Members O.G.T.V. Posted August 24, 2013 Members Share Posted August 24, 2013 Hello there HC Forum Members! I'm writing today seeking for some advice regarding classical guitars. I'm looking to purchase a guitar for studying classical guitar at my university. Many of us know that a classical guitar is shaped like this That means no cutaways, and no preamps on ''good'' classical guitars. Coming from an electrical & acoustic background (steel strings), this is a blow for me. I really desire to improve my guitar skills and get the best out of studying music education at university, but I would also like a lifetime guitar investment. I have tried various guitars in my area and the ones I like the most, have cutaways. Is this ''WRONG'' for studying classical music or can you do it? I'm also leaning towards a Cordoba GK Studio Negra. Can I use a guitar like it to study classical guitar in my university? Supposely some people have managed to study here with cutaways, but having a tradionalist strict instructor I don't know if it's really a choice. What can you recommend me? I would like it to have a preamp for plugged in use* Please guide me in this purchase decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rainrainwash3 Posted August 24, 2013 Members Share Posted August 24, 2013 If you have an instructor who will punish you for having a cutaway that's a bit crazy. So many classical pieces get up into the highest guitar octave and for that a cutaway will definitely help. That Cordoba is a fine instrument and perfectly fine for learning on. If your instructor complains show him some classical music which gets up there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members O.G.T.V. Posted August 24, 2013 Author Members Share Posted August 24, 2013 Thanks for your reply ''rainrainwash3''! So you say I can buy the Cordoba guitar and have no problems at all using it at a classical musical program? I know the professors owns non-cutaway guitars. I played the professor's on my 1st class* I have been searching guitars and tried several Cordoba on that music store: the C7, C5, Jet12, etc. The GK Studio Negra is the one with the sound and neck feel I prefer. I come from an electric & acoustic guitar background. I like cutaways on my guitars and since my 1st acoustic/electric guitar was bought because I NEED to amplify my guitar signal, I need that all my guitars from now on amplify via built-in preamps. My 1st guitar (a cheap classical) doesn't amplify at all. In my 1st and only gig with it, I felt like a failure. I didn't standout no matter how hard I hitted the strings. I want to make a smart choice. Something that I can use academically, personal, recording, and live uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mo' Cowbell Posted August 26, 2013 Members Share Posted August 26, 2013 If you get a chance, try out a Manuel Rodriguez C1 at Guitar Center. I found one that sounded great to me and was comparatively well priced. These are made in Asia. If you can find one. the Rodriguez e Hijos Model A gets good reviews. It's similar to the C1 but made in Spain. If price is an issue, the used market is your best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members katopp Posted August 26, 2013 Members Share Posted August 26, 2013 I'm not so impressed by the Asian Rodriguez. The Spanish M.Rodriguez&Hijos are ok'ish. But still not what I would call "impressive", I have a M.Rodriguez&Hijos Caballero C10 BK and it needed some finishing work to make it function. If you're going European, I would suggest a Hanika 50 AF, Hofner HF15, Hofner HF16 or Hofner HZ125. Yamaha CG-Series are quite popular, too. If you want to, you can go used. Most classicals do not have the issues that older steelstring almost inevitably get. Also prices tend to fall quickly for used classicals. Unless it's a famous, very famous guitar, used prices tend to be rock bottom. At least here on my side of the pond... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gibson29 Posted April 10, 2023 Members Share Posted April 10, 2023 On 8/23/2013 at 8:47 PM, O.G.T.V. said: Hello there HC Forum Members! I'm writing today seeking for some advice regarding classical guitars. I'm looking to purchase a guitar for studying classical guitar at my university. Many of us know that a classical guitar is shaped like this /forum/filedata/fetch?id=30940588&d=1393212512 That means no cutaways, and no preamps on ''good'' classical guitars. Coming from an electrical & acoustic background (steel strings), this is a blow for me. I really desire to improve my guitar skills and get the best out of studying music education at university, but I would also like a lifetime guitar investment. I have tried various guitars in my area and the ones I like the most, have cutaways. Is this ''WRONG'' for studying classical music or can you do it? I'm also leaning towards a Cordoba GK Studio Negra. Can I use a guitar like it to study classical guitar in my university? Supposely some people have managed to study here with cutaways, but having a tradionalist strict instructor I don't know if it's really a choice. What can you recommend me? I would like it to have a preamp for plugged in use* Please guide me in this purchase decision. Oldest I could find to dredge up. Hope it’s not agin th rools… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members jtr654 Posted April 11, 2023 Members Share Posted April 11, 2023 (edited) Yamaha used they are every where pawn shops ect. Edited April 11, 2023 by jtr654 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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