Many years ago, I had the opportunity to play a Fleta. It was surprisingly heavy, rigid, and felt large. The craftsmanship did not seem highly refined. But, the results were a magnificent instrument, with a big, resonant voice whose projection was well suited for large Concert Halls. I later spent some time working in a Guitar store that specialized in Concert quality Classical, Flamenco, and Acoustic Guitars from the finest Luthiers all around the World. The Fleta that I played years before stands out in my mind as the best sounding.
@user-gu5bg4hx2d4 ай бұрын
As Spaniard, the narration is painful to listen. The images are good. Thanks!
@jmparchem4 ай бұрын
yes there is better narration somewhere. This was produced as a beginning Spanish lesson.
@dasonhandjr6 ай бұрын
Dude. Nice. 🤘🏼
@user-nb6gg5xx7u8 ай бұрын
Reportage sobre Fleta o curso de español para extranjeros
@gcapeletti4 ай бұрын
Y que te importa
@scottreeves12269 ай бұрын
Because the end graph is cosmetic, I make sure that the side ends' grain lines match, butt together squarely, and then glue them to the tail block. But I like your technique!
@briandesjardins7289 ай бұрын
Koa and blackwood are the same species anyways ;)
@johnsaldivar261911 ай бұрын
Thank You so much for this !
@msalmista11 ай бұрын
Thank you, por compartir, en ese tiempo debió costar mucho hacer ese video.
@alexmeleshenko483411 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting---Fleta guitars have been considered one of the great guitars for many years--
@riccardomoni3598 Жыл бұрын
Marvellous ❤
@emilianocruzdiaz5501 Жыл бұрын
Maravilloso. Un gran artista y muy bien explicado
@antonioperezrodriguez5444 Жыл бұрын
Curioso que monte el mastil con el sistema de cola de milano.
@msalmista11 ай бұрын
Antes de hacer guitarras hizo violines por eso lo hizo de esa forma.
@giocondaulloa1961 Жыл бұрын
gracias por compartir tan valioso documento histórico
@corujapregador4416 Жыл бұрын
the first piece called Gran Jota by Franscisco Tarrega, the most complex pieces of the classical guitar repertories!
@ClaudioPallone Жыл бұрын
Hi does anyone know the name of the piece being played at around 1:50? Thanks
@archlutesmith Жыл бұрын
Granada-Albeniz
@milanradulovic3915 Жыл бұрын
Que simple y maravillosa l narración ❤
@dromeus21 Жыл бұрын
1:00 she's as good or even better than Jimi Hendrix
@andresimony1634 Жыл бұрын
Que documento precioso y emocionante! Yo fui en el taller de Fleta en 1978 y me hizo probar una guitarra maravillosa que venía de terminar… fantástico! 🙏🙏👍👋
@alfredomontane578 Жыл бұрын
ESTOY UN POCO CONFUNDIDO EN CUANTO A FECHAS...PENSÉ QUE EL MAESTRO FLETA YA HABÍA FALLECIDO A MENOS DE QUE,EL PADRE DE IGNACIO,TAMBIÉN FUERA CONSTRUCTOR DE GUITARRAS...OJALÁ ALGUIEN ACLARARA ESTO.
@antoniopichiperez879811 ай бұрын
Ignasio Fleta falleció en 1977. Se nota por el audio y el estilo del narrador, que e film suena a antiguo
@jerryrobertsguitars Жыл бұрын
the title page shows a date of 1974 if my reading of Roman numerals is correct. That fits with my Idea that the 1957 label shown is from an older spruce guitar not the newer Cedar guitar being finished in other parts of the film. Anyone wanting a carefully drafted set of Fleta 9-fan plans might contact me. I think I still have those plans as well as several sets of plans of Ruck designs supplied to me By the late Great Robert Ruck.
@jerryrobertsguitars Жыл бұрын
I am very happy to see a film about Fleta and sons. I received a new guitar from Fleta in 1969 and have had several used ones since then, and commissioned Kenny Hill to make a series of reproductions based on plans of a 1967 which I supplied. I observe that there is not even one single shot of the bracing pattern in the entire film. Fleta must have regarded. that as a trade secret. The guitar being built looks from the color of the soundboard to be Western Red Cedar. That soundboard wood is much darker than the lightest colors in the Rosette. Perhaps the shellac used in the French polishing was the garnet hue resulting in German Spruce looking as dark as WRC when finished. Shots of the label show 1957 which corresponds to the early days of Fleta's innovative 9-fan bracing pattern. As far as I know WRC had not been introduced as soundboard wood in 1957. Also notable is the confirmation that Fleta used the German style dovetail neck attachment as opposed to the more typical Spanish foot style. I have to wonder if the 1957 label shown is the same guitar being built in the film.
