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4/29/2012

Giannini GCSM10 EL Handcrafted Series Cavaquinho (Acoustic-Electric) Review

Giannini GCSM10 EL Handcrafted Series Cavaquinho (Acoustic-Electric)
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I'm a forro fan and a guitar player, and I decided to take the plunge and buy the Giannini hand crafted model.
I've read mixed reviews about Giannini cavaquinhos on message boards, but this is one of the finest instruments I have ever played. I absolutely love it. The action and intonation are refined. It resonates beautifully. Solid rosewood sides and back. It FEELS and sounds like a great instrument, and the finishing is beautiful.
I have the less expensive Giannini GCSM 4 CTE cavaquinho. It's a decent little beater, but this is a vastly superior instrument.
The pickup sounds great and the built in tuner is a lovely bonus. Amplified or acoustic, it's fabulous.
I can honestly say is a pleasure to play. I'm enthusiastic to play it.

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Handcrafted all-solid acoustic-electric Brazilian Cavaquinho with Giannini 2 band preamp. Solid Sitka Spruce top, solid Rosewood back and sides, gold plated machine heads and reinforced neck. Supplied with Giannini hard case.

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4/03/2012

Oscar Schmidt OU240SWK Tenor Ukulele Review

Oscar Schmidt OU240SWK Tenor Ukulele
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I bought this uke about a year ago and registered it on line at their site that I find out it is not really theirs but contracted out. well ok but i have a crack developeing in the bridge, well we need the reciept-- but its registered with you--- well not really. But i will send you a return auth that you get to pay for--- send you a repair estimate that you can pay and then return it to you at your expence ----no thanks id sooner put in in the garbage and get a reliable instrument. only noticed the crack because it developed a buzz on the 1st string second fret. the uke has never been out of my room and they wanted to know if I kept it in a safe dry place besides ,I keep in the case schmidt provided , do you use desicant ,are you kidding me!
Well the Uke is at the factory and they are covering the repairs and doing a fulll set up on it. They were great once we got everything in line. I hope it comes out well as I was really in love with this uke it is beautiful and played like butter so I'll put this back up to a five if the repair goes as promised!

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Tenor size, Solid quartersawn Mahogany top, back & sides, Mozaick rope rosette and top binding, Ebony headstock and bridge, Pearl logo and snowflake fingerboard inlay, Ivory body binding, Satin finish, Deluxe Grover GH305 tuners with ebony buttons, Synthetic bone nut and saddle, Aquila strings

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12/26/2011

Takamine TC135SC Classical 24-Fret Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Natural Review

Takamine TC135SC Classical 24-Fret Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Natural
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The best part of this guitar is the 1 7/8 neck width(at the nut). Although the sound w/o amp is somewhat muted, it really shines plugged in, the Cool Tube technology is great, I've had the guitar more that 2 years and use it almost everyday. While the neck is somewhat thinner and narrower than my classical guitars, the transition to playing this instrument in both classical and jazz, even bossa nova is without undue hardship. The built in tuner is excellent, the 4 AA batteries give you about 15-20 hrs, but UNPLUG it from the amp when not in use, otherwise they run down quickly. I found the technical info from takamine wanting, but they do build a quality instrument and this is not exception, I have a Ramirez 2ce (cutaway electric) and this TC1135sc is my everyday guitar, I can't see where a Taylor nylon string would be any better.

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The Takamine TC135SC Classic features a solid Cedar top with Rosewood back and sides for a brilliant and rich classic tone. Other features include gold classical tuners, marquttery rosette, Cool Tube electronics, and more. Includes a GC1518 hardshell case!

