Classical/Nylon String for Fingerstyle?

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Classical/Nylon String for Fingerstyle? Jun 14, 2016 12:40:35 GMT -5

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Post by FloridaGull on Jun 14, 2016 12:40:35 GMT -5

I own 3 classical guitars, so I guess I should put the first post up in this section...

I like the wider nuts on ANY guitar - 2 of my classicals (the Walden and the Cordoba) have the typical-for-a-classical 2" nut, and the Lucida has a 1 7/8" nut - big enough...

I don't play any classical music per se - but, I primarily play fingerstyle, and have found that a classical/nylon stringed instrument is great for fingerstyle playing! If you play fingerstyle, IMHO you will find that playing what you play on a steel-string on a classical/nylon string guitar will surprise you! Give it a shot!

Also - you can slide the D - Dm - D7 chord forms all the way up and down the neck without worrying about squeaking!

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Classical/Nylon String for Fingerstyle? Jun 14, 2016 15:52:20 GMT -5

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Post by Derick on Jun 14, 2016 15:52:20 GMT -5

Over the years I have had two or three classical guitars, all basic cheap models, but I did like the Yamaha C90.
But the other week in the guitar shop, I played a couple of, I think you call them crossover guitars, and I really liked them, but they were a little on the expensive side, but you never know.

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Classical/Nylon String for Fingerstyle? Jun 14, 2016 16:03:35 GMT -5

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Post by FloridaGull on Jun 14, 2016 16:03:35 GMT -5

Typically, the "crossover" guitars will have a nut width slightly less than the typical classical 2", and will usually have a slightly radiused fingerboard as well. This (supposedly) gives the guitar a more "normal" feel (compared to the typical classical's lack of a radius - or flat fretboard)...

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Classical/Nylon String for Fingerstyle? Jun 14, 2016 17:06:22 GMT -5

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Post by Derick on Jun 14, 2016 17:06:22 GMT -5

That's what I liked about the crossover guitar, the radiused fingerboard, and the build quality was more solid than other classical guitars that I have played in the past, but not sure if they are made to play pure acoustic, as they were not very loud and were fitted with preamp.

Faith Mercury, Parlour Guitar.
Tanglewood TW40 Sundance Historic, 12 freter. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
Takamine GY93E-Nat, Parlour Guitar, solid Spruce top.
Epiphone ES339, semi acoustic Electric guitar,
Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

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Classical/Nylon String for Fingerstyle? Jun 14, 2016 18:20:24 GMT -5

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Post by FloridaGull on Jun 14, 2016 18:20:24 GMT -5

Godin's classical line, La Patrie - www.lapatrieguitars.com/intro.html - has at least the hybrid model - 2" nut, but 24" radius - www.lapatrieguitars.com/guitarshybridlightburst.html - but, the specs say all of them have the 24" radius - www.lapatrieguitars.com/specs.html - can we trust the specs?

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Classical/Nylon String for Fingerstyle? Jun 15, 2016 11:17:55 GMT -5

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Post by Derick on Jun 15, 2016 11:17:55 GMT -5

The Godin crossover guitar looks real nice, but not much chance of seeing one in England.
But thanks for posting the links, FloridaGull.

Faith Mercury, Parlour Guitar.
Tanglewood TW40 Sundance Historic, 12 freter. Solid Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides.
Takamine GY93E-Nat, Parlour Guitar, solid Spruce top.
Epiphone ES339, semi acoustic Electric guitar,
Fender Mex Stratocaster, White with Maple neck.
PRS se Custom, 24 fret, Mahogany back with Maple cap.
Tanglewood TW 45 Re Sundance Reserve, All solid wood, Cedar Top,Mahogany back and sides.

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Classical/Nylon String for Fingerstyle? Jun 16, 2016 18:20:53 GMT -5 Derick likes this

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Post by RobertW on Jun 16, 2016 18:20:53 GMT -5

i have not owned a classical guitar since the 70's. It was an Espana (same Finnish company that made my 70's 12 string).
I should try one. but i am afraid of GAS

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Classical/Nylon String for Fingerstyle? Jun 17, 2016 13:38:22 GMT -5

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Post by RobertW on Jun 17, 2016 13:38:22 GMT -5

One of the earliest tunes i composed and still play, was written on my Espana classical.
it required changes that i cant really do anymore on steel strings, so i play it much slower that I did back them..

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Classical/Nylon String for Fingerstyle? Jun 25, 2016 11:08:20 GMT -5

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Post by modernsaint on Jun 25, 2016 11:08:20 GMT -5

I have had only one Classical Guitar that I studied Classical with in college. It is a Takamine C128 and I still own it. I pull it out every so often and over time the guitar has develop a nice rich warm sound. I need to change the strings on it as it is long overdue.

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Classical/Nylon String for Fingerstyle?

Post by FloridaGull on Jun 14, 2016 12:40:35 GMT -5

Post by Derick on Jun 14, 2016 15:52:20 GMT -5

Post by FloridaGull on Jun 14, 2016 16:03:35 GMT -5

Post by Derick on Jun 14, 2016 17:06:22 GMT -5

Post by FloridaGull on Jun 14, 2016 18:20:24 GMT -5

Post by Derick on Jun 15, 2016 11:17:55 GMT -5

Post by FloridaGull on Jun 15, 2016 11:59:05 GMT -5

Post by RobertW on Jun 16, 2016 18:20:53 GMT -5

Post by FloridaGull on Jun 16, 2016 20:32:33 GMT -5

Post by RobertW on Jun 17, 2016 13:38:22 GMT -5

Post by modernsaint on Jun 25, 2016 11:08:20 GMT -5

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