@Ludger404 Жыл бұрын
Thank four posting. You touch my heart. I've meet his sons in 1980th in Barcelona ..
@RobertoMartinez-kv5tp Жыл бұрын
En nuestros días, las guitarras Fleta, siguen siendo las Reinas de las guitarras.
@antoniobriciomoreno719011 ай бұрын
Muy difíciles de conseguir, tienen una gran demanda, todos los guitarristas serios quieren una, cuestan una fortuna pero valen cada día mas. El que tiene una Fleta nunca se deshace de ella. Mientras mas viejas son...mas dinero cuestan.
@WCGP Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you for posting. Does anyone know if Fleta still in business?
@Ludger404 Жыл бұрын
No, he is died 1977. Rip
@WCGP Жыл бұрын
@@Ludger404 Thank you, I believe Guitarras Fleta still had a shop on Carrer Del Farrel 15, in Barcelona, last year, but now it's gone?
@Ludger404 Жыл бұрын
@@WCGP it' possible. But I'm not sure. I've meet the sons of Ignacio in 1980th in Barcelona on Calle De Los Angeles. Long time ago ..
@barcelonaoffice98 Жыл бұрын
@@WCGP Ignacio Fleta's grandson who is also called Gabriel is still in business and continues the tradition of making classical guitars in Fleta's style. He makes about 4 - 6 guitars per year. As far as I know, he works alone.
@josejoaoaiex9106 Жыл бұрын
Os violões Fleta dispensam apresentações. São sinônimos de qualidade e beleza!
@amezcuaist Жыл бұрын
Notice the thicknesser at 4.00 .The scraper blade is pivoted and the screws adjust the thickness .I made one to do this job . Nice to see a solid metal one .
@gimbo00069 Жыл бұрын
Grazie tante per aver postato questo video
@matteytalis7642 Жыл бұрын
sounds great John. which plans did you use?
@sabremh Жыл бұрын
You do nice work. Looks great.
@jmparchem Жыл бұрын
Thank You
@johnhale6079 Жыл бұрын
Wow love the bass response is that the falcate bracing or tuning? Wish I had the brains to follow Trevor's work!😕
@jmparchem Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I think it is a combo of the bracing and Trevor's modal tuning, but the palmer tuning helps to show what the guitar can do bass wise
@frankc2982 жыл бұрын
That's really pretty. Great job!
@kathmatsushita2 жыл бұрын
NICE, John!!! I really like that figure on the back!!!
@OBrienGuitars3 жыл бұрын
Nice work John!!
@jmparchem3 жыл бұрын
Actually the top is Bearclaw Redwood.
@javierjimenezgarnica1435 жыл бұрын
Paco is from other planet..
@frankc2985 жыл бұрын
Really nice!
@pacochorobo5 жыл бұрын
John, it is been a pleasure and an honor to play this instrument. All I can say is that I hope one day I can make something similar. No money can pay for this guitar. CONGRATULATIONS.
@jmparchem5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It was am honor to have you play it.
@pacochorobo5 жыл бұрын
Buen trabajo John! Me has dado una gran alegria! Un abrazo desde España y a por la siguiente! Nos vemos!
@daveowens5 жыл бұрын
Thoughts on the Indonesian rosewood?
@alkosoundsound62055 жыл бұрын
Very good !!👍👍
@lynx7775 жыл бұрын
That's one hell of a sound from even on my smartphone!
@dpetrzelka5 жыл бұрын
John, thank you so much for documenting and sharing.
@walterrider96005 жыл бұрын
thank you
@jeffs74825 жыл бұрын
Seconded. Thanks for the effort, it was very helpful!
@MustCreateThings5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic tutorial John. Thank you for taking the time it was very helpful and I get it now. Finally! Happy holidays!
@PM-yz8fx6 жыл бұрын
Well the playing is fine... Is the guitar that has a wonderful timbre and it seems to have a great response....did you use Trevor's special braces? Also how long have you been building guitars and how hard was to follow Trevor's book and actually build the instrument... I will build one in the future!
@jmparchem6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That was probably my sixteenth or so guitar. I mostly followed Trevor\Gilet books step by step. The book is one of the best build books I have ever followed. Included with the book was detailed plans. Also he has descriptions for building the jigs needed in a small shop. I did use Trevor's falcate braces. The guitar pretty much nailed the response curve as targeted in the design of the guitar.
@jeffreydouglas3517 жыл бұрын
Nice 12! What is the body depth at the base?
@Rich9157 жыл бұрын
Hey John, where are you going with that guitar in your hand. I'm guessin' you know some very nice classical guitar tunes. Luv snkr rwd as well as your builds.