Recommend me a Classical!

kristallin · 04-25-2008, 12:45 AM

Title says it all, really. I'm planning my next NAGD - a classical (my first). What I'm looking for is nothing fancy, just good tone, good playability and good quality. The guitar doesn't necessarily need to have a pickup system, but I'm taking everything into consideration.
Price range is $400-$500.
Let's hear it, boys and girls!

rasav · 05-04-2008, 04:52 PM

Sorry, new here...NAGD?

Try for off brands from famous makers. A lot of times you can find almost new classicals in pawnshops and music store back rooms. The advantage in your favor is that for some reason even many musicians consider these wonderful instruments to be inferior because they use "Plastic" strings.

There's a few 7 strings floating E-bay from Argentinian luthiers in your price range.
If a 6 is enough hunt for sigma or goya brand guitars. (They've got great sound and because no one knows they're from Martin the price is usually in the 1-200 dollar range.)

I'm moving from pop/rock/funk/tap into ERG so I'm sure to have some useful information after you don't need it any more!

Chris · 05-04-2008, 04:53 PM

NAGD = New Acoustic Guitar Day.

I have the Ibby AEG10NE and am very happy with it. Leon has one of them as well and I'm sure he'll chime in. The only thing I've been meaning to replace on it are the stock tuning pegs, because they pretty much suck.

Ibanez AEG10NE from zZounds.com!

technomancer · 05-04-2008, 06:29 PM

Giannini GWNC 1/7 EL - 7 String Acoustic Electric Classical w/Softcase

or if you can save a little more

Giannini GWNFLE 7 - 7 String Acoustic Electric Classical w/Softcase

AND they're both seven strings

Lucky Seven · 05-04-2008, 07:42 PM

The only one I've played that I really liked in that price range was a seagull, it ruled!

neon_black88 · 05-05-2008, 03:54 AM

Almansa! Is the 403 in that price range?

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NickCormier · 05-06-2008, 08:06 PM

I am looking to pick up the ibby AEG10N also. Hopefully they are good.

FanghornFlorist · 05-13-2008, 12:00 AM

I have a mid level Rodriguez that plays very nicely. As far as I know, Fender subsidized them awhile back, and they have some nice ones right in the $400-500 range. An Alvarez or Aria is a good choice as well. Only buy one with a pickup system if you know you will use, otherwise it is very much worth it to spend that money on one with better projection. Same with the cutaways.

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FanghornFlorist ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Galapagos Posts: 35 Main Seven: Peavey "7ness Monster" Rig: Yugo Diesel 8 cycle Thanked: 5	I have a mid level Rodriguez that plays very nicely. As far as I know, Fender subsidized them awhile back, and they have some nice ones right in the $400-500 range. An Alvarez or Aria is a good choice as well. Only buy one with a pickup system if you know you will use, otherwise it is very much worth it to spend that money on one with better projection. Same with the cutaways. There's no reason to make a toss up when there's no reason not to punch a clown

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rasav ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cow Town, TX Posts: 20 Main Seven: Epi LP custom 7-In Black Main ERG: Mobius ToneWeaver Quad Rig: Generic PA 100W Thanked: 2	Sorry, new here...NAGD? Try for off brands from famous makers. A lot of times you can find almost new classicals in pawnshops and music store back rooms. The advantage in your favor is that for some reason even many musicians consider these wonderful instruments to be inferior because they use "Plastic" strings. There's a few 7 strings floating E-bay from Argentinian luthiers in your price range. If a 6 is enough hunt for sigma or goya brand guitars. (They've got great sound and because no one knows they're from Martin the price is usually in the 1-200 dollar range.) I'm moving from pop/rock/funk/tap into ERG so I'm sure to have some useful information after you don't need it any more!

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Lucky Seven Lucky☆Seven Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 1,630 Real Name: Kyle O. Main Seven: RG7620 Rig: Peavey XXX Thanked: 43	The only one I've played that I really liked in that price range was a seagull, it ruled!

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