This posting is partially in response to
this thread, but it's mainly just a real good story for anybody that plays music.
Segovia was scheduled to give a recital in New York, as was customary in those days, Maestro Segovia was staying with another CG aficionado (a teacher) and was to have dinner prior to his performance. As dinner was being prepared, the Maestro withdrew into the teaching room to practice and warm up.
As the sounds of Segovia's playing came up, the host said, Oh I can hear from the piano-like tones that the Maestro is using his Ramirez this trip.
On the contrary, one of the other classical guitarists replied, it is clear from the full, rounded trebles that the Maestro is using his Fleta.
Debate went on for a while as to whether Mr. Segovia was using his Ramirez, his Hauser, or his Fleta.
After a while the music stopped and Mr. Segovia appeared to inquire when dinner would be served, HOLDING THE STUDENT GUITAR that had been hanging at hand in the teaching room.
Music is in your hands, heart, and head.
In posting this I am not in any way disrespecting the marvelous works of art that Alembic produces - I delight in either of mine any time I have a chance to play. But - the implication that other players are somehow less than because they're not holding an Alembic is disappointing. The best instrument in the world is the one held by someone earnestly offering up his/her talents to the muses, regardless of make.
Peace to you all,
Tom (the contrarian)
