Any suggestions on a nylon string guitar?

[Securb]

I started playing a bit more faux-rock-classical of late. A bit of early RUSH and Yes. The wife digs it and I think I have convinced her I need a new nylon string guitar. My old one is 35 years old and unplayable. I got is for $100 brand new in 1980. I was thinking of picking up this Fender. Solid top and piezo are on my wish list, plus this guitar won't break the bank at $399. Any other suggestions would be huge if you have them. I am not married to the Fender it just seems to hit all the right marks.

http://www.fender.com/acoustics/cla...e-classical-solid-top/0960326021.html#start=1

 

[SlyFoxx]

Re: Any suggestions on a nylon string guitar?

About a year and a half or two years ago I picked up a Yamaha ntx900fm. About seven bills as I recall. Lovely bit of kit...nice neck/action....decent electronics including tuner. Played a few Yamahas in the store...one was similar and a bit cheaper...I think it was from the same line...cedar top if I recall correctly...darker tone...played just as well. Neck width is wider than a standard steel string but much more narrow than a regular classical so it's not a big leap for players like us. (mine measures 48.3 mm at the top of the neck according to my calipers)

Here's me playing some Bob on the thing about a year ago.

 

[Securb]

Re: Any suggestions on a nylon string guitar?

Thanks man the Yamaha line was on the list. They had a guitar in the same price range as the Fender. As always I am digging your vocals and playing.

 

[ehdwuld]

Re: Any suggestions on a nylon string guitar?

I second the Yamaha
I have owned one back in the 80s
Excellent tone

Way better than Fenders

*(Sent from my durned phone!)*

 

[DrNewcenstein]

Re: Any suggestions on a nylon string guitar?

LaPatrie (by Godin) are nice as well, and relatively inexpensive. I picked up a used one a couple of years ago for about $400 IIRC. I think it was double that when new.

 

[RStabler]

Re: Any suggestions on a nylon string guitar?

The NTX700 will run you about 500 USD new. It really is a fantastic guitar and you have a choice of solid spruce top or solid cedar top.

 

[Evan Skopp]

Re: Any suggestions on a nylon string guitar?

Earlier this year, I got a Cordoba C10 Crossover. It's the nylon string guitar built for steel string and electric players. It's made in China and the quality-to-price ratio is very high. And it sounds great. It does not have built-in electronics. But you could always install a Wavelength.

 

[Securb]

Re: Any suggestions on a nylon string guitar?

That is a nice sounding axe. I am going to add it to the list. Thanks.

 

[Aceman]

Re: Any suggestions on a nylon string guitar?

I will highly recommend the Yamaha CGX - 171 line. If I were only going to have ONE nylon string - this is it. And I do only have one.
- Action low enough for Flamenco shredding
- Action High enough for decent classical
- Internal condensor AND Piezo for killer amped tone

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/guitars-basses/cl-guitars/c/cgx171cca/

 

[Securb]

Re: Any suggestions on a nylon string guitar?

Just pulled the trigger on the Fender. Many things came into play - Fishman electronics, thin neck, solid top and the cut away.

 

[ehdwuld]

Re: Any suggestions on a nylon string guitar?

shoot yeah
now your prepared for the apocalypse

shred away ------------ Flamenco Style

 

[Johnny the Kid]

Re: Any suggestions on a nylon string guitar?

My lead guitarist has a Yamaha nylon string and it's a wonderful guitar to play, even for someone like me who doesn't play nylons.

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: Any suggestions on a nylon string guitar?

Just pulled the trigger on the Fender. Many things came into play - Fishman electronics, thin neck, solid top and the cut away.

Sweet! I just saw this post and was going to recommend the Fender nylon acoustics. Hope you enjoy it!

 

[toasterdude]

Re: Any suggestions on a nylon string guitar?

Dig my variax nylon. So does anyone who plays it.


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[B2D]

Re: Any suggestions on a nylon string guitar?

I always did like the way the Yamaha NTX series played - good guitar for a someone who typically plays electric or steel string acoustic.

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Any suggestions on a nylon string guitar?

Earlier this year, I got a Cordoba C10 Crossover. It's the nylon string guitar built for steel string and electric players. It's made in China and the quality-to-price ratio is very high. And it sounds great. It does not have built-in electronics. But you could always install a Wavelength.

My local guitar shop has gone crazy for Cordoba guitars. The examples that I have seen/heard sounded respectable and were, unquestionably, excellent value for money.

I do not play nylon strung guitar. If I did, my ego would probably demand a Gibson Chet Atkins CE.

 

[Chickenwings]

Re: Any suggestions on a nylon string guitar?

yamaha apx is pretty good.
Takamine 132SC is even better. Both are proven gig workhorses the world over.

 

[Red_Label]

Re: Any suggestions on a nylon string guitar?

My local guitar shop has gone crazy for Cordoba guitars. The examples that I have seen/heard sounded respectable and were, unquestionably, excellent value for money.

I do not play nylon strung guitar. If I did, my ego would probably demand a Gibson Chet Atkins CE.

I've owned five Cordobas. They are awesome flamenco guitars for the money.

 

[Gearjoneser]

Re: Any suggestions on a nylon string guitar?

I like my Cordoba C5-CE, but then I had to go and play a friend's Cordoba Gypsy Kings Studio model. The Gypsy Kings models have a super comfortable neck for players who aren't into the wide fat classical necks.