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06-05-2003, 07:05 PM

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compagnito

03-12-2004, 09:21 AM

HI,

Another learner on the darker side.

Adios

Chris

04-05-2004, 12:12 PM

Hola, que tal
This is my first day on this site, I just joined today. I am a beginner and hope to learn from everyone else and hopefully I can, some day, post something that will be helpful to someone else. I am retired and have some time to devote to learning to play classical guitar.

Hasta luego,
Christobal Vidal Lohman
aka Chris

GaryV

04-14-2004, 01:15 PM

New to Classical Guitar! Played fingerstyle steel string for many years. Hoping to find all sorts of info on this forum.

Cheers
Gary

killer58

04-27-2004, 12:22 PM

Hello Everyone,

New to the guitar, I started lessons about six months ago. Glad to have found the forum, GSI has already been a fantastic resource.

Look forward to exchanges.

Regards,
David

eckersley

05-08-2004, 08:48 PM

Hello, I am new to the forum. I am a classical musician by trade (harpsichordist) and new to the world of guitars. I have taught myself some classical guitar reportoire some years back but am now hoping to delve into the world of flamenco.

Teo

05-22-2004, 10:25 PM

Hello! A bit of intro: My name's Ted (Spanish Teo). I became fascinated with the guitar at a very early age, watching my uncle make these fine instruments, and playing them. What a beautiful sound! It took 50 years to my getting around to playing this fine instrument, but I guess it's better late than never. Anyway, I appreciate the privilege of being on board. I hope to learn and pass on what I've learned.

Teo

cant_play_the_blues

05-28-2004, 06:43 AM

Hey guys, I actually can play some blues, but I think I'm better off at classical guitar, nice to be here!!! 8)

Donna

08-16-2004, 09:55 AM

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to the forum. I have been playing steel folk/fingerstyle/acoustic guitar for about 30 years. I began to study classical almost two years ago. I am a mom, a nurse, a guitarist, and a guitar teacher. I teach a guitar program at a local school. The classical guitar has been a whole new world to me, and is very exciting. I'm hoping to learn as well as share what I can with all of you.

Donna

bryan

09-09-2004, 06:27 AM

Hello, My name is Bryan and I have been playing guitar for the past 25 years. I have been frustratingly giving a go at the classical guitar. My background is as a rock guitarist but have always been in love with the classical. I have recently decided to focus all of my attention to the classical and expand my guitar abilities. Looking forward to chating and learning from all of you.

Larry the Lamb

10-03-2004, 07:22 AM

Hi, my name is Larry and I cant believe I found a forum for acoustic guitars!
I dont have a guitar as yet-tho I have had a few in the past, and am hoping Santa claus will bring me a new one this year :D

My partner wants to buy me one for xmas so we visited a guitar shop recently.I got that weird feeling in my guts seeing all those Martins and Crafters up on the walls.
You know the feeling!
So how is everyone, and what guitars you all got?

regards
Larry

El Niño de B

10-07-2004, 08:06 AM

Hello! I am a fan of all guitar music, especially flamenco, and play a Ramirez 1969 1a with peghead... I live in Brazil and am learning the ´viola caipira´, a doublestring guitar....Any other fans of the viola?

KatieG

10-09-2004, 01:24 PM

Hi Everyone!

I'm brand new to the forum. I've been playing guitar for over 30 years. I'm experienced with acoustic and electric I've been involved with the following styles : Jazz, Blues, Rock, Folk, Country, Raggae, Latin, etc. I'm a begining Bass guitarist.

At this point in time my primary focus will be on classical guitar. It was always a passion of my but I never really had the time to focus on it. Now I have all the time in the world I'm recently retired from law enforcement but nowhere near a senior citizen.

I look forward to interacting and sharing with all of you! Take Care! Stay Safe!

Jubilee Valence

11-11-2004, 02:39 AM

:twisted: Howdy!I've admired this entire site for a while,-very informative.Love to share info.Training:Free Style:Yes (oops!) "Fusion" Gear:30yr old flamenca-bought new.Condition:Ay Chi!--Don Pepe"Get the glue bottle ready"--Jefe por favor!! OK Thanks GSI---JuBeV LRB

Heong Ng

01-20-2005, 01:40 AM

:) Yeah! I agree that this is good site for everyone. Very informative. As a beginner, I've learnt a lot from this forum.

Thanks GSI!

Libre

04-14-2005, 06:42 AM

hey -
I'm Marc. I've been playing classical a very long time and make some of my income playing in public. I've been concentrating on Bach for much of my guitar life, but I willingly play anybody, if I like it. I even got a Strat recently. I want to create a new kind of sound, a BACH/ROCK fusion, but I'm finding out that inventing something new is as hard as it sounds.

brunob

04-14-2005, 08:06 AM

Hello there,

I'm an amateur classical guitarist from Brazil, currently living in Argentina. I play a wide variety of stuff - Brazilian, Latin-American, Baroque, Romantic Music, some Jazz, even Beatles and folk arrangements for CG.

I've been visiting this site almost daily since I discovered it in January 2004. In july 2004 I purchased a guitar from GSI - a wonderful Sebastian Stenzel!

Greetings to all.

flamenco fan

11-06-2005, 09:20 PM

Hello flamenco and classical guitar aficionados!!

This is my first time using this forum. About myself; I have been playing guitar for 12 years. I have spent the last 3 years studying flamenco with a local professional guitarist. I play a Cordoba 75F and I use Savarez 520R high tension strings. I am interested in your opinions on the Conde Hermanos A26. Also,any advice on ways to learn the 12 count compas would be appreciated. I look forward to learning more about flamenco and guitar in general from this forum.

