Suggestions For One Who Wants Nylon But Doesn't Play Classical?

[Dru Edwards]

Originally Posted by Elias Graves

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I tried the LaPatrie "Etude" model today. For the price, I could play that one for a while I think. Not as nice as the "Collection" model but over $150 cheaper.
Who comes up with these model names? Sheez.

Anyway, it had a pretty good sound and played fine.
After spending just an hour or two with these, it's clear that the wide neck won't be an issue.

I bought a LaPatrie Etude back in 1997. "Etude" is French for "study" ... so, it's a student model. I understand your comment about the naming though. I'd like to try some of the higher end LaPatries to compare.

[Gostwriter]

Here are a few options:


Godin ACS-SA Nylon String Cedar Top - 1 7/8 Nut

Cordoba Fusion 12 All Solid Wood - Solid Cedar/Solid Indian Rosewood 1 7/8 Nut

Guild GAD GN-Cedra/Rosewood - 5 1 3/4 Nut

Taylor NS 34 Sitka Spruce/Sapele - 1 7/8 Nut (also has the 64 and 72 models)

Yamaha NTX 1200 Dpruce/Rosewood 48 mm Nut