looking for a flamenco guitar...

[Adam Solomon]

for my birthday in june. i probably can max out around $700 or $800, and i'm really not sure how to handle this...i can go to a store, but i'd have to go quite far away for a music store with even a few classical or flamenco guitars. i tried musician's friend, here's a couple that i came up with that look interesting:

www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040412130813068194215217355429/g=guitar/search/detail/base_id/91859
www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040412130813068194215217355429/g=guitar/search/detail/base_id/41714

i think i like the cordoba, especially...anyone have any more suggestions, recommendations, tips? thanks

adam

[Mark]

I own that Yamaha . I liked it over the Cordoba .. it has better action and it is brighter .. the Cordoba is nice but you will need to get it set up and it is warmer sounding ... it depends what you are looking for ... I made the trip to Guitar center to check them out ... nothing like playing it before you buy it ....
Hope this helps ..
Mark

[David Jr.]

Yeah, over Yamaha and the Cordoba, I'd pick the Yamaha. I played a few Cordoba's last weekend at Guitar Center and they didn't feel good at all. All the Yamaha's I've picked up, they've all felt and sounded good.

As I've been shopping over the last 4 years(!), I've come across some Esteve's and Rodriguez's (Manuel Rodriguez, not Rodriguez Guitars of Richmond, VA) within the $500-$800 price range. Both makers build models that are in all price ranges.

You may want to go into a music superstore (Mars/Musician's Friend or Guitar Center) to try out several of the guitars before buying them. Although I don't like music superstores, it may be your best bet in the area you live. Also, when going to these stores, you can talk them down to a lower price, since it's the norm to do so in the big retail stores. Never accept anything at a music superstore at "their" regular price.

Or I'm sure if you make it to Manhatten, there would be many shops you could go to, particularly in West or East Village.

Good luck!

-D

[Adam Solomon]

thanks for the advice david will do

[Sam]

A bit out of my price range, but i would sure like to get my hands on one of Boaz's flamenco guitars
fineguitarconsultants.com/171a.htm

[Adam Solomon]

i actually played the yamaha today, and didn't like it one bit...the raimundos interest me, though...anybody able to explain the basic differences, and perhaps a recommendation?

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