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Location: So. Cal. | The problem may have been in what a lot of people like to use the term "Classical" guitar when referring to "any" nylon strung acoustic guitar.
There have been a lot of memorable (or famous, whatever) songs (instrumental or vocal) played and heralded by their use of distinctive sound from nylon strung acoustic guitars. I believe Ovation nylon strung guitars are more appropriately associated with this type of music.
Charlie Byrd, John Williams did use Ovation guitar back in the '80s I believe. However, except for the original model, the later ones have narrower neck and 12-fret clear. That maybe a good indication of its more appropriate place in the instrument roster.
To be fair, you cannot possibly compare a high grade classical guitar (starts at around $5000) with any of these less expensive acoustic nylon strung models. But if you compare the likes from Yamaha, Godin, Taylor; Ovation (Viper nylon especially) is way better. Obviously, IMHO that is. |
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Location: SoCal | playadamas? playadamas?
Didn't you used to post here occassionally? You should post a pic of your Adamas nylon string.
Actually, as I read your post the thought that came to mind (and it is part of your point) is that there's a difference between classical guitars and nylon string guitars. My 1773LX, while a nylon string, is not a classical guitar. Never meant to be.... |
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Location: So. Cal. | I would if I had permission from the "ultimate" owner of that Adamas nylon prototype... and you know who I am talking about.
Exactly, nylon string acoustic guitar is not the same as a classical. On the same token, flamenco guitar is not the same as a classical, even though they look almost identical to each other. Completely different beasts. They are all different, and made to serve their particularly intended instrumentalists. |
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Location: SoCal | Originally posted by playadamas:
I would if I had permission from the "ultimate" owner of that Adamas nylon prototype... and you know who I am talking about.
Given.... |
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