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07-24-2021, 02:36 PM
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Advice on Old Espana Classical Guitar
I have an old, I would say 1970s? Espana nylon string, Made in Finland, truss rod guitar with no model or serial #. I borrowed it and eventually adopted it from an old GF back in the 80's.
I used it on several recordings as it is a toneful and well playing instrument. I rediscovered it a few years ago and loaned it to an acquaintance who turned out to be an ungrateful schmuck. Long story short, I got the guitar back. It is still structurally sound, but it appears to have been dropped on its bottom. Viewing the guitar at an angle you can see cracks in the finish all over the top. There is a 6" horizontal crack below the soundhole that I glued and appears to be holding well (see pics) QUESTION: The now Frankenstein-like finish on this guitar is VERY thick and the added glue on the crack doesn't help. Moreover, the beautiful tone does not project well. I'm thinking of sanding the finish down to the bare wood and using it as my "beater" guitar. Lot's of elbow grease, but I did this with an old 1960s Yamaha 12-string with good results... Any advice is greatly appreciated!  
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#2
07-24-2021, 03:01 PM
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I have a Swedish-made Espana from the mid-1960’s that I bought in an estate sale. Once I put a set of Thomastik John Pearse Folksinger strings on it it sounds remarkably good.
As for whether you should blitz the finish off, it seems clear that the guitar is already your beater - I don’t see what further damage removing the finish will do. Just be careful and avoid sanding into the wood below. My Espana is all laminated woods - how about yours? Wade Hampton Miller
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07-26-2021, 06:18 PM
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07-26-2021, 06:22 PM
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It’s probably all-laminated. All of the Espana guitars I’ve seen or read about have been.
whm
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07-26-2021, 09:35 PM
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I agree; that’s usually why soundholes get bound.
whm
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