Take Care,

flamenco fan

Blue Klein

11-20-2005, 06:29 PM

:) Hello I am new today. Hope to share and learn from our community.
Blue Klein

Blaise

01-26-2006, 03:00 PM

I've been enjoying the forum for some time so it only seems reasonable to pipe up and introduce myself. I'm studying/playing classical guitar after enjoying acoustic for close to 20 years. I'ts an exciting world and I'm enjoying every frustration and experience. I'm playing an Esteve student model 1GR3E. I'm struggling to find time to practice, but I'm sure I'm not alone in that dept. Thanks for all the info and contagious enthusiasm.

brian richardson

01-26-2006, 04:15 PM

welcome Blaise

senthil

01-26-2006, 09:03 PM

hi
i am senthil. new to this forum. been watching this forum for a long time and had many a useful suggestions. very informative. keep going friends.
love
senthil

Faya

01-26-2006, 11:09 PM

Hello!!..........and Welcome!!!............senthill.......... :D :D :D :D :D

brian richardson

01-27-2006, 07:17 AM

hey senthil!! welcome aboard.

llcjtorn

05-19-2006, 04:40 PM

Thank you for having me in the forum.... test

llcjtorn

05-19-2006, 04:40 PM

can't seem to get my avatar to load, need some help if someone has the time.

thanks

G string

07-28-2006, 03:27 PM

Little late on this thread but I am Ricardo. Looking forward to getting acquainted with your online personalities.

07-28-2006, 03:36 PM

Welcome, Ricardo. I like your occupation. We are colleagues.

G string

07-28-2006, 03:58 PM

Thanks

Lurker

09-13-2006, 03:00 AM

Hi there - am a lurker that just 'outed'. This is really a great forum with very dignified and interesting discussions. C ya all!!

bonifacio

10-06-2006, 04:53 PM

Hello Everyone,

I've been playing for some time (around 20 years) on and off. I'm finally taking CG seriously. Glad to have found the forum, GSI has already been a fantastic resource.

Look forward to exchanges.

Regards,

Boni

Tim Miklaucic

10-06-2006, 07:33 PM

Thank you, Boni. Wecome to our Forum!

Tim

brian richardson

10-06-2006, 08:26 PM

welocome Boni-
jump right in!!!!!

pichy

10-07-2006, 01:52 AM

Hi everybody,

Just say hello from Thailand. I'm just a newcomer to this forum.

Pichy :)

fodera6

10-25-2006, 02:55 AM

Hello,
I mainly play bass but I recently bought an Antonio Loriente Clarita CD/IR.
I studied CG for a while when I was a teenager and I have gotten back into it again.
Just yesterday I received my glass nail file and a set of Dogals in the mail from GSI.
I'm a Talkbass regular and I look forward to exploring this place, too!

Brad

ewok

10-25-2006, 07:59 AM

This is Ewok. I really enjoy being part of this forum. The information from the forum helps me to broaden my music world.
By the way, Ewok is my dog's name and I think this name is cute!

stringstudent

10-30-2006, 08:18 AM

Hi All,

New to the forum, but I've read with interest many of your postings. Finally decided to register so I can reply to some and learn from you all.

I've come back to the guitar after about 25 years and found I know less than even before I started. Fortunately, I have a teacher who is patient and thorough. Wish me luck.

Looking forward to chatting with you all.

E

brian richardson

10-30-2006, 10:18 AM

welcome stringstudent/E,

have fun!!!! :twisted:

ggus

10-30-2006, 10:53 AM

welcome student strings, we area all here to learn, well at least me.

Richard

10-30-2006, 11:03 AM

I've come back to the guitar after about 25 years
Welcome stringstudent. I think the experience of returning to the classical guitar after having it in the closet for many years is a common one, based on what I've read here and other forums. I'm in that category myself, perhaps with a 15-year hiatus. What happens, I think, is that family and career becomes such an overwhelming priority in your 30s and 40s that it's hard to devote sufficient time to playing. Probably not a bad subject for a separate thread.

ggus

10-30-2006, 11:19 AM

you know thats what happened to me too. School and my career in the military prevented me from playing and practicing. It took three years before i picked up my guitara agian.

stringstudent

10-30-2006, 12:38 PM

Hey All,

Thanks for the welcomes! I'm sooooo excited to have a forum for something I really like instead of just school work (my previous experience with forums).

I agree that I've read about many who have returned to the classical guitar after years away. I believe having played a piece, or even a note, well once dooms the player to a lifetime love affair with this instrument. In my case, I lost interest as a teenager, when sports, cars and girls became more important than practicing. Also, (I can see now) I wasn't practicing and studying the right way - to really learn the instrument and the music, but instead was just practicing pieces for recitals.

I wanted to return to the study not so much because I had more time (was working full time, working on a Masters Degree, working on a marriage, and working on my other hobbies), but more because I always felt it was a beautiful thing to play well and I regretted not having stayed with it. I wanted to have it as part of the rest of my life - a lifelong student.

It is inspiring to read the postings of so many people who care so deeply about the guitar. I hope to be able to contribute. I have certainly enjoyed reading your thoughts, ideas and knowledge.

Chino31

11-15-2006, 01:19 PM

Hello Everyone, name is Louis (aka Chino) from the Los Angeles Area, I have been coming to GuitarSalon for like 8 years now. Just drooling over the Guitars they offer here, which I could not possibly afford (not on a guitar), at least not yet. I never realized, or had occured to me that there was a forum on here, Awesome!
I've been playing the Classical Guitar for like 10 years now. Not regularly, but sporadically. For the last couple of months, i pick up the guitar just about daily. In the past, I would get frustrated, because I was unable to get to play the higher positions. I mean I would play pieces where I was all over the place, but it wouldn't stick. I am now taking a direct approach, just trying different techniques reading different books and I will learn it. I'll scan this forum to see what has been written or recommended in getting over the hump. Oh, and I've started on Scales (ugh!) something I've hated to do. But I hear, you have to tackle them eventually to grow as a player.
Well, I'm glad I stumbled upon this forum and looking foward to corresponding with you all.

nacio

11-15-2006, 01:24 PM

Hello & Welcome Chino31 !!!................. :)

lots of knowlegable and helpful people here......... :wink:

DJH

02-24-2007, 11:43 AM

Hello everyone,
I thought I'd join up after more than a year of reading the threads on this forum. By day, I work in a music store in the french-speaking part of Switzerland, selling and setting-up guitars. By night, I try to find some time to play them.
I started on electric guitar as a teenager in '89, studied instrument-making in London (UK), learned to play the flute and then came back seriously to the guitar in 2001. I have been taking classical lessons for two years after finding something in the nylon-strung instrument that was missing on electric. Started from scratch (esp. RH), and am now working my way through Brouwer, Sor, Aguado etc..
Passion makes up for what I lack (a lot) in natural talent, and so far I haven't performed classical guitar in front of anyone but my teacher and the people who come in to the store and ask me to show them a particular instrument.
This forum is a mine of information that has helped me considerably, and I hope to contribute what little I can to the discussions and continue to learn.
Dominic

Tim Miklaucic

02-24-2007, 01:16 PM

Welcome DJH. My aunt's mother used to live in Lausanne so I spent several summers there when I was a child.

What's the name of the store you work in? What kinds of guitars do they carry?

Tim

ggus

02-24-2007, 01:22 PM

HI there!

DJH

02-24-2007, 01:49 PM

Thanks, Tim.
Did you like Lausanne ? It's really wonderful in the summer. Winter is often less inviting, but we are still waiting for winter this year on the shores os Lac Léman...
The store is part of a very old, small swiss chain (we are the sole branch in the french-speaking region, the rest are in the germanophone part). Of course I only work at the store as an employee and therefore probably shouldn't mention its name.
In classical guitars we go from entry-level Cuencas and Almansas up to the Ramirez SP level, with a handful of luthier pieces dotted in amongst the more industrially-produced instruments. Asturias and Hanika are regularly in stock.

Have you come across Oscar Trezzini, a swiss luthier ? Pretty special concert guitars. Small production, mainly customer order though he does sell some through stores (not ours, as the local customers will go direct to him). Worth checking out, I think he has a website. Maurice Ottiger is also worth investigating, but I think his waiting list is particularly long.

Otherwise, we do the gamut of electric and steel-string, plus everything you could possibly plug into, but my main interest is the classical guitar (and the lute, that I hope to one day learn to play - Julian Bream is an inspiration). For the moment we don't sell used instruments (not enough space for the stock as it is), but we do see some very interesting guitars in for repair and re-conditioning.

Thanks again for the welcome,
Dominic[/code]

Tim Miklaucic

02-24-2007, 01:56 PM

Dominic,

Yes, I loved Lausanne in those years. I haven't been back since sometime in the 1960's but it was spectacular.

Interesting about your store. I wonder if your store might be interested in carrying the Loriente guitar line. Our sister company imports and distributes them here in the US and they have representation in Japan, Germany, Italy and England.

Here is a link to the new site:

http://www.lorienteguitars.com

Let me know if you think this might be a good fit and we can put the buyers of your chain and the right people on our end in touch.

If you haven't tried one, Lorientes are the only example of a production priced guitar with concert level workmanship and concernt quality sound that I know of They are also affordable in the range of $1800 to $4800 retail.

Let me know if you'd like to discuss further via email at:

tim@gsinterinc.com

All the best,

Tim

thraex

02-24-2007, 02:35 PM

Welcome DJH!!
Great to see people closer to where I live are getting to this forum.
I've been studying in Luzern for a bit over a year now. But when I was a child I actually spent summers in the french part of CH.
Cheers,
Thraex

brian richardson

02-24-2007, 04:24 PM

welocome Dominic!!
jump right in!!

Fingerboard

03-19-2007, 03:59 AM

Dear friends,

Here's a warm "Mabuhay!" from the Philippines!

I'm glad that I discovered this site. I'm hoping to meet "virtual" mentors and friends here.

I'm an organic agriculturist, educator and eternal CG student. I'm based in the Philippines right now doing agricultural research, composing music for the theatre and video documentaries among others. I also do research on Philippine and Asian indigenous music in my free time.

I hope to be an active member of the forums.

Thank you and more power to all!

plumpfingers

03-19-2007, 04:46 PM

Dave Tate, I've been unable to post anything this past weekend and today. Keep getting error messages. Is it just me or are there computer problems?

JoeAlders

03-20-2007, 05:50 AM

Dave Tate, I've been unable to post anything this past weekend and today.
Keep getting error messages. Is it just me or are there computer problems?

hello plumpfingers,

I have the same problem so it must have to do something with this website
I think.

Joe.

ggus

03-20-2007, 02:47 PM

yeah! me too!

PedroO

03-21-2007, 08:50 AM

Our own CFVega or IW, or call him just Charlie will have an article on flamenco written at the AG magazine. I am sure it will be a great article.

Eats your brains out Brian! :D

http://www.acousticguitar.com/ubbcgi/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=7;t=007553

brian richardson

03-21-2007, 10:46 AM

:lol: :lol: :lol:
i'd rather watch paint dry

iberianwolf

03-21-2007, 02:21 PM

Vega has written a number of well received articles, etc. for Acoustic Guitar magazine over the last few years including pieces on the Ramirez family and their instruments, traveling in Spain, guitar woods, etc.

Perhaps the next time big bri is asked and paid by a leading guitar publication to write something for them he'll let us know. I look forward to reading it.

brian richardson

03-21-2007, 03:24 PM

thanks charles vega but, i get paid to
play the guitar not write about it.

i'll send my doctorate dissertation to you.
you probably won't understand it.

how's that pip squeek charlie??

p.s. because of you and your abuse, i will no longer
be posting here. you are a sad example for a human.

iberianwolf is charles vega. yes, vega the same one that
was trashing the lorient line for no being able to provide
a paper trail for their brazillian rosewood. go ahead and search
all posts of c.f .vega and compare them to iberianwolf. same dude.
how do you like them apples chuck?

maybe someday someone will buy a vega guitar
to use as kindling. pray we never meet.

sorry folks but, i've had it with that clown.
you are all nice folk and i wish you all the best.
later-
brian richardson (see charlie, my real name)

keith

03-21-2007, 03:42 PM

test

wwells

03-21-2007, 05:38 PM

Dave,

Is the forum down? I'm having trouble posting a tread concerning an upcoming NYC concert for my students in northern Va. Trying to drum up support for the concert.