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10/09/2011

Giannini GWNC1/7-EL Sevilha Classical Guitar (Acoustic-Electric, Nylon, 7-String) Review

Giannini GWNC1/7-EL Sevilha Classical Guitar (Acoustic-Electric, Nylon, 7-String)
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I just got this wonderful instrument. A SEVEN STRINGS CLASSICAL GUITAR!!!, with electronic amplifier built-in!. I love it.
The strings are very nice spaced from each other, so that the neck doesn't look wide and still you can play the different strings easily. Also doing 7 string bar chords is not difficult and do not require much strength. I am already playing songs with this
guitar using the seventh string with the deep sound of an A one octave lower than
the 5th string.
This kind of guitar is quite difficult or expensive to get, and here I got it for the price of a common guitar. The sound is very good for me and it came with a very nice gig bag. I thanks Giannini por putting these kind of guitars at the reach of everybody.
I think seven string classical guitars will be common in the near future.

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7-String acoustic-electric classical nylon with Giannini 4 band preamp. Solid Red Cedar top, Pau-Ferro/Morado back and sides, gold plated machine heads and reinforced neck with adjustable truss rod. Supplied with Giannini gig bag.

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9/25/2011

Cordoba C5-CE Acoustic Electric Classical Guitar, Black Review

Cordoba C5-CE Acoustic Electric Classical Guitar, Black
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I've owned this guitar for a few months and I can only say positive things about it.
I'm not a highly skilled player myself but I can recognize a fine instrument like this when I play it.
The construction and overall finish is beautiful. Very solid, doesn't feel like is going to break in your hands even if you treat it like a solid body guitar...
Great sound, as an acousting, even when it has a thin body, or plugged into an amp or PC interface.
Althoung the action is a little high, you will find this beauty very easy to play due to its kind of thin neck.
The tuner works great as it's very precise. Also the internal pick up does a great job, but don't forget to turn it off after tuning because it eats the 9volts battery very quick.
The cut-away makes it great for high pitch shreding not possible in normal acoustics... and, I have to say, the tuning is still great down in the last frets.
I would really recommend this guitar for beginners and very skilled ones as well.

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Based on the C5, the C5-CEBK features a Black finish, soft cutaway and a slightly thinner neck. The 3 band pickup system produces a rich and natural sound when amplified, and also includes an on-board tuner.

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9/16/2011

Godin Multiac Nylon Duet Ambiance Acoustic Electric Classical Guitar, Natural Review

Godin Multiac Nylon Duet Ambiance Acoustic Electric Classical Guitar, Natural
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The godin has a little giss sound.
i have tried with different cables and amps and is always there
but it has a great soundt and the variety of equals you can get is awesome

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8/06/2011

La Patrie Guitar, Collection Review

La Patrie Guitar, Collection
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I bought mine 11 years ago; it sounded great out of the case, but it has aged and mellowed beautifully. The sound is full, rich, and can play very loud or at a slight whisper -- with nothing lost as far as tone. The overtones are gorgeous, and notes will ring for a minute or two if left untouched. This is by far the best classical guitar for the money. You can't go wrong buying this masterpiece of craftsmanship; it's a work of art.

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Cordoba 45F Classical Guitar Review

Cordoba 45F Classical Guitar
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This is my first nylon string guitar so please take my opinion in strife. I have been taking private guitar lessons and have been borrowing a guitar for a couple months from a friend. After a couple weeks of lessons, I was completely hooked on this instrument and knew that it was time for me to buy my own guitar. I have been playing this Cordoba for just a couple weeks now, but I know that this is a guitar that I can definitely grow into. I value tradition and I think that it is exceptional that my guitar was handmade in Spain. There are some blemishes (only noticeable from very close...you really have to be looking for them). I like knowing that my guitar is unique. These "blemishes" (I feel bad calling them that because they are really inconsequential) don't have any affect on the sound or the playability of the guitar.
As far as the technical specifications go, my teacher has confirmed that this guitar is as advertised online and I have been told from fellow players that this is a really high quality. Other opinions aside, it definitely feels lightweight and comfortable even for my novice hands. Can't wait to continue to learn with this guitar.

