Classical Gas

Converting 0016c for steel strings

feeds@yuku.com (weege57) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:47:25 GMT

Any opinions on doing this? After seeing the 'rebirth of an 00028' I've been thinking that converting this guitar would make it basically an 0018..... Would you do it and/or does anyone know how much a conversion like this might cost? Thanks.

classical guitar forums

feeds@yuku.com (rschwa9966) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:03:16 GMT

MartinLil at the 125 Anos thread was singing the praises of the Delcamp forum http://www.delcamp.net/forum/en/viewforum.php?f=11 . I would agree it is the largest of the CG forums with the most resources. The downside is it is overregulated, with rules for the sake of rules (minimum of so-and-so posts to hear a clip or to see a pdf, heavy censorship).
A smaller, more entertaining forum with talented,...

Advice on the purchase of a nylon string guitar

feeds@yuku.com (gassman55) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:07:21 GMT

I have a friend looking for a nylon string instrument to strum chords while he sings. He is used to playing a $400-500 Yamaha steel string and was happy with the quality of the instrument. He wants something easier on his fingers. I recommended to purchase a used instrument since he most likely would get a better deal. He is fine with that suggestion since the guitar doesn't have to be in pristine condition. He would like to spend $500-600 but I could convince him to increase that to...

Wow! I Played a Taylor NS 24 CE

feeds@yuku.com (Martin000) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:27:03 GMT

Today, I went to American Music in Caldwell, Idaho and sat down in a quiet room to play this 24 I've heard about. The first note was the low E and I could not believe how LOUD it was. It was a boomer! The set up was great and the tone was surprisingly good everywhere. Barre chords-no problem. Every string up and down the fret ( I played for about an hour), was fine. The back of the guitar is built with a slight bow on the lower bout so less bracing is required ( so said the nice guitar...

Can your classical guitar get "played-out?"

feeds@yuku.com (razfcc) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:05:54 GMT

I was reading a review recently and the reviewer talked about getting a spruce top vs a cedar top classical. The reviewer stated that while the cedar tops do not require as much time to "open-up" nevertheless they are "played-out" after 10 or 15 years; as opposed to the spruce tops which never "play-out" and age nicely in perpetuity. Is there anything to this idea that a classical guitar can get "played-out?"

Opinions on Yamaha CG201S ?

feeds@yuku.com (guitar1580) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:59:10 GMT

Has anyone tried one of these? It is all solid wood, spruce top, mahog. back and sides. Going rate seems to be around $600. I'm wondering how it will compare to my 25 yr old Alvarez Yairi, which is cedar top & laminated rosewood back and sides.

I've had the AY since new. It sounds sweet, but I'm thinking of trying a different nylon string, without spending a ton. I like the idea of all solid wood in the Yamaha, but I'm wondering if I can do better for...

Last SRNE on Craigslist

feeds@yuku.com (Martin000) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:08:01 GMT

Friends, There was a 000C-16GTNE for sale that I followed up and found out in seeing real pictures of the guitar that it was in fact, a SRNE (the rosewood 16 nylon string). The man is quite nice and is selling it for a family member. It is, according to the receipt, the last one made. And he won't budge on the $1500 price. I tried. Hope someone can enjoy it. Here is the link:

Here are TWO G's for sale (not mine)

feeds@yuku.com (om45dlx) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:07:59 GMT

http://cgi.ebay.com/Marti...itar?hash=item3ef95f5871

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTA...itar?hash=item5883e0996e

NS 24CE or 0000C16SGTNE

feeds@yuku.com (Martin000) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:32:48 GMT

Friends,

I love this forum. Last fall, someone picked up a used (good condition) GTNE for $874 (see earlier post). Now, Taylor has come out with a good sounding NS 24CE. The 24 from some on the forum rivals or outranks the 32 for sound (and I loved the 32 but have touched a 24).

