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GuitarsOnline
August 2021 Newsletter
Exciting news - the biggest ever expansion of our classical & flamenco range, in the history of GuitarsOnline - and it's all finally arrived!
It’s been a tough few months across much of Australia, so I thought we’d bring a smile to our community of classical and flamenco guitar loving friends.
A common thread with so much of the feedback that you’ve given us, has been that you’ve used COVID lockdowns as an opportunity to return to the fold – to kick your skills up another level.
Some of you are experienced players, returning after many years away. Re-establishing your passion for playing.
Others of you have used the “quiet time” to both brush up on your technique and skills, and master some new pieces, or perfect some of your old favourites.
Whichever player you are – you’ve invested the time practicing and now you need an opportunity to really showcase your new skills!
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So, what are we excited about this month?
So, (drumroll) – have we got some exciting news for you!
We’ve been busy ourselves, planning and organising the biggest ever expansion of our product range – in the history of GuitarsOnline.
And they’ve now all arrived.
35+ new models – 400+ new guitars – extending our range across the board, from entry level student models, through to concert level guitars – lattice and cutaway models, plus something special for our flamenco friends too.
Strings too! We've also added a complete new range from Royal Classic Strings.
And, it's not just guitars! We've added a whole new range of guitar accessories - from stands to tuners - from picks and string winders, to nail kits - plus lots more!
Now there’s just not enough room to go through everything that’s new, so click the links below to see all the details.
But, I couldn’t resist to give you a quick introduction for some of our new range highlights.
PRODUCT NEWS - OUR NEW GUITAR RANGES
- Our new António Pinto Carvalho Range
- Excellent value for money, high-quality European built, complete guitar range. From entry-level student guitars, through to mid-range and advanced study models, including cut-away and flamenco models
- Click here for more details
- Our exciting new Prudencio Saez range
- Fan braced flamenco and classical models as well as their new Lattice models, from this 3rd generation Spanish luthier.
- Click here for more details
- Rare and Exclusive Arrivals
- Lattice and Double Top - New Arrivals
- The new models from Prudencio Saez are top-of-the-line student/entry-level concert instruments in every way. But at a price that represents incredible value.
- Click here for more details
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- Crossover and Cutaway - New Arrivals
- Flamenco Guitar - New Arrivals
- We have something special for our flamenco friends too. We have expended our flamenco range, with new products from Antonio Pinto and Prudencio Saez.
- Click here for more details
PRODUCT NEWS - NEW GUITAR ACCESSORIES RANGE
- You asked - we listened!
- We're always being asked to recommend accessories, so we've just made the process much easier.
- With a new accessories range that includes guitar and music stands, tuners, string winders, capos, micro-bridge, guitar picks, instruction books, footrests and nail kits - we now offer a one-stop-shop for everything classical and flamenco guitar.
PRODUCT NEWS - STRINGSONLINE
- New RC Strings Range - Now available in GuitarsOnline
- With the incredible response to our launch of StringsOnline classical and flamenco strings range earlier this year, we've now added a complete new string range from RC Strings.
- RC Strings, (previously known as Royal Classics), is a Spanish manufacturer of fine classical guitar strings with tones that are clear, even, and not too bright or too dark.
- We've also announced a FREE string consultation service for anyone who want's to improve the sound of their guitar, but unsure which string is best.
PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE RECORDINGS - ISOLATION RECITALS
- Giuseppe Zangari - Sydney Guitar School
We have a number of pieces from a great friend of ours at GuitarsOnline, Giuseppe Zangari, performed on selected guitars from our new António Pinto Carvalho range.
- Josinaldo Costa
We are also very fortunate to have Sydney based, international guest chamber and solo performer Josinaldo Costa, perform and record several pieces on a 1976 Paul Fisher Spruce, that he purchased from us at GuitarsOnline.
SPECIALLY FOR TEACHERS
- Nominate your student for 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. Click here for all the details
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Ever wondered how that special guitar would take your playing to the next level?
Give Pierre a call on 0410 707 338 and let him explain the best options.
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They've arrived!!
