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Guitarproject

Posts: 35
Joined: May 29 2011
From: Armenia , Yerevan

Which guitar to buy

After reading many opinions and reviews I decided to buy A francisco navarro student or a Manuel Contreras F3! I found a used F3 in russia the price is 900 euros ! I havent played on that guitars and thats why I have no Idea which guitar to buy ! please help me to make the true choice

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 20 2011 18:29:57

gounaro

Posts: 875
Joined: Sep. 28 2008
From: Athens, Hellas

RE: Which guitar to buy (in reply to Guitarproject)

Maybe you can check Valeriano Bernal's guitars.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 20 2011 18:35:24

Guitarproject

Posts: 35
Joined: May 29 2011
From: Armenia , Yerevan

RE: Which guitar to buy (in reply to Guitarproject)

Bernal guitars are very expensive for me

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 20 2011 18:47:53

at_leo_87

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Joined: Aug. 30 2008
From: Boston, MA, U.S.A

RE: Which guitar to buy (in reply to Guitarproject)

i'll sell you my used francisco navarro CONCERT model with a case included for $1000.

guitar problem solved.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 20 2011 21:43:40

Guitarproject

Posts: 35
Joined: May 29 2011
From: Armenia , Yerevan

RE: Which guitar to buy (in reply to Guitarproject)

Is that in a good condition arent there any scratches ?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 21 2011 5:20:36

at_leo_87

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Joined: Aug. 30 2008
From: Boston, MA, U.S.A

RE: Which guitar to buy (in reply to Guitarproject)

it's in perfect condition structurally and playability wise, no cracks or anything. but of course, it has scratches from use.
which is why i've decided to sell it for $1000. if you check francisco's site, he has it up there for $1700.

so if you can get over the scratches, it's a great guitar. i don't know about shipping though. that might cost a lot.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 21 2011 15:13:16

NenadK

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Joined: Jun. 6 2010

RE: Which guitar to buy (in reply to at_leo_87)

Wow Leo that seems like a pretty good deal. If the OP is not interested I would be. :)

I've seen you post recently that you're considering selling since you're buying a Culpepper. So have you decided for certain? If you have, could you post some pics?

Cheers

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 21 2011 19:08:54

at_leo_87

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Joined: Aug. 30 2008
From: Boston, MA, U.S.A

RE: Which guitar to buy (in reply to Guitarproject)

yes, i will post up some pics and some old vids soon. i just cleaned up the guitar today. it's very shiny.

i'm in love with my new culpepper and the other guitar is not getting the attention it deserves. i'm hoping it will continue to be played in a lot.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 21 2011 22:17:16

Guitarproject

Posts: 35
Joined: May 29 2011
From: Armenia , Yerevan

RE: Which guitar to buy (in reply to Guitarproject)

Maybe I would prefer to buy contreras f3 because shipping from usa will and the taxes will cost me 1500 $ but from russia my relative can bring me the guitar

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 22 2011 19:07:56

NenadK

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Joined: Jun. 6 2010

RE: Which guitar to buy (in reply to Guitarproject)

Guitarproject,

since I'm interested in the guitar as well there's definitely a conflict of interest in me giving you advice in this matter. Having said that, personally, I'm limiting myself to buying guitars from North America. My reasoning being that guitars from Spain seem to be much more expensive because they are made in Spain, because of the name and probably because of a tariff. The only real flamenco guitar I found in a store here in Vancouver is a Raimundo 125 and it is $2000. From what I understand it is normally much cheaper. Navarro and Castillo guitars are quite reasonably priced and it's less of a hassle with the shipping. So I think you're making a good decision here although if you went with the Navarro I'm sure you would be more than happy as I've heard nothing but praise about the guitars.

Good luck

N

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jun. 23 2011 6:30:22