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looking for budget nylon crossover
Hi everyone,
I'm looking into buying a good budget nylon crossover (if such a thing exists). I've been learning guitar on and off for a few years and I really love the nylon sound but classical guitar necks are a bit too cumbersome for me. Here's what I've been looking at: Ibanez AEG10NE ($300) http://www.guitarcenter.com/Ibanez-A...34-i1150889.gc Lag TN66A ($200) http://usa.lagguitars.com/?page=fp&np=53&sg=1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FimsNLn5rGg Alvarez RC16HCE ($200) http://www.amazon.com/Alvarez-Regent...648558&sr=1-18 Antonio Hermosa AH-10NF ($170) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=ATVPDKIKX0DER I've only played the Ibanez (the other three are hard to find in shops). I thought it was alright. Wasn't particularly too impressed but it may have been the noisy environment at Guitar Center. Also, it's about $100 more than the other models I'm looking at, probably because of electronics (which I don't need). I think the Lag sounds impressive but there are no reviews on this model really and I can't seem to get my hands on it prior to buying. The Ibanez is tried and mostly true with a lot of reviews but a bit pricey for me Any thoughts, suggestions? |
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Welcome to the forum, Pushpin. I think when it comes to "budget" guitars, you get what you pay for. However, there are some gems out there to be found.
In that price range, I love the LaPatrie Etude classical guitar but that's not a hybrid. Do you have a chance to play one? It's Canadian made. Many times a guitar just needs a good setup. Also in that price range, if the guitar looks really "pretty" with a lot a bling it probably isn't going to sound as good as a plain looking guitar in the same price range. What's your current guitar? |
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What is your definition of CROSSOVER...size at nut? 1 3/4" your want/need?
I'd also suggest you look to some good USED guitars. As I'm sure you know, you can get more for your $$ if you know enough to find a used model in decent shape.
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Good replies, already. I'd simply add that, the only time I immediately regretted buying a guitar is the time I bought one without playing it, first.
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I'd also like to reiterate the "don't buy anything you can't play first" advice that is often posted on the boards, especially in your particular budget. Good luck!
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Thanks for the help
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