Members hockeygabor Posted April 27, 2005 Members Share Posted April 27, 2005 The La Patrie classicals appear to be good basic models .....what are some better" step up" guitars in the $500-$750 range and are the Spanish made versions really worth it?The Alhambra mid range models come to mind...anyone have these?Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members digitalsnipe Posted April 27, 2005 Members Share Posted April 27, 2005 I have a classical that I like a lot. But, I wouldn't know a good classical if it bit me in the ass. Mine has great sound (IMO), is a cut-away and has on-board active EQ. It's a Yahamae CG110CE that I picked up used for 379.00 U.S. Traded a Martin DM in on it. I use the classical because I play a lot and it gives me some finger relief from the acoustics I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flamencology Posted April 27, 2005 Members Share Posted April 27, 2005 Originally posted by hockeygabor The La Patrie classicals appear to be good basic models .....what are some better" step up" guitars in the $500-$750 range and are the Spanish made versions really worth it?The Alhambra mid range models come to mind...anyone have these?Thanks! I think that La Patrie and Yamaha offer the best value, $/product, of anything less than semi-pro quality... so unless you're willing to spend a couple of grand, I'd stick to those. By the time you've outgrown a La Patrie Concert, or gotten maximum mileage out a Yamaha CG201S, then you'll be good enough for something 6 times the price. Spain is known for their luthiers, not for their factories - don't bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sparkytfl Posted April 27, 2005 Members Share Posted April 27, 2005 I have a la patrie and it's great. Action is just as nice, even better than many of the 1-2 thousand dollar guitars i tried at gc. Sure it would be nice to have one with the tone of a $1000+ one, but it'll be good enough until I save up for something like that. Buying several gradually more expensive guitars is a waste of money. Maybe you'll get lucky and sell it for what you payed when you go for the high end, but why bother? I agree with every point flamencology makes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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