Dear
Renato: The guitar arrived this afternoon. It is lovely, it feels very
natural to hold. The tone is very sweet, the sustain is very clean and
long. It is beautifully made - as you say, Paraguayan luthiers can make
as good instruments as their European cousins. Many, many thanks - I am
a very happy man! Also, no duty to pay! Many thanks for that also. Kind
regards, Peter UK
Dear
Renato, she has arrived safely! Looks absolutely beautiful. Many thanks.
Keith,
Norway
Dear
Renato, DHL Singapore delivered the Brazilian baby to me this morning
24th May 2005 local time about 11.30am. The DHL packaging removed, revealed
the Mangore original black guitar case. The first thing that strike me
upon opening up the case was the sweet smell of fresh 'woody' scent, filling
my air-con room. Gently lifting up the Brazilian beauty, the flaming Brazilian
exposed grain lines flows very nicely on the sides and back and shines
through with the good external varnish smooth finish. I am very pleased
with this order and look forward to many good years of enjoying this rare
Brazilian beauty. Warmest regards, Jason Singapore
Renato,
I received the guitar yesterday from DHL. Strung it up and waited
about three hours before actually playing it. All I can say is that this
instrument is absolutely gorgeous. You know that my primary concern
is not how shiny a guitar is or how fancy the binding or even the grain
of the wood is but rather, the sound. The aesthetics
are also beautiful with a great choice of wood. The sustain and clarity
are excellent in both the treble and bass strings all the way up to the
19th fret. The trebles are very well balanced with the basses
and are not drowned out. One particular quality of this instrument is the
ability to play extremely soft and still hear the quality in the sound.
The action and setup are excellent as well and playing the instrument is
made easier because of this. I played for several hours and was floored
by the sweetness at very low and high volume. This quality allows
for a very wide range of color on the guitar. Full chords sound very
focused and one can hear the individual notes which they are made from.
I will continue to test the guitar as it begins to open up more in
the few days while keeping the humidifier on. Unlike spruce
this instrument has already opened up a bit even after a few hours. Thank
you Renato for choosing a great instrument. I see that the inside
is now lightly lacquered which adds to the quality workmanship. All my
Best. Steve, USA
Dear
Renato: she arrived yesterday ! A real beauty and I like the first sounds
I can produce on her. I am very happy! Thank you, greetings
Bauke, Netherlans
Renato
- I picked the guitar up on Saturday - it is wonderful and so different
from what I'm used to. I can't wait to hear how it sounds in a year. I've
never bought a guitar without playing it before, but I like it so much
that I'm thinking of getting my wife to buy me a custom model for my 50th
birthday later this year - I'll discuss this with you nearer the
time. (What kind of guitar do you have in your picture - it looks really
interesting?) Thank you once again, Howard UK
Dear
Renato, the spruce concert guitar has arrived safe & sound yesterday.
You're right, this is a guitar to be cherished & enjoyed without breaking
the bank. Thanks. Best regards, John, Singapore
Renato
my dear friend, OH MY GOD !!!!!! The baby has arrived!!!!
I can't begin to tell you how happy I am... She is just as you promised...
WONDERFUL!!! It's EXACTLY what I wanted !!! She is tuned, and
plays like a dream!!! The action is so perfect!!! Most guitars
in the stores have very high action, but this is perfect... The sound
is wonderful and the equalizer with the tuner is awesome!!! The tone
is great!!! Renato, thank you from the bottom of my heart, there
is NOwhere else that I know of that you can buy such a wonderful instrument
for such a price... This guitar is worth a lot more and I will treasure
it forever!!! Once again, thank you, you are truly an inspiration
to humanity. Your kindness and love shows that there is still hope
for the human race. May all of you have the most wonderful Easter
ever, and know that I will have you in my prayers. :-) Your friend
sending you lots of warm hugs, Jorge, USA
I
got the wonderful guitar yesterday! Packing and DHL service were
up to standards. For a guitar that was just finished last week, the sound
is very good and my teacher was also impressed! I like the clean sound
(no strange overtones), projection, and sweet singing voice. I’ll definitely
play this everyday with the action set just right. I also like the “customization”
(gold plate engraving and HUGE label!). Smells nice too! Definitely, this
guitar delivers as you promised! José, Philippines
Renato.
