Wanted- Flamenco guitar for novice

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tcb37

Posts: 5
Joined: Sep. 2 2013

Wanted- Flamenco guitar for novice

Looking for a used guitar. Dings dents and scratches are fine! While there are reasonably priced student guitars available new, I'd rather pay a bit more for a better quality used guitar, and get something that I wouldn't have to trade up from too soon, if ever. (Preferably just add another guitar!) Prefer a Blanca. Open to suggestions but maybe Castillo, Andy Culpepper, Sigurdson...?
Within the U.S. would be easiest.
Thank you
Tom

Doh!
HH brought up an excellent point below that I forgot to mention. I'd prefer to keep it under $1500 but could stretch that a bit if necessary.

And please pm me so it's less work for the moderators.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 31 2014 13:13:37

hhmusic

Posts: 164
Joined: May 13 2006

RE: Wanted- Flamenco guitar for novice (in reply to tcb37)

Tom, what is your price range? That will help people here suggest makers or know if they have a guitar they might sell. For instance, if you're looking to spend $500, that wouldn't buy any of the guitars you mention. $1500 or $2000 might though. If you can go that high, there would probably be some good options for you.

I think your approach is right though. Factory guitars are very hit and miss, and mostly miss. A 'well played' guitar from a good maker at a low price, if you could find one, is a better choice. Good luck in your search.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 31 2014 15:02:08

mark indigo

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Joined: Dec. 5 2007

RE: Wanted- Flamenco guitar for novice (in reply to hhmusic)

Tom, what country are you in?

did you see this?

http://www.foroflamenco.com/tm.asp?m=249019&p=1&tmode=1&smode=1

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 31 2014 19:35:18

tcb37

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Joined: Sep. 2 2013

RE: Wanted- Flamenco guitar for novice (in reply to tcb37)

I'm located in the US near DC. I've had a few interesting offers and am leaning toward one that was over my budget (a Castillo). I'm still hoping to find a luthier built player condition guitar for under $1500 with no structural issues. Dings, dents scratches not a problem. This will be my only "bump" so if the thread isn't closed you can assume I'm still looking.
Thanks!
Tom

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 4 2014 22:11:28