Author Topic: Advice on getting a classical guitar (Read 2625 times)

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!

jordan · « **Reply #1 on:** December 11, 2006, 03:37:02 PM »

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

Elliot · « **Reply #2 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.

ToneMonkey · « **Reply #3 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.

marmoset · « **Reply #4 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

Joe Dorcia · « **Reply #5 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

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #6 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.

Joe Dorcia · « **Reply #7 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