Electro classical guitar, any advice?

Hints and tips on getting the sound you want. Plus anything to do with Fender, Burns and other guitars; also amps, effects units, recording equipment and any other musical accessories.

Moderators: David Martin, Iain Purdon, JimN, dave robinson, George Geddes

Electro classical guitar, any advice?

Postby AlanMcKillop » 26 Jul 2011, 14:08

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.
User avatar
AlanMcKillop
 
Posts: 1206
Joined: 19 Sep 2009, 20:04
Location: Motherwell, Lanarkshire

Re: Electro classical guitar, any advice?

Postby dave robinson » 26 Jul 2011, 15:50

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. :)
Dave Robinson
User avatar
dave robinson
 
Posts: 5316
Joined: 09 Sep 2009, 14:34
Location: Sheffield

Re: Electro classical guitar, any advice?

Postby Bluesnote » 26 Jul 2011, 16:41

Check your PM's Alan ;)
Hugh.
Bluesnote
 

Re: Electro classical guitar, any advice?

Postby Didier » 26 Jul 2011, 20:00

Don't forget Lâg guitars altough they might no be easy to find in you local shops : http://www.lagguitars.co.uk/

Didier
User avatar
Didier
 
Posts: 1935
Joined: 15 Sep 2009, 10:57
Location: West suburb of Paris, France

Re: Electro classical guitar, any advice?

Postby 51 Relic » 26 Jul 2011, 23:44

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
51 Relic
 

Re: Electro classical guitar, any advice?

Postby roger bayliss » 27 Jul 2011, 13:38

These might be worth a look in your price range
MANUEL RODRIGUEZ


http://www.reidys.com/index.pl?submit=View_PLU&PLU=1361
American Pro Series Strat 2017, G&L S500 Natural Ash
User avatar
roger bayliss
 
Posts: 1787
Joined: 15 Sep 2009, 00:15

Re: Electro classical guitar, any advice?

Postby AlanMcKillop » 27 Jul 2011, 15:25

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:
User avatar
AlanMcKillop
 
Posts: 1206
Joined: 19 Sep 2009, 20:04
Location: Motherwell, Lanarkshire

Re: Electro classical guitar, any advice?

Postby George Geddes » 27 Jul 2011, 15:31

Are the Gibson ? Epiphone Chet Atkins models still around?

George
George Geddes
 
Posts: 1440
Joined: 16 Sep 2009, 21:18
Location: Glasgow

Re: Electro classical guitar, any advice?

Postby dave robinson » 27 Jul 2011, 15:55

George Geddes wrote:Are the Gibson ? Epiphone Chet Atkins models still around?

George


They sure are, I have the Gibson CEC. :)
Dave Robinson
User avatar
dave robinson
 
Posts: 5316
Joined: 09 Sep 2009, 14:34
Location: Sheffield

Re: Electro classical guitar, any advice?

Postby AlanMcKillop » 27 Jul 2011, 22:30

Looks like I may have managed to get a Yamaha NTX 700 in black. :thumbup:
User avatar
AlanMcKillop
 
Posts: 1206
Joined: 19 Sep 2009, 20:04
Location: Motherwell, Lanarkshire


Return to Gear

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Google Adsense [Bot] and 56 guests

Ads by Google
These advertisements are selected and placed by Google to assist with the cost of site maintenance.
ShadowMusic is not responsible for the content of external advertisements.