Showing posts with label classical music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label classical music. Show all posts

2/02/2012

Great Divide Songsmith SDCE-18-NA Dreadnought Acoustic Electric Guitar Review

Great Divide Songsmith SDCE-18-NA Dreadnought Acoustic Electric Guitar
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Overall, this is a good guitar, but the one that I recieved had some problems, namely a dead spot in the pickup that left the G and B strings silent in amplified play. The finish is magnificent however, this is a beautiful guitar.

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The all new Songsmith Series from Great Divide complements the performer in you.This dreadnought cutaway electric beauty features a solid Sitka spruce top for crisp tonal clarity and range.Laminated African sapele back and sides, rosewood brige and fingerboard.Also features Fishman ISY-201 Isys T pickup.Color: Gloss Natural.

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1/08/2012

Cordoba 55RCE Acoustic Electric Classical Guitar, CD/IN Review

Cordoba 55RCE Acoustic Electric Classical Guitar, CD/IN
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I have owned this guitar for about 3 years and I am more impressed with it now than the first day I brought it home. I have a number of guitars and the only classical guitar I own that I think compares favorably is an Alvarez-Yairi CY 118. While the Yairi is a beautiful instrument in tone and workmanship, the value of it is that of a classical guitar which resonates throughout your body as you play it. On the other hand, the Cordoba 55RCE sounds wonderful but does not have quite the acoustical resonance of the Yairi. But, the Cordoba has an electronic piezo pickup system that makes the guitar come alive when played through a halfway decent amplifier. The Cordoba includes an electronic tuner and 3 band equalizer as well as a presence modifier with its electronic package. On the whole, the Cordoba is a well rounded instrument that you will enjoy playing with or without and amplifier for years.As with any fine classical guitar, I would highly recommend that you play it before you buy it. All fine guitars are a little different. If it is not possible to play before delivery, make sure you can return it within a reasonable amount of time. This should not be a problem for the dealer. If it is, say goodbye and take your business elsewhere. The Cordoba 55RCE is made from some of the finest wood available in a time of scarcity of fine woods. But, even the best of woods do not guarantee long-term structural integrity. This is not a guitar to take to the beach and play along with your friends singing because significant changes in humidity will harm the wood and could cause cracking and/or warping. Since the Cordoba has an excellent warranty, please make sure that you take care of it in the prescribed way (to the extent practical) to preserve the value of the warranty, and more importantly to preserve the sound and beauty of the instrument. Even though it is covered by a warranty, you do not want to be without your guitar for any period of time that it takes to fix it properly. It takes a little extra time to care for your Cordoba, but it is worth it. Buying a Cordoba 55RCE is buying art that is functional as well. If you are lucky enough to acquire one of these fine instruments, I wish you luck and all the happiness that will come from your playing.


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Cordoba 55RCE Spanish cutaway electric guitar. Solid Canadian Cedar top with Indian Rosewood back/sides.Soft cutaway with 4band EQ and onboard tuner, natural lacquer finish.650 mm scale length, 50 mm nut (1.96 inches) Includes Humicase Protégé humidified case.

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1/07/2012

Takamine TC132SC Classical Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Review

Takamine TC132SC Classical Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar
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Very happy with the guitar. Feels full of quality and love the tube pickup. Sounds very warm and natural.
I live in Australia and had this guitar shipped from the US. Arrived in gemreat condition thanks to the hard case that came with it.

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The Takamine TC132SC Classical acoustic-electric guitar features a solid cedar top with a solid rosewood back and rosewood sides for a brilliant and rich classic tone. The braces are patterned and voiced for today's music. The TC132SC is equipped with the Takamine Cool Tube preamp. This on-board tube preamp features bass and treble tone controls, semi-parametric midrange, a second-source input and blend control, and chromatic tuner. Includes a Takamine hardshell case. Specs: Body Shape: Classical Cutaway - Rosette: Marquettery - Top: Solid Cedar - Inlays: None - Back: Solid Rosewood - Sides: Rosewood - Fingerboard: Rosewood - Electronics: CTP-1 - Tuners: Gold Classical

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11/13/2011

Giannini GWNFLE Performance Series Thin Body Cutaway Guitar (Acoustic-Electric, Nylon) Review

Giannini GWNFLE Performance Series Thin Body Cutaway Guitar (Acoustic-Electric, Nylon)
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I was very happy with this guitar. It was everything I had hoped for, at an AMAZING price! This is why I love Amazon!!!!!

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Acoustic-electric cutaway, nylon with Giannini 4 band preamp. Solid Red Cedar top, Pau-Ferro/Morado back and sides, gold plated machine heads and reinforced neck with adjustable truss rod. Supplied with Giannini gig bag.

