Contreras Classical for $200

[Josh Savoy]

Now I know Contreras is a big builder in spain, but locally (a state away) I found a Contreras for $200. No pictures, but close enough to go pick up. The catch is it had a crack in the back, but it was repaired as it was recieved in the US by a major californian luthier. He said it plays and sounds fantastic.

 

I'm a classical guitar student playing with a {censored}ty fender and was wondering if this would be a good deal. I mean electric guitar wise, a solid tone/feel is worth fixing it up. Even if the guitar was a little beaten, would it be worth fixing up?

[fingerstyleman]

Originally posted by Josh Savoy Now I know Contreras is a big builder in spain, but locally (a state away) I found a Contreras for $200. No pictures, but close enough to go pick up. The catch is it had a crack in the back, but it was repaired as it was recieved in the US by a major californian luthier. He said it plays and sounds fantastic. I'm a classical guitar student playing with a {censored}ty fender and was wondering if this would be a good deal. I mean electric guitar wise, a solid tone/feel is worth fixing it up. Even if the guitar was a little beaten, would it be worth fixing up?

 

 

Look at Spanish made Sanchez or Rodriguez, more money, but far better quality.

[golfnerd]

Originally posted by Josh Savoy Now I know Contreras is a big builder in spain, but locally (a state away) I found a Contreras for $200. No pictures, but close enough to go pick up. The catch is it had a crack in the back, but it was repaired as it was recieved in the US by a major californian luthier. He said it plays and sounds fantastic. I'm a classical guitar student playing with a {censored}ty fender and was wondering if this would be a good deal. I mean electric guitar wise, a solid tone/feel is worth fixing it up. Even if the guitar was a little beaten, would it be worth fixing up?

If you can find a Lucida Concerto, that would be a better one to get.

[FiddleSteve]

I've had several of the upper end new Contreras guitars through here. Nice. I don't know about the lower end.

I rather like the Concerto. Have had several through. All worked very nicely for the modest price.

I prefer the crisp tone of the Picado, also from Lucida Artista, but it is a flamenco version.

Steve