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GypsyRoad
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First off, this is my first post in this forum, so Hi! Now down to bidness, I'm a 4 month old flamenco student, I've played for nearly 20 years now and I'm making good strides with my music. I lack the experience or a teacher (learning from listening) to help me avoid mistakes when looking for a Flamenco Guitar. What I'm thinking is the Rodriguez FF or the Alhambra 7FC, I am slightly leaning towards the Rodriguez because I have a friend at a guitar store that deals with them so I could get a bit of a discount. However, I guess what I'm wanting to know are string suggestions, brands, high tension or low, bridge materials, nut materials and What the difference in sound is between laminated sycamore and real cypress, in Indiana I can't find a flamenco guitar to save my life to compare tones, playability or sound, of say a Nato neck (yamaha) or a Mahogany neck (Alhambra) Common sense applies of course, I know a second rate wood will sound second rate, I just don't know about the intermediate woods and manufacturers. Which is what I'm looking to get. I appreciate the help guys!
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Date Mar. 2 2010 15:55:47
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GypsyRoad
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RE: Got some questions about what to... (in reply to GypsyRoad)
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Thanks for the input guys, I appreciate it. The hard part is actually FINDING a flamenco guitar for me, I'm stuck in Indiana right now and let's just say it's not a hotbed of Flamenco activity... However, when I get back home to Texas that oughta change. What I'm wanting in a Flamenco is a bit above beginner sound and playability, something I can grow with. As I am not a professional musician I don't feel the need to invest more than 3,000 dollars, more like half that to 2,000. I want quality, and a guitar I can grow with. Also, one that won't make my descendants go 'Uhhh yuck' would be nice too. I'm not knowledgable about Flamenco guitar builders, or the reasons for laminated sycamore on the sides vs cypress or cedar. I'd like to learn though. Thanks again!
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Date Mar. 3 2010 18:36:10
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