Classical Gas

A 000C16-SGNTE Still in Box?

feeds@yuku.com (Martin000) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:43:15 GMT

Friends,

I have a question......I found this music dealer named Atlas Music in NY that has a 000C-16SGTNE still in the box, unopened. I e-mailed them to confirm what the website said and sure enough, the sales rep e-mailed back.

I did ask for pics....but since it has been unopened, no pics. The price is 1499 for the new, in the box, Martin......

The sales rep said that they will open it for inspection before they send it (but they cannot send pics until I buy...

0016C

feeds@yuku.com (nylonpicker) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:44:42 GMT

very nice 0016C on ebay...2 on there but one really looks nice

Favilla 1959 all Hog

feeds@yuku.com (margibman) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:05:05 GMT

Favilla has fan bracing, was told a less expensive alternative to Martin, although build quality was same.

Ramirez 4E value?

feeds@yuku.com (Hankak) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:05:07 GMT

What would be a steal price on a NOS 2007 Ramirez 4E and how much could a good used one sell for if there was a market? I didn't see any sales on eBay.
Thanks
Hank

Japanese Conrad Classical

feeds@yuku.com (Hankak) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:03:27 GMT

Anyone know if they're any good?
On the Tulsa craigslist...
VINTAGE JAPANESE CLASSICAL GUITAR IN GOOD CONDITION

BRAND: CONRAD
MODEL: 40150
SERIAL NUMBER : 973
YEAR SOLD IN US: 1975

THIS GUITAR IS MADE IN JAPAN
$125.00

Leftie Alert

feeds@yuku.com (MikeHalloran) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:20:39 GMT

I don't think the seller knows what the "L" in the model number means. N-20L on eBay http://cgi.ebay.com/1983-...26ps%3D63#ht_7242wt_1167

1966 00-28C, other bargains on eBay

feeds@yuku.com (MikeHalloran) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:29:44 GMT

http://cgi.ebay.com/1966-...efaa4b31c#ht_4706wt_1167

A day left and at $1850? Can't buy the BRW for that. Anything under $3,000 is a bargain.

This Favilla has one bid at $295. You couldn't buy mine for twice that (and mine could use a neck reset). I have always liked the mahogany...

Just picked up a Kenny Hill Crossover

feeds@yuku.com (Fingerstyle2) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:14:11 GMT

I've owned a handful of classical guitars and crossovers over the years, but have been without one for about three years and I've missed it! So I started a search several weeks ago and ended up with a Kenny Hill Crossover--BRW back/sides, Englemann spruce top, radiused 1-7/8" ebony fingerboard, cutaway, French polish finish, Sloane tuners, 630mm scale, etc.

It's a 2006 but it was sold "as new" with warranty by someone who works with Hill Guitar Company....

1450 for a 000C 16 SRNE??

feeds@yuku.com (Martin000) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:11:24 GMT

Hey friends, There is a 000C-16 SRNE on ebay with a starting bid of 1450......it is the 'last one ever made' that was on Craigslist....I think it started out at 1700 and went to 1500......so now it is 1450...... Here is the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eB...K:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1182 What think you?? 1450??? martin000

Want to see something really neat?

feeds@yuku.com (ClaytonID) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:22:21 GMT

Check this out;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcsSPzr7ays

1982 Ramirez Classical Concert Guitar 1a - $1500 (Tulsa)

feeds@yuku.com (Hankak) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:22:20 GMT

I thought this was too good to be true!
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/msg/1474255311.html
And it is...
Here's the seller's response to my query for more pics and what part of Tulsa he was located in and no more pics attached.

See more pictures attached .Look, I 'm now in Birmingham UK , and will be moving here permanently soon,...

Classical Guitar reviews in Acoustic Guitar Magazine

feeds@yuku.com (adjohns3) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:08:28 GMT

Nice article on 7 Classical Guitars reviewed this month (January 2010) edition of Acoustic Guitar magazine. They ran the price from $299 to $2900.

Gurian Classical

feeds@yuku.com (creeksideguy) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:02:04 GMT

I had a chance to play a Classical built by Michael Gurian in the early 1970`s. I had never played one before and was wondering what the classical players on the forum thought of them Lee

Looking for a classical jack of all trades.

feeds@yuku.com (34d18) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:22:09 GMT

I'm an all-around guitarist who can play most styles at least decently. I play a lot of bluegrass, finger-picked blues and rags. Some jazz, classical standards and originals and can fake flamenco almost well enough to sell cardboard fake guitars late at night. Which means I know little about flamenco pura.

Here's the dilemma. No nylon string axe right now. Looking for a guitar of solid woods that is loud and very responsive without being harsh. I love the sounds that some of...

Converting 0016c for steel strings

feeds@yuku.com (weege57) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:47:25 GMT

Any opinions on doing this? After seeing the 'rebirth of an 00028' I've been thinking that converting this guitar would make it basically an 0018..... Would you do it and/or does anyone know how much a conversion like this might cost? Thanks.

classical guitar forums

feeds@yuku.com (rschwa9966) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:03:16 GMT

MartinLil at the 125 Anos thread was singing the praises of the Delcamp forum http://www.delcamp.net/forum/en/viewforum.php?f=11 . I would agree it is the largest of the CG forums with the most resources. The downside is it is overregulated, with rules for the sake of rules (minimum of so-and-so posts to hear a clip or to see a pdf, heavy censorship).
A smaller, more entertaining forum with talented,...

Advice on the purchase of a nylon string guitar

feeds@yuku.com (gassman55) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:07:21 GMT

I have a friend looking for a nylon string instrument to strum chords while he sings. He is used to playing a $400-500 Yamaha steel string and was happy with the quality of the instrument. He wants something easier on his fingers. I recommended to purchase a used instrument since he most likely would get a better deal. He is fine with that suggestion since the guitar doesn't have to be in pristine condition. He would like to spend $500-600 but I could convince him to increase that to...

Wow! I Played a Taylor NS 24 CE

feeds@yuku.com (Martin000) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:27:03 GMT

Today, I went to American Music in Caldwell, Idaho and sat down in a quiet room to play this 24 I've heard about. The first note was the low E and I could not believe how LOUD it was. It was a boomer! The set up was great and the tone was surprisingly good everywhere. Barre chords-no problem. Every string up and down the fret ( I played for about an hour), was fine. The back of the guitar is built with a slight bow on the lower bout so less bracing is required ( so said the nice guitar...

Can your classical guitar get "played-out?"

feeds@yuku.com (razfcc) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:05:54 GMT

I was reading a review recently and the reviewer talked about getting a spruce top vs a cedar top classical. The reviewer stated that while the cedar tops do not require as much time to "open-up" nevertheless they are "played-out" after 10 or 15 years; as opposed to the spruce tops which never "play-out" and age nicely in perpetuity. Is there anything to this idea that a classical guitar can get "played-out?"

Opinions on Yamaha CG201S ?

feeds@yuku.com (guitar1580) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:59:10 GMT

Has anyone tried one of these? It is all solid wood, spruce top, mahog. back and sides. Going rate seems to be around $600. I'm wondering how it will compare to my 25 yr old Alvarez Yairi, which is cedar top & laminated rosewood back and sides.

I've had the AY since new. It sounds sweet, but I'm thinking of trying a different nylon string, without spending a ton. I like the idea of all solid wood in the Yamaha, but I'm wondering if I can do better for...