I love my guitar ! It is different from what we have here in Spain.
It is naif, made according to the builder's instincts without copying
from other models. She carries the soul of the people who worked
on her, I can feel the love and professional work of their hands. Very
well finished. She's got the crystalline sound of the greatest instruments.
You know I own a Ramirez 1a, therefore, I know what a great instruments
must sound like. The action is easy and I can even lower the bones
more if I want. The closest comparison to your guitar that I can find is
the Catalunyan master school of luthiers. Best Regards. Francesc, Spain
"What
a wonderful instrument ... First the form fits just optimally for me to
use it in the classic position ( where my Aria for instance tends to glide
down the upper legs surface of the leg put behind ). Most important of
all: It vibrates greatly. And
those mids are exactly as bony like that Laskin guitar that I showed to
you. The highs so mellow ... oh boy!! And the A string punches your stomach
like Tyson. When I play rest strokes near the bridge you get a bell like
shininess and when towards the soundhole to pick some soft notes, mother
earth, what complex and deep sound floats through the room. Killer stuff
! I got what I wanted. A guitar that could be sufficient to the end of
my days if must be while it didn´t cost me a leg and an arm." Joseph,
Germany
I
received the guitar yesterday!! Not bad for shipping to a war zone!! You
and DHL did an outstanding job of shipping the instrument. The guitar is
absolutely beautiful!!! The sound is incredible!!! Thanks to you and the
luthier on a great guitar and an excellent price!!I will definitely be
looking at purchasing another instrument in the near future. Thanks again
and take care. Mark, Afghanistan
Dear
Renato, I have her :-)
She's
a beauty professor, I cannot stop playing and looking at her. She's a piece
of art. Every detail is perfect: the gold plaque, the numbered label with
my name and the builder's signature. The finish !! I love her ! I can see
she was built with love. The sound is beautiful and DHL delivered her fast
and the guitar was hyper protected. Thank you and the luthier for
the outstanding work. Carlos , Venezuela
I
am admiring this magnificent guitar. Beautiful to my eyes but not only
that !! As soon as she adapted to the new environment, I started admiring
the quality of the sound: solid, round sound, what I was looking
for, but mainly, a perfect equilibrium between the voices and an even sound
throughout the fingerbord...quite an achievement !! The wait and
promises have been respected, my greatest compliments to you and the very
skillful Builder for such a great craft and the professional treat shown
all throughout. I go back to practice. Thank you and Merry Christmas. Giorgio,
Italy
This
Cedar top, Brazilian Rosewood has the sound I hoped for. Frankly, I could
not be happier. Please thank the builder for his care in creating her,
and you, Renato, for selecting her for me. Its been quite a journey.
My Sincerest Thanks P.S.: Although it feels like cheating on my new "baby",
I think I would like to order the spruce version (especially at that price,
I would foolish not to) Steven, USA
Dear
Renato: The guitar looks beautiful, you have done a really nice job in
producing a good looking instrument. I love the tone and the even
balance across the strings and the sound and tone from the top string balances
nicely with the others rather than standing out as an obvious "top string".
The one thing that really stands out is the response, hammer-ons and trills
now sound like slurs and trills without using enormous effort to strike
the strings which results in the accompanying thud on the the fretboard.
I can slur with minimum effort and vary the volume easily with pressure
and it is a joy to just play around a scale slurring everything - all over
the fretboard. The 13th fret on the 3rd string now sounds like a
proper note when I play Adelita rather than the well tuned dull thud I
am used to and glissando is nice and smooth and variable depending on pressure.