Thanks

Hart Wells

PedroO

03-21-2007, 08:42 PM

test

PedroO

03-21-2007, 08:46 PM

Do they pay? That is such a bad magazine that I wonder if they make any money at all. Who reads that by the way? Anyone here? Charlie, where can I see your guitars. I need a flamenco. After reading the article you wrote, I am convince. Just tell me where to see at least one of your guitars. I am serious!

iberianwolf

03-22-2007, 05:14 AM

I certainly hope that "Dr." Richardson used upper case letters where appropriate in writing his "doctorate dissertation".

Bye, bri.

Perf_de_Castro

03-22-2007, 11:01 AM

this is weird.... I can reply to posts but not start a new thread :?:

Pepe Vergara

03-22-2007, 01:11 PM

Brian:
No need to leave the forum. You are a good contibutor. I read the article and it is very good. It is not the common talk about flamenco guitar, it gives some specific pointers to the player or potential buyer. I also found a good clip by Richard Brune on flamenco. You may want to listen to it here:

http://www.luth.org/downloads/AL79/feminine1.mp3

You may want to join GAL to have access to a lot more information on gutiars.

Pepe Vergara

03-22-2007, 01:12 PM

Pepe Vergara

03-22-2007, 01:12 PM

Pepe Vergara

03-22-2007, 01:12 PM

iberianwolf

03-22-2007, 04:53 PM

It never ceases to amaze me how upset some people can get over a bunch of silly crap on an internet guitar forum.

wwells

03-23-2007, 03:12 AM

test

PedroO

03-23-2007, 11:37 AM

Brian: You do not have to like the man to read the article. It is a good article. Since I heard you are a good player, you would benefit for the knowledge from the third age. Please do not leave the forum. I know, Dave is making it tougher for us to express ourselves, but, he will realize soon, it is not good for business. We are in the US after all.
If you knew the wolf in person, you would change your attitude toward him. The man is a nice guy. It is just that the internet make some go back to childhood because they can hide!! :wink:

By the way, Charlie was very gracious with Tom Blackshear. He might have written the article few months ago. I recommend the article. He says stuff that you would not learn otherwise. I knew it, but because I am already passed the baby boomers age, but youngster like you could learn from him.

http://www.acousticguitar.com/article/173/173,7328,LUTHIERSWORKBENCH-1.asp

PedroO

03-23-2007, 11:38 AM

PedroO

03-23-2007, 11:38 AM

Tim Miklaucic

03-23-2007, 05:36 PM

test

brian richardson

03-25-2007, 05:15 PM

ya see charles F vega,
let me clear this up with a little history
lesson for you. you have shown contempt for gsi
HERE and over at AC mag. you 'migrated' here to attack
Jubi, once you got called on that B/R loriente line, (signature also),
you changed your name to hide who you are.
i for one, will not let you mock this forum with your post.
coward is the word that comes to mind when iberianwolf yawns.

all the propper letters are caps when needed, this forum isn't
a writing class. it's just easier. i'm not the only one but,
you've just had a hard-on for jubi's friends. notice i've never posted
over at AG? stay on your side of the track 'tuff guy'
i read your article, just a bunch of info that's been floating
around for almost ever. nothing NEW there. not very
creative i'd say. but hey, i don't use caps....DUHH!!

again, i urge folk to search the forum for c.f.vega posts and see that
he has no respect for gsi. just a childish move to get revenge
for a stamped name and some b/r. you are a joke charles.

why is it, everyone must believe you because 'you said so' but,
you knock everyone/thing you don't know about??
btw, psy WAS my bag so, i figure i could still
help you sort through your anger, that is, if i gave a damn.
good luck everyone(again)

p.s. why were you nice to blackshear over at AG but, not so
nice when posting as the omega wolf here? (get it)

only your silly crap bothers me because you
act like a little angel who say's, "who, me?"

sorry for the come-back, i needed to stress those
final points..............over and out

sorry CHARLIE :wink:

PedroO

03-25-2007, 07:05 PM

Hi Charlie: I saw you black and white picture on the AG magazine (the editorial article). You look about 55 in the photo. That was before color photographs. That put you in your 80's? No wonder you know so much. Is that a 10 string guitar you made?

iberianwolf

03-26-2007, 03:41 AM

As I was saying...... :roll:

keith

03-26-2007, 04:51 AM

test to be edit if the debugger is fixed

keith

03-26-2007, 06:11 AM

hey g.s.i.--it is difficult to trust whether something will be posted or edited when the error message, debugging problems, pops up. so i edited my last post and am posting this as a reply.

brian, if you read c.vega article you will notice that c.vega mentioned cordoba--a guitar for all practical purposes tied to g.s.i. and a cordoba picture was used as well. this suggests that c.vega is not anti-g.s.i. if you go back and read the posts you mention you will notice that c.vega is not putting down g.s.i. but rather is challenging g.s.i.'s behavior--in this case using the words, brazillian rosewood when the genus/species of the wood was in question. again, it was g.s.i.'s behavior and not g.s.i. that was being challenged. saying a behavior is bad is NOT the same as saying the person (or company) is bad.

brian richardson

03-26-2007, 02:37 PM

keith-
believe what you want.
psst-no need for chain yanking (ryan)
nice post at AG!! :roll:

brian richardson

03-26-2007, 02:38 PM

keith-
believe what you want.
psst-no need for chain yanking (ryan)
nice post at AG!! :roll:

brian richardson

03-26-2007, 02:54 PM

he mentions lotza things.
use caps!! it bothers chuck

PedroO

03-26-2007, 04:05 PM

Please fix this problem quick. This is the only social activity some of us have. Dave, I think you got into this for trying to put filters, debuggers, etc. etc. You can create monitors among the posters. You select some of the most serious guys, like me, or Jube, and then give us password t check this at all times. Up to you!

