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I have removed the golpeador from a Cordoba GK Studio and am about to buy a new one. The new golpeador must cover a larger area than the old/original one that was removed.
Apart from size, are there any recommendations (quality, brand, thickness, durability) to keep in mind before buying/using a golpeador? Or are the golpeadors offered online all of good quality?
Is large enough (minimum required is 20 x 20 cm) . And I like the thickness which is only .27 mm. But the shipment rate for a single piece is too high, to send it to Europe, to be interesting.
RE: New golpeador - recommendations? (in reply to Jay4Jay)
Thanks gerundino63 !
Got the golpeador at van John van Gool - Luthiers / Holland.
They're offering great service as I returned 1st Golpeador because I wanted a larger one. Golpeador sizes , other than listed on their website, can be ordered by email. At no extra charge , van Gool send me another , bigger sized golpeador, which is 20 x 22 cm, thickness 0,28 mm . It doesn't come precut. I had to made it fit.
Some pictures when applying it to the guitar...
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