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BrianH -> Greetings (Mar. 21 2016 12:49:00)

A retired Canadian with extra time who has a developing interest in Flamenco after watching performances in the south of France (have not been to Spain yet). I am using a steel string acoustic to learn some of the challenging but wonderful sounding techniques. If my satisfaction level remains above my frustration level then I will search for a flamenco guitar.



Piwin -> RE: Greetings (Mar. 21 2016 16:44:46)

Welcome to the foro!



Leñador -> RE: Greetings (Mar. 21 2016 17:18:18)

Welcome!
At the very least I'd get some ball end nylon strings or something. Your going to thrash your nails to pieces practicing on a steel string acoustic. You can get a cheap starter flamenco for around $400 too.
Enjoy the foro!



BrianH -> RE: Greetings and strings (Mar. 21 2016 19:22:43)

I had not considered using ball end nylon strings until getting a flamenco guitar. The nails on my right hand are noticeably thinner. Good suggestion. Thanks!



Sr. Martins -> RE: Greetings and strings (Mar. 21 2016 19:37:34)

You might need to widen the nut slots, the saddle won't be tuning right, the truss rod will probably need adjustment... and it's not worth the mess.


Even a cheap classical will be better than a hacked steel string.



BrianH -> RE: Greetings and strings (Mar. 21 2016 21:35:51)

Hmmm. Those are issues that would not have been apparent to me but definitely make sense. I think these useful posts have helped convince me to buy a more appropriate instrument. Gracias.



Piwin -> RE: Greetings and strings (Mar. 21 2016 22:12:01)

Personally I think that is the better option, if of course you have the possibility of getting a classical or flamenco guitar. Mainly because I suspect starting out on a steel-string would make you less satisfied and more frustrated with flamenco, so less likely to want to move forward by purchasing a more adequate instrument. I suppose it all depends on what you want to achieve. If you merely want to pick up some flamenco techniques and adapt them to steel-string so as to give a sort of flamenco flavor to your playing, that has been done before and is indeed possible. If, however, you wish to really learn flamenco and all of its different subgenres, a flamenco guitar is a must. Just my own two cents.



DavidRG -> RE: Greetings (Mar. 21 2016 22:26:42)

Can I make a suggesion?
(Nudge)
;)
http://m.ebay.es/itm/Guitarra-flamenca-de-abeto-y-cedro-REBAJADA-/152013072705?nav=SEARCH



Escribano -> RE: Greetings and strings (Mar. 21 2016 22:50:29)

quote:

If, however, you wish to really learn flamenco and all of its different subgenres, a flamenco guitar is a must.


and lessons, of course [8|]



BrianH -> RE: Greetings (Mar. 22 2016 14:29:53)

This group is surprisingly welcoming and encouraging. The most recent suggestion regarding lessons has inspired me to e-mail a local music school for details about their Flamenco instructor and program. Much appreciated.



Leñador -> RE: Greetings (Mar. 22 2016 15:19:54)

If they don't seem great Skype lessons are a great alternative. Ricardo Marlow gives them and he's a beast.



Escribano -> RE: Greetings (Mar. 22 2016 15:34:12)

A teacher should be knowledgable of decent student guitars in the area, too. They might also have a spare for first lessons.



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