Ramon Amira -> RE: Yamaha CG171SF Flamenco Guitar - Opinions wanted (Dec. 1 2009 17:41:39)
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I have checked out lots of guitars in that price range for my students, including the Yamaha CG171SF. That Yamaha has good sound for the price, partly I think because of sides that are roughly as deep as a typical classical guitar. You've heard of a flamenca negra – call this one a clasico blanco. I found the neck to be thick and square, much like a lot of the guitars from Valencia. If the neck doesn't bother you, it's worth the price, and has golpeadores and all. However, the action also is Clasico. So if you're willing to take fairly high action, I would strongly recommend two possibilities. I have found Cordoba guitars to be the best in that price range. You could get the Cordoba C5 for $300, put on Kling-On golpeadores for five dollars, or permanent ones for maybe $50. That's a classical guitar, but again, the action is no higher than the Yamaha. The best choice by far, in my opinion, is the Cordoba F7, for $500, which is actually a flamenco guitar. Sounds good, plays well, for that price range. I don't think you can do better for $500. All these are available at Guitar Center, or online. However, someone suggested Mexican guitars, since you are there. I've never played any, but have read some good things about some of the Paracho luthiers. But these are generally higher priced guitars – I have no idea how a $500 guitar would compare.
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