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I make frequent long trips in my truck to the farm and back, and would be interested in getting a small 'travel guitar' to practice while on the road (when my wife is driving, of course).
I've tried using an old 'beater', but the neck sticks out too far and gets in the driver's way. Plus its awkward to hold a full-sized guitar in a vehicle.
Is there anything out there that might be suitable for practicing in a vehicle?
I contemplated getting a half-size model. Maybe that is a better way to go?
RE: What's a good 'tavel guitar'? (in reply to britguy)
Check the models in this shop called Playaway guitars which specialises in travel guitars...I bought a soloette classical at the shop, which I really enjoy playing when it's not possible to pick up the blanca or my classical for whatever reason. Nice helpful guy runs the shop.
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RE: What's a good 'tavel guitar'? (in reply to britguy)
For a smaller instrument you might try a requinto. Scale length is 540-555mm, about 20% smaller than a normal flamenco. it's typically tuned a fourth higher: A-D-G-c-e-a, like a normal flamenco capoed at the fifth fret. A good requinto would probably sound more like a classical than a flamenco.
Reputable dealers in the USA include Ron Fernandez
I have no experience with the current generation, but the father made excellent guitars. His requintos were played by the leading pros in Mexico, a couple of whom were staggering virtuosos.
RE: What's a good 'tavel guitar'? (in reply to Richard Jernigan)
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For a smaller instrument you might try a requinto
Very neat-looking instruments. Never heard of them before. Bit more than what I was looking to pay for a 'practice' instrument. But would be most interested to play one sometime. . .
Quote: "a couple of whom were staggering virtuosos. "
Unfortunately, I'm no virtuoso, but I do stagger quite a bit these days. (Sorry Richard; stupid Limey sense of humour. . .)
Thanks anyway. Appreciate your time and interest. . .
RE: What's a good 'tavel guitar'? (in reply to britguy)
Get a bigger vehicle to match your full sized guitar; seriously you can play in any vehicle if you are motivated. Remember romance long ago in vehicles? I recommend the Yamaha flamenco; not great guitars, but great for the money and can be set up nicely. Good luck.
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