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Classical guitar/nylon string recs?
Posted on 8/28/15 at 9:24 am
Posted on 8/28/15 at 9:24 am
I'm an experienced guitarist and have an assortment of acoustic and electric guitars on my rack at home, but I'm missing a classical guitar. I love the softer classic sound of nylon strings
Anyone on here recommend a specific classical electric/acoustic guitar, as well as which nylon strings to put on it? I think a budget of $500 should lead me to a solid purchase. I won't be playing any shows with it. Pretty much for my own enjoyment and maybe some camping trips and impromptu jams when we have people over.
TIA
Anyone on here recommend a specific classical electric/acoustic guitar, as well as which nylon strings to put on it? I think a budget of $500 should lead me to a solid purchase. I won't be playing any shows with it. Pretty much for my own enjoyment and maybe some camping trips and impromptu jams when we have people over.
TIA
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Posted on 8/28/15 at 9:39 am to ColoradoAg03
I think Breedlove and Cordoba make very good classical AEs in your price range. I always pitch Ovation, but that's love-hate - if you're not already an Ovation fan, I probably can't make you into one.
My first acoustic guitar was a cheap classical and I liked the sound - nylon easier on the fingers as well.
But, I know nothing about current options for nylon strings. My next acoustic will be a 12-string, then I might get a classical. I'm partial to Ovation.
ETA: I think the Cordoba model is the C7 that hits your budget. Not sure on the Breedlove.
My first acoustic guitar was a cheap classical and I liked the sound - nylon easier on the fingers as well.
But, I know nothing about current options for nylon strings. My next acoustic will be a 12-string, then I might get a classical. I'm partial to Ovation.
ETA: I think the Cordoba model is the C7 that hits your budget. Not sure on the Breedlove.
This post was edited on 8/28/15 at 9:41 am
Posted on 8/28/15 at 11:37 am to Ace Midnight
There's a C7 for $500 at Guitar Center near me, but it's not electric/acoustic, nor does it have a cutaway. They also have a C5 for $400 with cutaway and electric acoustic. Both cedar top, which I love.
I think I'll go test them both out this weekend and choose one. The C7 will have to have exceptionally better sound than the C5 for me to spend $100 more to not have a cutaway or electric/acoustic capability.
Thanks for the Cordoba suggestion.
ETA: C5 CE guitar has a lot of good reviews and high ratings for a $500 budget classical guitar.
I think I'll go test them both out this weekend and choose one. The C7 will have to have exceptionally better sound than the C5 for me to spend $100 more to not have a cutaway or electric/acoustic capability.
Thanks for the Cordoba suggestion.
ETA: C5 CE guitar has a lot of good reviews and high ratings for a $500 budget classical guitar.
This post was edited on 8/28/15 at 11:44 am
Posted on 8/28/15 at 12:45 pm to ColoradoAg03
I have a La Patrie Concert and it's in that range.
Posted on 8/28/15 at 1:54 pm to ColoradoAg03
I learned to play on an old Yamaha G-50A. They are not very sought after, but have a great tone quality. You can get one in really good shape between $250-400.
Posted on 8/28/15 at 8:17 pm to madmaxvol
I've played Córdoba C-5, C-7, and C-9 and I've been impressed with all of them.
Posted on 8/28/15 at 10:28 pm to ColoradoAg03
I have a Córdoba 45R that I play semi-regularly. I need to take it in for an adjustment. The action slightly lowered, and the intonation is off by quite a bit.
Cordobas are great for beginners, but in my opinion are severely limiting if you are serious about classical/single note soloing, flamenco, or jazz. There are much much better options out there with real all-solid tone woods at similar price points. I would advise avoiding laminate if you can.
Cordobas are great for beginners, but in my opinion are severely limiting if you are serious about classical/single note soloing, flamenco, or jazz. There are much much better options out there with real all-solid tone woods at similar price points. I would advise avoiding laminate if you can.
This post was edited on 8/28/15 at 10:35 pm
Posted on 8/29/15 at 9:12 am to ColoradoAg03
After playing many different classical guitars over the years, the absolute best value for the money is the CY series Alvarez Yairi. I personally have the CY 140, which is one of the best made guitars I own.
It seems that all classical guitars don't retain their value too well....and the AY is no different. Your $500.00 budget could get you an exceptional used AY (maybe a CY 116).
I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.
It seems that all classical guitars don't retain their value too well....and the AY is no different. Your $500.00 budget could get you an exceptional used AY (maybe a CY 116).
I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.
Posted on 8/29/15 at 1:39 pm to Ace Midnight
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I always pitch Ovation, but that's love-hate
I don't share your feelings.
Ovations don't do well in areas that experience extreme cold or hot weather and they certainly hate areas with high humidity. The sound board has a tendency to crack. I have 2 Ovations; one is a 1988 shallow body and it's held up nicely but my deep body 1984 Balladeer has a crack at the seam (very common problem).
Not a big fan of Ovations because of the problems.
This post was edited on 8/29/15 at 1:41 pm
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