Flamenco and classical

[unknown1]

Are there any guitars that can be used for both flamenco and classical tunes.

[Kabalan]

in a way, you can play everything in a classical or in a flamenco

[Dogsnax]

History and tradition have dictated a few aesthetic differences between classical and flamenco guitars, but after it's all said and done, a good guitar can serve both styles of music. Flamenco guitars usually have lower action and most flamenco musicians prefer an instrument with less bass.

Quoting classical luthier Aaron Green:

"Really all you need is a guitar with good clarity, separation of the voices and a fast attack to be a viable guitar for flamenco. If your guitar possesses these qualities then I would say take the action down as low as you can, put on a tap plate and Ole away."

[sjonnie1]

I would say that a real flamenco guitar with the cripsy sound needs a cypress back and sides. I play usually the Conde A26 and I wouldn't trade it anymore with any kind of classical guitar.

[Kabalan]

Originally Posted by sjonnie1

I would say that a real flamenco guitar with the cripsy sound needs a cypress back and sides. I play usually the Conde A26 and I wouldn't trade it anymore with any kind of classical guitar.

you are right with cypress, but lately black flamenco( rosewood backs) has
become the favorite in flamenco guitar players( paco de lucia, vicente amigo, tomatito) this guitars are closer to classicals.
Eblen

[sjonnie1]

But this is def. flamenco + sound:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_qzLH3FgxM

[Kabalan]

Originally Posted by sjonnie1

But this is def. flamenco + sound:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_qzLH3FgxM

great!!
vicente it is not from this world,,,
when i went to his concert, i asked his sound engineer, about the microphone
and the guitar, he answered me: vamos tio, it is not the microphone. it is not
the guitar; it is vicente!!

[Aaron Smith]

Originally Posted by sjonnie1

But this is def. flamenco + sound:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_qzLH3FgxM

That was AWESOME. Thanks for posting...

[Hack Amatuer]

Vicente Amigo is killer. I like his "Tres Notas por dicir te quiero" too

Someone mentioned that the flamenco guitars have less base and I agree, I call it more "ring" than the classical. different tone woods I suppose but if you watch the classical players tend to play more over the soundhole and the other plays back towards the bridge to bring out that "ring" even more.

[ahorsewithnonam]

Wow, I have no idea on earth what this guy is doing to and with a guitar.....but I want to go there!

Someone clue me in on flamenco guitars. I have short fingers, I see some of the chord progressions and stretches he does and it makes my head spin. I want to start with a flamenco guitar and see how far I can take it. Who makes one with a more narrow nut width? I'm looking more in the starter range....$350-$600. You know, just in case I realize I can not do this style.

[acousticjazz]

"I have no idea on earth what this guy is doing to and with a guitar.....but I want to go there!"

Great line btw Very cool video clip, thanks for posting

[billder99]

A good choice for a guitar to play both flamenco and classical is a "negra flamenco". Instead of the traditional "flamenca blanca" with cypress/spruce, the negra has EIR/spruce and a lower setup... a very versatile instrument. Look up Darren Hippner & Johnny Walker, great luthiers who know both the classical and flamenco sounds, and make negras.

[ConradP]

Originally Posted by unknown1

Are there any guitars that can be used for both flamenco and classical tunes.

My opinion is that you will become VERY demotivated VERY quickly if you play flamenco on a classical. It's like drawing blood from a stone and I have tried it for 2 years until I finally got a flamenco guitar and a whole world of tone became available.

And playing classical on a flamenco might cause you frustration too since flamenco guitars often have some buzz and that is not wanted in classical. So now I have both.