The biggest ever range expansion in the history of GuitarsOnline is here.
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When we said we had a big shipment arriving - we meant a VERY BIG shipment!
35+ new models – 400+ new guitars – extending our range across the board, from entry level student models, through to concert level guitars – lattice and cutaway models, plus something special for our flamenco friends too.
So big, that we had to build a whole new showroom!
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Now that all our stock has arrived, nothing can slow us down - not even lockdown.
So, if your in Melbourne, and would like to drop in and visit our new showroom and test-drive our new ranges, please give us a call to book a time.
If you can't drop in, we are shipping our guitars across the country every day, thanks to our experienced, reliable couriers.
So, call me on 0410 708 338 or pop me an email pierre@guitarsonline.com.au and I can guide you on your choice of dream guitar!
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Our new António Pinto Carvalho range:
Antonio Pinto Carvalho Guitars – excellent value for money, high-quality European built, complete guitar range.
I am often asked for good entry level guitars at affordable prices. Especially, by parents looking for smaller ½, ¾, 7/8 and even full size. So I have landed a whole range of entry level guitars from Antonio Pinto starting from traditional workmanship and craft and big sound from a tiny $280.
In 1976 António Pinto de Carvalho founded the company “António Pinto Carvalho” and today, is a craftsman with more than 50 years of experience and one of the most well known Luthiers in Portugal.
Our new range includes entry-level student guitars, through to mid-range and advanced study models, including cut-away and flamenco models.
Click here for our new Antonio Pinto Carvalho range
To see some of this new range in action, click here to view Giuseppe Zangari playing selected pieces.
Our exciting new Prudencio Saez range
At GuitarsOnline we have known Prudencio Saez for many years.
He is the 3rd generation of artisans with a proud history of making fine Spanish guitars since 1963.
Prudencio Saez guitars are rich in tone and lively with a velvety tonal signature. As makers with their family name at stake they care about each guitar. They are small enough to do everything in the old artisanal way but large enough to field strong contenders across both the classical and flamenco world.
After many years of watching and testing the evolution of this maker GuitarsOnline have decided to commit to the range and import both their fan braced flamenco and classical models as well as their new Lattice models.
They are simply irresistible value and deliver great tone and projection
Click here for our new Prudencio Saez range
Rare and Exclusive Arrivals
Also at the high end of our new range are guitars from Angel Benito Aguado and the new Vicente Carrillo solid Cedar/ Indian Rosewood, plus more,
New Angel Benito Aguado models
We've now received several new Marizapalos guitars. Due to the popularity of these guitars, this will be our fourth order in six months!
Also new, are some of his new Estudio Palosanto in stunning Indian Rosewood., Estudio Ziricote and Estudio Sapeli
Click here for our new Angel Benito Aguado arrivals
New Vicente Carrillo models
Coming from a family of broadly experienced guitar makers - Vicente Carrillo has managed to skilfully combine historical heritage with progress, also incorporating ideas and advice from renowned luthiers and internationally famous guitarists.
His New Generation of New Concept guitars, built with a ground-breaking internal system, are simply out of this world: power, clearness, timbre and balance like we have never seen before.
We are now stocking his modestly priced “India Estudio” models, which are top-of-the-line student/entry-level concert instruments in every way.
Materials are either spruce or cedar for the soundboard, Indian rosewood for the back and sides, ebony fingerboard, cedar neck and finished in a thin coat of very durable polyurethane. These guitars sound great and play extremely easily. All in, this represents a great value for the price.
Click here for our new Vicente Carrillo models
Lattice and Double Top - New Arrivals
Over the years I have sold many fine examples from most Australian Lattice makers and I am still often asked for Lattice braced guitars since they are so popular here in Australia due to the power and projection they deliver in concert or exams.
However, good lattice guitars have typically ranged from $7,500 to $28,000, while cheaper lattice copies have lacked tone, colour and timbre and have been very disappointing, Until now!
The new models from Prudencio Saez and Vincente Carillo, are top-of-the-line student/entry-level concert instruments in every way. But at a price that represents incredible value.
