Cut away classicals?

zak · 09-25-2007, 06:26 PM

Hi, Im in university for classical guitar now and I'm looking to upgrade to a higher quality guitar. I am heavily considering a Walden sometihng 550ce, but I am just wondering the differences between a cut a away and a regular classical guitar?

Thanks!

Metal Ken · 09-25-2007, 06:29 PM

A Cutaway looks like this:

Its got part of the body slotted out under the fretboard for better upper fret access.

Classical purists say it "Isn't classical" to have one, but whatever.

Leon · 09-25-2007, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metal Ken

Classical purists say it "Isn't classical" to have one, but whatever.

fuck the purists!

my classical has a cutaway, and it still sounds like a classical guitar.

zak · 09-25-2007, 07:21 PM

haha ya....I guess Im looking for a bit more detail. For instance I know theres a volume issue that cutaway's are not as loud as solid bodies. Anything else?

Chris · 10-05-2007, 03:30 PM

Leon and I both have this:

Ibanez AEG10NE from zZounds.com!

I

my cutaway. I don't really think the extra 2" or so of airspace in a non-cutaway classical makes that much of a difference.

Kotex · 10-05-2007, 04:31 PM

^Yeah. I never really noticed any change.

progmetaldan · 11-01-2007, 01:41 AM

I'm currently studying Classical Guitar, and I've got one with a cutaway (its the one on the left...) :

Obviously its going to make a tiny difference to the sound, as you have slightly less timber on the face and back to resonate, but I don't think it makes enough difference to outweigh the handiness of being able to reach those upper frets...

I reckon the timbers that the guitar is made of would make a more significant difference to the sound than a cutaway...

09-25-2007, 06:26 PM	#1
zak ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 201 Thanked: 3 / 1	Cut away classicals? Hi, Im in university for classical guitar now and I'm looking to upgrade to a higher quality guitar. I am heavily considering a Walden sometihng 550ce, but I am just wondering the differences between a cut a away and a regular classical guitar? Thanks!

09-25-2007, 06:29 PM	#2
Metal Ken Dissident Aggressor • Super Moderator • Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 16,419 Real Name: Legion Main Seven: Loomis, C7HR, Giannini 7 Rig: Mesa Rectoverb 50 Thanked: 72	A Cutaway looks like this: Its got part of the body slotted out under the fretboard for better upper fret access. Classical purists say it "Isn't classical" to have one, but whatever. Almighty asmodeus, existant of chaos Ominous be thy name Thy kingdom come on earth Lead me into all temptation of my flesh So I may trespass greatly into Thy ways by my desires ~Fornicatus Benefictus http://www.myspace.com/impurity Brutal Skullfucking Death Metal

10-05-2007, 03:30 PM	#5
Chris Adminishredder Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 16,619 Real Name: Mr. F. Johnson Main Seven: Sherman Custom Main ERG: Douglas 6ST Bass Rig: 2101 -> S160 -> Mesa Thanked: 539	Leon and I both have this: Ibanez AEG10NE from zZounds.com! I my cutaway. I don't really think the extra 2" or so of airspace in a non-cutaway classical makes that much of a difference. Metalguitarist.org

10-05-2007, 04:31 PM	#6
Kotex Trippin' balls Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Yay area Posts: 1,984 Real Name: Sitael Main Seven: Ibanez RG7321 '06/Modded Main ERG: Thinking about it... Rig: Peavey VK/JCM800 Thanked: 22 $Kotex is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Kotex is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Kotex is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Kotex is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Kotex is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Kotex is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Kotex is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	^Yeah. I never really noticed any change. Too much blood in my alcohol system

11-01-2007, 01:41 AM	#7
progmetaldan Jus' Shreddin'... Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,157 Real Name: Dan Main Seven: Ibanez RG7321 Rig: Laney VC30-112 combo Thanked: 23	I'm currently studying Classical Guitar, and I've got one with a cutaway (its the one on the left...) : Obviously its going to make a tiny difference to the sound, as you have slightly less timber on the face and back to resonate, but I don't think it makes enough difference to outweigh the handiness of being able to reach those upper frets... I reckon the timbers that the guitar is made of would make a more significant difference to the sound than a cutaway... 'Soli Deo Gloria' www.myspace.com/progmetalpilgrim www.myspace.com/guitars_harrisonmusic

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zak ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 201 Thanked: 3 / 1	haha ya....I guess Im looking for a bit more detail. For instance I know theres a volume issue that cutaway's are not as loud as solid bodies. Anything else?

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