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Cordoba 45FM flamenco guitar. Solid European Spruce top with Sycamore back/sides.Spanish flamenco body depth with flat neck angle for low action and quick response.Includes Humicase Protégé humidified case.

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7/27/2011

Giannini GWNC3 Cadiz Classical Guitar (Acoustic, Nylon) Review

Giannini GWNC3 Cadiz Classical Guitar (Acoustic, Nylon)
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I bought this guitar in Rio de Janeiro where I was on vacation without one and wanted to buy a Brazilian guitar. The two primary manufacturers are Giannini and de Giorgio. I chose this model for $350 and have been happy and playing several models in the $200-600 range. The sound is great, tuning mechanism is ergonomically friendly, and it's beautiful. The only flaw is that I'm seeing some tiny flaking on the neck, something I can probably fix with some lacquer.

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Acoustic classical nylon. Solid Engelmann Spruce top, Pau-Ferro/Morado back and sides, Ebony fingerboard, gold plated machine heads and reinforced neck with adjustable truss rod. Supplied with Giannini gig bag.

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7/24/2011

Cordoba C7 Classical Guitar, SP/IN Review

Cordoba C7 Classical Guitar, SP/IN
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First of all, I should state for the record that I am a professional classical guitarist. For the past 15 years I have owned and played guitars by the late master luthier Thomas Humphrey almost exclusively (I concurrently owned a beautiful instrument by notable English builder Christopher Dean for about two years) all of which are near the $10,000 price range. I mention this only to establish the frame of reference by which I am reviewing the Cordoba C7.
I ordered the Cordoba C7 as a teaching guitar and I received it in record time (about 2 days from ordering). Aesthetically, the guitar is beautiful. The European Spruce top and indian rosewood (laminated) back and sides are really gorgeous for a $500 guitar. What I find most impressive is the sound quality and volume of the C7. The sound is deep, rich, "wet" and suprisingly full and round. This guitar can be pushed pretty hard and played fairly loud without breaking up, although the volume does seem to peak at a certain point compared to true concert guitars (again, it's only $500, what do you want?). The playability is outstanding and action very easy no matter what the string tension. I'm not sure how the folks at Cordoba do it, but they have managed to design and build a very impressive, REALLY good advanced student guitar (or entry level concert-quality guitar?) with fine materials for an unbelievable price.
I want to be careful not to over-state my praise for this guitar, but I have played guitars that sell for $1500-$2000 that do not sound this good. All of my comments and praise should be taken in the context of the price of this guitar. If you are looking for an amazing concert instrument to travel the world and record your Grammy award-winning CD, then this is probably not your guitar (although I would play a concert on this guitar if I had to). If you are looking for a great sounding and playing guitar as a "beater", travel or teaching instrument for an unbelievable price, you won't be disappointed here.
P.S. The case is a gig bag and not really review-worthy. It's solidly made with thick durable fabric, but it's still a gig bag. Overall, a really good guitar/bag package for a great price.


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The Cordoba C7 features a solid Canadian Cedar or European Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides.The top is braced with a 7 fan Torres style bracing system for a warm and resonant sound.The neck is made of lightweight Cedar, and the fingerboard is Rosewood.As a full size traditional Spanish guitar, the scale length is 650mm (25.6 inches), and fingerboard width at the nut is 52mm (2 inches).The C7 is handmade and includes several detailed refinements like an all rosewood binding with a maple and ebony inlaid purfling, rosewood bridge with bone saddle and rosewood & bone inlaid tie block, rosewood headstock veneer, and heel cap.The burgundy ring and mosaic rosette has been inlaid by hand is made using all natural woods.The gold tuning machines are floral engraved with black accents and ebonized buttons.The C7 is a great guitar for anyone looking for the warm sound of nylon strings and comfortable playability.A deluxe Cordoba gig bag with backpack shoulder straps and storage pocket is included.

