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GuitarsOnline
July 2022 Online Magazine
Rare and Exclusive Classical & Flamenco Arrivals !
This month we have an exciting mix of new Rare and Exclusive guitar arrivals and new performances to showcase.
Also stay tuned for my "Updates from Spain", which you'll start to see later next month.
I'll be leaving next month for an extensive "research visit" to Europe.
It's my first visit since lockdown began, so I've got some exciting things planned. Catching up with old luthier friends and meeting lots of new and exciting up and comers in the Spanish guitar world.
While I've got a hectic schedule, I'll be updating everyone with photos and videos, so if you have any special requests, or anything special you'd like me to pick up for you - just drop me a line.
Also, just a reminder that we're still well stocked, but guitars are walking out the door as soon as they arrive - so don't miss out!
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New Arrivals - Rare and Exclusive Collection
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This month, we're excited to bring you a collection of eight stunning guitars belonging to a professional guitarist now retiring.
Over the years he has become a meticulous guitar collector with numerous guitars and a professional eye for selecting guitars and spotting a bargain in his travels.
Here is a brief overview of the unique products we now have available.
To register your interest, please call Pierre on 0410 708 338, or email pierre@guitarsonline.com.au.
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Jose Ramirez 1983 1A
The epitome of Spanish concert guitars Ramirez is the powerhouse of Spanish guitar making.
The 1A is at the pinnacle of the Ramirez Workshop, who have set the standard in guitar making since 1882. It displays all the hall marks of a 1A Colour full, full bodied exquisite trebles and warm ringing rich basses and velvety mid-range.
This guitar was made in ‘83 when with Andres Segovia at the peak of his powers and where Segovia went all other concert guitarists followed.
To view the guitar and listen to it being performed, please click here
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Benito Romantic 1838 copy
Description: Lacôte (Dionisio Aguado model)
Replica of the guitar that the Parisian luthier René-François Lacôte built for Dionisio Aguado in 1838.
The original instrument is kept in the Archaeological Museum of Madrid and I had the opportunity to study and analyze it in depth to be able to make my copies using only first-hand information.
To view the guitar and listen to being performed, please click here
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Pedro de Miguel 2010 (Spruce)
Pedro de Miguel classical guitar in Jose Ramirez style – this guitar combines excellent craftsmanship, quality materials, years of experience and love for music to an instrument of exceptional quality!
This is one of their excellent classical guitars with fan bracing system, with a powerful, deep and colourful sound and best balance and sustain.
Make no mistake this is a loud and powerful guitar.
To view the guitar and listen to being performed, please click here
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Stauffer /Legnani Guitar circa 1890
A very beautiful guitar inspired by the famous master guitars of Stauffer!
This guitar was probably made in Vienna around 1860. It is a beautifully built instrument that is almost identical to an instrument by Stauffer (Legnani Model) from 1819.
This beautiful guitar was built with first class maple for back and sides and a fine spruce top. The fingerboard is rosewood and the headstock is large and beautifully constructed, as usual on Stauffer’s early Legnani models.
To view the guitar and listen to being performed, please click here
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Pedro de Miguel 2012 (Cedar)
Pedro de Miguel classical guitar in Jose Ramirez style – this guitar combines excellent craftsmanship, quality materials, years of experience and love for music to an instrument of exceptional quality!
This is one of their excellent classical guitars with fan bracing system, with a powerful, deep and colourful sound and best balance and sustain.
Like the Spruce version this is a loud and powerful guitar.
To view the guitar and listen to being performed, please click here
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Video Feature on the luthier Vincente Carrillo
Coming from a family of broadly experienced guitar makers - such experience dates back to 1755 - Vicente Carrillo has managed to skilfully combine historical heritage with progress, also incorporating ideas and advice from renowned luthiers and internationally famous guitarists.
Our latest shipment of Vincente Carrillo guitars has just left the factory and will be arriving shortly!
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I'm Travelling on a Buying Trip to Spain Shortly - What can I Bring You Back?
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Can I be your personal shopper?
After two-and-a-half years of restrictions and lockdowns, this year we will returning to Spain, seeking out the best guitars makers in the leading Spanish guitar cities of Granada, Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia. We will also be heading to Portugal to meet with traditional Spanish guitar builders Antonio Pinto Carvallo who are building us superb affordable guitars.
