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Electro classical guitar, any advice?

PostPosted: 26 Jul 2011, 14:08
by AlanMcKillop
I'm looking to purchase an additional guitar for my collection and was considering the above, as I don't have one. It doesn't need to be a top end model, but I reckon I'll need to spend £400/500 for something half decent.

Does anyone have any suggestions on models/makes from which I can start? I have searched the internet and the choice is vast, so some starting points would be great.

Re: Electro classical guitar, any advice?

PostPosted: 26 Jul 2011, 15:50
by dave robinson
There are quite a lot to choose from these days Alan. If I were looking I would start with Yamaha are work through the usual suspects like Aria, Takamine, Washburn etc. :)

Re: Electro classical guitar, any advice?

PostPosted: 26 Jul 2011, 16:41
by Bluesnote
Check your PM's Alan ;)
Hugh.

Re: Electro classical guitar, any advice?

PostPosted: 26 Jul 2011, 20:00
by Didier
Don't forget Lâg guitars altough they might no be easy to find in you local shops : http://www.lagguitars.co.uk/

Didier

Re: Electro classical guitar, any advice?

PostPosted: 26 Jul 2011, 23:44
by 51 Relic
Hi Yamaha are good they produce two types of nylon guitar the 1st with a standard width classic guitar neck width and body shape and the 2nd with a more modern shape neck with a APX type body .Both come in various price points and finishes .

However a Takamine electro classical would be my first call the Cooltube pre amp fitted is 1st class for warmth and detail :D

Re: Electro classical guitar, any advice?

PostPosted: 27 Jul 2011, 13:38
by roger bayliss
These might be worth a look in your price range
MANUEL RODRIGUEZ


http://www.reidys.com/index.pl?submit=View_PLU&PLU=1361

Re: Electro classical guitar, any advice?

PostPosted: 27 Jul 2011, 15:25
by AlanMcKillop
Thanks for the replies, I'll give you a call Hugh. I liked some of the Yamaha's as some of there models have a fingerboard more akin to electric/acoustic sizes and that appeals rather than the wider classical style. :thumbup:

Re: Electro classical guitar, any advice?

PostPosted: 27 Jul 2011, 15:31
by George Geddes
Are the Gibson ? Epiphone Chet Atkins models still around?

George

Re: Electro classical guitar, any advice?

PostPosted: 27 Jul 2011, 15:55
by dave robinson
George Geddes wrote:Are the Gibson ? Epiphone Chet Atkins models still around?

George


They sure are, I have the Gibson CEC. :)

Re: Electro classical guitar, any advice?

PostPosted: 27 Jul 2011, 22:30
by AlanMcKillop
Looks like I may have managed to get a Yamaha NTX 700 in black. :thumbup: