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Yesterday I received the Negra Concert Flamenco guitar. That was a much
quicker delivery then I thought.
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The
guitar and case arrived in perfect condition. It plays like a dream,
great sound with a lot of clarity and with that purcussive sound.
Beautifull wood and immaculate finish. Well made. Very smooth tuners.
This is one great guitar. Basically this guitar is everything I was
hoping for it would be. The case is also very good.
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I was bit nervous ordering a guitar over the internet as I had not really seen it or heard it (other than the photos and the sound clip from Andrew Ohren on a cedar top) so I was relieved when everything was in order. <> Bottom line is: I am very happy with it. Thank you very much. <> Regards, Danny
New Zealand
Dear Montalvo Clan et al, Hello William George, Michael A You just sent me a concert cypress cutaway. The guitar and case arrived in great condition. I only play for fun so I'm not an expert, but the guitar has excellent sound quality and is very nicely finished. Most of all, the guitar is just a lot of fun to play and listen to. It's bright and punchy and has great volume. Maybe if I really practice hard for ten or twenty years I can play up to the guitar's potential. Thank you very much, Marc George,got the guitar tuesday. everything is great. thank you for making the order smooth.mark Howdy Folks, just writing to say I love my Montalvo Hey everyone! THANKS GEORGE, I REALLY LIKE IT ! JLT Thanks so much for the Superior Hawaiian. It's beautiful, sounds amazing and is very fun to play. It arrived in great shape and met all of my expectations. I do have one beef however. I'm not so sure you guys should be so quick to recommend Sunrise pickups in these beauties. Yes, David Lindley and others seem to use them but I wonder why when the pickup terminals don't even remotely correspond in position to the respective string it is 'supposed' to amplify. is it possible for me to build a new top part to reposition each pickup head or does Sunrise make a top that would correspond to these string widths? Also, will you please notify me when you get some new capos for this super wide fretboard (which I love - great design!)? or tell me where I can get one. Happy Holidays to all of you, Steve (This is the only beef we've ever gotten about the "Sunrise" pick-up) I
had recently purchased an Ignacio Fleta Model Cypress Flamenco guitar
with
Ebony friction pegs at your shop in Berkley, California.
I was in the market for a new guitar for
about two years but I could not find one that “fit” me.
I went to the big chain stores all over
Southern California and the Central Valley with several stops at many
of the
small local shops too. I kept coming
across the same instruments over and over (with a few top quality
exceptions. Of course, some of these
exceptions require
a mortgage and your first born!). I
came across your web site about a year ago and started doing some
research
about guitars form Paracho, Mexico. I
was impressed with what the reviews had to say. The
next thing to do was to listen to one. Putting
sound clips on your website really
helped. I was able to get a good idea
of what the magazines were talking about. It
was enough to get me to go in for a visit. I
spent about an hour to an hour and a half playing
various
models. Each one sounding better than
the last. Your help and patience (I
tried LOTS of guitars) was truly a testament of your dedication to
customer
service. When I narrowed down my
favorites, you didn’t hesitate to let me keep trying them out. I was looking for the best guitar for me and
you understood that. I
have played this guitar every day now since I bought it and the
Engelmann
spruce top has “opened up” beautifully! This
has an excellent flamenco “woody” sound that just
cannot be
beat! I recently showed it to one of my
teachers and
after he played for about 15 minutes and thoroughly examined the
craftsmanship,
I asked him to tell me how much he would pay for this guitar. He replied, “I would easily pay $3,000.” He didn’t believe me when I told him I paid
about half that. This
is my second guitar and I am extremely pleased with my selection. I would not hesitate to recommend your
guitars to anyone. This is one of the
