Trying to find the right Flamenco

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Cat Nap

Posts: 9
Joined: Feb. 18 2007

Trying to find the right Flamenco

Hi,

I have a Cordoba GK (650 x 50) and looking for a Flamenco model in the $2,000 range, and I don't want another cutaway, but I do want something just as comfortable to play. I'm trying to find a Flamenco with a 650/640 scale, 50 nut width because anything larger kills my wrists. Suggestions?

Laura

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 4 2011 22:00:39

Haithamflamenco

Posts: 927
Joined: Mar. 6 2007
From: Bahrain

RE: Trying to find the right Flamenco (in reply to Cat Nap)

Hi Laura,

what ever from cordoba defently is no a proper flamenco guitar,

I will sugest hermanos sanchis in your price range, but you dont want 660 scale,

and 50 nut width!!! not really familiar with, never saw it in flamenco guitar,

Valeriano bernal are good as well:

the Gitano Modle and Mastero is in your range:

http://www.guitarraflamenco.com/tiendaonline/26-guitarra-flamenca-maestro-palosanto.html

I think Andy the luthier here in the foro making a proper flamenco guitar, he may customize it for you,

Try Andy Culpepper...

http://www.andyculpepper.com

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 5 2011 14:39:13

at_leo_87

Posts: 3055
Joined: Aug. 30 2008
From: Boston, MA, U.S.A

RE: Trying to find the right Flamenco (in reply to Cat Nap)

i have an andy culpepper and i love it. review here:
http://www.foroflamenco.com/tm.asp?m=175910&p=1&tmode=1&smode=1

he can customize it for you although i don't recommend changing the nut width. it might be the shape or thickness of the neck or your technique that is making your wrist hurt.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 5 2011 14:46:12

Ricardo

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Joined: Dec. 14 2004
From: Washington DC

RE: Trying to find the right Flamenco (in reply to Cat Nap)

Used Ricardo Sanchis or Hermanos Sanchis Lopez.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 5 2011 21:46:13

Cat Nap

Posts: 9
Joined: Feb. 18 2007

RE: Trying to find the right Flamenco (in reply to Cat Nap)

Thanks for the info - yes, I do know that the Cordoba is no Flamenco but it's what I could do on a budget. I'm saving up for a better instrument to get the real deal...thank you both for the feedback. I'll look into your suggestions.

Laura

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 5 2011 21:48:08