What would be your best deal for $10000???? NS 24CE?????? 000C16SGTNE????? or something else?

Love your input.....I learn a lot from every reply!

martin 000

SGTNE vs. SRNE

feeds@yuku.com (razfcc) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:03:50 GMT

This is such a tough question as a realize that like snowflakes these things can vary from guitar to guitar. That being said, what is the basic difference between the SGTNE and SRNE? Has anyone played them both? Is it similar to the difference between a D-18 and 28; with the former being labled as warm, dry, and woody and the latter tagged as rich/melodic tone? I tend to like the Martin Hogs better than Rosewood and suspect I might enjoy the sound of a well maintained SGTNE. Plus it has...

VOX DA20 and Roland Street Cube Amp

feeds@yuku.com (razfcc) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:07:59 GMT

Has anyone had any experience with either of these Amps. I am looking for a small practice amp that I can play and sing through in the $200 range. Any suggestions?

Saw a 000C16-SGTNe on Elderly

feeds@yuku.com (razfcc) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:16:02 GMT

http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/28U-2286.htm

Questions on Takamine C140S classical guitar

feeds@yuku.com (teleguy) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:58:13 GMT

I recently acquired this guitar, but I cannot find too much info on it, except that it might be Takamine's attempt to copy the Ramirez A1, both being exactly the same size and have the same long scale length. It seems to be well-made. Maybe too well-made, as the poly clear coat on it is really thick and the guitar seems indestructible. However, I guess the fingerboard over the years has shrunk (evidence by protruding fret ends), causing two cracks on the top along both sides of the...

Titanium Strings

feeds@yuku.com (thelmakegan) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:37:44 GMT

I am curious if you use titanium trebles, what brand, and if you have been happy with them. And, what basses do you usually match them with?

Thanks for your input!

Lisa

Classical guitar strap

feeds@yuku.com (jscio) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:50:42 GMT

...............a la Wille Nelson. Can anyone recommend a good classical guitar strap?

Tuners for 1960's Gibson C1 Classical

feeds@yuku.com (guitar1580) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:12:10 GMT

I'm getting a C1 from a forum member, and am expecting it to arrive any day. It has some replacement tuners on it, and I'm already thinking of replacing them either with some used originals from one of these models, with the aluminum string rollers, or with some upgraded aftermarket ones possibly.
I'm not looking to put alot of money into it, since I dont play the nylon string guits alot, but I'm leaning toward trying to find originals, if not too expensive, and if they...

eBay 00-28C ?

feeds@yuku.com (Hankak) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:39:12 GMT

http://cgi.ebay.com/1968-...itar?hash=item2c50d598f7

Would this make a good players guitar or were there issues with the the 68 00-28?
Thanks
Hank

Stronger fingernails

feeds@yuku.com (leehallboy) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:53:04 GMT

Anyone know a way to really strengthen fingernails? I have always been cursed with paperthin nails. I want to get back to playing some real classical but I know it's gonna be frustrating because I'll just be shredding my nails constantly. Wish I had my Dad's nails - I remember he could literally break clippers trying to cut his nails sometimes...

Fingerstyle Steel String Guitar Question?

feeds@yuku.com (razfcc) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:20:50 GMT

What are some nice steel string models that fit the "classical" specs. I played a 00-28VS today. Liked it. I have played the 0-28VS and the Norman Blake Model 000-18. Are there other guitars in this catagory (small body, 12 fret, wide nut and bridge string spacing)? I bought a Seagull SWS Folk for a couchsitter. I guessed this group would have some fingerstyle players who could chime in......Thanks....

Thomas Humphrey / C. F. Martin / Michael Dresdner Prototype Classical Guitar

feeds@yuku.com (gansz) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:58:34 GMT

Greetings, friends. Here's a page of research I completed on a one-off Martin classical guitar I own. I hope you find it as interesting as I do.

http://www.gansz.org/Humphrey/index.htm

Cheers,

David