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7/17/2011

Valencia VG-50 Classical Guitar, High Gloss Natural Finish Review

Valencia VG-50 Classical Guitar, High Gloss Natural Finish
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I bought this guitar and just recently received it and I can't express how satisfied I'm with it. Not to mention that this guitar is a custom model and there fore rare it is stunning. The sound, as with any solid spruce top is very clean and bright(the way I like it) and the strings it comes with are very good quality.
For the price this is a must buy. Take a better look at it:
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The VG-50 classical guitars is a breakthrough in quality. The tone, playability and general finish rivals handmade European guitars costing farmore.

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6/25/2011

Takamine G Series EG128SC Electric Classical Guitar, Natural Review

Takamine G Series EG128SC Electric Classical Guitar, Natural
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I have had this guitar for a little over a month now. I have played one live show with it, and have recorded two songs in my studio with it. It is working like a champ. I have not really used the tuner, so I can't comment on it, but the sound is great. It's hard to find a classical guitar with a solid wood top (not plywood) that also has the electronics and cutaway for this price. I would recommend it to anyone. (I have played guitar for 15 years, and have owned several previous guitars).

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Made to Takamine's strict specifications, G Series instruments represent exceptionally good value. Takamine Guitars are crafted from the finest handpicked tonewoods, hand-crafted by expert luthiers, all providing players with an unmatched excellence and surprising affordability. Play one today and you'll play one for a lifetime. The Takamine EG128SC features a cutaway classical body made from rosewood back & sides and a solid spruce top. Also features a rosewood fingerboard. The EG128SC is loaded with the easy to use TP4T preamp featuring a 3 Band Graphic EQ and a built in tuner.

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6/22/2011

Godin Multiac Guitar (Nylon, Natural HG) Review

Godin Multiac Guitar (Nylon, Natural HG)
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Great Price for this Guitar - Shipping was fast. Guitar was packed very well and had NO damage. Was a very nice Christmas surprise. Would definately buy from this vendor again. Thanks !!!

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The original Multiac Nylon SA combines cutting edge acoustic guitar design with state-of-the-art on-board electronics and synth access. The 25-1/2" scale, the 1 7/8" nut width, and the fingerboard radius—a slight 16"—all contribute to an easy feel for steel string players to adapt to. This has become the instrument of choice for guitarists of all genres looking to incorporate nylon string guitar sounds in their music.


Godin's Multiac Series
The Multiac models represent the créme de la créme of the acoustic/electric guitar world. Whether you're recording, performing or just looking for an incredible plugged-in sound, these instruments deliver superb results. Several of these guitars are nylon string and the remaining are steel string. The various models are also distinguished by the two electronic systems used in the Multiac series guitars. The RMC-equipped Multiacs include synth access capabilities, and the Duet models feature custom dual source systems by L.R. Baggs.
RMC Polydrive preamp system for added feedback suppresion and a wealth of different tones.

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5/24/2011

Cordoba Fusion 14 Rose Classical Guitar with Polyfoam case Review

Cordoba Fusion 14 Rose Classical Guitar with Polyfoam case
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I was sold on Cordoba's Fusion guitars when I read about it having nylon strings on the body of a steel string guitar. While I love the softer tones of the nylon strings, I couldn't bear to part with the way a steel string guitar feels. I learned on a classical guitar and I have wanted to return to it for a while now so this seemed like it would be my chance.
The specs on this product page are true (I checked) and I believe the size measurements are the same for all the Fusions (expect maybe for the ones with 12 frets instead of 14). I spent a lot of time researching the different models before I chose to go with the "Rose". This is my second guitar and I wanted something distinguishable from my other steel-string. I checked out the photography on the Cordoba website and a couple other online stores, and decided that the "Rose" was the one for me. The pictures on Amazon don't give it any justice. I got it shipped to my house a couple months ago and I am still getting comments on how unique and interesting the all-Indian Rosewood design is.
One last thing to note - I've been told that I'm over critical about a guitar's sound when plugged in, but the electronics that come with this guitar aren't bad and I don't have too many complaints so far. For those of you who are interested in the tech specs, it's a Bband T35 pickup that is included. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase and would recommend it to any one.

