deepblue Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Im not that in the know about classical guitars. I need some advice. I want something in the $1500-2000 range, and I want to be able to plug in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Hmmm...one you can plug in...thats hard to find. Im looking for one right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Found one...http://www.samash.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_1773%20LX%20Nylon%20String%20Acoustic%20Electric%20Guitar_-1_10052_10002_-49991460 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I wanted a classical just to plunk around on, and had no need for a medium-to-high end instrument. I picked up an Alvarez for about $300. Nice on-board electronics, tuner, etc. Well built and playing instrument, it suits my needs very well for the price. But if you think you NEED to pay more, go ahead. Here's a link to the current similar model: http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-ALV-RC20SC-LIST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuckomf Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I'd say that if you're not very knowledgeable, then maybe you'd want to start on something less expensive first, to see if it's for you. I picked up a Takamine G128s a while back for $40 at GC during their green tag event. I'd always been thinking about taking the plunge on a really nice one, but I'm glad I started off in the lower end. For me, it's a good travel and beach guitar, but I'd rather play my steel strings most of the time. There are a lot of really rich sounding classical guitars out their in the sub-$500 range that I'd recommend for someone who's unfamiliar with the style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 La Patrie makes a good classical on the cheap. Made in Quebec. Some (if not all) have adjustable truss rods, which is an oddity on classicals. It wouldn't surprise me if they had on board electronics too, or at least as an option. I don't think you could spend over $700 or $800 retail if Robert Godin delivered it to your house himself. It's common to see La Patries for $300 on ebay. I have a '58 Gibson C-6 with Brazilian Rosewood sides & back and a very checkered past. I love the old girl. It's not a great guitar but it suits me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Just buy another Les Paul. You know you want one...:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinFish Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 La Patrie makes a good classical on the cheap. Made in Quebec. Some (if not all) have adjustable truss rods' date=' which is an oddity on classicals. It wouldn't surprise me if they had on board electronics too, or at least as an option. I don't think you could spend over $700 or $800 retail if Robert Godin delivered it to your house himself. It's common to see La Patries for $300 on ebay. I have a '58 Gibson C-6 with Brazilian Rosewood sides & back and a very checkered past. I love the old girl. It's not a great guitar but it suits me.[/quote'] I am going to second the vote for La Patrie. They are home grown for us Canucks and though I have only played one I was really impressed with it. Check out their line up: http://www.lapatrieguitars.com/guitars.html The one I played was the Hybrid CW Light Burst and like i said it was very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Gibson and Epiphone both used to make a Chet Atkins classical that could be plugged in and it was designed for him because he used one in concert. The problem with them is that there were hard to hear when not plugged in. Click on this link to see one Epi CEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 Thanks fellas... Im drawn to the Ovation. I had a 12 string years ago but the rounded back kept slipping when I tried to play sitting down. I now have some homwork to do...thanks lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 There are non-stick pads for about $13 on ebay cut specifically to fit Ovation waists. I bought one for one of mine and it works well and doesn't stand out like a sore thumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohemian Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Ovation does NOT make a classical guitar they make a "guitar" with nylon strings Check out Rodriguez... found at GC some are very nice case by case Also for a decent nylon/classical/crossover try the Breedlove Atlas nylon excellent or for very cool also try the GODIN nylon models... highly regarded by many pros in Europe and Brazil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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