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Yamaha CG171SF
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JBASHORUN
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 RE: Yamaha CG171SF (in reply to ecgfc)
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Whats with all the newbies these days?  anyway, yes... I have a yamaha CG171SF (if thats what they are still called, I think they may have changed the model number recently, although I'm not sure).
What I CAN tell you is that its an "ok" guitar. it sounded a bit classical when I first got it, but now its opening up nicely. Its still not gonna compare to a decent hand made luthier guitar, but for £200, I'm happy with it (until my playing improves).
I would offer to upload an audio clip for you, but my microphone has a tendancy to make the guitar sound better than it is, and my playing is pretty bad. However, I believe quite A LOT of other members now have this guitar, so maybe one of them will upload something if you're lucky (Toddk?)...
Anyway, its a good guitar for beginners.
Jb
PS: its a blanca (cypress back and sides, although I think its laminated cypress).
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Date Apr. 25 2007 18:22:57
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JBASHORUN
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RE: Yamaha CG171SF (in reply to ecgfc)
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Sound & quality wise, is an Ahambra 7Fc much better? I am willing to invest up to $1200 in a somewhat ok guitar, but must sound flamenco. Any ideas?
Thanks.
Are we talking US$ ? because if you've got over a grand to spend, I would say that you can get a better guitar than the Yamaha for that money. The Yamaha is a "top-of-the-bottom-end" guitar, whereas with $1200 you're looking at "bottom-of-the-middle-end" guitars. I know Jeff rates his Yamaha very highly, but personally I think its just a good value for money guitar. I would look around at the various options. But remember: try ALL guitars before buying them, as some are good and some are bad, even within the same make and model.
Anyway, whats the deal? You said you CAN'T fork out thousands for a guitar, but now you can?
Jb
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Date Apr. 25 2007 22:05:50
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RE: Yamaha CG171SF (in reply to ecgfc)
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Hola
Price is relative. Pedro Sierra is a top class soloict and accompanist, primarily for his wife, La Tobala. I have seen and met him twice: last year in Jueves Flamenco when he accompanied Carmen Linares and last night in Peña Enrique el Mellizo, where he played solo. His guitar sounds terrific with or without amplification, It cost 1,200 euros in Valencia. It seems that he had a fall out with Conde over their prices and decided to go to the source. Professional guitarists want value for money, not hype.
Sean
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Date Apr. 26 2007 14:20:48
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