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Mitch -> RE: New Guitar Day! (Mar. 25 2010 10:23:25)
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It does seem to be quite a good value. I'd say that this is an excellent guitar.
Comparing to the Ramirez will be tough as that was a few years go. Aesthetically the Ramirez seemed to be more refined overall. When I bought the Ramirez, I got to hear about five of them side by side at GSI - I bought the one that seemed the driest or raspiest, as I think that's the sound I identify with flamenco. It had a sort of old world bite to it. The Castillo seems to sound a little smoother than I remember the Ramirez, but still muy flamenco.
Bear in mind that I am a beginner hack, so my judgment of sound is severely affected by how I play it. I will have a better opinion of it once I hear my teacher play it. I'll try to see if he minds me making a little recording during our lesson.
Playability is excellent. The neck profile is great to me. I'd have never guessed it was a 660mm from playing it. I'd say the thickness of the neck is on the smaller side of medium, with a flat back center - it's easy on the hands.
Overall, I'd say this a fantastic guitar for the money, and most likely a fantastic guitar even without considering the price. It is clearly a very good instrument.
If I can get any decent audio recorded I will share it.
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