Want to purchase a Classical Guitar

[wizland]

I have been playing electric and steel string acoustic for 19 years. I took a classical lesson in college and I'm looking to do it again. However I don't have a classical guitar and I want one. I am certain that it will become my guitar of choice even if I don't get around to lessons. I'm looking to invest between $1,000 - $2,000. But I have been researching and the amount of stuff out there is overwhelming and there isn't much guidance.

 

Any help would be appreciated.

 

Wizland

[Joe Vocht]

Well, there are a few things to consider first...if your looking for a crossover type classical with a more narrow neck ( so as to be closer to what your used to) a Cordoba thinline classical would fill the bill ...if you want , for the money , a great classical with the best woods and also a good pickup included then a Takamine 320 series with the new tube pickup would work. I f , on the other hand you just want a decent classical you can't go wrong with Aria, Yamaha, etc... There are some great Mexican classicals from Paracho, Michuacan and , of course Spain has phenominal guitars!!

[wizland]

I actually prefer the wider neck (fat fingers). Takmine was what I have initially considered. Thanks for the input!

[Joe Vocht]

another thought would be the cordoba gypsy king model flamenco thinline with the fishman mike and pickup. I have one sells for 999, got mine on e-bay for 650, its thinner and smaller built of the finest materials with a 2" wide fingerboard (like a classical) Great guitar.

[Tony Burns]

I have a Lucida concerto 777 thats around 700-750 ( depending on the case you buy ) all solid wood , ebony fingerboard - theirs also a make called Pavan that also gas gotten some great reviews - I believe Prudencio Saez makes the Lucida , they are one of the bigger spainish brands , Im also fond of Amalio Burguet ( their in about the 1500-2000 range ) . I am very happy with my Lucida - but it has a cedar top -- some players prefer spruce , but a top notch spruce top will run the bill up alot more -

 

This forum also has a review section on guitars you should check out -Acousticguitar magazine has a forum , with a devoted classical guitar section you should look into - I am the fondest of spainish made guitars.

[riffmeister]

here is a good selection in the $300-$2100 range:

 

http://www.classicalguitarstore.com/pages/guitars/display_search_guitars.html?search_soundboard=All&search_min_price=0&search_max_price=2100&search_string_length=All&search_back_and_sides=All&search_fretboard=All&search_country=All

 

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[barneyc4]

If you want a real classical guitar, don't get a cutaway one. I find those more suitable for flamenco.

 

I suggest you check out this site and buy from them.

 

www.guitarsaloninternational.com