NEED A GOOD GUITAR

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steve123

Posts: 9
Joined: Jan. 26 2006

NEED A GOOD GUITAR

Hello everyone, I am pretty new on here, but wanted to ask a few questions. I am looking for a concert quality guitar. Now, I have only $1500 dollars to spend. I know what everyone is thinking, "thats nearly impossible dude" well its worth a shot. I am attending Texas A&M International University and need something right away, and seeing that I am a flamenco guitarist, I was looking into a negro which would be more versatile while in school. I love the Conde Hermanos Negra that Paco plays and would love to buy that model, but it doesnt seem like that would be happening in the near future. So I am looking for the same sound, alot of volume and sustain. I would love to hear from everyone. Please try to stear me in the right direction, I dont want to jump into something that I will not like. Thank you for your help. STeve

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 30 2006 4:00:44

Ron.M

Posts: 7051
Joined: Jul. 7 2003
From: Scotland

RE: NEED A GOOD GUITAR (in reply to steve123)

Hi Steve,
Welcome to the Forum!
The truth is that even if you had $7,500 to spend, you still might not be able to find the guitar of your dreams. You can only buy what's available at the time, unless you want to place an order with a luthier and wait a year or more.
Folk spend years buying, selling and trading guitars, still looking for the "right" one.

Unless you are giving concerts etc, a nice, well made proper Flamenco guitar that feels comfortable to play is what you should be looking for....not a "great" sound.
Your technique will be the biggest factor in your overall sound, not the guitar.
Have a talk with Tom Nuñez at www.lafalseta.com
He's also in Texas.
Tom's got a lot of experience with guitars and has a great reputation.
I'm sure he'll be able to find what you are looking for.
Also I've heard a lot of good things about the Yamaha although I've never seen one.
It's very reasonably priced and sounds like a great practise instrument.
That'll leave you plenty money to buy things like CDs and Encuentro DVDs etc.

cheers

Ron

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 30 2006 9:26:04

Gecko

Posts: 218
Joined: Jan. 2 2006
From: New Mexico

RE: NEED A GOOD GUITAR (in reply to steve123)

You may want to check out a Hermanos Sanchis Lopez 2F, though I don't know if you can get it in a negra. I have heard good things about them and if I'm not mistaken there is a member here who is located in TX and handles them.

http://www.lafalseta.com

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 30 2006 10:53:41

steve123

Posts: 9
Joined: Jan. 26 2006

RE: NEED A GOOD GUITAR (in reply to steve123)

Hey thanks alot guys. Yeah I arleady got a hold of Tom and he suggested the Sanchis Lopez. But wanted to see if anyone else had one or has heard one. Just wanted to get and idea of how this guitar sounds.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 30 2006 16:13:02

Patrick

Posts: 1189
Joined: Jul. 7 2003
From: Portland, Oregon

RE: NEED A GOOD GUITAR (in reply to steve123)

quote:

Yeah I arleady got a hold of Tom and he suggested the Sanchis Lopez.

Tom is leading you in the right direction. Great guitar with a Conde sound, without paying the Conde price. Don't look any further, just get one from Tom and be done with it so you can spend time on the most important stuff (playing).

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 30 2006 18:22:36

Guest

RE: NEED A GOOD GUITAR (in reply to steve123)

All the above advice is great. Buying local and playing on the guitar is best for many reasons, but many of us can't do this so we depend on sound clip and dealer reputation and their opinion. Shipping cost money, so their is added expense.

Everyone likes a different tone quality in their guitars. Here are my suggestions given the limited information you provided.

1. Get a lacquer finish . French polish is easier to damage.
2. Consider a used guitar. Many new guitars depreciate for a few years. Some dealers sell the same player a different guitar every few months and the ones they take in return are discounted considerably. A few unsightly scratches won't hurt the tone, but might drop the price.
3. Just because the guitar is signed by a famous maker doesn't mean it is the same guitar sound you hear on a recording. Look for a little known maker.
4. Instead of a concert guitars, look at student models....
5. If you buy on ebay find out something about the seller before buying. There are some nice guitars from honest folks on there, but also some dealers unloading the "pound puppies" from their inventory.

I have three flamenco guitars. I never can decide which one I like best, so I am trading off one and selling another to buy one guitar that is superior to either in my opinion. I will always keep the negra I made in 1974 although I don't prefer the negra sound for flamenco.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Jan. 31 2006 12:09:32

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RE: NEED A GOOD GUITAR (in reply to steve123)

hello steve you should try a benito huipe negra or a blanca i know you can buy one for 1500 dollars and that guitar is a great quality guitar... if you are interested contact this guy ... he's email is mojoalex@hotmail.com

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 1 2006 8:14:16