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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: b0ng0 on December 11, 2006, 02:08:44 PM

Title: Advice on getting a classical guitar
Post by: b0ng0 on December 11, 2006, 02:08:44 PM

Well with Christmas approaching I thought i'd treat myself to some guitar based goodies, and i've always fancied getting a classical guitar.

I really have very small knowledge when it comes to classical guitars, so if anyone can give me advice that would be awesome. Basically, looking for something that is around £100, not a piece of cr@p. I have been looking at some Yamaha ones but don't really know what i'm looking for.

Thanks!

Title: Advice on getting a classical guitar
Post by: jordan on December 11, 2006, 03:37:02 PM

Try looking at the Admira range. They're very good value for money.

Title: Advice on getting a classical guitar
Post by: Elliot on December 11, 2006, 04:28:00 PM

I have to say -  £100 wont get you very far, but I would agree that Admira make the best value.

Remember a classical has to have a flat fingerboard and there is no truss rod - often cheapo ones dip in the middle which makes playing impossible.  If you can get a solid cedar top and a flat fingerboard you are onto a winner.

Title: Advice on getting a classical guitar
Post by: ToneMonkey on December 11, 2006, 04:36:00 PM

My bro just bought a Westfield.  I was really suprised by the quality and it sounded very passable.

Cheap as chips too.

Title: Advice on getting a classical guitar
Post by: marmoset on December 11, 2006, 05:26:47 PM

I would recommend Admira, I used to play an Admira Malaga and I play an Admira Virtuoso at the moment, and I'm very happy with them. But I haven't played any other brands so I'm biased and ignorant  :P

Title: Advice on getting a classical guitar
Post by: Joe Dorcia on December 11, 2006, 09:55:27 PM

for £100 you wont get much, at all, albeit a piece of wood that looks like a guitar. Classical guitars are works of art, £1000 is cheap.

Joe

Title: Advice on getting a classical guitar
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on December 12, 2006, 03:45:57 AM

To add my 2P to what Joe just said: I would advise you to play some really well made classical guitars first to get  good reference on WHY they cost thousands of quid; something like a Ramirez.

And then play all the guitars you can in your price range. That will help a lot in finalizing your decision.

Yamaha makes some fine, inexpensive classical guitars.

Title: Advice on getting a classical guitar
Post by: Joe Dorcia on December 12, 2006, 09:17:06 PM

Quote from: TwilightOdyssey

To add my 2P to what Joe just said: I would advise you to play some really well made classical guitars first to get  good reference on WHY they cost thousands of quid; something like a Ramirez.

And then play all the guitars you can in your price range. That will help a lot in finalizing your decision.

Yamaha makes some fine, inexpensive classical guitars.

very good point Ben. I have to say I am tainted when it comes to acoustics and classicals as I was taught to build by a classical maker who could charge £5000 upwards, he was a genious

Joe