1.5k to 2k Budget for Negra

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JdeMaria

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Joined: Jun. 26 2014

1.5k to 2k Budget for Negra

Hello guys,

Which Flamenco negra would you guys suggest in the 2k and below range?

I already have a Yamaha that I bought in 2010 and I think it is a great sounding little guitar. However, I would like something better now.

What would be your list if you live in the US and have to buy soon?

I appreciate your comments. thank you and hope you are all safe wherever you are during this pandemic.

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mark indigo

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Joined: Dec. 5 2007

RE: 1.5k to 2k Budget for Negra (in reply to JdeMaria)

Stephen Eden Solea model fits in your budget. I have two of them (both blancas), but I am thinking about (and trying to save for) a negra version!

http://www.edenguitars.co.uk/

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Tom Blackshear

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RE: 1.5k to 2k Budget for Negra (in reply to JdeMaria)

If you live in the USA and need a guitar soon then consider a Marlon Navarro Guitar, for the price.

Good guitars for the money.

https://maplestreetguitars.com/show_item.php?dep=28&item=FLAMENCO%20CEDAR

There are other US companies that sell his guitars.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 18 2020 20:21:52

JdeMaria

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Joined: Jun. 26 2014

RE: 1.5k to 2k Budget for Negra (in reply to Tom Blackshear)

Thanks for the suggestions.

I was looking at Reverb and they have a Valeriano Bernal Maestro concert for like $2500 it's a blanca though.

what do you guys think of the Antonio Bernal guitars.

I would really like a guitar that, if I am not very into it, that I can resell easily online as well. So I can buy something different etc. It is so hard to choose and buy sight unseen.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 18 2020 20:35:51

Schieper

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Joined: Mar. 29 2017
From: The Netherlands

RE: 1.5k to 2k Budget for Negra (in reply to JdeMaria)

You have to play it to know if it is for you :-)

I seem to remember I have played an Valeriano Bernal in the eur 2.500 price range ones and remeber it as a very sweet sounding guitar. I liked it but at that time, I found the sound difference to be only minimal better than my Amalio Burguet 2f negra.

At that time I thought that due to the sweet tone, it lacked projection and volume. However, now I think that could also be due to my skill level or the sort of strings.

In that price range, I like the Amalio Burguet guitars. They are very nicely build guitars.

I Guess resale will always suck unless you buy used :-)

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 21 2020 9:42:56

JdeMaria

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Joined: Jun. 26 2014

RE: 1.5k to 2k Budget for Negra (in reply to JdeMaria)

Amigos,

What about the Conde Atocha guitars?

In particular
this one the Number 8 Negra $1800 EU
https://www.conde-atocha.com/en/producto/indian-rosewood-n8/

German pine, Indian rosewood, Ebony, cedarwood neck.

This seems to be a better quality guitar compared to Sanchis or Bernal ?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 25 2020 20:50:16

Tom Blackshear

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RE: 1.5k to 2k Budget for Negra (in reply to JdeMaria)

Any guitar at this price requires you to have approval for a few days, otherwise you're stuck with a potential lemon if it doesn't amount to much.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 26 2020 13:15:20