JBASHORUN -> HOW TO SET UP MY NEW GUITAR (Jan. 27 2005 15:49:10)
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Hello everyone, I've just ordered a Yamaha CG171SF guitar... should arrive some time in March. [:D] Anyway, the shop has offered a basic set up (to their standards, not mine), but it specializes in Classical guitars, so they might not get it quite right. I'm pretty much a beginner when it comes to Flamenco, and this is my first guitar... so what should I look for in the setup? Eg. string action, etc. If the shop doesn't do the setup to my requirements, I may have to do it myself... so any advice on how to do this would be greatly appreciated. Plus, should I buy special Flamenco strings, or do you think the ones that come with the guitar should be good? Thanks. James By way, I spoke to Eduardo Niebla (anyone heard of him?). Not quite "Flamenco", but Neuva Flamenca influenced with a bit of jazz in there. Anyway, he recommends Admira guitars... says he plays a 2000F (I think its just a standard Classical). Also, apparently Gerardo Nunez plays a Pedro De Miguel (there's one currently on Ebay for $400). But has anyone heard of Bernd Steidl (see 'Psycho Acoustic Overture')? He's a German acoustic guitarist who uses quite a few Flamenco techniques (although his style isn't 100% Flamenco). If anyone knows what guitar he plays, I'd be interested to hear it.
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