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1838 Louis Panormo fan bracing

Hello all, I came across a 1838 Louis Panormo guitar having 8 bars instead of the usual 7. Has anyone else seen this in a Panormo guitar ?…

Started by Luc Bastiaenssen

2 Dec 30, 2017
Reply by Luc Bastiaenssen

Carulli op. 8 flute and guitar concerto.

I am under the impression that this concerto is easier to play with a capo on the third fret. There are very few notes below G on the sixth…

Started by Juan Pablo Pira

0 Dec 1, 2017

help with label on my 19th century guitar

Hello all, I have what I assume is a 19th century guitar, and am curious if anyone has opinions about it.  The label says Benoist Fleury bu…

Started by Christopher Davies

5 Nov 29, 2017
Reply by Martyn Hodgson

Any 19th century guitarists in the Denver area?

I just had my first 19th century model built, after a guitar by Lacote. It's been about a year since I've performed, and I have really been…

Started by Will Wyse

0 Nov 13, 2017

What to avoid when buying an original 19th C guitar

I would be grateful for advice about inspection and selection of a 19th C guitar. I currently play the lute but I rather fancy going back t…

Started by Charles Browne

13 Jul 30, 2017
Reply by Jelma van Amersfoort

Antoine de Lhoyer (and other composers) 5 string guitar pieces

Hello, I'm looking for publications (facsimiles or modern editions) of solos by Lhoyer for 5 string/course guitar.  All I've been able to f…

Started by James Edwards

0 Apr 22, 2017

ERG Coffin Case??

I am seeking a period wood case for a mid 19th cent ERG.  UB= 9 1/2 inches. LB= 12 inches. Restoration project is OK.  Anyone have somethin…

Started by rob hoffman

0 Mar 1, 2017

Does anybody know what painting this is?

Started by Bill Brettschneider

1 Oct 11, 2016
Reply by Bill Brettschneider

Tertz guitar recordings of Porro

Dear guitarists, I've just added two recordings I've made on a terz guitar in French 19th century style, strung in gut, made by Martin de W…

Started by Jelma van Amersfoort

3 Aug 1, 2016
Reply by ernesto cabrera

Stopping basses in Sor

Please excuse me if this has already been discussed here. Does Sor say in his method exactly how he stops basses for rests or articulation?…

Started by Robert Barto

8 Jul 1, 2016
Reply by Ken Hartdegen

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