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9/29/2011

Godin Multiac Nylon Duet Ambiance Acoustic Electric Classical Guitar, Natural Review

Godin Multiac Nylon Duet Ambiance Acoustic Electric Classical Guitar, Natural
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The godin has a little giss sound.
i have tried with different cables and amps and is always there
but it has a great soundt and the variety of equals you can get is awesome

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9/09/2011

Cordoba C5-CE Acoustic Electric Classical Guitar, Black Review

Cordoba C5-CE Acoustic Electric Classical Guitar, Black
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I've owned this guitar for a few months and I can only say positive things about it.
I'm not a highly skilled player myself but I can recognize a fine instrument like this when I play it.
The construction and overall finish is beautiful. Very solid, doesn't feel like is going to break in your hands even if you treat it like a solid body guitar...
Great sound, as an acousting, even when it has a thin body, or plugged into an amp or PC interface.
Althoung the action is a little high, you will find this beauty very easy to play due to its kind of thin neck.
The tuner works great as it's very precise. Also the internal pick up does a great job, but don't forget to turn it off after tuning because it eats the 9volts battery very quick.
The cut-away makes it great for high pitch shreding not possible in normal acoustics... and, I have to say, the tuning is still great down in the last frets.
I would really recommend this guitar for beginners and very skilled ones as well.

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Based on the C5, the C5-CEBK features a Black finish, soft cutaway and a slightly thinner neck. The 3 band pickup system produces a rich and natural sound when amplified, and also includes an on-board tuner.

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9/08/2011

Yamaha CG182S Spruce Top Classical Guitar Review

Yamaha CG182S Spruce Top Classical Guitar
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Very pleased. I had an entry level Yamaha Classical with cedar top in the past which I felt was good quality, and I'm satisfied with this upgrade as well. I wanted to try a spruce top this time for a different tone. It has a nice tone and is a nice looking guitar in my opinion. When you get into $1000's for concert quality instruments, I'm sure you will find instruments with better projection, etc.; but for the money this is what I was expecting and hoping for: a solid classical guitar with spruce top and nice tone, which I can enjoy for practice and playing in front of small groups. I'm also satisfied with the extent to which the instrument stays in tune. I would eventually like to try other features on a classical guitar--jumbo frets and/or scalloped fretboard (which are not standard features for classical guitars), as well as a seventh string for extension of the bass range. But for now, I believe the CG182S is a quality instrument in this price range, and it suits my purposes well.

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8/31/2011

Ernie Ball Music Man Silhouette Electric Guitar, White Review

Ernie Ball Music Man Silhouette Electric Guitar, White
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as an avid guitar player and owner of several classic guitars, this one delivers! highly recommended!

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Made in the USA, Alder Body, HSH pickup configuration, 24 frets, Hardtail, 5 way blade, Schaller locking tuning keys

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8/18/2011

La Patrie Guitar, Collection Review

La Patrie Guitar, Collection
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I bought mine 11 years ago; it sounded great out of the case, but it has aged and mellowed beautifully. The sound is full, rich, and can play very loud or at a slight whisper -- with nothing lost as far as tone. The overtones are gorgeous, and notes will ring for a minute or two if left untouched. This is by far the best classical guitar for the money. You can't go wrong buying this masterpiece of craftsmanship; it's a work of art.

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Classical/Nylon string guitar

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8/14/2011

Cordoba 45F Classical Guitar Review

Cordoba 45F Classical Guitar
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This is my first nylon string guitar so please take my opinion in strife. I have been taking private guitar lessons and have been borrowing a guitar for a couple months from a friend. After a couple weeks of lessons, I was completely hooked on this instrument and knew that it was time for me to buy my own guitar. I have been playing this Cordoba for just a couple weeks now, but I know that this is a guitar that I can definitely grow into. I value tradition and I think that it is exceptional that my guitar was handmade in Spain. There are some blemishes (only noticeable from very close...you really have to be looking for them). I like knowing that my guitar is unique. These "blemishes" (I feel bad calling them that because they are really inconsequential) don't have any affect on the sound or the playability of the guitar.
As far as the technical specifications go, my teacher has confirmed that this guitar is as advertised online and I have been told from fellow players that this is a really high quality. Other opinions aside, it definitely feels lightweight and comfortable even for my novice hands. Can't wait to continue to learn with this guitar.

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Cordoba 45FM flamenco guitar. Solid European Spruce top with Sycamore back/sides.Spanish flamenco body depth with flat neck angle for low action and quick response.Includes Humicase Protégé humidified case.

