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| Author: | MaxBishop [ Fri Aug 02, 2013 9:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Visit with Jose Romanillos |
Just got back from Spain. We had a great time and saw many sights, but the highlight of the trip for me was a visit with Jose Romanillos in Siguenza and Guijosa, Spain. I had wanted to see the museum of the Spanish Guitar and Vihuela de Mano in Siguenza. I had no information on the days/hours that it was open. So Robbie O'Brien was kind enough to provide me with an email address for Jose Romanillos. Jose wrote back with the information and offered to provide us with a personal tour of the museum! I was geeked about that. Consequently, my friend, Dr. Julio Coca from Zaragoza, my brother Bill, my wife Becki, and I met Jose and his wife Marian at the museum last Saturday. Here we are with Jose and Marian at the museum. Attachment: DSC_0589_edited-1.jpg Here is a picture of Jose showing us the relocated shop of Santos Hernandez inside the museum. Attachment: DSC_0541_edited-1.jpg After the tour of the museum we went to Jose and Marian's home and Jose's shop in Guijosa. Here's a picture of us walking past their house and down the main street (Guijosa off-season population, 12). Attachment: DSC_0644_edited-1.jpg Here we are in Jose's shop, where he is showing us some of his shop-built tools and templates and explaining their use. Attachment: DSC_0679_edited-1.jpg We spent a good deal of time there talking about guitar-making in general, as well as some of his current projects. Attachment: DSC_0695_edited-1.jpg Regarding his forthcoming book on guitar-building, he was picking up the (hopefully) final draft that day. He explained that getting a book published in Spain could be quite a hassle. So it was taking longer than expected. He said he would let me know when the book would be available. All in all, an unforgettable and very inspiring experience for me. In addition to being one of the world's greatest guitar builders, Jose is one of the kindest and most generous people I have been privileged to meet. |
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| Author: | Pat Foster [ Fri Aug 02, 2013 10:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Visit with Jose Romanillos |
Wow! Pat |
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| Author: | John Lewis [ Fri Aug 02, 2013 10:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Visit with Jose Romanillos |
Max- Check that off your bucket list! That is just awesome. Plus great news the book is going to be available in the near future. Thanks- |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Fri Aug 02, 2013 1:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Visit with Jose Romanillos |
Always a treat to visit another luthier's shop. But someone of that caliber, you are lucky indeed. Thanks for sharing the photos. |
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| Author: | Nick Royle [ Fri Aug 02, 2013 1:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Visit with Jose Romanillos |
Wow! Jealous. |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Fri Aug 02, 2013 1:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Visit with Jose Romanillos |
Too cool, Max! |
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| Author: | Alex Kleon [ Fri Aug 02, 2013 2:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Visit with Jose Romanillos |
Wow! I'd have to tighten the laces to keep from jumping out of my shoes! Thanks for sharing with us, Max. Alex |
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| Author: | MaxBishop [ Fri Aug 02, 2013 3:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Visit with Jose Romanillos |
Bump |
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| Author: | Stephen Boone [ Fri Aug 02, 2013 3:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Visit with Jose Romanillos |
I am so very happy for you! What a special happening. |
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| Author: | David LaPlante [ Fri Aug 02, 2013 4:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Visit with Jose Romanillos |
So nice to see Jose' and Marian looking well. I'm sure it was a great visit! Best |
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| Author: | Michael.N. [ Fri Aug 02, 2013 4:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Visit with Jose Romanillos |
I see he still has his old wooden planes. Good man! |
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| Author: | mqbernardo [ Fri Aug 02, 2013 4:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Visit with Jose Romanillos |
how cool is that... brings back fond memories! |
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| Author: | naccoachbob [ Fri Aug 02, 2013 11:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Visit with Jose Romanillos |
That had to be a truly wonderful trip. I watched Robbie O'Brien's videos of him interviewing Jose Romanillos and fell in love with the guy. He seems to be so personable. Congrats on a great experience, and thanks for sharing it with us. Bob |
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| Author: | MaxBishop [ Sat Aug 03, 2013 11:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Visit with Jose Romanillos |
Something I forgot to mention - I asked if he was planning on giving more guitar building classes. He said that he was trying to set something up, but it was difficult. He did not elaborate on the difficulties. However, Marian did mention that they had a waiting list of about 30. |
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| Author: | Mike Collins [ Sat Aug 03, 2013 1:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Visit with Jose Romanillos |
Jose' Has taught & shared so much to all who aspire to make better guitars! He's a blessing to all of us want to bees. (sp) Mike |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Sat Aug 03, 2013 3:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Visit with Jose Romanillos |
Like several others on this forum, I was lucky enough to attend the course at Siguenza some years ago, if he does start again I'll probably try and go once more. He and Liam are great teachers, but the best part of the course was the exchange of ideas with all of the other great builders who attended, a great number of whom could probably have run courses themselves. but still wanted to learn from the great man. I believe David, Shawn and Joshua have all been and would attest to just what a great experience it was. Colin |
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| Author: | John A [ Mon Aug 05, 2013 10:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Visit with Jose Romanillos |
Awesome ! If you have more pictures - I am sure many of us would be interested in seeing them ! |
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| Author: | Robbie O'Brien [ Mon Aug 05, 2013 12:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Visit with Jose Romanillos |
Max, Glad to hear the trip to Sigüenza worked out. Those pics sure bring back many fond memories. |
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