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Hello everyone, as this is my first post i would first like to say hi and its a pleasure in finding such a useful and resourceful forum where we share the passion for this music.
My opening question (i have a feeling you've all been where i am and will ask plenty more) i finally decided to make a serious move onto Flamenco style after playing some solo guitar and mainly Gypsy Jazz. I've Been looking at these guitars for nearly a year now but never took the bite as i didnt know what i was really looking for and didnt want to jump right in like i did with my mexican strat, Gitane d500 and O whole and many others.
A year later i've narrowed it down to 2 guitars by reading numerous pages an trying out not half of what ive liked, unfortunately haven't tried either of these but people say these are the best for my price range? which is £500.
The two that i think are pretty decent to start on are the "BURGUET 3F SPRUCE FLAMENCO" or the "Francisco Navarro Flamenco Negra".
Which one would you choose? or any other for the price of around £500?
Exactly, i thought that... for alittle under £500 i could get my hands on a Navarro 'negra' which everyone seems to enjoy, recommend and seems an ok price, however the Amalio is a £900 Flamenco and has excellent reviews, and i could get that for around £450. I just thought maybe someone who've tried these guitars could differentiate between the two.
I do understand just because its more money doesnt always mean its a better guitar. The Ricardo Carpio, it looks great but i know little of this make... plus its in Germany and personally i really would like to get the 'feel' for the guitar and play it instead of fussing around with shipping back n forth, but thanks for looking it up.
for alittle under £500 i could get my hands on a Navarro 'negra' which everyone seems to enjoy, recommend and seems an ok price,
i think what the folks here are recommending are navarro's flamenco guitars in general, not just specifically the negra.
if you want to save money, consider a blanca, which i believe is what most folks here who own a FN have. i dont think he even makes negra concert or student models.
RE: Could you help me choose? (in reply to at_leo_87)
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thanks ron, i'm guessing i'm lucky to have all them choices eh?, but you forgot one other option which is not to read what you write
well ok, i am weighing up the nav negra coz its on ebay for that price and people speak highly of them and also should be a great beginners guitar in this style. I don't see any navarro blancas available where i have looked. Decisions decisions, i have no idea now but thanks once again i do appreciate it.
Bang--just remember though the Navarro is a negra and will have a negra sound to it. If you are OK with that then go with the Navarro. If not, go with the used Carpio.
Look at this picture and repeat my words: I - want - to buy - Ricardo - Sanchis - Carpio - 2F - great condition - blanca sound - good playability - etc etc...
ok i try to be more serious and neutral: I have played some low and middle budget Burguets and didnt like them actually. I have NOT played a Navarro, but from what i read and hear, Carpio or Sanchis guitars seem to be considered one level above. Also they build higher models, which costs several thousands, and AFAIK Navarro does not. The Carpio i have was my first guitar which i had a good feeling regarding playability, in that sense "it helped me alot". No matter which guitar you choose, it is always better to try before buy.
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RE: Could you help me choose? (in reply to Ramon Amira)
Lol @deniz - its been afew days since i was hooked into looking into that psyclops of hysteria, i've only just woke up from the trance as my electric ran out and the power went off!
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