best values for the price. Sincerely, Daniel, Hi guys just got the guitar and I love it! It is terrific and has great craftsmanship, and sounds amazing!..... I bought the Montalvo Concert Flamenco Negra and it is perfect. Tell me where I can write a review and brag on the quality of the instrument and the service from you guys. Thanks-a-million Travis Dear Mr. George Hello George, I purchased a Hauser Sr. copy guitar from you about 6 months ago and wanted to know what make and model strings were used on the french polish guitar? I am more and more pleased with the guitar the longer I have it. Thanks. Walter George,got the guitar tuesday. everything is great. thank you for making the order smooth.mark George, I got my lap steel this morning, and I haven't been able to put it down yet. Absolutely beautiful work, and it sounds great. I had the chance to plug it in last night, and the pickup is just fantastic. Thanks for the strings, by the way. I'll be recommending you to anyone I know that's in the market for a great instrument. Thanks again, Sam Hi George, I played my first session with the Superior today,ambient stuff for a TV documentary with just me and the gtr(for 15 minutes!!) and I just wanted to let you know that the producer and the engineer LOVED the sound.The guitar was both mic`ed and "Sunrised". Thanks again, Yours Olli Haavisto,Finland Thank you for your e-mail. Model-3 sounds sweet and hot! thank you ! George, Got the guitar Tuesday and haven't put it down since! I don't see any of the scratches you where talking about. Great even balanced tone with very good sustain. A happy customer. I can't wait to get a sunrise in it and start gigging with it. Harrison >Subject: > Cocobolo Classic >Hi. I just wanted to say I'm enjoying playing my cocobolo classic that I >got from you in August. The tone is developing nicely. Alan Cypress Concert Flamenco Model Mr. Montalvo: Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know my husband loved the guitar. I have a question? Can you tell me the exact type and brand strings that were put on the guitar.I would like to get a couple of back sets for him. Thank you Michelle Yesterday I received a concert flamenco guitar...a gift from my wife for Christmas! What a wonderful surprise. I love it. It plays beautifully, sounds great, and is very well made, not to mention it is a beautiful instrument... but you knew that already, didn't you? Question for you... the strings, are they any special brand? What do you recommend? I figure I will be playing it so much I might as well get an extra set to keep on hand... Thanks so much! PS - - I already had a 35 year old Guild classical, a two year old Contraras, Hi I was wondering if you still have this for sale. I live in Oregon and get down your way often. My good friend collects weissenborns and hilo steels and I love 'em. I think your versions are the nicest. I have played a few and not only do yours look best, they have that never ending sustain Please let me know as to the status of this one. Thanks Tim Hi George, Man, do I love this thing. It's replacing a 1940's Harmony squareneck, that's a little louder, but doesn't hold a candle to this thing playing, apperence, and sound wise. I've checked it out real good, and I don't think it's a wood crack, it looks like the finish might have cracked. It's about 10" long, and sweeps from the bottom edge binding under the soundhole, up to by the bridge. It's not uneven and light reflects evenly so it must be a finish crack. When I order my rope binding model(may be soon, I'll let you know), give me a break, and I'll be happy. BTW, I've got som pictures and info about your guitars on my page, check it out. Took it away on the road working this week to keep me company in hotel rooms. What an excellent sounding guitar -- really sweet and loud ! (without finger picks). Thanks again for the excellent service and the string information etc. Regards, Bill Hello BMI, Three weeks ago I purchased a Negra Flamenco with pegs from your store... I love the guitar. My instructor can't believe I found a hand made guitar of this quality for this price. He will probably be sending some of his students to your store soon. Also, thank you for carring the Negra Flamencos, most places don't even know what your talking about when you inquire about them. Steve George K- Thanks for the lap guitar- arrived intact, sounds sweet & plays great. It arrived at my office on Tuesday. It was a welcome respite from the day's grind to string it up & lay steel to strings at 7 PM - surprized the janitor. Any thought about having your luthiers work with koa? If so, let me know. My brother's in the market for a classical guitar & I recommended that he check you guys out- great value & high satisfaction level on this end. John George & William, I received my Superior Hawaiian lap via Fedex yesterday. While I had read great things about your instruments, I hadn't played one. Purchasing a guitar without actually playing it first is not an easy proposition - but I had faith. After having it for just about 24 hours, I can say that any discomfort that I felt was unfounded. The guitar plays beautifully and sounds sweet. Thanks for making a great instrument and making it affordable as well. If you ever have someone in the upstate NY area that is considering making a "long-distance" purchase of this guitar, feel free to have them contact me. I'd be happy to try to arrange to show them the instrument in-person. I know this would've helped me in my decision making process. Let me know if you'd have any interest. Peace & Thanks, Michael Dear George, I received the flamenco guitar yesterday and was pleased how fine it sounded. A beautiful sweet tone, easy playability, and fine craftsmanship in a package that was more than I expected for the price. It might become one of my favorite guitars to pick up and play. Jon Just wanted to let you know that my spruce-topped Hawaiian is great- a ton o' fun & sounds wonderful. Any thoughts of putting out an all-koa, true tothe original Weissenborns?