Need help deciding which flamenco guitar to keep.

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gclef

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Joined: Mar. 3 2016

Need help deciding which flamenco gu...

Hi, I am in the Los Angeles area...specifically San Pedro, down by Long Beach. I need someone who plays flamenco guitars to help me decide which of the two flamenco guitars I have that I should keep. I was hoping, if I find someone in my area, that they could play each and tell me which I should keep. I am a beginner and only play classical so don't know enough to make an informed choice between them. Would love to hear from you....thanks for reading my post.
Gerry (gclef)

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Escribano

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Joined: Jul. 6 2003
From: England, living in Italy

RE: Need help deciding which flamenc... (in reply to gclef)

Welcome Gerry.

There are some members in your area who may be able to help. If you post the details of the labels and a couple of photos, others may have an opinion, but in the end is your choice on how each feels and sounds, whatever you play on it.

Lowish, action is a factor, as is short sustain, dryness, tone, nut/bridge heights, string spacing, fretboard length etc. Flamenco guitars often have a little buzz to them.

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Cervantes

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From: Encinitas, CA USA

RE: Need help deciding which flamenc... (in reply to gclef)

Gerry,

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