ampeep
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I traded my Merida classical guitar in for a Suzuki SCG-200 yesterday. It has a solid Sitka Spruce top, solid Rosewood back & sides. The Merida looked nicer, but didn't sound nearly as good.
Also tried a Takamine Hirade, at twice the price of the Suzuki. It was a better guitar but didn't make much of a difference in my hands. (Phew!)
Looked around the shop & the cheap classicals were virtually indistinguishable from the expensive ones, except when looking at the bracing inside. The last time I got a guitar, my friends asked me to send a photo - in this case there's no need. ��
Guess it's tradition but steel string guitars have sooooo much more variety in their appearance. Anyone else wonder about this?
Also tried a Takamine Hirade, at twice the price of the Suzuki. It was a better guitar but didn't make much of a difference in my hands. (Phew!)
Looked around the shop & the cheap classicals were virtually indistinguishable from the expensive ones, except when looking at the bracing inside. The last time I got a guitar, my friends asked me to send a photo - in this case there's no need. ��
Guess it's tradition but steel string guitars have sooooo much more variety in their appearance. Anyone else wonder about this?
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