucky you, may it bring you joy!
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Buendia Koa OM Cutaway Demo
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2009 Blazer and Henkes 000-12 2013 Borges OM-18 2012 Circa OM-28 2019 Eastman E6OM 2010 Fairbanks F-35 1955 Martin 00-18 2014 Santa Cruz F 12 String 2000 Traugott R They say "in every life the rain must come down," Baby it just rains harder in some parts of town. |
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Thanks for sharing this. I agree that Leo is a terrific human being, and his guitars are magical. I have one, and had to order another.
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Apropos of nothing: which CLM do you have, my old braz?
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Congrats. I was able to play this guitar at NAMM. Leo told me that he likes working with "softer" woods, and he feels he can coax the most out of them.
I confirmed this by playing it in a sound-booth. That guitar literally breathes while playing and one can actually feel the air pushing out of it. I'm on Leo's build list, and originally was thinking of going with Wenge or some other rosewood. This Koa guitar has completely changed my perspective. |
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It's Brazilian, don't know if it was yours. SuperB23 listed it about a month ago and I jumped on it.
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2009 Blazer and Henkes 000-12 2013 Borges OM-18 2012 Circa OM-28 2019 Eastman E6OM 2010 Fairbanks F-35 1955 Martin 00-18 2014 Santa Cruz F 12 String 2000 Traugott R They say "in every life the rain must come down," Baby it just rains harder in some parts of town. |
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Any build with Leo will be a pleasant experience, which isn't the case with all builders, and result in a guitar that will not disappoint.
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2009 Blazer and Henkes 000-12 2013 Borges OM-18 2012 Circa OM-28 2019 Eastman E6OM 2010 Fairbanks F-35 1955 Martin 00-18 2014 Santa Cruz F 12 String 2000 Traugott R They say "in every life the rain must come down," Baby it just rains harder in some parts of town. |
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DM me a photo of you get a chance...
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Leo’s guitars are amazing. I’ve played a few of his guitars over the years. He’s a good friend, too!
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Circa OM-30/34 (Adi/Mad) | 000-12 (Ger/Maple) | OM-28 (Adi/Brz) | OM-18/21 (Adi/Hog) | OM-42 (Adi/Braz) Fairbanks SJ (Adi/Hog) | Schoenberg/Klepper 000-12c (Adi/Hog) | LeGeyt CLM (Swiss/Amzn) | LeGeyt CLM (Carp/Koa) Brondel A-2 (Carp/Mad) |
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Leo has contacted me about attending the next BIG. Hopefully we can work that out!
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PS. I love guitars! |
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Quote:
That’d be awesome. |
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Leo Buendia is a great builder who is also a very kind and considerate individual.
I had a chance to visit with him about a potential bid, but his new builds get very expensive fast, so I am now looking for a great pre-owned one. But I have to say that my appreciation for Leo really grew after speaking with him. His builds are all stellar guitars and his personality and generosity match that.
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Tone Disciple A seeker on the never-ending quest for Tone! |
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I remember those guitars from NAMM. Amazing
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