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Cordoba Fusion 14 "Rose" nylon string crossover guitar. Solid Indian Rosewood top with Rosewood back/sides. 14 frets to body with a radiused fingerboard and thin steel string style neck. Natural lacquer finish. Cutaway electric w/Fishman Presys Blend electronics. 650 mm scale length, 47 mm nut (1.85 inches) IncludesPolyfoam case.

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5/22/2011

La Patrie Guitar, Etude Review

La Patrie Guitar, Etude
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My son wanted the La Patrie Guitar, he had one when he was in College and enjoyed it very much, ( he sold it after College about six years ago).he said he wished he had kept the Guitar, as it was beautifully
crafted, and always wanted another one. This Christmas, I saw one on Amazon, I showed it to him,
as he had been looking for one. He said the price was great. I ordered one for him, and he said it is the best Guitar for Classical and is enjoying playing
again, the tone is so soft and the music to me is very enjoyable..
Carol, an Amazon Customer..

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Godin Multiac Series-ACS Guitar (Slim Nylon) Review

Godin Multiac Series-ACS Guitar (Slim Nylon)
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I actually made a mistake on my order since I had played another model in the store. But when I received this guitar then played and heard it, I was totally hooked. It is very easy to play, comfortable, and sounds absolutely fantastic.

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feed back free nylon string with 13 pin output

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5/07/2011

Cordoba C5 Classical Guitar Review

Cordoba C5 Classical Guitar
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At the time of this writing I have only owned this guitar for 6 days. It is still brand new, it still needs to be 'broken in', heck even the strings have not matured yet and let me tell you, this guitar is just plain wonderful. It is very hard to put down.
It does look beautiful, it is very well made and yes even the gig bag is of great quality and offers a lot of protection...all good qualities but that is not why I bought this guitar.
I asked my wife to join me to the local GC, quite early, before everyone else arrived really. She has a very good ear and I wanted her opinion on a classical guitar, it was not my intention to buy a guitar that day, at all.
I started with some higher priced guitars, $700 - $1000 range. Fine guitars on their own, no complaints. I wanted to pay a more expensive guitar because I needed to know what a really good clssical guitar sounds and feels like.
My wife simply grabbed guitars of the wall and handed them to me, I merely took them and played the same things on all guitars to have a good comparison.
When she handed me this one I plucked one string and something clicked. I played for less than 20 seconds and both my wife and myself were stunned at the sound quality and projection. This was even with old, worn strings on it. I looked down on it and saw the beautiful wood sides and thought oh no, I have found my guitar and it's going to be 2 grand, something I just can not afford.
I flipped the tag and it was less than $300, I was blown away, could not believe it.
There was one more C5 on the wall, tried it out and it was the same wonderful sound. Looked both of them over carefully, played them both again and picked one, they were really identical in every way except a small defect in the clearcoated headstock. I left that one on the wall but held on to the other for dear life, nobody was taking this baby away from me.
I have played several guitars in the past and still own several. Never have I been this excited about a guitar. Not even with my first Gibson or Fender.
I don't think this guitar can be beat. I would have payed double for this guitar.
On top of everything it truly is a beautiful guitar, the woods are simply gorgeous, I especially love the rosewood binding. The tuning gears are gold plated and have ivory knobs and I like it!
Don't take my word for it people, do what I did. Go play a bunch of expensive guitars, then give this one a shot.
Btw, I put a set of new strings on it and I could not be happier with this sound.


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Cordoba C5 Nylon string acoustic guitar. Solid Cedar top with Mahogany back/sides. Features a Rosewood binding and fingerboard with quick and easy string action.All wood inlaid rosette. 650mm (25.6 inches) scale length, 52mm (2 inch) nut width

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