My full barre major chords are much better and I can actually full barre
D Major at fret 10 and it sounds like a chord, all the notes are clear
as I seem to need a lot less pressure. I alway had trouble before
when I was above fret 7. Warm Regards, Andy, UK
Dear
Renato: The guitar arrived here on time I have been playing it exclusively
since then my other guitars are back in their cases for now. The first
thing I noticed is the excellent packaging, very secure and very safe;
the guitar arrived in pristine condition. I was very impressed with the
workmanship; it is obvious a lot of dedication and care has gone into the
making of this guitar. The choice of woods is great; I love the wooden
panels of the back. Lovely finishing, with an almost glass-like luster
to it. The whole guitar just felt solidly built and is very comfortable
to hold and to play. Loud basses and clear separate trebles, with very
good projection and sustain. It seems that the guitar gets better every
day, so much so that my wife did not notice any difference between it and
my Spanish guitar. Thank you for a wonderful instrument. Hisham, United
Arab Emirates
Dear
Renato: The guitar arrived today finally. I played it about 5-6 hours now.
What can I say? It's absolutely a wonderful guitar! The sound is beautiful,
sweet and clean with good sustain. The projection is excellent. I'm especially
in love with the bass and the mid range. The bass is really powerful and
focus. I can feel the vibration of the bass sound through my body when
playing. The treble is so sweet and I expect the sound will improve
in few months when the guitar opens up. The guitar also looks beautiful.
It has a lot of characteristics that I'm looking for. I love it. I will
recommend it to all my friends. Thanks very much for the work of
art. Best Regards. Chanh,
USA
Renato,
the guitar is the most wonderful birthday present I ever received...All
my friends give two thumbs up for it every time I show it...especially
after they play it...It is worth every penny! My best regards and congratulations
to the luthier. Chandra, Indonesia
The
guitars arrived today. Boy, am I pleased! The design and construction
of these instruments are excellent. The cedar is a cannon right
now, and I can't imagine what it will be like in six months or a year.
The spruce is more subtle, more refined, but it too will just blossom in
a couple of months. This is a very good deal. I couldn't have bought
guitars of this quality for under $3,000 each up here in the States.
List me as a very satisfied customer. John, USA
Dear
Renato, the guitar has arrived today in pristine condition and is playing
remarkably well already. She is a beautiful guitar and compares favorably
with similar Spanish concert guitars. A big thank you for all your help
& advice and also to the luthiers for their fine craftsmanship. Kind
Regards, Steve. p.s. "care of the Instrument" instructions are a big help
Steve,
UK
Perfect
DHL delivery. The wonderful smell of wood filled the room as I opened the
case. She's elegant, splendid wood selection and delicate finish in every
detail. A full warm sound to my shy right hand plucking. I will devote
all my attention to this beauty. I am really happy. The gold plaque
is a wonderful detail. The digital tuner and the humidifier... essential.
Thank you Renato for this wonderful instrument and to the men that built
it. Ezio, Italy
Dear
Reanto, I got my RW guitar yesterday and I wanted to tell you
that I am very pleased with this instrument, too. It looks much prettier
than on the pictures. I'll send you a picture of me and the new guitar
as soon as I get hold of a camera. Have a good weekend. Best regards, Ursula,
Germany
Hi
Renato, she arrived today and is beautiful! Forcing myself to wait to let
her adapt to the inbhouse climnate before playing. That's hard! Thank
you Neza, Netherlands
Dear
Renato, my cedar top is really a beautiful instrument and a pleasure to
play. I play it every day and just enjoy its beauty when I pause from playing.
I am indeed very happy ! Christer, Sweden
Dear
Renato: the guitar was deliverd to me this morning. Thank you for
nice and adequate packaging. The finish is great. I like the reaction of
the guitar. I found the neck and the tension of the string to be what I
was looking for. Thanks for supplying a great guitar that gives big
pleasure to play. Best regards, Shin, Japan
Hi
Renato: I have just received my guitar and it is in perfect condition.
I just love the sound and the spruce top really looks beautiful. Compliments
to the luthier. Now I can show all those skeptics that you can order a
concert guitar over the internet. Regards. Reghardt, South Africa
Dear
Renato, I received my guitar Friday. Opening the shipping box, first
I saw the case which is very nice, very substantial. Then I opened
the case. Inside was the most beautiful guitar imaginable.
