A Steel-String Classical

[gitnoob]

Originally Posted by Matt Mustapick

I don't think so either, though I don't know much about these historical things. I'm pretty sure the OO shape was conceived of as a gut-string instrument and then gradually modified for steel strings. Do you have pictures of the one you made?

Personally, I find the evolution very interesting. Why did classical guitars evolve towards ornate headstocks and fancy rosettes while steel-string guitars evolved towards a "plain" aesthetic?

Mine turned out great, but not as great as yours.

[asatosi69]

Hi Matt,

Do you have any sound clips on Steel-strings Classical ?


Ken

[KolayaGuitars]

Well, that is very nice, sir!

[Red_Label]

Wow... what a purdy little guitar! Very interesting combination of a flamenco-ish headstock, classical cutaway body, and steel strings. Have always loved guitars with dark body woods and a very light top (Oreos!). And that forearm contour is great. One day I will own a guitar with such a thing because my forearm circulation gets cut-off and causes carpal tunnel issues if I play too long. Nice work!

[mesa]

Beautiful work Matt!

[Steve Kinnaird]

Oooh that's so pretty, Matt.

Steve

[Matt Mustapick]

Originally Posted by asatosi69

Hi Matt,

Do you have any sound clips on Steel-strings Classical ?


Ken

I don't have any clips. It has a nice warm tone.