Teslaclyffe -> Help Getting Started (Apr. 25 2011 3:28:01)
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I hate having to post these threads because I'm sure you see them all the time, but I'm afraid I am going to start another; Sorry about that. So, I'm new to flamenco, and I'm looking to get my first guitar. I know the basics of what makes a guitar good (solid woods, hand craftsmanship, ect.), and I have a general knowledge of what one wants in a flamenco guitar (low action, good percussion, ect), but I'm sure there is a lot that I don't know. So that's why I'm here. I basically want any advice you fine folks can give me. For starters, do you have any specific recommendations for guitars? It definitely has to be under $400. I have my eye on a Yamaha cg171sf that I played at a local music store the other day, and it seemed pretty nice for a student instrument; however, I wanted the opinion of someone with actual experience playing flamenco before I got it. I think it was $350 if my memory serves me well. Also, I would be grateful for any resources or helpful links to help me get off the ground. Something that introduces me to the whole concept of flamenco would be awesome. I saw a video on youtube that said flamenco isn't meant to be written down, which is the polar opposite of what I'm used to (and a fun challenge!). It's hard to find videos that explain things like that when you're first starting out (let alone being able to figure out if they are accurate or not). I'm a pretty experienced classical pianist, and I've played bass for some time, so this isn't my first foray into music, but flamenco is way different than anything I'm used to. Don't waste your time suggesting a teacher, however, they are impossible to find in rural Indiana. There is probably something I forgot to mention, but it's pretty long already. I look forward to reading your advice. Thanks, Derrick P.S. I'm not sure where these forums are out of, but I live in the U.S.
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