Click here for details of all our new Lattice and Double Top New Arrivals
Crossover and Cutaway - New Arrivals
New models to our range, from Antonio Pinto, as well as new arrivals from Alhambra.
Click here for details of all our Crossover and Cutaway New Arrivals
Flamenco Guitar - New Arrivals
We have something special for our flamenco friends too. We have expended our flamenco range, with new products from Antonio Pinto and Prudencio Saez.
Click here for details of all our Flamenco New Arrivals
We work hard to source and supply the best range of guitars.
If you’re interested in a particular model, or would like to discuss options that might work for you, give me a call, Pierre 0410 708 338
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Looking for More Recorded Demos of our New Ranges?
Keep a look out on our social media pages and in upcoming newsletters for the next set of recordings.
September Recordings - New Fan Braced models Cedar/Indian Rosewood from Prudencio Saez, Angel Benito Aguado, Vicente Carrillo
October Recordings - New Lattice models from Prudencio Saez 1- 6 Models also featuring the WIlliam Falkner and Yulong Guo models lattices
November Recordings - Flamenco and CW feature- 3x CW 4 Flamenco + Felipe Conde/Alhambra
Christmas Feature Recordings - the best reviewed/ the biggest sellers
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You asked - we listened!
We're always being asked to recommend accessories, so we've just made the process much easier.
With a new accessories range that includes guitar and music stands, tuners, string winders, capos, micro-bridge, guitar picks, instruction books, footrests and nail kits - we now offer a one-stop-shop for everything classical and flamenco guitar.
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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 new RC Strings Range
Developed and made in Spain by guitarist Jose Greco, Classics are what happens when a guitarist creates a string form the ground up. The outcome is a very balanced string set with basses and trebles complementing each other. Tone is clear and even - not too bright and not too dark. So, a perfect string for the guitarist enabling them to bring their own interpretation to the music without having to worry about compensating for the inherent bias of each string.
Another benefit of having a guitarist create your string for you is RC addresses the fact that most of us have better things to do than change strings all the time (such as actually playing!) so Royal Classics strings are treated with an extremely thin yet very durable antioxidant coating to promote long string life.
RC Strings have been popular in Spain for many years. A limited production line of "boutique" strings, they have been used by Tomatito, Oscar Herrero, Carlos Bonell, Eduardo Catemario and many other guitarists, both Flamenco and Classical.
All the sets are treated against oxidation, and have a strong, well-balanced tone that continues to sound "alive" for longer than most brands. Further, they are available in bass-only sets (which include an extra D string), and treble-only sets, allowing you to mix and match for a more personalised sound and feel.
Finally, they are also known for holding their tune faster than other makes of strings, a tremendous benefit especially in a performance setting.
RC strings are a result of true Spanish guitar players producing strings with a great feel, power, and lyricism.
To check out our full range of Royal Classic Strings, please click here
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Over the years we have been asked time and again: Which strings are best for my guitar?
The answer is different for every player and every guitar.
So, rather than just point you in another direction, we decided we needed to offer more specific help!
And, StringsOnline was born!
Our goal with StringsOnline, is to help to bring your guitar to life!
By offering a full range of classical and flamenco guitar strings - for every player and every guitar.
And to make the purchase process even easier, we have now set-up a web store, where you can purchase and pay for the strings online and we will ship directly to you.
With the addition of our new Royal Classic range, we are now carrying 9 main string brands - so we're sure you will find something in our range that makes your guitars sing.
Our StringsOnline range now comprises:
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FREE String Consultation Service
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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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Don't See the String You're Looking For?
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Don’t see the string that you’re looking for?
We’re looking for your feedback on your favourite classical and flamenco guitar strings, and suggestions on additional strings that we should stock.
So, if you can’t see your favourite string, please click here, tell us the strings that you love and why and we’ll try our best to get them for you.
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PERFORMANCE SHOWCASE RECORDINGS
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With so many of us stuck in lockdown and public performances rare, keep your performance skills up with an "Isolation Recital".
Record and send to us, and we'll feature it for all to see.
This month, we're very fortunate to have two talented friends of GuitarsOnline record for us all.
