Members Tony Burns Posted November 7, 2015 Members Share Posted November 7, 2015 Im not bonding with my Classical- it has a nice sound and all, but really feel a arched fingerboard -maybe something easier to play than your typical classical .I know that Taylor makes a few models with nylon strings -thou their typically not selling very well with their dealers -and they can be a bit pricy - whats out their that is nylon string ( other than your typical classical ) that wont have the classical guitar learning curve -something that plays more like a steel string but easier . any suggestions for something of the beaten path ?also not fond of bargain basement chinese stuff ! thank you in advance for your help ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Freeman Keller Posted November 8, 2015 Members Share Posted November 8, 2015 Tony, I just had a Cordoba "Luthier Series" nylon string guitar come thru my shop that frankly impressed the heck out of me. It was a brand new guitar and had a buzz that was bothering the owner - I suggested a couple of possibilities but rather than have me work on them he decided to have Cordoba replace it. Anyway, I had it for several days and played it pretty seriously each evening. First, I'm not a classical player (my only classical pieces are Mason Williams "Classical Gas" and Kottke's version of a Bach song) but did play most of my standard folkie/blusie repertoire on it. It was amazingly responsive and fairly loud, and has a 1-7/8 (at the nut) fretboard with at least some radius to it - I could almost thumb wrap my F chord. This particular guitar has built in electronics (both a UST and mic) which I tested (in case it was the buzz) and it does have a cutaway. Built with a Spanish heel, it still has a truss rod so kind of a blend of traditional construction with modern. I didn't bother to check the price but I do think that Cordoba is in the "affordable" range - I also know that it is made in China. Haven't tried the Taylor nylon but it is supposed to be a cross over and I know that Yamaha does make a few. However my short experience with the Cordoba left me pretty impressed and made me think that maybe I should add nylon to the quiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted November 8, 2015 Members Share Posted November 8, 2015 Look out for the Yamaha NTX series. These "crossover" type guitars have radiused fretboards, slim necks - 48mm at the nut. Very playable. http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/guitars-basses/el_nylon_guitars/ntx/ntx700/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members katopp Posted November 8, 2015 Members Share Posted November 8, 2015 you could go for your standard steel string and go for nylon strings with ball ends. I do that a lot of times. GHS and Martin strings come with ball ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emory Posted November 8, 2015 Members Share Posted November 8, 2015 My "like" button doesn't work, so agree about the Yamaha NTX series. Very tasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Idunno Posted November 8, 2015 Members Share Posted November 8, 2015 I had the Yamaha NTX1200R. I took the original 44mm nut out to 48mm to make it playable for me, strung it up with some decent strings and it became my go-to. Oddly enough, the spacing between the edges of the neck and E strings is pretty far. Taking the nut width out to 48mm did not encroach on the edges on either side. Then my son commandeered it for his guitar class so I ended up gifting it to him. I'd buy another one but I have a decent classical that's become my new No1. I rarely get the juice up to play steel string now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted November 8, 2015 Members Share Posted November 8, 2015 Various companies make crossover or hybrid guitars. Ibanez, Breedlove, Takamine, etc. You should be able to find something. I do recall that BlackHatHunter (sp?) had problems with his Taylor but I don't know if it was just him or Taylors in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tony Burns Posted November 9, 2015 Author Members Share Posted November 9, 2015 Thank you one and all !will look into the Cordoba , Yamaha , Tak and breedlove choices -all of those brands have good reputations -Nylon stringed guitars are not common among most sellers -I talked to one shop nearby and they told me the Taylor they use to have took a long time to sellso they may not carry another for a while ( which i can understand ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted November 9, 2015 Members Share Posted November 9, 2015 you could go for your standard steel string and go for nylon strings with ball ends. . . . . . Yep. My nylon strung dreadnought (and a very cheap, all laminate dred it is too) is my most-played guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tony Burns Posted November 10, 2015 Author Members Share Posted November 10, 2015 you could go for your standard steel string and go for nylon strings with ball ends. I do that a lot of times. GHS and Martin strings come with ball ends. Ive been thinking about doing that with an old George Washburn i have ( early 1900's Era ) i know its braced lighter so the sound might be decent . Ive got the Argentine low tension strings on it now -but their dead from old age ( havent played it in a while ) and the fact its about a OOO size and B.R back and sides might make it have a nice sound - not sure about those old T frets , but its worth a try - ill try a set of either GHS or Martins Nylons and see what happens - would be nice to use something i already have than buying another guitar - was also thinking about lowering the saddle on my Lucida and see what happens -but my guess is that with the flat fingerboard I wont be happy - Worse comes to worse , ill sell the Lucida Concerto and pick up a Cross over - Acoustic guitar magazine has a video with 5 or so crossovers (reviews ) that was a fun watch - but trying to find them to play may be a chore - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 That's a new one. Please let me know if it's an ongoing issue for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Various companies make crossover or hybrid guitars. Ibanez' date=' Breedlove, Takamine, etc. You should be able to find something. [/quote'] This. My daughter has a nice little Ibanez with a narrower neck that's designed for nylon strings. She's coming over for a visit this evening, so I'll try to remember to ask her what the model number of it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members onelife Posted November 20, 2015 Members Share Posted November 20, 2015 Godin has some interesting offerings. Here's one with a 16" radius - which is still quite flat compared to an old Fender - and a 1 7/8" wide nut [video=youtube;HSlYkra0YaM] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tony Burns Posted November 29, 2015 Author Members Share Posted November 29, 2015 Thanks Onelife ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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