Welcome to one of the most active flamenco sites on the Internet. Guests can read most posts but if you want to participate click here to register.
This site is dedicated to the memory of Paco de Lucía, Ron Mitchell, Guy Williams, Linda Elvira, Philip John Lee, Craig Eros, Ben Woods, David Serva and Tom Blackshear who went ahead of us.
We receive 12,200 visitors a month from 200 countries and 1.7 million page impressions a year. To advertise on this site please contact us.
|
|
CG172SF Yamaha
|
You are logged in as Guest
|
Users viewing this topic: none
|
|
Login | |
|
El Kiko
Posts: 2697
Joined: Jun. 7 2010
From: The South Ireland
|
RE: CG172SF Yamaha (in reply to RTC)
|
|
|
The good old Yamaha Flamenco ,,,,,,,,, be it the 171 or 172 . is one of the things that comes here every few weeks ,,,, .. I think it should have a little section of its own , to stop the 'going around in circles thing' ,,,everybody says the same or similar . its worth it ... as a beginners guitar ,,, penny for penny ,,, you cant go wrong ,,,,,,.. the top end of the market is clear ,,,,.. you pay and get what you need .... the bottom end of the market is clear , and that's where Yamaha come in ,,, I have one ........ I am very happy with it ,,,,,,,,,,,, maybe a guitar reviews section is needed ,,, . ...... its only the mid range guitars that are questionable ... ..like you paid enough, but still not good enough , ?? maybe , ?/ my advice is would be , if you are being professional , stay away from medium priced guitars as you will be unhappy in the long run , put your hand in your pocket and get a good friend , ,. ...or.......... stay Yamaha,, . as a hobby ,, .. either way you gain ... My 2 cents ...
_____________________________
Don't trust Atoms.....they make up everything.
|
|
|
REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |
Date Apr. 29 2012 0:57:39
|
|
yourwhathurts69
Posts: 120
Joined: Sep. 16 2009
|
RE: CG172SF Yamaha (in reply to RTC)
|
|
|
Sorry, guys, I have to disagree. I just played a 172 again today and reminded myself of how terrible the last one I played was. I used to think yamaha guitars were actually pretty decent for the money, but after trying the newer flamenco model, I realize I would never buy a 172, not even a cheap used one. It looks like a cheap chinese guitar, the binding is a so square you can almost cut yourself on it, the guitar has no response, no volume, and has a really cheap, matte finish. Even the price seems too high for what you're getting. I think the only thing good about it was the neck - that actually felt all right. If anyone is looking for a decent, cheap flamenco, go with the older flamenco model (CG171SF). You can find them all over ebay. I've played a few of those and was impressed. I've been tempted on several occasions to pick one up as a beater, but still haven't gotten around to it.... So, just a quick summary of my review: the newer yahama flamenco model is garbage. I wouldn't waste my money. Look for a nice used older model.
|
|
|
REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |
Date Apr. 29 2012 7:02:25
|
|
New Messages |
No New Messages |
Hot Topic w/ New Messages |
Hot Topic w/o New Messages |
Locked w/ New Messages |
Locked w/o New Messages |
|
Post New Thread
Reply to Message
Post New Poll
Submit Vote
Delete My Own Post
Delete My Own Thread
Rate Posts
|
|
|
Forum Software powered by ASP Playground Advanced Edition 2.0.5
Copyright © 2000 - 2003 ASPPlayground.NET |
6.201172E-02 secs.
|