The cedar top, finished, beautifully is only surpassed by the richness
and stunning character of the Brazilian rosewood sides and back.
Bravo for you and Mangore guitars. Charles, USA..
Dear
Renato, my Paraguayan baby arrived safely today - what a beauty! The craftsmanship
on this guitar is superb - please pass on my thanks to the luthier. The
tone is very even, and the overall sound is really clear. I have not used
a humidifier before - would this be necessary in typically humid Irish
weather? Thank you very much for setting up the guitar - it is a pleasure
to play! Thanks also for the useful tips included. Best Regards
Killian,
Ireland
Dear
Renato: I play all the time , What a wonderful work of art. Precious. The
sound is wonderful. I compared it with my 1979 Manuel Contreras, a great
instrument I must add, I came to the conclusion that what you say is true....your
guitars compare to the best. My congratulations to the builder and to you
Renato. This has been a fantastic experience. Keep up the good work. Your
friend. José, Puerto Rico
Dear
Renato: I never held such an easy to play instrument in my hands. The sound
grows with every passing day and I love the way my music sounds when I
play on her. My sincere thanks to Luthier Guzmán, for building such
a great instrument. I look forward to buying a cutaway, with onboard amplification
from you soon this 2005.
Carlos, Venezuela
Dear
Renato, the guitar arraived. I expected much, and everything is perfect.
She is great! A dream to play, and a very good sound! I have made a few
recordings. It's easy now! Øyvind, Norway.
Ciao
Renato. The guitar sounds excellent. I am already hearing sounds that I
did not use to hear on my Yamaha guitar. My fingers stay at a better position.
The sound is crisp and delightful. The whole instrument resonates when
I play. I am really pleased. Kenneth, USA
She
arrived yesterday and we are in awe. The sound is wonderful, when I play,
I feel the vibrations throughout my body...Fantastic ! She's Beautiful.
The care to detail and finish is simply outstanding. Antonio, Italy
The
guitar is very beautiful- fine workmanship. I have not put the guitar
down since I received it- its that much fun. Plucked chords sound especially
well balanced and solid. The action is excellent and the neck thickness
is very much to my liking. The sustain is also quite good as well
as the harmonics and overtones. It is sounding better and better.
It's really growing on me. It is extremely lush and sweet even when played
very softly. When this guitar opens up it will be terrific. Also
I noticed that the guitar is much louder when you sit in front of it and
hear someone else play. I had a friend over who is a good player,
do some of the Ponce Preludes and I have to tell you it sounded wonderful.
He really liked the instrument, this is coming from someone who owns a
John Price Spruce top from Australia ($6500.00). Thank You , Thank You.
A really great instrument for a really great price. Many Thanks. Steve,
USA
Dear
Renato: I received the guitar yesterday. A beautiful instrument easily
worth twice the price. I can't believe how good she sounds already. I can
hardly wait to hear her in a few months. Many thanks. William, USA
Dear
Renato: I received my guitar and am very pleased. It is truly a beautiful
instrument and sounds great! Thank you very much. Ted, USA
The
“Baby” has landed. Thank you so much Renato. She's a beauty!
David,
USA
This
guitar you built for me is a true jewel; I admired it in all its beauty.
I compared it with my Rodriguez. Incomparable!! The sound is sweet,
full and clean. My congratulations to Luthier Mendoza and thank you Renato...it's
been a real treat....Carlo, Italy
Renato:
The Bubinga guitar is very beautiful as is the spruce. The bass strings
sound great! Thanks for all your help and quick response to all my emails.
All the best, Neil, Canada
Dear
Renato, she arrived perfectly. Wonderful wood selection and colors;
magical sound, powerful and sweet. The Fusteros add precision and elegance.
I often dreamed of a Ramirez, but good fortune had a better guitar in mind
for me. I believe I own a treasure. My regards to the luthier and to you,
Renato, THANK YOU. Ezio, Italy
Hi
Renato, the Padauk guitar has arrived today. I'm very pleased with
the wood and the sound. It's the best guitar I've ever had and it's a pleasure
to play. The action is excellent. I'm looking forward to the Rosewood guitar.