So, thank you to Giuseppe Zangari and Josinaldo Costa
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Isolation Recitals - Giuseppe Zangari from Sydney Guitar School
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Guitar: Antonio Pinto Lusitana GC 200 - Half Size
Composition: Espressivo by Richard Charlton Grade: AMEB Grade 1
Performed by: Giuseppe Zangari
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Guitar: Antonio Pinto Lusitana GC 200 - 3/4 Size
Composition: The Drum From Departures Three, Christopher Keane
Also available as a free download from www.giuseppezangari.com
Grade: AMEB Grade 1
Performed by: Giuseppe Zangari |
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Guitar: Antonio Pinto Lusitana GC 200 - 7/8 Size
Composition: Moderato, No. 4 from Vingt-quatre exercises trés facile Op. 35
Fernando Sor
Grade: AMEB Grade 4
Performed by: Giuseppe Zangari
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Guitar: Antonio Pinto Lusitana GC 200 - full Size
Composition: Cantilena (after Torroba) From Afterthoughts, Richard Charlton
Grade: AMEB Grade 3
Performed by: Giuseppe Zangari
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Guitar: Antonio Pinto KOA
Composition: Simple Mambo, Thierry Tisserand Grade: AMEB Grade 2
Performed by: Giuseppe Zangari
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At Guitarsonline we have a panel of guitar teachers and seasoned players that help us evaluate all guitars and thoroughly play and road test any new models we offer.
So we would like to thank Giuseppe Zangari from the Sydney Guitar School for taking the time to both evaluate and create demos for the Antonio Carvalho range.
His advice has been invaluable, more importantly he liked the demo models we sent up for evaluation so much he did not want to return them.
So if you are Sydney based and liked his demos give him a call!
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Isolation Recitals - Josinaldo Costa
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This month, we'd like to feature several pieces from Josinaldo Costa.
Josinaldo Costa is a Sydney based classical guitarist and a part of our GuitarsOnline community.
Originally from Brasil, Josinaldo is a recipient of the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the prestigious Eastman School of Music, and has both studied and performed across the US and Europe.
He has appeared as a guest chamber and solo performer, across a series of international concert series including US, Brazil, Greece, Italy, France, and Croatia.
He was kind enough to perform several pieces, on a 1976 Paul Fisher Spruce t hat he purchased from GuitarsOnline.
Please enjoy.
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Composition: Scarlatti Sonata K 132
Interpreted by: Josinaldo Costa
Guitar: 1976 Paul Fisher Spruce Guitar
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Composition: D. Scarlatti - Sonata K.8
Interpreted by: Josinaldo Costa
Guitar: 1976 Paul Fisher Spruce Guitar
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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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Remember, if you're not already a member, become a Friend of GuitarsOnline - Join our Community of Classical & Flamenco Guitar Lovers - it's FREE
FREE to join, as a Friend of GuitarsOnline, you join a community of lovers of classical and flamenco guitar, PLUS, you get lots of FREE stuff, including product discounts, exclusive invitations & access, and other benefits.
As a Friend of GuitarsOnline you get:
- Minimum 10% discount on all our guitars (excluding sales items)
- FREE bonus one-month membership to Tonebase (the world's premier and first of its kind resource for video masterclasses, from masters like Sharon Isbin, Pepe Romero, Eliot Fisk, Scott Tennant and over 50 other world-class players.
- Exclusive invitations our FREE "Exclusive Collection" guitar playing events, giving you the opportunity to play some of the worlds greatest guitars, from our Rare and Exclusive Collection;
- Exclusive invitations and discounts to our "Friends Only" recitals and concerts;
- Special GuitarsOnline discounts on partner concerts and events;
- Regular newsletter updates and to our Performance Showcase
- Plus lots, lots more ...
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We're trying to spread the word - can you help too?
As you can see, here at GuitarsOnline, we're all about supporting and developing Australian talent, so the more you spread the word, the more you share and tell your friends, the more we can promote and showcase our incredible local talent.
So click the share, forward or tweet button below and tell your friends!
Regards,
Pierre Herrero
GuitarsOnline.com.au
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