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8/08/2011

Giannini GWNC3 Cadiz Classical Guitar (Acoustic, Nylon) Review

Giannini GWNC3 Cadiz Classical Guitar (Acoustic, Nylon)
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I bought this guitar in Rio de Janeiro where I was on vacation without one and wanted to buy a Brazilian guitar. The two primary manufacturers are Giannini and de Giorgio. I chose this model for $350 and have been happy and playing several models in the $200-600 range. The sound is great, tuning mechanism is ergonomically friendly, and it's beautiful. The only flaw is that I'm seeing some tiny flaking on the neck, something I can probably fix with some lacquer.

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Acoustic classical nylon. Solid Engelmann Spruce top, Pau-Ferro/Morado back and sides, Ebony fingerboard, gold plated machine heads and reinforced neck with adjustable truss rod. Supplied with Giannini gig bag.

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7/16/2011

Cordoba C10 Classical Guitar, CD/IN Review

Cordoba C10 Classical Guitar, CD/IN
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This is a really great guitar for the money, and definitely beats out the old Yamaha classical I used to have lying around. The solid woods were the biggest attractions for me in picking one up for myself, since my other old guitar is laminate I think so it sounds kinda stiff. But my C10 has a pretty and open sound and is very easy to play.
I saw the other review on here only giving this guitar "1 star", but it doesn't look like that person even tried out the C10 themselves (like they were sent a different guitar from Amazon?)- so i thought'd I'd put in my 2 cents since I can tell you i'm pretty pleased with mine!
-Michelle

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The Cordoba C10 is another all solid wood guitar in the Iberia Series.With all solid Indian Rosewood back and sides and a solid Canadian Cedar or European Spruce top, the C10 has a deep and full-bodied tone reminiscent of vintage Spanish guitars. It also features a lightweight Spanish cedar neck with an Ebony fingerboard, standard scale length and nut width dimensions 650/52, and a nitrocellulose natural finish. The adjustable truss rod in the neck is the only exception to traditional Spanish design. Other details include a multi-layer Rosewood/Maple headstock veneer and an inlaid Mother of Pearl & Ebony "Esteso" weaved rosette inspired by a Domingo Esteso guitar of the 1920s.A Rosewood binding bordered by a red cherry stained Mahogany soundboard purfling compliments the vintage rosette. A Cordoba Polyfoam case with backpack shoulder straps is included."

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6/29/2011

Yamaha CG192C Cedar Top Classical Guitar Review

Yamaha CG192C Cedar Top Classical Guitar
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Yamaha builds a guitar that is efficient and easy to play. The construction is simple and clean. Now, that's sufficient for their entry level guitars (I picked up a Yamaha F335 Acoustic Guitar, Natural for less than one Ben Franklin - see my review), however, at 5x that amount, that just doesn't cut it anymore. This guitar has zero character. It hits all the notes without any issues, but the sound it produces can only be described as plain vanilla. For the beginning student that may be OK, but why spend the extra $ for this model when it sounds and plays pretty much the same as its lesser brethren? The better grade of materials used in this do not seem to translate into better sound quality - and isn't that why one would drop the extra $ in the first place?
If you want a classical guitar that hands-down produces a rich, wonderful tone that has character, I'm, afraid you'll have to drop some serious $ on a José Ramírez. At this price point, I'd shop around to try to find something that approaches the Ramírez sound - a tall order, for sure.
P.S. Don't bother with Takamine, either. I played one that was 2x the price of this Yamaha and, while it did have a better feel and produce a slightly better tone, the Japanese guitars just don't capture that wonderful Spanish guitar sound.

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6/25/2011

Yamaha FS720S Acoustic Guitar, Tobacco Brown Sunburst Review

Yamaha FS720S Acoustic Guitar, Tobacco Brown Sunburst
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It took several tries to find "the one." Have been looking for a well crafted acoustic with a sunburst finish under $300.00. Dreadnoughts are wonderful with that gorgeous full sound but they are too large for me to play comfortably. I ordered the Yamaha 720S online sight unseen and was amazed at what arrived. The craftmanship was absolutely flawless. The factory set-up perfect. The only thing that it needed was to be restrung with DR Rare medium strings and a little play-in time-it has a full range of clear tone all the way up the scale and great volume- she is a keeper =)
Thank you Amazon for all of your help as well !

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The heritage of Yamaha guitars begins with the FG line of acoustic guitars. Choice woods, the finest craftsmanship and a smaller folk style body make the FS720S an individual alternative to the larger bodied FG. Precise, smooth response and a sweet, focused tone make this a great choice for recording or fingerpicking.

