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Short Scale Classical for $2,200?
Hi,
I just started playing more classical lately, and I'm looking for a short scale (630mm ~ 640mm). The nut width can be anywhere between 48mm and 52mm, although I like it to be a bit narrower than 52mm. My budget is $2,200. Any recommendations? I have looked at some Hill guitars. The non-Chinese ones seem to be out of my budget, unless I find a good deal on a used one. Is there any other guitars I should check? Oh, I don't need electrics. Thanks |
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Check the Guitars For Sale section over at DelCamp.us
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There's a Hill New World Almeria 640mm, 51mm up for auction on Ebay right. The New World guitars are all-solid, well-made, and a great bang for your buck. The Almeria would bring you in well under budget. If you're patient, you'll find a used Hill that meets your specs. Great guitars.
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Thanks. I'll check.
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Do you know the neck shape of the Almeria? I asked the seller, but haven't received the answer yet. Tonight, I played the 650mm eStudio, and the neck was pretty thick. Thanks |
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Larry Darnell has a couple of narrower width New World guitars for sale on his his site as well. Keep in mind, these have a 48mm width at the nut, which I personally find too narrow: http://www.thehandmade.com/instruments/classical.html |
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I exchaged a few emails with Larry today. He told me to call Kenny. His shop is 45min from here, so I should probably stop by sometime. Thanks for all the info. |
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I would also check Pavan guitars. Tom builds a short scale and I have heard very good things about his guitars.
Jack
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Hey MK!
Wet weather isn't it? You might want to try Bruunari guitars. Bruno Merks is a luthier in the Netherlands and gets all sorts of instruments. I bought a Rodriguez 645 mm from him. He also builds classicals and flamencos. Here is his site.Tell him Jan sent you. http://www.bruunari.nl/home.php |
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Thanks for all the suggestions.
I went to Kenny Hill's shop today, and played some guitars. Very nice people. I have a feeling that I'm going to spend a lot more money than I orignaly planned. |
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It will be money well spent. Kenny Hill makes outstanding instruments. When I was first making the transition to nylon strings, I owned one of his master series crossover guitars. It was one of the short scales as well - 630mm if memory serves me right.
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Visiting Hill's shop gave me some ideas of what I want. Unfortunately, they didn't have it in stock. Then, I found a dealer who had one that's very close to what I wanted. I ordered it this morning, and it'll be here tomorrow.
I ordered the Kenny Hill Performance in Torres body with 630mm scale. I played 640mm at Hill's, and it was comfortable. Hopefully, the 630mm is even better or not much different from the 640mm. Thanks for all the suggestions. |
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There won't be a lot of difference. 5 mm proportionally divided between 19 frets. Figure that out, per fret. The other 5 mm will be absorbed by bridge location and/or changes in the body.
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I received the guitar today. It's pretty amazing. It's very responsive with great clarity. It's got great dynamics. I'm getting used to the 630mm scale. How I hold the guitar is less critical with the shorter scale. With the 650mm scale, I have to hold it in a certain way to play some of the stretches.
It was interesting to know my hands aren't as small as I thought, though. When I went to Hill's shop, I told Kenny that I was looking for a short scale guitar. While I was playing the 630mm and the 640mm guitars, they told me that my hands weren't that small. I compared mine to Kenny's, and they were about the same size. I ended up paying more than double, but I'm prett happy with the guitar. Thanks |
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Congratulations. Pics please.
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