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Vol 2 Edition 10 March 2002
Costa Blanca Netguide Newsletter
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CONTENTS:
1) Gata de Gorgos (Part 2)
2) New Businesses on the Guide
3) Books and CD's
4) Sticker Information
5) 2002 Publishing Dates
6) Subscribe/Unsubscribe Information
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Hi,
This month we have the second report on Gata de Gorgos and in
particular the guitar factory there plus a round-up of new
Businesses on the guide and our usual selections of Books and
CD's for the Costa Blanca and Spain.
Until Next Month
Robin
Editor - Costa Blanca Netguide.
editor@costablanca-netguide.com
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1) As promised last month more detail about the Spanish guitar
factory in Gata. If you remember it is situated opposite the
Lemon Express train station. Unlike any other factory or
showroom there is no display window. Nothing to tell what it is
except a small name plate on the wall outside, such is it's
fame. A ring on the bell and you will be greeted by one of the
guitar makers, usually one of the lady guitar makers dressed in
overalls. You will then be shown up to the workshop. Everyone
is happy to see you and each stage of the guitar construction
is explained to you in full as it is actually happening.
Firstly, the body shapes are cut from wooden jigs. Starting with
the back, this wood is usually rosewood or mahogany. Then the
sides, these are lengths of rosewood but to make them bend to
the sides of the guitar there is still only one age old method
that works. The wood is soaked in water then bent to shape over
a copper tube within which is burning a gas flame. So as the
wood is shaped to the form of the sides of the guitar it is
drying at the same time. The sides and back are then glued
together with wooden block connections internally. When this
first step in the construction is fully dried the neck is fitted
to the body. Having been left for a while, the top (table) of
the guitar is glued on. This is now left for 3 months for the
glue to harden. The guitar now moves on to stage 3.The guitar
maker will now shave down all overlapping bits of flange and
purfling (bits of wooden strips that fill in joins externally)
so that the instrument is smooth. Now we come to the neck. The
frets (metal strips across the fingerboard) have to be set into
the fretboard accurately and the instrument sprayed with
polyurethane laquer. Next the machine heads (tuning pegs) are
fitted and the strings. Being a classical guitar they will be
nylon. All of this work for one guitar to the value of
approximately £75! Ten months work the detail and precision and
above all devotion. Imagine how long they would take to make a
guitar that would cost you £5000!!
In the back of my mind however I still have one thought
"you still have to get a tune out of it!"
Next month I will have a short report about the history of the
guitar.
As I have mentioned the Lemon Express let me just give you an idea
of what it is.
The Lemon Express is an old fashioned train which takes passengers
from Benidorm north to Gata de Gorgos. It is a purely touristic
journey which takes 5 hours through Benidorm, Altea, the Penon
de Ifach (Calpe) and Teulada and other natural places not
otherwise accessible. On the return journey south passengers
enjoy the wonderful landscape of the Mediterranean from the
heights of the coast whilst sparkling wine is served.
For Reservations and Information
Tel: 96 680 3103
Fax: 96 680 8521
Researched and Reviewed by Suzanna
info.es@costablanca-netguide.com
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2) New Businesses on the Guide
We welcome the following Businesses to the Guide.
i) Total Tiles and Terraces
Total, Tiles & Terraces have been operating on the Costa Blanca
for 8 years and previously were trained in the UK undertaking
extensions and underbuilds, all types of terracing and driveways,
BBQ areas, pool areas and garden walls plus high quality wall
and floor tiling, en-suite bathrooms and dressing rooms.
Find them in the CBNG directory under Builders
http://www.costablanca-netguide.com/listings/230.html
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ii) Joyería Martín Catalá
We have an extensive selection of necklaces, bracelets, rings and
watches. For example a large range of exclusive designs in
diamond jewellery, eternity rings and anniversary jewellery,
silver, pearl, ruby, sapphire, golden, emerald and diamond.
We carry out exclusive commissions and renovations of your own
jewellery.
Find them in the CBNG directory under Jewellers
http://www.costablanca-netguide.com/listings/231.html
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iii) Jalon Valley Apartment
This purpose built modern ground floor apartment is set in the
picturesque Jalon Valley and sleeps up to 4 people.
Find them in the CBNG directory under Accomodation to Let (Private)
http://www.costablanca-netguide.com/listings/232.html
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iv) Costa Blanca.
Brand New Apartment in private villa for short term lets
comprising of 2 bedrooms, 1 double & 1 twinned, large lounge with
double sofa bed, bathroom with washing machine, fully fitted
kitchen, grand terrace and independent entrance.
Find them in the CBNG directory under Accomodation to Let (Private)
http://www.costablanca-netguide.com/listings/233.html
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3) Books, Software and CD's
i) Software - AutoRoute Great Britain & Europe 2002
AutoRoute 2002 combines Microsoft's leading street mapping and
trip planning titles and technology into one comprehensive
product. Find and map places and street addresses, locate points
of interest (e.g. hotels, restaurants, etc.), plan detailed
cross-country driving trips, and calculate driving directions
throughout Western Europe
http://www.costablanca-netguide.com/bac/ar2002.html
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ii) Book - How to Make Money from Your Property
Your home is your biggest asset. In this book, Fiona Fullerton
covers everything the reader should need to know - from choosing
the right house to substantially increasing its value, and from
renovating creatively and cost effectively to buying the best
property to rent. She advises on: what to buy
(and what not to buy); the importance of location, location,
location; tips to enhance the value of your property; easy ways
to sell your house in only one week; how to buy the perfect
rental..
http://www.costablanca-netguide.com/bac/htmm.html
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iii) Book - Tapas : The Classic Small Dishes of Spain
by Elisabeth Luard
Tapas are the small snacks traditionally served with drinks in
bars in Spain. From these somewhat humble beginnings, tapas have
developed a degree of sophistication and artistry and are the
latest arrival on the fashionable eating scene. The book allows
the reader to create these appetizers at home.
http://www.costablanca-netguide.com/bac/tapas.html
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iv) CD - Trip Around The Med | Compilation by Various Artists
http://www.costablanca-netguide.com/bac/tatm.html
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v) CD - Spain by Michel Camilo
http://www.costablanca-netguide.com/bac/spain.html
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vi) DVD - Discovering Spain
The film takes the viewer on a journey through Spain and visits
many places of particular interest, including Madrid, Avila,
Segovia, Granada and Barcelona.
http://www.costablanca-netguide.com/bac/ds-dvd.html
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4) Sticker Information
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stickers that we will send out to you free of charge.
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5) 2002 Publishing Dates
8th April - 6th May - 3rd June - 8th July - 5th August
- 2nd September 7th October - 4th November - 2nd December.
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