- (prob hard to get)... Thanks again jts Those new guitars look great! I have one of your cypress flamencos and Iprefer playing it over any other guitar I own (and that's several.) Thanks - Look forward to hearing from you. Frank George, The guitar arrived yesterday. It is great, the wood on the sides has some figuring and the sound board also has some figuring that runs across the grain. As a woodworker, I appreciate the subtleties in wood that others may not notice. The guitar sounds very good now that I have tuned it. Thanks again, I hope that I will eventually be able to make the guitar "sing". Gerald, Hi George, We have received the guitars today and we love em! In fact we love em so much that two have been sold to our staff (Ron plus our repair guy). Could we have 2 more, we want ceder tops with rope binding and abalone rosette, if possible we would want less stain on the back and sides (assuming you can control the finish of the product) Thanks again for these great guitars. Let us have a full up cost and we will transfer the money. Regards Mel Hello. The guitar arrived today. It is a wonderful guitar. I was very much satisfied. >From now on, please make a good guitar. Thank you Kiyoshi about: 19 [feb] 2002 [milano] hi I have gotten the guitar, it is really beautiful. I have satisfied of the acquisition. the guitar is really beautiful (also if for hour the sound with difficulty) . Daniel Surnames hello just a note to let you know i received my guitar today in fine shape and i'm totally satisfied thank you .....junior about: Hi George, I just wanted to say how much I appreciated your assistance and the welcome feeling I received while at your store. I am very pleased with the guitar you sold me. I am presently attempting to sell my Manuel Contreras C-5 classical and my Alhambra F-7 Flamenco. I want to sell these two and purchase your Fleta flamenco. If you have any ideas as to where I might find a prospective buyer I'd appreciate the info. Thanks again. Walter > Aloha George / Jorge... i'll definitely take 'da Montalvo Flamenco Plus Negra Cutaway- really nice guitar for what i need !!!!! when i can afford it, i'm interested in acquiring either the spruce-top concert negra or that indian rosewood cutaway model that you still have in your store... i'll definitely be sending more business your way- thank for making such nice guitars as well as being a "stand-up guy" to deal with... sincerely w/ Aloha ~ Bo Dear Mr.Katechis I got it today. It`s fine,very nice, good sound. Thank you for your kindness. JTakeshi Otaka from Japan Holy Moly! Just got my guitar and it is wonderful. The craftsmanship, finish and sound are exceptional. Thanks for sending me this great instrument. Allen received the instrument yesterday (2 days earlier than I expected)in great condition. Thanks for your great service and a wonderful instrument. I'll be recommending you to my friends. Thanks Lynn George: This is just a quick note to tell you how much I'm enjoying my
new George, I just received the guitar today. It's a very nice instrument! I'll tell you in a few days my feelings about it (just the time I need to play and try different stuffs). But, I like the sound of the sunrise pickup so much. It's very cool... it's already for me a good choice! Thanks for all, Nathana George, Thanks for your help choosing a flamenco. I like the Hauser Flamenco - it has the dark, "negra" sound I was looking for - but yet the bark of a flamenco. Good luck with your business! -Bill Hello again George Just letting you know I received the guitar this morning. Thanks again. It sure is pretty. Haven't had a chance to tune it up and play it yet but it's just what I was looking for. I'll drop a note again once I've played it. I really appreciate the help. Take care. Adam George, My guitar is absolutely beautiful in every detail. The finish
is Hello George Writing to let you know the guitar arrived safely, of course, and that I'm absolutely loving it. It's beautiful and sounds rich and full of character. I was a small-bit worried the neck might feel too wide, but no such thing. It feels great. And with a cutaway too...I had a friend come over...he checked it out and is now extremely jealous. Thank you very much. When (and if) I get any samples posted online or something, I'll be sure to let you know. Take care. Adam The guitar arrived yesterday ... instant gratification! Your web site doesn't do justice to the combination of cedar, mahogany and rope binding -- it's gorgeous. I have not noticed the finish flaw you mentioned, and the scratches are much less apparent than I was prepared for. It's a great bargain ... hopefully for both of us. Thanks again -- George, I love the new instrument. It sounds great! I was worried about the spacing between the strings but I actually like the spacing better than my other hawaiians. Thank you thank you, best wishes in the future. Regards, Brian |
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