classical acoustic guitar - recommendations?

[gwEm]

i'm not really much of an acoustic man, but maybe my ways are changing.

i tried an old nylon strung classical guitar of a friend, it had an ebony fingerboard, which struck me as unusual(?).

anyway, it was a hell of a lot better than the cheapo nylon acoustic i first learned on, and really opened my eyes to the possibilities of these instruments, which i'd previously dismissed.

does someone have a recommendation for a mid-range classical guitar, with ebony board if possible? i'm quite sure there must be hundreds out there, but i'm interested to hear what you guys are using.

thanks!

[gwEm]

hehe ;) it seems about half of all medium range classical guitars have an ebony board. theres still a bewildering range of makes out there though..

[MDV]

I use one that was made about 40 years ago by a probably-nobody-but-very-talented luthier in spain called Victor Garcia

It sounds utterly gorgeous.

It has a rosewood fretboard. Not sure about the rest.

I know this is of no use, I just dont often get to brag about it :lol:

I also cant play it for shite :(

[Philly Q]

Blimey G, not a clue.  Now that I think about it, they don't even review classicals in the usual guitar magazines.

[gwEm]

I use one that was made about 40 years ago by a probably-nobody-but-very-talented luthier in spain called Victor Garcia

It sounds utterly gorgeous.

It has a rosewood fretboard. Not sure about the rest.

I know this is of no use, I just dont often get to brag about it :lol:

I also cant play it for shitee :(

its useful in the fact that someone else reckons classical guitar can sound great :)

[viking]

I learned classical guitar first and it's still my main instrument.In 1999,i sold a gorgeous and pristine vintage LP (cherry sunburst 60's LP Deluxe,a real "closet queen"  :() to afford a trip to Madrid to buy a Ramirez...btw,Mark Knopfler was leaving the Ramirez workshop when i went in the first time  8)!Anyway,i ended up buying a beautiful Concert Contreras instead!I had the chance to visit many workshops from some of the best luthiers in Madrid.It was a great experience! Nowadays,there is a vast choice of mid-range classical guitars.Look for a solid-top (not laminated),Ebony fingerboard ,good intonation & mechanics...For the rest,it's all about your budget & preferences  :).

[sgmypod]

I learnt classical first, teacher had a ramirez. Always wanted one, she also had top end ovation but never wanted one of them lol

[Elliot]

I have an Admira Soledad (ebay purchase at £150 but new I think about £350) which is fits yours description - Can't say I play it with enough dedication but it sounds good.

[viking]

I learnt classical first, teacher had a ramirez. Always wanted one, she also had top end ovation but never wanted one of them lol

  My 1° teacher also had a Ramirez... 8)

[Bob Johnson]

There are a lot of really good Concert / Flamenco guitar makers in the Granada region of Spain, too many to list. The difference between a Concert guitar and a Flamenco guitar is quite pronounced. The concert guitar having a richer softer sound than the Flamenco guitar, the Flamenco guitar is of lighter construction and is brighter with more attack. Another major tonal factor is the difference between mahogany and cedar necked guitars.
Treat yourself to a week in the Granada region and just try dozens of great guitars. It'll probably come out cheaper than going to a specialist supplier in the UK. Ebony fingerboards are pretty standard on classical guitars.

Cheers, Bob Johnson

[WezV]

Treat yourself to a week in the Granada region and just try dozens of great guitars. It'll probably come out cheaper than going to a specialist supplier in the UK.

+1

often a more affordable option than you would think

[Bob Johnson]

Of course there's also all that wonderful Andalusian food, great Tapas bars and the fantastic scenery through the Sierra Nevada national park; if you're into mountain biking (like me) it's single track Nirvana!!

[sgmypod]

Sold me on going now back to guitars lol

[MrBump]

Sold me on going now back to guitars lol

... sold me on a shopping trip to Spain!!!

[ToneMonkey]

she also had top end ovation

My wifes top end gets standing ovations.