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168cm means that you are about 5 feet 6 inches tall by US measurement. Perhaps you are a bit taller than a typical asian female and that means you will have a wider range of options in choosing your guitar as larger ones may be comfortable for you.
The main thing, as pretty much everyone has stated, is to try as many guitars as you can and get a sense of what appeals to you. If you contact the Seagull guitar company via email, they can send you a link that shows the dimensions and woods used in all of their guitars. |
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Carolove, I myself would buy the Takamine. Don't like the headstock of Seagulls or S&P. And if you like a cutaway then get a cutaway. I for one like the more natural looking guitars, and my older brother (who lives in Florida-I'm in Ohio, about 1000 miles away about 620 KM) asked me what he should spend and buy as a beginner. I said he should spend about $300 used and get a guitar with a case.
I gave him a few brands to look for, and he ended up buying an Ibanez (I believe it was the model you mentioned), but he got a blue to black burst and no case or gig bag. He paid $80 off craigslist- took a friend of his who plays and that guy checked it out. The problem with the colored finish (especially a dark blue or black one) is that they never look good unless they've just been polished. After that they show every finger print and smudge. I also second Alvarez and Yamaha as good options. Yamaha makes a very good guitar for the price and can be a very good value. You're middle finger is about 3.14 inches long, and your "palm and finger together" is about 6.9 inches (not sure what you mean by that measurement- are you talking about when you put your palms together and measure from the heel of your hand to the tips of your fingers?).. |
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If I were in your position though, I'd be on the lookout for a good Taylor 110 or 114. A 214 or 210 come up at nice prices too if you're lucky. I started on a Taylor 110 and played it every day until I sold it to buy a Martin guitar. Never regretted owning that Taylor and would be happy to own a Taylor again one day.
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Yes! I know this one. HK is a small place with very few guitar retailer. This one is the only one represents Seagull and S&P. The one you post in here is the largest branch of TomLee. They have other branches in different districts. I went to this one to buy my pervious guitar.
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I have owned both a Seagull with a cedar top (laminate cherry back & sides) and an S&P with a spruce top (solid EI rosewood back, laminate EI rosewood sides). I liked both; but although the S&P was the more expensive instrument I still preferred the Seagull. Something about the cedar top combined with the cherry back and sides that Godin uses sounds especially good to my ear. I think it would be worth waiting until you can play both before you make a decision you'll likely have to live with for a while. Good to have choices in this matter.
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Get the Seagull Folk.
You are my height, this guitar has all the elements that you seek. Simple and elegant looking. Cutaway. Affordable. Wider nut makes it an excellent choice for finger style. A solid Cedar top will be warmer or darker sounding but maybe a tad more responsive to light touch. A solid Spruce top will give you more sparkle in the trebles and upper midrange. It will also have more "headroom" - meaning it can be played more vigorously without distortion. Probably not an issue for a finger stylist. You are actually on the right track mostly. A Jumbo wouldn't be comfortable for me and is probably the wrong tool for the style you prefer anyway. Good luck. I honestly don't think you could go wrong w/an S&P or Seagull. I prefer the neck and nut width of the Seagull.
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I was wondering will folk size guitar sound smaller then mini jumbo? I am afraid it sound too small ><
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The Taylor 1 and 2 series (114, 214 etc.) *ARE* solid tops (The back/sides are laminates but the tops are definitely solid.)
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Try Breedlove!
Here is a link to a great beginner guitar. Breedlove makes many lines of guitars, one for every level player and price point. The link is for a cutaway concert body with solid top/3 ply back and sides and is a good combination for warmth and clarity. Retails for around $400.00 US.
Good luck in your pursuit! http://breedlovemusic.com/guitars/di...ies/concert-ce
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Seagull Performer PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!
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