I play the basic Phoenix model and like it quite well. I consider it a very good instrument for a beginner-to-intermediate player. It is very reliable (for a gurdy), very adjustable, and compact and durable for travel. Turnaround on my order was very fast; of course that was 3 years ago, but when you reach Helmut, I'd ask about that. I also found him very helpful in all regards. As regards one instrument for two pretty dissimilar purposes, I think you may possibly find yourself wanting a second instrument later. But gurdies are expensive, so you might want to focus on what you need most now. I'd think the band would be more tolerant of the Da Vinci than the re-enactment people will be of the Abraxas. So you might want to get the Da Vinci first (maybe get a pickup jack discreetly hidden somewhere!). But I haven't played either model, so I have no first hand experience with them. Mitch Gordon Guerneville, California, US [email protected] writes:
Oh dear, I hope he's just on holiday :\ Anyway, thank you everyone for the quick answers: now I'm pretty sure the mail have done their job, and I'll just wait patiently (and control my euphoria :D ). Any thoughts about the two Phoenix models? Massimo. **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hurdygurdy" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy The rules of posting, courtesy, and other list information may be found at http://hurdygurdy.com/mailinglist/index.htm. -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