So what’s your dream guitar? Is there something special you are seeking? A particular tone or maker you’re interested in? We’re here to help and while on site with makers can discuss your requirements.
While in Spain, we will meet with our existing guitar-makers such as Alhambra, Angel Benito Aguado and Felipe Conde. We will also meet with our new maker Prudencio Saez, who are emerging as a powerhouse in blending traditional Spanish guitar quality of build and tone-wood selection with Australian Lattice bracing – a superb combination.
We will also be visiting leading Spanish guitar stores to check out possible new makers, brands and models and while there will also meet with established concert guitar builders such as Paulino Bernabe as well as newly emerging makers like Elias Bonet. It’s going to be a busy trip!
We’ve made good use of time at home, expanding our range with guitars from Vicente Carrillo as well as importing strings and accessories from Barcelona and Royal Classics.
We also hope to meeting performers such as Jose Miguel Moreno and Jacob Cordover and recording music performances and impressions as we travel and bringing it all back to you. Of course we’d love to take you with us, but luggage limits don’t stretch that far!
So, if you've got your eye on something special that we can add to our range of:
Classical,
Flamenco,
Brazilian 7-string and specialised guitars
Crossover and cutaways,
Lattice and double top, or
Acoustic steel string
Or, something we can add to our Exclusive Classical Collection and our Exclusive Flamenco Collection
Give me a call Pierre 0410 708 338 to discuss, and let us know if there is a special guitar you would like us to pick up for you as we buy our stock for this coming year.
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We're fully stocked - But don't miss out!
While many are struggling with delays and supply chain stock problems, remember that we're fully stocked - with regular air shipments arriving, to ensure we can fully support all our customers.
So, while we've got our full range in stock, all guitars and accessories are selling fast - so, please don't miss out.
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Ever wondered how that special guitar would take your playing to the next level?
Give Pierre a call on 0410 708 338 and let him explain the best options.
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Slava and Leonard Grigoryan
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Grigoryan Brothers - Fred's Vision - This is Us
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In this second performance piece from their "Musical Reflection of Australia series", Slava and Leonard Grigoryan present "Fred's Vision".
Fred's Vision: A response to the work of Fred Hollows
Professor Fred Hollows was an Australian surgeon and humanitarian who worked to improve the eye health of people living in under-privileged circumstances in Australia and overseas.
This case of trial lenses and frames from the national trachoma program relates to Hollow’s pioneering work in the field. Eye examinations were conducted in makeshift medical sites, sometimes in tents, sometimes on the side of the road.
Fred Hollows died in 1993 but the Fred Hollows Foundation continues to campaign for blindness prevention and improved health for Indigenous Australians.
— Curator, National Museum of Australia
To listen to the whole This is Us performance showcase, please click here
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Over the Easter break period this year we traveled north to Sydney with our newly arrived Antonio Pinto Carvallo range.
While there, we met with Giuseppe Zangari from the Sydney Guitar School at his studio to evaluate and record all the newly arrived models.
Thank you, Giuseppe, for your wonderful hospitality, good times and inspiring playing!
For more information on Sydney Guitar School, please click here
So, this month, we've selected a number of pieces for your enjoyment! |
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Guitar: Antonio Pinto 1 Koa Koa Open Pore
Composition: Tiempo de Zamba, Lección No. 39, libro No. 2- Julio Sagreras-
Performed by: Giuseppe Zangari
Click here for more about this guitar |
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Guitar: Antonio Pinto 1C OP Solid Cedar (3/4 size)
Composition: Early Spring from Guitar for Everyone! - Richard Lenz-
Performed by: Giuseppe Zangari
Click here for more about this guitar |
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Alejandro Florez and Senes Flamenco Trio
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In the second part of their performance showcase, we once again have Senes Flamenco Trio - Alejandro Florez, Aya Kitaoji, Luke Koszanski performing for you.
Between Alejandro and Luke on flamenco guitar, Luke and Aya with the cajon, and Aya on palmas, the energy generated was incredible!
They recorded a dozen or more pieces during the performance, on our new range of Antonio Pinto, Felipe Conde and Prudencio Saez flamenco guitars.
Enjoy!
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Paco Lara and the Andalusian Guitar Show
A Soul Nourishing Experience
Saturday 17th September 2022.
