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zanboor

Posts: 1
Joined: Jul. 25 2012

Flamenco or Classic

Hi, I have purchased a old guitar online under the name of flamenco with the intention of learning flamenco guitar, however I am unsure weather the guitar is actually flamenco. I was wondering if you could tell me?!

It is a Vicente Sanchis Model 31.

Many Thanks

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 25 2012 13:50:48

keith

Posts: 1108
Joined: Sep. 29 2009
From: Back in Boston

RE: Flamenco or Classic (in reply to zanboor)

the vicente sanchis 31 is the lower end factory made guitar that comes in two varieties; the rosewood version being a classical and the cypress version being a flamenco. if the wood is brown, it is a classical. if the wood is blonde, it is a flamenco.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 25 2012 18:44:35

Leñador

Posts: 5237
Joined: Jun. 8 2012
From: Los Angeles

RE: Flamenco or Classic (in reply to zanboor)

Zanboor, it is probably a classical what you have if it is not the 31F but don't fret (pardon the pun) Just slap a golpeador on it and get to work. I started learning on a Dean "Espana" which is not a classical or flamenco guitar, but it's proportions are close enough and it's nylon so I got to it. Give it a couple years before you buy a good flamenco, it helps you determine what you're actually looking for in a guitar which is different for the individual.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jul. 25 2012 20:23:37