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Looking for a Classical guitar

  • 29-03-2007 12:53am
    #1
    Paligulus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 364 ✭✭


    hi-jacking this thread instead of starting a new one!!!!

    Interested in getting a classical guitar myself. No major preferences other than a built in pickup (more conveniant for home recording).

    I notice on thomann the guitars are split into sizes. I'm presuming 4/4 size is the largest size and the size that would suit acoustic/electric guitarists who want to play a bit of classical??

    Here are 3 guitars that I have my eye on. What do you think? I'm guessing that thses guitars are the equivalent of an Epiphone in the electric world at best?!

    I like the look of the fender one the best...

    http://www.thomann.de/ie/fender_cdn240sce_na.htm

    http://www.thomann.de/ie/takamine_eg128sc.htm


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  • #2
    Bratach Bán
    Closed Accounts Posts: 85 ✭✭Bratach Bán


    Check out La Patrie guitars. They make a motif model that should be within budget, and you can get it with electronics.

    I have a Presentation model, it's pretty nice, but they run about 450 - 500 euro. Worth looking at, though, if you want a guitar that will last you. They have solid woods, and a truss rod.

    The two models you have listed look fine - my preference would be for the Takamine, I just don't trust Fender acoustics of any kind.

    With regard to homerecording, I see your point, but you might be disappointed with the tone you get from a piezo pick-up. Actually, you will be. They're fine for live use / busking / whatever, but they just don't cut it for recording. Get a nice, solid top classical and then look for a reasonable quality condenser microphone. You should be happy with the results. (Studio Projects make some good stuff for around 100-150).

    Oh, and start growing your nails on your right hand now. Good luck.


  • #3
    Paligulus
    Closed Accounts Posts: 364 ✭✭Paligulus


    Cheers for the reply,

    I've actually seen the La Patrie guitars recommended elsewhere so I will check them out. My beloved thomann will be no help this time!!! Where would you suggest ordering these from? Preferably somewhere a reliable as thomann!!! If there that good I'd say 450-500 is fairly reasonable.

    I kind of expected someone to point out the limitations of built in pick ups for home recording!!!!! I would never even attempt to use a build in pick up for a solo piece but it would do for adding parts to a song with other instruments on the fly. A good condensor has been on my wish list for awhile also!!!!!

    Cheers


  • #4
    Bratach Bán
    Closed Accounts Posts: 85 ✭✭Bratach Bán


    Paligulus wrote:
    Cheers for the reply,

    I've actually seen the La Patrie guitars recommended elsewhere so I will check them out. My beloved thomann will be no help this time!!! Where would you suggest ordering these from? Preferably somewhere a reliable as thomann!!! If there that good I'd say 450-500 is fairly reasonable.

    I kind of expected someone to point out the limitations of built in pick ups for home recording!!!!! I would never even attempt to use a build in pick up for a solo piece but it would do for adding parts to a song with other instruments on the fly. A good condensor has been on my wish list for awhile also!!!!!

    Cheers

    Music Maker in Dublin are a dealer for LaSido acoustics (the parent company of La Patrie), so they should be able to help you out. Generally, they'll get something specific in for you if you pay some money down.

    As for online shopping, Google throws up a few places in Europe, but I'm not sure how reputable they are. (I brought my guitar home from the States).

    And yeah, the pick-up should be fine for adding parts to songs. I actually bought a very cheap stick-on piezo from ebay (12 euro) for my La Patrie. Through an EQ pedal and an Epi Valve Juniuor, it sounds very nice.


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