Darebin Arts Centre
Cnr Bell St & St Georges Rd, Preston, 3072
For accessible and wheelchair bookings, please contact: ticketing@darebin.vic.gov.au
Australia’s own Spanish born critically acclaimed flamenco guitarist Paco Lara presents an evening of Spanish guitar as individual as the man himself.
Paco Lara’s eclectic fusion of flamenco, guitar standards, and pop are a must-see musical experience as he leads his ensemble of a second guitar, percussion, keyboard and special guest Flamenco Dancer ‘Deya Miranda Giner’ in a musical evening that will enliven the hearts of all music lovers.
An evening filled with musical surprises as Paco Lara’s flamenco interpretations of some of the greatest guitar classics of all time are performed with the characteristic and unmistakable sound and soul of the flamenco guitar.
Paco Lara is a virtuoso with thirty years’ experience touring the world and accompanying some of Spain’s greatest artists, Maestro Paco Cepero, Mercedes Ruiz, Isabel Pantoja, and many more. Paco has also been at the vanguard of flamenco fusion with hugely successful groups, El Barrio and Los Delinquentes.
The Andalusian Guitar is a must-see and must-hear experience for lovers of all genres of music.
Featuring: Deya Miranda (flamenco dancer) Byron Mark (percussion & piano) Carlito Akam (second guitar).
Fresh from his sold our performances at the Sydney Opera House Paco Lara will be performing his Andalusian Guitar tour at the Darebin on Saturday 17th September 2022.
Age Suitability: 12 years and over
Duration: 90 minutes, no interval
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Senes Flamenco Trio - Upcoming Live Performances
Weekly Sunday shows @ Vamos from 7pm
booking via https://vamos.net.au/
Fortnightly Wednesday shows @ El Boqueron
180 High St, Windsor VIC 3181 bookings: (03) 9042 0059
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STUDENTS
What Should You Look for in Your First Guitar?
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At GuitarsOnline we know that today’s students are tomorrow’s concert performers.
So for students beginning their classical guitar journey, it’s critical to begin on the right path.
I'm often asked for recommendations as to the best guitars for students, so here are my thoughts, together with input from some of our renowned classical guitar teachers.
In this article, I’m going to focus on what you should be looking for in a student guitar, for the first 2-3 years of your classical guitar journey.
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A guide to our new quality entry level Guitar options
To meet customer demand for quality entry-level guitars that deliver great tone, playability (and that do not break the bank!) we source a wide variety of brands and models.
As well as our Alhambra range, we are pleased to offer our new brand, Antonio Pinto Carvallo (APC). These guitars are proving popular, with models available from $290 RRP, and include a solid top at $399, cutaways from $699.
Here are specs and video demos at the bottom of each guitar page:
APC and Alhambra are the largest and most popular guitar makers in the most competitive guitar market in the world i.e. Spain.
Together APC and Alhambra offer unbeatable cost-effective ranges from entry level to concert models; they also offer a point of difference of being made in the home of the guitar - the Iberian Peninsula.
You of course may be able to buy cheaper - but not better. And remember: the Antonio Pinto and Alhambra brands offer ergonomic necks for easy playing as well as traditional Spanish craftmanship, superb tone woods and light resonant finishes for superb tone.
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GuitarsOnline - Rising Star Award
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Teachers - Recommend your students for consideration
About the GuitarsOnline Rising Star Award
The GuitarsOnline Rising Star Award is a new, but prestigious recognition of up-and-coming guitar talent - at the core of the GuitarsOnline commitment to identifying, supporting and developing the next generation of classical and flamenco guitar performers.
The winner of each quarterly award will be recorded and featured as part of GuitarsOnline Performance Showcase, YouTube channel and also will have the opportunity of performing at the GuitarsOnline concert series and recitals.
Students, their representatives and their teachers are invited to nominate guitar talent for consideration.
Please click through to our contact area here, to nominate your student.
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Bring your guitar to life!
A full range of classical and flamenco guitar strings - for every player and every guitar.
Now available to buy online
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Our StringsOnline range now comprises:
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FREE String Consultation Service
Free String Consultation Service
Still unsure? Want to improve the sound of your guitar, but not sure which string is best for you?
Click here and get in touch with Pierre, for your FREE string consultation.
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Regards,
Pierre Herrero
GuitarsOnline.com.au
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