Need classical / nylon string guitar with slim neck

[LiveMusic]

I have a bunch of guitars but no classical guitar. I do some songs fingerstyle, so, it might be cool to have one. My friend has an old Yamaha and it sounds and records great but the neck is huge. I mentioned that to him and, lo and behold, he came across a Taylor that has a thin neck. I see that they have many. I think I would rather go for value/function over bling, unless the high end ones truly sound/play better.

And I am not married to Taylor, it can be any brand. Thanks for any tips if you have any opinions on this. I've never played a Taylor classical. Nylon string, whatever you call it.

I am mainly thinking of a good recording guitar but also for writing and I also play gigs. But writing/recording is the main thought. If I love the way it plays, I can see how it could make it to gigs.

[guzzijeff]

Yeah, Taylor nylon string guitars have the same ease of playability and slim necks that Taylor is known for. I don't think you'd be disappointed with one. Not sure of any other brands w/ a slim neck.

[Ted @ LA Guitar Sales]

Taylor would be a great choice as would the crossover models from Cordoba.

http://www.cordobaguitars.com/

[lodi_55]

+1 on Taylor. I gig with a Taylor 714 nylon and can't say enough good thing about it.

[Bax Burgess]

Also consider 7/8 and 3/4 sized classicals with thinner necks - Cordoba offers the Cadete.

[ewalling]

Cordoba has just brought out a new model - the C10 Crossover. It seems to be 'classical' in every respect except that it has a narrower nut width and a slightly radiused fretboard. Solid spruce top, solid EIR back and sides, truss rod for neck support and tweaking - I don't think I am going to be able to resist getting one of these!

[Garthman]

I would recommend one of the Yamaha NTX series crossovers. Good quality guitars, reasonable prices, great slim necks. There are a few different models to suit your budget:

http://usa.yamaha.com/products/music...es#tab=feature

[ewalling]

Originally Posted by Bax Burgess

Also consider 7/8 and 3/4 sized classicals with thinner necks - Cordoba offers the Cadete.

Yes, I have the C9 parlor in cedar/mahogany, which has a short scale and a 1 7/8 nut width. It's a really fine guitar and extremely comfortable to play.

[Luke_]

My lag has a 1.8 nut (1 13/16)

[Gcunplugged]

I have both a Yamaha classical and a Cordoba GK Studio.

The Yamaha has a nut width of 52mm where the GK Studio has a 50mm nut. For me that little bit makes the Cordobe much easier to play. The C10 has a 48mm nut, which seems to be the norm for hybrid or crossover models. I haven't run across one of those yet, but will keep my eyes peeled.

Another option if you are looking for a hybrid in the under $500 category would be the Alvarez AC65HCE. It also has a 48mm nut.

Good luck in your search!
Gary

[microscope]

I have a Taylor 110 acoustic that I picked up on sale for about $400 maybe 6 years ago.
I love it - a lot of bang for the buck.

Now what I'm looking for is a nylon-string classical guitar that plays like an acoustic guitar with narrow neck and closer frets etc
I see the cutaways with electronics are popular, but I don't need the bells and whistles, and it puts them out of my budget too.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

[GHS]

I recently bought a Cordoba Fusion 12 in maple. Has a 1 7/8 neck, slight radius, om body. Sounds great unplugged and amped.

[microscope]

It's in the $600 Canadian range, but I've heard the quality/sound is mediocre.
I would prefer a simple guitar without the cutaway and electronics, in the same price range, that was on equal footing with my Taylor 110 acoustic -
at least in terms of bang for your buck, no bells and whistles, solid all-around guitar and sound.

Any other suggestions along these lines?

[Sixfir]

Cordoba maple fusion 14, very confortable neck, very good value for the price, and very sweet and clear sound, through the maple b and s are laminated.

[scottishrogue]

Check with Antonio Hermosa guitars. They do offer at least one model with a narrower neck design, and can sometimes be found on eBay used, at reasonable prices.

Glen