APERTURE

03-27-2007, 06:48 AM

Several members have posted about problems posting and creating new threads. I don't think this has been reported yet: Every time I log in and click 'View posts since your last visit' I get a response like: 'Search found 14 matches' yet only 3 are displayed and the bottom two are not new. Hope it all gets fixed soon.

Faya

03-27-2007, 07:46 AM

Hey Brother Bri........!

i know you are an Honorable dude and you are only trying to defend GSI.

don't worry about it man!.............

just stay cool amigo................nothing worth getting worked up about. :lol: :wink:

Welp!.......back to playing Geeeetar!!......... 8)

JoeAlders

03-28-2007, 02:46 AM

TEST

APERTURE

03-28-2007, 06:43 AM

Forum has broken. When I log in and click "View posts since your last visit" I get a response like: "14 unread posts", but only 3 are displayed and two of them I have already read. What's going on?

APERTURE

03-28-2007, 06:44 AM

Forum has broken. When I log in and click "View posts since your last visit" I get a response like: "14 unread posts", but only 3 are displayed and two of them I have already read. What's going on?

APERTURE

03-28-2007, 06:44 AM

Forum has broken. When I log in and click "View posts since your last visit" I get a response like: "14 unread posts", but only 3 are displayed and two of them I have already read. What's going on?

APERTURE

03-28-2007, 06:44 AM

post deleted

Tony Hyman

06-07-2007, 12:38 AM

Hi All,
I also and old new kid in town I love most kinds of guitar and music
so looking forword to learning and contributing.

bitterblackale

06-12-2007, 07:40 PM

I am looking for informatsya. I love classical guitar, teach and perform in Indianapolis, and will very soon move to Pittsburgh. Lookup myspace.com/guitarsjl if you're curious.

John_c

07-16-2007, 11:08 AM

Beautiful new forum - I LOVE IT!

vBulletin is very popular nowadays and deservedly so. This is an excellent improvement so thanks to all the GSI staff for their hard work :)

thedrizzle

07-27-2007, 09:57 PM

Wow, I go away for a little while and when I come back there is a shiny new look to the forum, pretty good stuff. Hey everybody, greetings from the driz

brian richardson

07-29-2007, 02:05 PM

welcome back driz!!!

Welles

10-30-2007, 12:20 PM

Hello there, First time for me. I've played on and off for 40 years, mostly off. Only the last 3 years have I taken it seriously. I hope to make it to an intermediate level in this lifetime. A few thoughts: I recently bought a guitar from Eric Monrad, cedar and Mad. rosewood. Anyone familiar with Monrad guitars? Also, some one was asking about Gymnopedie #1. I found a good arrangement by Teja Gerken in Acoustic Guitar magazine a few months ago. Welles

brian richardson

10-30-2007, 01:08 PM

welcome Welles!!!!

Richard

10-31-2007, 09:32 AM

I recently bought a guitar from Eric Monrad, cedar and Mad. rosewood. Anyone familiar with Monrad guitars?
First off, welcome Welles. My suggestion is you start a separate thread on that good topic because it will be buried here.
I've played a Monrad and liked it a lot. Good volume, nice round sound. I considered it a bit pricey at the time for the mistaken reason that I thought his guitars were unknown.

WellRounded

11-14-2007, 07:21 AM

Hello All,

After a long time lurking I've decided to go ahead and join this forum. I've enjoyed the discussions and the high level of engagement. I am an amateur player of almost 20 years though many of those years were spent dormant or strumming chords to lead small group singing. Now I play just for myself and with my family. I'm also on the AC and Delcamp forums.

Tim Miklaucic

11-14-2007, 08:35 AM

Welcome, WellRounded. We look forward to your comments and thoughts.

Tim

brian richardson

11-14-2007, 09:40 AM

welcome aboard WellRounded!!!

wiglebot

11-14-2007, 10:37 AM

WellRounded

I am new too and followed this forum long before I joined. I still don't post much (mostly links to Youtube).

I have a similar background as you. In college, my piano teacher took me to see Paco Pena, Assad Brothers, Kronos Quartet....she taught me lots. Before that, I worshipped Michael Hedges. I had a dormant guitar period but still ended up collecting 200 gigs of music -- non critical listening!!!!.

pb

WellRounded

11-14-2007, 02:14 PM

Thanks for the WelCome,

I look forward to participating in the convesation.

miguitara

11-20-2007, 08:55 AM

Hi,

Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a classical guitarist in Houston, Texas.

Currently trying to master La Catedral!

Richard

11-20-2007, 10:03 AM

Welcome, miguitarra! If you're working on La Catedral, you're obviously no beginner...

brian richardson

11-20-2007, 10:47 AM

welcome miguitara!!!

tune up to 440 and jump right in!!

sausgirl

11-30-2007, 08:29 AM

Wooh woof.
Jan

JohnBobMumboJumbo

12-11-2007, 04:32 PM

I live in Portland OR. I play lots of classical and a bunch of (Ugh) electric guitar. I've got a guitar by John Blanchard and I'm going to get one from Dake Traphagen too. I do a lot of classical guitar recording.

Happy plucking.

Jeff Burnette

12-21-2007, 02:45 PM

I joined this forum to hopefully receive some insight into breaking through a wall that I have hit. I desire to play professionally. I have been playing now for six years. I can breeze through most classical pieces written in the first 4 frets. I can play Lagrima, Sounds of Bells, Romanza, some francisco tarrega preludes, matteo carreisi (forgive the spelling), simple canon in D. However, I feel as though my playing is a struggle. I am self taught from books written in standard notation and tablature. I play by sight with tab and pick up the rhythm from the standard notation.