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6/21/2011

Cordoba Fusion Orchestra, CD/IN with Gigbag Review

Cordoba Fusion Orchestra, CD/IN with Gigbag
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I bought this guitar with a very specific idea of what it would be like as reviewed by Acoustic Guitar Magazine. I already have and play other guitars, all steel string models. I was looking for that sound that only comes from nylon strings, but not so much for classical style, but for the jazz/bosa noval/latin sound. This guitar with it's 1/4 inch narrower neck and full and balance tone turned out to be just the ticket. The built in electronics are not fancy but just right for those occasions when one just needs a little more volume, like jamming with friends. The only bugger is that the battery is deep inside the body making it difficult to access. I have not owned this long enough to comment on battery life, but I expect as with most instruments, that won't be a problem. The service from Amazon was, as I have come to expect, great with one minor glitch. There was no manufacturers handbook/instructions that said where the battery case was. All in all, I am very happy with the overall purchase process and the instrument is exactly what I was looking for. 5 out of 5 for what I was looking for.

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The Cordoba Fusion Orchestra 12 is the first full body guitar in the Fusion series.It features Indian Rosewood back and sides, a lightweight Cedar neck, and an Ebony fingerboard and the option of either a solid Canadian Cedar or European Spruce top. The multiple ringed rosette is made of 100% natural woods and inlaid by hand, along with the Maple and Ebony purfling that outlines the soundboard.A light Mahogany binding accents the body shape of the Orchestra, which is slightly altered from a traditional nylon string guitar.The most notable characteristics of the Orchestra are the tone and feel.The thinner 1 7/8 inch neck is comfortable for any player, and the radiused fingerboard makes playability quick, comfortable, and easy.The tone is dark and punchy in the basses, with strong, round trebles and balanced mids.The Orchestra comes equipped with a BBand A1.2 pickup, which has a volume control mounted on the inside edge of the sound hole.The 9-volt battery powered electronics are mounted in a small tube that is directly coupled with a high quality endpin jack making an all-in-one structure.The HZZless circuitry and UST (under saddle transducer) pickup produce a tone that is amazingly clear and pure.The Cordoba Fusion series is designed to make high quality nylon string guitars with necks and fingerboards that are thinner and feel like a steel string acoustic or electric guitar.They bodies are built in the traditional Spanish style of guitar making but the necks and fingerboards are modernized and feel comfortable for non-classical players.

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6/19/2011

Dean Classical Solid-Top Acoustic-Electric Cutaway Left Handed Guitar Review

Dean Classical Solid-Top Acoustic-Electric Cutaway Left Handed Guitar
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I really liked this instruemnt. The woodwork and binding is equal in quality to units that cost much more. The only adjustment I had to make was the bridge to lower the action a little. The sound quality is very good and the built in tuner is great as well. Great value and the fact that it is left handed makes it worth more to me.

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The Espana Classical Acoustics from Dean are a new tradition in innovative yet refined classical guitar construction. The CSCM Espana Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar from Dean boasts a solid cedar top. It's a new tradition in innovative yet refined classical guitar construction. The CSCM comes in a left-handed version as well.CSCM Lefty~Solid Cedar Top~Mahogany Body~650mm Scale~Rosewood Fingerboard~High Grade Classical Tuners~Mahogany Neck~7 Layer Wood Binding~Inlaid Mosaic Rosette~Dean Preamp w/Tuner

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6/02/2011

Cordoba Fusion 14 Rose Classical Guitar with Polyfoam case Review

Cordoba Fusion 14 Rose Classical Guitar with Polyfoam case
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I was sold on Cordoba's Fusion guitars when I read about it having nylon strings on the body of a steel string guitar. While I love the softer tones of the nylon strings, I couldn't bear to part with the way a steel string guitar feels. I learned on a classical guitar and I have wanted to return to it for a while now so this seemed like it would be my chance.
The specs on this product page are true (I checked) and I believe the size measurements are the same for all the Fusions (expect maybe for the ones with 12 frets instead of 14). I spent a lot of time researching the different models before I chose to go with the "Rose". This is my second guitar and I wanted something distinguishable from my other steel-string. I checked out the photography on the Cordoba website and a couple other online stores, and decided that the "Rose" was the one for me. The pictures on Amazon don't give it any justice. I got it shipped to my house a couple months ago and I am still getting comments on how unique and interesting the all-Indian Rosewood design is.
One last thing to note - I've been told that I'm over critical about a guitar's sound when plugged in, but the electronics that come with this guitar aren't bad and I don't have too many complaints so far. For those of you who are interested in the tech specs, it's a Bband T35 pickup that is included. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase and would recommend it to any one.

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Cordoba Fusion 14 "Rose" nylon string crossover guitar. Solid Indian Rosewood top with Rosewood back/sides. 14 frets to body with a radiused fingerboard and thin steel string style neck. Natural lacquer finish. Cutaway electric w/Fishman Presys Blend electronics. 650 mm scale length, 47 mm nut (1.85 inches) IncludesPolyfoam case.

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