wannabeguitarrist -> RE: opinion (May 24 2012 0:49:27)
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I'm also in the process of getting me an entry-level flamenco guitar. I purchased a Cordoba 45FM, which I mostly like, but the high E string has a very annoying buzz on fret 7 and higher. I went to the local guitar center and brought home a Yamaha CG172SF to compare. The Action on the Yamaha is way lower than on the 45FM, but the D string has a horrible buzz pretty much elsewhere (all other strings are fine). Tone wise, the 45FM is clearly richer, but if I could get rid of the fret-buzz on the Yamaha while not loosing playability, it would be a keeper. To compare with these two, I ordered a Cordoba F7 on Amazon, I should have it next week and will get back here to post my impressions. My plan is to keep one or none of these guitars eventually, my hopes are on the Cordoba F7. I tried the Kremona Rosa Morena and Conde Hermanos C3 at Guitar Center and they both had good tone but so-so playability (action + neck shape). Being from myself from Spain (I have a real Spanish accent :)), I would like to eventually become good enough to justify a Spanish made guitar. I'll be in Spain during the summer, but don't think bringing a guitar back with me (I live in San Diego, CA) would be doable. What do you guys think is the price level where you get the playability and tone of a good flamenco guitar, but you don't pay too much for the name brand and other cosmetic stuff? Thanks, David.
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