My weakness is in my 3rd and 4th finger on the left hand on 4th, 5th and 6th strings.

What approach should I take next in breaking through what seems to be a stuck point. Do I practice left and right hand technique? Do I pick up the hardest piece that I can find and master it technically. What will help be become a better player and help me understand technique and the guitar overall.

Help!

cpike

12-22-2007, 03:19 PM

Hello all, my name is Chris, and I'm a wannabe classical guitarist. I'm primarily an orchestral double bass player, but I've been playing the guitar as a casual, personal musical hobby for about 27 yrs. I had an opportunity to switch majors from bass to guitar when I was a junior in college, but I chose not to - I get much more work as a bassist! I just recently took the plunge and am having my very first concert guitar made for me - it is due to be finished at the end of this month, or the middle of next. I'm SO thrilled about it. I've perused the threads in this forum for the past few months and found the info quite useful.

Pepe Vergara

01-21-2008, 09:15 PM

Welcome cpike.

splitter

02-03-2008, 04:29 AM

Hi there.. this is split from miami ... Actually I am a newbie practicing since last 2 months and came to forum after using the CSI resources

JSK

02-03-2008, 08:30 AM

Welcome aboard. And don't be dissuaded by Locust's "out of the loop" comment regarding the Hausers in the "article" thread. I'm certain he was saying that with tongue slightly in cheek, and if it's any consolation, Segovia wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a Strat and a Tele, and wouldn't have been able to get those catcher-mitt fingers on the neck of either. Many of us on the forum go back and forth between classical and electric (I got a Boss BD-2 pedal for Christmas/Hanukkah myself this year), and the world can always use a new classical player.

Skullmenco

02-07-2008, 10:10 AM

hi to all.

as my name implies, i play flamenco and non-traditional flamenco,
but with attitude.
not the lame stuff that sounds like a spa nor the tourist stuff you hear in spain when on vacation.

Michelob

02-07-2008, 10:22 AM

i didn' t realize you are new. Welcome to the Forum and to the Flamenco team... we could use a few more.

i ll take any flamenco, spa-like and cheesy varieties, tourist-pleasing, and even when played on my phone-ringer or on my door-bell...
but i am totally wth you about the "attitude".

i play my own "rendition" of it as well, and look forward to exchanging notes with you.

Welcome to the "jungle"... !

Skullmenco

02-07-2008, 10:31 AM

thanks for the welcome !

to each their own i always say.
you like what you like.
that's the way things are.

cheers !

brian richardson

02-07-2008, 12:53 PM

Skullmenco-

wow, cool name.
like headbanging flamenco??:cool:

btw-welcome!!!
break the neck off a bottle
of wine and start wailing on the guitar!!:lol:

7ate9

03-16-2008, 11:43 AM

Hello,
I'm a student of one of the posters here.
I've read this forum on many occasions, but I thought now would be a good time to join.

I have the advantage of knowing some of you through the kind things that have been said about you.
While others only from what you have posted here.

I have been playing electric guitar for about 15 years in Rock and Blues cover bands. I have also played in numerous Jam Bands.
About 6 years ago a friend of mine told me to come with him and see these 2 guys play Flamenco guitar at a Gallery.
I had never heard Flamenco played live before and I have always been a fan of the old records of Montoya and Sabicas I would find in used places. So you can imagine my enthusiasm to go.
The experience changed my life in music for ever !
At the end of the show I walked up to the 2 gypsy guitarists, and asked if they gave lessons. One of them told me yes he did.
I then explained that my intention was not to learn "Flamenco" but to learn the "Techniques" to play a flamenco guitar using the proper way of doing it, as I was until then only a pick player at that time.
He again replied saying "No problem !".
He knew what I meant about not wanting to learn "Flamenco" and had no problem with that . I felt right then and there this was the person to teach me.
As a couple of other flamenco teachers in the area refused to teach me unless I learned the traditional flamenco songs. In which I always replied, "But I'm just a guy from the Midwest and have never been anywhere else ? I just don't think I would ever understand the Traditional parts of it." I'm also not really interested in that part of it.
I just want to play it for me using the proper right hand techniques as I think that's what really gives it that cool sound.

I have no intentions of "Being" anyone in music or trying to make a living at it.
I just like to free jam on it and improvise other peoples songs.

I'm really just a free jam man and am happy being that way.
On the other hand, I'm always willing to learn what I can.

Thanks and Glad to be here !
-7ate9

brian richardson

03-16-2008, 12:57 PM

welcome aboard 7ate9!!
tune up and jump right in.

7ate9

03-16-2008, 01:00 PM

welcome aboard 7ate9!!
tune up and jump right in.

Thank you Brian Richardson !
:)

watching U

04-03-2008, 10:11 PM

Just thought I would say "Hello".:)

Dave Tate

04-04-2008, 09:02 AM

Just thought I would say "Hello".:)

Hello and welcome! Enjoy the forum!

~Dave

watching U

04-04-2008, 09:05 AM

Thank You!

:)

Greg

04-19-2008, 10:18 AM

Just joined up today. I have been playing classical guitar as an amateur for a few years now. Hope to exchange some good ideas with everyone.

