Suggest a decent entry nylon guitar

[EMLPicks]

The Lucero LC230S and LC200S are also well made guitars for the price. Great build quality, and good tone and projection as well. I would advocate for classical guitars with cedar tops in general.

- Eric

[HeyMikey]

Today Musicians Friend SDOD - Córdoba C7 is $250 down from $420.

[rmgjsps]

I'm really fond of my La Patrie Concert. Solid top, made in Canada. Truss rod neck. Well built and finished.

[sirwhale]

Originally Posted by Twolefthands

A Flamenco has a lower action, less sustain and plays at a higher pitch, generally speaking.

Plus more attack. If you want a fuller sounding flamenco, just buy a negra (rosewood back and sides).

[Dru Edwards]

Originally Posted by rmgjsps

I'm really fond of my La Patrie Concert. Solid top, made in Canada. Truss rod neck. Well built and finished.

+1. La Patrie is a well made Canadian nylon guitar. I have an Etude model that I bought back in '97.

[jsanfilippo5]

Today's stupid deal of day at musicians friend is a Cordoba c7 for only $250!!!!

[capefisherman]

The Cordoba C7's on today's SDOD are restocks. Keep that in mind - there may be issues with these guitars, i.e, there was a reason they were returned, which may be as simple as someone just not "bonding" with it, but it could also be an issue related to sound, playability, fit and finish, etc.

[Caddy]

Originally Posted by capefisherman

The Cordoba C7's on today's SDOD are restocks. Keep that in mind - there may be issues with these guitars, i.e, there was a reason they were returned, which may be as simple as someone just not "bonding" with it, but it could also be an issue related to sound, playability, fit and finish, etc.

I just recently bought a restock (blemished) Yamaha NTX (nylon string) guitar from MF. Can't find any flaws or even any sign of it having been played. Looks like brand new flawless guitar. Got it for under half normal price

[pmichael]

I have owned two Yamaha classical guitars. Both were excellent at good price point.

[XYRN]

Originally Posted by capefisherman

The Cordoba C7's on today's SDOD are restocks. Keep that in mind - there may be issues with these guitars, i.e, there was a reason they were returned, which may be as simple as someone just not "bonding" with it, but it could also be an issue related to sound, playability, fit and finish, etc.

Do you know offhand, would SDOD purchases still have warranty and/or be returnable if I found a major issue?

[CT77]

Originally Posted by XYRN

Do you know offhand, would SDOD purchases still have warranty and/or be returnable if I found a major issue?

Not sure about warranty as these are listed as "restock", but all SDOD items have the same return policy as non SDOD (that is YES, you can return it with-in 45 days).

[MWB5007]

I am no expert on nylon stringed guitars but I am a long time member with quite a bit of experience with boutique and vintage steel strings.

I also have about a dozen sales on these boards for guitars over $4K.

Anyway, I bought a rosewood Manuel Rodriruez model A cutaway about a year ago under the theory that the softer strings would increase my practice time goofing around on the couch...... and to be fair I was in a store and it sounded really nice. The truth is it just made my fingers lazier because I was playing it a lot and the tension was so low.

It retails around $1,300, has an in body pick up system and tuner; mine plays like a dream. I see them posted for sale between $750 and $800 used. Mine has a very tiny mark on the cedar board but I'd let it go a member here for $375 with a low end Gator case in mint condition and about $60 worth of high caliber strings (4 packs).... buyer would have to pay actual shipping.

To be real honest though I don't know how it compares to the competition; I only know I'd sell mine for well under listed prices and depending upon where you live you could get in for your budget.

[MWB5007]

Hey, I just cross checked and I saw they have a non cutaway version of the model a at a GC in Ft. Meyers Fl listed for $269.99 so that sounds like an even better deal if its in good shape....I live in MO and have no affiliation but the number posted is 239.274.1264

[XYRN]

Originally Posted by MWB5007

I am no expert on nylon stringed guitars but I am a long time member with quite a bit of experience with boutique and vintage steel strings.

I also have about a dozen sales on these boards for guitars over $4K.

Anyway, I bought a rosewood Manuel Rodriruez model A cutaway about a year ago under the theory that the softer strings would increase my practice time goofing around on the couch...... and to be fair I was in a store and it sounded really nice. The truth is it just made my fingers lazier because I was playing it a lot and the tension was so low.

It retails around $1,300, has an in body pick up system and tuner; mine plays like a dream. I see them posted for sale between $750 and $800 used. Mine has a very tiny mark on the cedar board but I'd let it go a member here for $375 with a low end Gator case in mint condition and about $60 worth of high caliber strings (4 packs).... buyer would have to pay actual shipping.

To be real honest though I don't know how it compares to the competition; I only know I'd sell mine for well under listed prices and depending upon where you live you could get in for your budget.

That's a great offer, I hope someone takes you up on it!

I ended up springing for that MF SDOD Cordoba C7 yesterday, hopefully it arrive this week!

[AZLiberty]

Originally Posted by XYRN

I ended up springing for that MF SDOD Cordoba C7 yesterday, hopefully it arrive this week!

Oh good. I saw that yesterday. Glad you snagged it. That was a great price, and the C7 is a nice guitar.