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So if I said "Not my cup of tea" everyone would have been happy? LOL OK, so I used a strong descriptive, but that's how I felt about those guitars. And if in the future I found a CF guitar that sounded good to me and was competitively priced to other guitars I was looking at I would consider a purchase.
The two CF guitars I played were used but in very good shape. They were also price higher than a few Martin, Guild, and Taylor guitars I played that new cost less than the Rainsong guitars used and to me they sounded better. I paid a lot less than $2800 for my new Martin w/ohsc a few years back that had a list of $3900+. Again, my personal subjective experience. |
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Thanks Acoustacado.
It wasn't my intent to infuriate anyone. Just expressing my first impressions and my personal, although limited, experience with CF guitars. Peace….. |
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I'm perfectly willing to be proven wrong. And if I am, it will be to my benefit.
I'm presently looking at nylon string guitars. I prefer a more narrow neck than the traditional Classical guitars. I'd like a cutaway or 14 frets to the body. I'm considering a few scenarios. I have an email quote from an authorized and reputable dealer on the lower side of under $900 delivered for a Godin ACS Slim w/Godin Gig Bag. I'm also looking at the Cordoba line of nylon stringed guitars…possibly a crossover…maybe not. Would someone like to suggest a CF guitar that is compatible to the above mentioned guitars at a similar price point? Tell me I missed the boat. Show me the "XYZ" guitar that I'm not aware of. |
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Gorquin;
I've had several Godin instruments, including the ACS Slim. His guitars are nice and, I think, priced well. I gave up the ACS at some point because I realized I wanted acoustic sound along with the ability to power up if desired. I cruised through some nice Cordoba guitars and I think they make some nice instruments. In short, the two you mention will probably serve your needs nicely. To my knowledge you will not find a CF nylon string at the ACS Slim or Cordoba price. For a bit more you might find a used Rainsong Parlor nylon string. The parlor was clearly designed for someone moving from steel string to nylon string play; it has a fairly narrow nut. It is a 12 fret, but the design is such that it plays like a 14 fret--it has nice reach. CF instruments are expensive. I played through more than 40 nylon string guitars in looking for my ideal instrument. At one point I had 14 wooden instruments. I am now down to two: the Parlor and the Emerald. When you get to the price you pay for a good Martin, then I think CF makes sense and so do a lot of people on this forum. Given what you've said so far, I think you will do well to get an inexpensive wooden nylon string guitar and then start keeping an eye out for opportunities to play various CF guitars. As Tom noted, Emerald is beginning a road trip series that will allow players to essentially rent a guitar for a week. |
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Acousticado and Evan, thanks for the input.
Evan, I think you've made my point for me as far as pricing goes. If any of those who said I was uniformed and spoke in ignorance has input on where I can find a new CF nylon string guitar for $900…..I'm all ears. Prove me wrong, I want you to. I'll be happy you proved me wrong. |
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I didn't see anyone berating those who said I spoke in ignorance. Evan pretty much confirmed my opinion on price point.
If I'm a bit crude…sorry….I guess I'm a bit "old School". But, like I said….i'll be happy to be proven wrong if someone can come up with a suggestion for a CF nylon string at $900. Don't think that's going to happen but I'd welcome the info. |
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SpruceTop….no problem. Typing can sometimes convey a harsh message even if not intended that way….Truce…! LOL
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True. To be fair and more tactful the examples I played did not impress me but that is true of other guitars as well.
I'm going to the UK and Ireland this summer but I don't see myself spending that kind of money on any guitar right now. So, perhaps a few of us, myself included learned a few things today. But, I still wouldn't mind being proven wrong. LOL |
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I fourth that motion.
Seriously, I have trouble relating to whines about guitar pricing, whether talking wood or carbon fiber, Ekoa, whatever. For me the math happens over a period of time. Look at it this way. I might spend $150 per year on strings. So, over the next 20 years, I'll have $3,000 sunk into strings. What's the bid deal (assuming you can afford it) of spending another $3,000 on a nice guitar? It works out pretty much the same as strings over a period of time. It's not the price you pay, but the years of enjoyment you reap, costing very little per day, and perhaps helping you become a happier, more contented person. What a deal! |