Take care

BrentinFL

04-19-2008, 10:56 AM

Welcome to the forum, Greg! Lots of stuff can be found out just by using the search. Avoid starting any discussion that involves Bellucci guitars or Mangore guitars. (see previous sentence) Lots of smart guys (and at least 1 gal, Sandra) and great players abound, so welcome and join in!
Brent

manubes

05-31-2008, 08:09 AM

Hi to all.
I'm a luthier from Spain.
A greeting for you all.

brian cullen

06-25-2008, 06:19 PM

Hi, my name is Brian.
I am a teacher of music and guitar. I am also setting up a Darwin guitar community in Australia and I hope that other people may be interested in coming along and sharing their passion with us. You can contact me at soundknight@hotmail.com, with heading guitar performance association of darwin. If you want to know more.
I suppose I had better talk guitar: I own two Ziatas guitars who is a very good builder from Adelaide, Australia. One is a traditional the other is a lattice, both spruce.
I am recently going on utbe and checking out the old clips of the matsers, fantastic resource hey?:cool:

rahulb

07-02-2008, 01:56 AM

Hello to all the fellow members here. I am Rahul from India and trying my best to brush up my guitar skills. Well I have been playing the classical guitar for more than a year now yet there are many things to which I need a clarification. Was going through some of the other sections here and understood there are many members who have advanced quite a lot in their techniques, am hoping to learn from them and perfect my skills further.

cesarlebel

07-28-2008, 01:57 PM

Big Passion for Flamenco /Classical Guitar .
Playing for 40- years
Collecting Quality Flamenco Guitars for 30- Years.

Cesar

Jack D

07-31-2008, 05:56 PM

HI,
I'm an off and on student of the guitar for the last 30 years.
Had the honor of studying under a student of Segovia's. Needless
to say, didn't do the opportunity justice.

Jack D
Los Angeles

LRDusty

08-02-2008, 12:04 PM

Hi everyone,
New to forum. An old bass player,steel string player,beginner classical. Retired
Arkansas-USA

sandrevan

08-04-2008, 08:44 PM

Hi All,

I've just joined GSI. It's good to have contact with guitarists around the world. I've started playing again this year after a 13 year break. I'm looking forward to learning from other guitarists and perhaps I can contribute something useful too. The www is such a great way of gathering info on guitar related stuff and communicating with guitar people. I have a bias towards folk-type classical guitar eg tango, gypsy, celtic.

Best wishes to all.

Guitarbuddha

08-12-2008, 10:00 AM

Hi I'm David I play classical and flamenco guitar and bits and bobs of fingerstyle blues and stuff. It's all good.

D.

Richard

08-12-2008, 11:09 AM

Welcome, David. Do you use the evil steel-string guitar for blues?

Guitarbuddha

08-12-2008, 11:58 AM

Nope Richard my nails can't stand it. I do occasionally play electric/blues guitar but that is mostly single lines with a pick. I don't really have a good thumb mute for Travis Picking cause the edge of my thumb tends to catch the string and I don't really like the feel of my hand being that low. Also although I love to hear good well muted fingerstyle I really cant get used to the sound of it coming out of MY guitar. I just make do with my standard(ish) classical technique.

D.

Liad Abraham

08-14-2008, 01:58 PM

Hi everyone, my name is Liad Abraham. I'm a guitarist and teacher, graduate of the Jerusalem music academy and a resdent of Israel. Found this forum while looking for active guitar forums to join, and eventually feel home at. Hope I'll enjoy my stay.
Cheers, Liad.

Guitarbuddha

08-14-2008, 02:42 PM

Hi Liad. What styles are you interested in ?

D.

Liad Abraham

08-14-2008, 03:14 PM

Well, I listen to all kinds of music, but when it comes to playing and teaching i'm only interested in classical.

Guitarbuddha

08-14-2008, 03:45 PM

Thats a shame. And I mean that with respect. There is a whole world of rhtyhm out there and it is well worth exploring.

D.

Guitarmageddon

08-14-2008, 09:52 PM

Hello everyone, I'm new to classical guitar, but have been playing steel string and electric guitar for awhile. I hope to learn alot of new things from this place in cyberspace.

Richard

08-15-2008, 05:23 AM

Welcome, Guitarmageddon. You will find lots of expertise here and, as of recently, a fairly collegial environment.

Uberboricua

09-22-2008, 04:54 PM

Greetings.

Cheech

10-18-2008, 06:20 AM

Hello to all,
I'm enjoying the new website. GSI, very good job with it. Definitely the best organization for classical guitars and information. Thanks Guys.

razaga78

11-16-2008, 09:46 AM

Hello fellow guitarist!!
I just signed on. Just wanted to say hello. From one guitarist to another.
Keep on playing.

NFalla

11-16-2008, 11:01 AM

Hello fellow guitarist!!
I just signed on. Just wanted to say hello. From one guitarist to another.
Keep on playing.

HI !!

Tell us about yourself.........:)

Tom Blackshear

11-23-2008, 06:25 AM

loeillet1Gm

12-11-2008, 02:18 PM

Hi guys, I'm brand new to the Guitar Salon International Forum, and I have to say I'm so glad I found this site! I'm sure I'll learn a lot...

I've been playing for approx. a year, self-taught for the most part, but have only just started taking formal lessons. I'm interested in all sorts of music on all sorts of instruments, but in my book, nothing even comes close to the classical guitar.

brian richardson

12-11-2008, 02:42 PM

ducktape8969

05-04-2009, 08:30 PM

Hello my name is Tanner Smith

im a guitarist from Oklahoma in United States.

i have an official youtube site that is ran by me and i run it for my classical guitar school

please feel free to have a looksie.

http://www.youtube.com/ClassenGuitars

akuleana

06-18-2009, 10:38 AM

Hi joined today, been playing guitar for myself for 45 to 50 years. Play only for me cause I get really nervous in front of people.

Dave Tate

06-18-2009, 10:41 AM

Hi joined today, been playing guitar for myself for 45 to 50 years. Play only for me cause I get really nervous in front of people.

You and nearly everyone else, don't worry! Welcome to the forum! Make yourself at home.

Todd33link

09-11-2009, 08:52 AM

Hi,

I have always admired the classical and flamenco players for their incredible ability and never thought I would be able to even attempt it. Well...... I turned 40 this year and decided to put my nose to the gindstone and devote as much time and passion as possible to learning classical guitar. Im going to try to teach an old dog new tricks;). Glad to be a member here and drink from everyones knowledge to help assist my growth. Todd

Dave Tate

09-11-2009, 09:02 AM

Hi Todd!

