... I'm the lucky dog who won the auction . My name is Ed and I'm in South Texas . I'm now anxiously waiting on Neris to get it shipped and to send me the...
... Hi Ed, Congrats! Knowing that the instrument went to a member of this forum helps mollify my disappointment. Have you listened to the sound files for the...
Hi Sean: Actually, the sound files were from a normal-fretted Spruce / Lattice Bartolex -- my personal guitar. I plan on doing some additional tracks with the...
... Yes I did Sean , it was one of the reasons that I decided to bid on this one ( even though it's a different model ) . Do you have a 10 string yet ? This...
Hi Ed, I seem to be having trouble replying to your posts, too. There must be something going on with Yahoo. As for your question, no, I don't have a 10...
Alexander has updated his site: <http://www.middle-ear-music.com/> Also see: <http://www.middle-ear-music.com/classical_guitar_research_summary> He makes a...
In examining his website ,,, he makes the point that the guitar is a marginalized instrument. In this I think he is at least in part ,,, is correct. In some...
... Hi Sean , Thanks for all the information , I've found some Scarlatti Sonatas that are arranged for 10 string so my list of pieces grows . I sorry to hear...
Hi Ed: There was no problem with Yahoo. Chances are it was with your ISP. Please post only once and be patient. I will delete your multiple postings. Also,...
... Thank you Steven , the sites are quite interesting . On another note my redundant posts appear to still be here . I'd appreciate your deleting them and...
Hi Ed (and all): I'll be happy to delete any post, if the author simply goes to the Yahoo site and tells me OFFLIST the message # of the post you want to be...
My Bartolex 10 String Classical Guitar ( model SRS 10 ) came in today , I'm shocked at the quality of the workmanship it looks and feels like a guitar costing...
Hi Ed: It took me 6 months to get used to the 10-string to the point where I could feel confident enough to start playing gigs on it. Yepes only need about 5...
Hello again, Fanned-Fret Fans: I have just added 18 MP3 clips of the Fanned-Fretted Bartolex 10- String on eBay. I installed the new StringsByMail custom...
Hi Stephen, You also have to remember that that fan-fretted beast is tuned up a minor 3rd, so the low notes aren't really that low ;-) That said, I enjoyed the...
So far I only listened to the first clip, but it sounded fantastic! Are you sure you don't want to keep it, Stephen? Maybe you'd like a guitar tuned up a...
Hi Perf and Glen: Thanks to you both for the comments. Perf, I think the fan-fretted system really works in this case because a 10=C would not sound as good at...
Hey Stephen, I agree, the guitar sounds excellent. I loved your arrangement of Packington's Pound. Is the sheet music available, or can it become so? ~Sean...
Hi Sean: Packington's pound is one of those many Renaissance lute tunes that calls for improvisation whenever the spirit moves you, especially on the repeats....
Hi Stephen, One reason I could never be a jazz musician is that I have zero improvisational skills. I've never heard that tune performed the way that you do....
Hi Sean: You don't need to improvise them -- you can write in all the ornaments and divisions. In fact, it is a great exercise: to come up with 4 versions of...
Hola This is the new decacorde of Mestre Alberto Reyes (Mexico) is available for sale from now. Any questions? Hola This is the new decacorde of Mestre...
... Great looking guitar with many good photos of the guitar from every step in the building process . You didn't mention how much your asking for the...
That is so beautiful! I bet it sounds as good as it looks. Cheers! ... From: mexguitar To: 10string@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 11:20 PM ...