Regards. Ursula, Germany
Dear
Renato, I have received the guitar. It is a beautiful instrument that had
much care in its creation. It has a very sweet deep sound that is quite
enchanting. I will treasure this guitar. Again, thanks for the guitar and
my compliments to the luthier. George, USA
The
guitar you hooked me up with is worth every penny!!...A deep tone that
blows away anything I've found in local music stores; and the coolest colors
I've ever seen on a guitar. You'll just have to take my word that
I am grinning from ear to ear!!!!! Ben, USA
Dear
Renato, the guitar arrived on 22/11, in perfect conditions. I had a big
dinner party with my guitarist friends that same evening. She is
gorgeous, sounds great and she's well worth the price. The case is also
excellent. My trust in you paid back. Thank you. Riccardo, Italy
My
guitar arrived. She's beautiful !! Su Ah, Korea
Thank
you a lot Renato. My guitar arrived perfectly. I like it A LOT. Great sound,
looks and construction. Thank you. Eduardo, Mexico
My
guitar arrived safe and sound. I want
to thank you for all the beautiful things you have done. My friend, you
are right. She is really beautiful! Thanks a lot !!! Can I be the
distributor for Mangoré guitars in this region? Jarrod, Malaysia
The
guitar arrived fine and well. I like the sound, which is very warm and
intimate It's quite beautiful... all the luthiers I showed it to agreed
the sound was very nice. Personally I think the sound is exceptionally
warm and enjoy it. Thank you. Ron, Belgium
Dear
Renato, Wow, I'm impressed! The sound is better than I expected, all the
harmonics are in tune with long sustain and all notes play well
throughout the fingerboard. Very warm sound... and I imagine that once
the resin crystals within the cedar wood-grain break with repetitive sound
vibrations, it will sound even better. I'll use this guitar for an Austrian
concert I have planned for next year in Vienna. Thank you, have a Merry
Christmas and happy New Year ! Warm regards, Luis,
USA
Hello
Renato, She's here! And all is well. Actually, a whole lot
better than "well". Gorgeous! I love her! I really like the
rosette and the purfling on this one... It has a real classic (antiqueish)
look to it if you know what I mean. And it's dark and mysterious..
like me! The Fusteros are absolutely fantastic! Sincerely! I wish
you could've seen my face when I opened the case. Barry, USA
I
was overjoyed when the cedar top guitar arrived. The guitar is a stunning
beauty. The quality of the wood used is top notch and well matched. I played
it and that's when I realized that I am holding a 'special' instrument.
I could not hide the smile on my face! I am a real nuts for tone and the
tone is simply fabulous. The higher end trebles sounded so full and rich,
unlike others I have tried that are usually thin. However the real surprise
I had was the volume and the projection which is very focused and loud.
Lastly I want to personally thank you for making this buying process a
wonderful journey for me. Your service was very professional and I asked
you so many questions and you always make time to answer them all. They
say that a great musician is one that plays good music, but I believe that
a great musician is one that shares his music with the world and that's
what you have done. Thanks a million!!
Mark, Malaysia
Hello
Renato: Sincere thanks for having built such a precious and beautiful guitar.
A work of art at the service of music. Thanks to you, many of us guitarist
are accessing first class instruments. A strong, well defined and extremely
crystalline sound. Heavenly! My eternal thanks to both and I trust God
will always grant you peace and wealth. Your musical career and making
the impossible available to many is worthy of my admiration and thanks.
Edwin,
USA
Dear
Renato, I can't put into words how pleased that I am with my new
guitar. Even if one can't play, it is a work of art to admire.
Everyone here is impressed. I am playing some of the simple pieces
for beginners that I used to play and really enjoying it. So
it is coming back. Recently I played that piece that is on
your webpage, "Chi mai". What a beautiful tune.
I pointed out that if MY guitar can do that I will do it as well !Regards
....Greg, Paraguay
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