#16
|
|||
|
|||
I have both a cedar topped and a spruce topped guitar. Unfortunately they are vastly different instruments (a C5 cedar and a Masters Series Esteso spruce top) so I really cannot give you an unbiased comparison. However here is a video of the Esteso models side by side, same song, same player, same recording setup. Subtle differences, I think, but to me both are quite spectacular..... Tavi and his playing expertise might have something to do with that. Maybe the spruce sounds a slight bit more clear, the cedar more lush. I have read that cedar does not change much tonally as it ages. Some say spruce improves with age...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MWiYdTRKyQ&app=desktop |
#17
|
|||
|
|||
C9 or C10 neck width
Original post mentioned wanting the standard classical guitar Neck width.
I need confirmation as well, but don't all Cardobas come with a 2.0 inch Neck ? Is that considered the standard or is it more like 2.04 inches ? |
#18
|
||||
|
||||
Sorry for the delay. I believe the answer is no.
What is very popular in the nylon world these days, as I understand it, is "hybrid" models. These are build to appeal to electric players and steel string players with thinner and narrower necks. These guitars have narrower and thinner necks, smaller bodies (including sometimes thinner bodies too) and other appointments attractive to electric and steel string players. sm |
#19
|
|||
|
|||
Used Cordoba C9 or C10. I paid $550 for my F10 flamenco and it's awesome. I installed a K&K Pure Classic pickup system in it after I bought it and it's amazing sounding. Very natural.
__________________
http://soundcloud.com/jwflamenco |
#20
|
|||
|
|||
I'm going to add that I have a C9 parlor that I have really grown to enjoy. however, it doesn't quite fit your criteria... it's 7/8 size but I don't really notice it being undersized. it IS 'parlor' steel string size but it does 'classical' so well.
|
#21
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
The only downside to Pavan is communication. Tom is not good at it.... Sending emails is a total waste of time, voice mails may be returned, or keep calling until you actually get him on the phone.
__________________
Avian Skylark Pono 0000-30 Gardiner Parlor Kremona Kiano Ramsay Hauser Cordoba C10 Chris Walsh Archtop Gardiner Concert Taylor Leo Kottke Gretsch 6120 Pavan TP30 Aria A19c Hsienmo MJ Ukuleles: Cocobolo 5 string Tenor Kanilea K3 Koa Kanilea K1 Walnut Tenor Kala Super Tenor Rebel Super Concert Nehemiah Covey Tenor Mainland Mahogany Tenor Mainland Cedar/Rosewood Tenor |
#22
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
I'll likely go with a Cordoba C9 or C10. However, long-term I'll likely look at Eastmans. They have a classical line that will start shipping sometime in the next year or so, so that will be interesting. thanks again, scott |
#23
|
|||
|
|||
I too recommend a Cordoba C9. I have owned one for quite a whle now and think its sound and playability are outstanding. To answer an earlier question, the nut width on mine is 52mm (2.047"), string spacing at nut (which I think is much more important since you do not play the nut, you play the strings) is 42mm. The string spacing at the bridge is 59mm. These are about standard measurements for a classical guitar. Hope this helps.
|
#24
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
I did have a general question or two for folks in this thread. 1) It appears most Cordobas come with a choice of either Cedar or Spruce top. I believe Cedar is considered warmer and softer, correct? 2) Which tonewood on the top is the one that goes way back in time, to earlier periods in classical guitars? I'm very much a traditionalist in this regard. Thanks! Scott |
#25
|
|||
|
|||
Traditional standard is 52 mm.
|
#26
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
2) Spruce. |
#27
|
||||
|
||||
Thanks for confirming. I guessed correctly on both, but it WAS a guess.
Appreciate it, scott |