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New (old) Guitar Day for Beginner?
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Klunkerbill
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New (old) Guitar Day for Beginner?
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I am a total beginner to Flamenco and bought a cheap guitar on CraigsList today. Perhaps it was a mistake, as there are a few small cracks, but it was only $150US. The Cedar smelled so good, that's what sold me. Trying to find some info on the guitar, as I could find nothing 'out there' on this model. I know it's a cheap factory guitar, but there appears to be some life left in it. The rectangular label is tan with a red decorative border. It says "Constructor de Guitarras Sanchis Carpio, CALLE FOC, 10 VALENCIA, HANDCRAFTED IN SPAIN, No 011-1, Ano 1986, Mod. 3AF". It seems to have Spruce top, Cedar back and sides, Cedar neck and Rosewood neck overlay. It has the exact same rosette and label as on the Sanchis Carpio 2a on the Lasonanta site. I had seen on the internet. Can anyone tell me a bit more about it? Is it a solid wood guitar? I know the maker has been around for many years/generations and made/makes some fine guitars. This is NOT one, but I thought it might make a good 'couch' guitar, since my 7 y/o son with knock it over sooner rather than later. Is it worth fixing the cracks, or should I just play it as is? Thanks very much in advance.
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Date Apr. 12 2015 0:09:29
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Klunkerbill
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RE: New (old) Guitar Day for Beginner? (in reply to Klunkerbill)
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Thanks. The guitar was in sad shape when I got it, but I cleaned it up a bit and most of the sticky gunk came off. There was a couple of stickers on the back, but they came off fairly easily. Unfortunately, as I was taking off the strings one of the tuners, which was bent, broke off. I ordered a new set. Since the strings were off I did a more thorough cleaning of the guitar. I treated the fretboard and buffed the frets, etc. The rosewood got much darker, which is nice. I'm slowly humidifying the guitar and the cracks seem to be closing up quite a bit. I may get them glued, eventually. I posted one picture, above, after wiping it down. I'll post another when I'm finished with it. It might not be worth much, but I'm happy about saving it from the wood pile.
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Date Apr. 14 2015 17:07:25
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