Glad to have you here! Make yourself at home, and never hesitate to ask questions if you've got them!

Cheers,
Dave

guitars1961

10-09-2009, 02:03 PM

Peter Tsiorba is a luthier and a very good one.
He is building the guitar of my dreams.
Thank you Peter.

scottfree

11-04-2009, 05:14 PM

Hello everyone,
I joined this forum a few months ago to ask a question and then became inactive for a while. Since I never introduced myself properly, I thought I should do that now. I am a professional musician living in the USA, but not a professional guitarist. I just have a love for the classical guitar and I'm very much of a novice. I've enjoyed this forum fo a long time and it has been very helpful reading all of your posts. Thank you for answering my questions!
Scottfree

Dave Tate

11-04-2009, 05:16 PM

Welcome Scott! Glad you started posting. Make yourself at home, and enjoy the forum.

Cheers,
Dave

vasquezB

11-18-2009, 04:54 PM

Hi David, I'm new to GSI, too. I read your intro with interest, as I am interested in lessons. Who is your guitar teacher? I'm in Imperial Beach and could travel most anywhere in San Diego County.

Bob Vasquez
bastones@cox.net

ternaparan

02-02-2010, 01:52 PM

Hi evryone,

If ever you are in need of classical guitar pieces, just email me at ternaparan@yahoo.com . I can provide a lot in free. Im a Filipino from Davao City, but presently Im here in London.You can text me with my roaming no. +639197816020 or uk no. +447947591618

Im glad to be your co member of GSI.

Thanks

rence

dts21

04-06-2010, 08:07 AM

Hello,
Greetings to members of the classical guitar community. I am new to the site, and I look forward to reading more of your interesting and informative threads in the forum.

Doug

DTS21

Braxton

04-19-2010, 01:51 PM

Hi,

I used to play guitar years ago. I picked up a classical guitar a while ago and am really enjoying it. I now have a regular practice schedule and am excited about learning so much more. Happy to be here and looking forward to sharing info as I gain more experience.

Thanks.

Braxton

phuket

05-20-2010, 12:37 PM

Swaddee krub
I'm new to the forum.I've been played nylon guitar in cafe' for 10 years.
I have 4 nylon guitars as below
-Yamaha SLG 120 nw
I use Luthier set 20 cuz it's less sustain.

-Oation 1116 concert classic
I use D'addario EJ50 full set.

-Amalio Burguet 1a cedar 1994
I use D'addario EJ46 bass set & Hannabach Titanyl treble set.

-Viroon Songbandhit (Thailand's Luthier)
german spruce top, maple B&S install LR baggs under bridge
I use Hannabach Titanyl bass set & D'addario EJ50 treble set.

After I been use many brand of strings.I finally found that the D'addario EJ50
black nylon treble match well with spruce top (I still can't belive it)
And I hope this may be useful for you.
last I would like to say "I'm glad to meet you all on this board"

Best Regards
pazhin

Jamilah1234

12-25-2010, 05:14 PM

Hola!
This is my first day on this site, I just joined today. I am a beginner and hope to learn from everyone else and hopefully I can, some day, post something that will be helpful to someone else.

Dave Tate

12-28-2010, 08:58 AM

Hola!
This is my first day on this site, I just joined today. I am a beginner and hope to learn from everyone else and hopefully I can, some day, post something that will be helpful to someone else.

Welcome! Please make yourself at home, and don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything.

Cheers,
Dave

flameproof

01-01-2011, 06:45 AM

Hello,

I'm looking forward to discussions over here on this forum.

Dave Tate

01-03-2011, 08:36 AM

Hello,

I'm looking forward to discussions over here on this forum.

Hi there,

Looking forward to having you here. Please make yourself at home.

Cheers,
Dave

dave62ss

01-09-2011, 02:37 PM

I am trying to Identify my guitar by headstock. All labels are gone and even though there is a number at the heel of the fretboard inside the body and a remnant of a luthier mark, (a partial crown inside a circle), the headstock is the only means I can see to identify this instrument. I will state that I picked it up in a flea market type store in New Hampshire for very little and it is a wonderful piece of work. Has wonderful tone even though not sustained. I had to replace the machines but other than a little patchwork on a thumb pounded top, and refinishing it is a great player. I have recently tried to identify without success.

Sandra

01-09-2011, 02:59 PM

Welcome to GSI, dave62ss.

Along with a "signature" headstock, many luthiers/manufacturers also use a distinctive rosette, so it might help if you could post a pic of that as well.

dave62ss

01-10-2011, 08:16 AM

This is a little shot of the rosette on the guitar. I hope you can tell me something of this instrument.

flamencostudent

03-08-2011, 11:44 AM

Big Flamenco guitar fan, with a new guitar on order as of yesterday! Thanks to Dave T. and Kai N. for their help and guidance in my decision!! ~ Thank you both, I appreciate it! :cool:

Sandra

03-08-2011, 05:36 PM

Big Flamenco guitar fan, with a new guitar on order as of yesterday! Thanks to Dave T. and Kai N. for their help and guidance in my decision!! ~ Thank you both, I appreciate it! :cool:
Welcome aboard!

But come on, you can't just say you've got a new guitar on order without telling us what it is. :p

Dave Tate

03-09-2011, 09:11 AM

Big Flamenco guitar fan, with a new guitar on order as of yesterday! Thanks to Dave T. and Kai N. for their help and guidance in my decision!! ~ Thank you both, I appreciate it! :cool:

Hey there! You're quite welcome. Hope you enjoy the forum here as well.

froglegs

09-12-2011, 01:53 AM

Hello all.

I am new to this forum and i thought i should introduce myself.

I've been learning classical guitar for about four and a half years and I am currently on grade 6 AMEB (australian music examinations board). I also play viola and piano and i am quite a prolific composer. I have a particlular passion for atonal music.

My favourite guitar performers are Slava and Leonard Grigoryan.