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Joined: Jun. 14 2014
From: Encinitas, CA USA
Does a cut away degrade sound quality?
My blanca that I bought a few years ago has a cut away. At the time I didn't care because I was a beginner and got a good deal on a nice new guitar from a local builder that I know. Now I am getting the itch to upgrade I wonder if not having a cut away will result in better sound? I don't see many cut aways being used by serious players.
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Ah well, there was a fantastic passion there, in my case anyway. I discovered flamenco very early on. It grips you in a way that you can't get away - Paco Pena
Posts: 503
Joined: Jun. 14 2014
From: Encinitas, CA USA
RE: Does a cut away degrade sound qu... (in reply to Cervantes)
Seems like the answer is it doesn't have much affect. I do like the traditional look without it though and I don't need to play those really high frets. Most guitars I would consider don't have it anyway.
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Ah well, there was a fantastic passion there, in my case anyway. I discovered flamenco very early on. It grips you in a way that you can't get away - Paco Pena
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Joined: Sep. 29 2009
From: Back in Boston
RE: Does a cut away degrade sound qu... (in reply to Cervantes)
Cervantes, the conclusion that a cut-away does not affect the sound is most likely based on a full body converted into a cut-away. Many cut-aways on the market are often thinner and that will affect the sound. The neck width at the nut on many is often less than 52mm.
Posts: 503
Joined: Jun. 14 2014
From: Encinitas, CA USA
RE: Does a cut away degrade sound qu... (in reply to keith)
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ORIGINAL: keith
Cervantes, the conclusion that a cut-away does not affect the sound is most likely based on a full body converted into a cut-away. Many cut-aways on the market are often thinner and that will affect the sound. The neck width at the nut on many is often less than 52mm.
Keith,
I think you are referring to what are called "cross over" guitars. Mine is 52mm and the builder calls it his Santos Hernandez model so I think it is built as a pure flamenco.
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Ah well, there was a fantastic passion there, in my case anyway. I discovered flamenco very early on. It grips you in a way that you can't get away - Paco Pena
Posts: 503
Joined: Jun. 14 2014
From: Encinitas, CA USA
RE: Does a cut away degrade sound qu... (in reply to Lorenzo714)
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ORIGINAL: Lorenzo714
Are you interested in selling it?
Yes, if you are interested send me a PM
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Ah well, there was a fantastic passion there, in my case anyway. I discovered flamenco very early on. It grips you in a way that you can't get away - Paco Pena
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