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I'm about to buy my first acoustic guitar, but i dont know which type i should chose. A nylon or a guitar with steelstrings ? I dont know the name for those, just the german ones. Guess the steelstrings one is called western and the nylon one is called classic guitar. Could anyone give me some tips and enlighten me
I thought of a maximum investment about 250€ (think its a little less than 300$) Can i get good guitar for the next years with this, because i dont want to buy a guitar, which i'm not pleased with, when i get better.
Last edited by Lynx on Tue Feb 17, 2004 8:40 am, edited 2 times in total.
Yup Nylons are often referred to as Classic / Spanish guitars , if you wanna play stuff like Dave and other rock types , i would say go with a Steel string / Western , nylon guitars are more finger playing guitars as far as i know , i do know a guy who likes using a pick on it though
i just played a classical last night and i must say that i wish i learned on one of those then made the transition to a steel string... classicals are harder to play
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My advice? Forget guitar and play the violin or sax. You'll be much more in demand as far as playing in a band. I seriously wish I had picked up either one instead of guitar. There's too many damn guitarists.
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if you want to play guitar, get an alvarez RD8 for about $140. best guitar for the price.
classical guitars also have wider necks and larger frets usually.
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i'd recommend getting a classical. you can't strum for shit, but it is harder to play. it's better to go from hard to easy than from easy to hard. i started out on my crappy 90 dollar yamaha nylon and i don't regret it a bit.
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i'd recommend getting a classical. you can't strum for shit, but it is harder to play. it's better to go from hard to easy than from easy to hard. i started out on my crappy 90 dollar yamaha nylon and i don't regret it a bit.
yay! thats what i was sayin
hofdaddy wrote:better tie your meat curtains together Whitney. cause one sip of Speen ale will make you gush out of your vagina
I'd have to say get an Epiphone...that was/is my first guitar and it has not disappointed me...you could easily get one in your price range. They are quite good for beginner/intermediate players...try one out see what you think.
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First, thank you for your replies, but now i'm a bit confused. Is the sound of a classic guitar very differnt from a western ? I dont mind if its harder to learn, but i'm more into music like Dave's than stuff like flamenco.
