AllThumbs -> RE: Hello from Western Norh Carolina (Jan. 21 2017 8:42:01)
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Hi Larry. I'm new to Flamenco, but not new to guitars. I'll throw down a few ideas and then let the experienced guys come in to tell you why I'm wrong - that way you'll get more feedback. [;)] 1) Go for solid wood, not laminated/plywood, for a better sound. 2) Flamenco guitar bodies are normally 4" deep to give a different sound to the deeper Classical guitars 3) Spruce smells great and is a good wood for the top of a Flamenco guitar, as is Cypress 4) Cypress, and Sycamore make nice sides and back. Rosewood is on the endangered list now and may be harder to come by for fretboard and bridge. 5) The kind of tuning pegs is down to personal taste and what you're used to. The 'violin' type work well if you know how, otherwise stick with standard tuners like on classical guitars. 6) Many Flamenco players want a raw sound with less 'sustain', hence the shallow build depth, different bracings and woods used. 7) Always fit a tap plate (golpeador) so you don't damage the guitar when you play it percussively 8) Don't be orange [:D] (Ducks and runs)
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