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Gardner? August 9, 2011 at 10:36 am

Guitars built for either nylon or steel strings are constructed differently. You will have problems putting nylon strings on a steel stringed guitar and visa verse. I say NEITHER is a good idea. If I were in your shoes, I would walk on line or to a guitar store and purchase a nylon stringed guitar. That’s what I did years ago and now I am hooked. I got a second hand Takamine A/E that work just fine for a couple hundred and then just a yr or so ago I got a brand new one, an EC132C and I just LOVE it. As my skills improve I plan on upgrading to a custom built acoustic only with a cutaway. I like cutaways but not the electronics. I never plug into my amp hardly at all. Yamaha makes nylon guitars too VERY cheap and real good tonal quality, I was VERY impressed with one that I played. I upgraded my tuners on my new Takamine to Schaller 16:1 and put the old Takamine tuners on that Yamaha and it’s a really nice little guitar to kick around on when I am at that person’s place.

malisatran August 9, 2011 at 9:58 pm

Del principio del tiempo, la música ha sido el factor más importante de España. Con ella es único y los elementos musicales diversos, España pueden traer a gente un sentido de la alegría y de la adoración. La música española formó y continuó desarrollándose durante el período del renacimiento. Durante este tiempo, los instrumentos de la secuencia tales como el laúd moorish pavimentaron un camino para los instrumentos modernos como las guitarras. En el 1700s-1800s, la música tradicional se separó a través de varias regiones de España. La música clásica era extensa en España en el renacimiento. El estilo polyphonic el cantar y el estilo el cantar del zarzuela eran también populares a través del renacimiento. Mientras que fue el tiempo cerca, diversas culturas fueron combinadas cuando viajó la gente española el mundo que recogía métodos e idea fascinadores de otros países. El estallido, la roca, y la gente son muchos de los géneros comúnmente escuchados. El flamenco es la música tradicional que viene en 3 varias formas que también se oye comúnmente. Estas formas consisten en música, la guitarra, y la danza. La música española es muy diversa y es muy importante para la historia y la sociedad de España.there you go. if you have anything else you wanted to tranlate then try going to http://babelfish.altavista.com/tr

Lester G August 10, 2011 at 9:59 am

There are many fine strings available. Augustine, Hannabach, and Savarez make excellent strings. I use Savarez 520JR red card very high tension on my Jose Ramirez. Hannabach has a series of strings specifically for flamenco:http://www.juststrings.com/hannabachclassicalguitar827.html

Lester G August 10, 2011 at 10:50 pm

I’d go with the more expensive Yammy but you really should first decide if you prefer a spruce or a cedar top.

wakemeup August 11, 2011 at 10:52 am

MA: Looks like you went with a more technical viewpoint. As I don’t know much (alright, anything!) about the bass, so I really can’t comment fairly on your list. I like the bands the bassists you mentioned are in and I guess the bass has something to do with that. MA2: I’m going to take a different approach. Instead of choosing the bassists based on their technical power, I will go with catchy and memorable basslines instead.5. Alex Webster (Cannibal Corpse)Now, CC gets a lot of unfair hatred (from the mainstream and the underground) but most people will agree that the musicians are pretty talented. Again, I don’t know anything about bass, so I wouldn’t know whether Webster is really talented or not but I do know that he has written some kickass catchy basslines and that’s all that matters.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JJCEQddbqohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-zQKVDRwgQ4. Frank Bello (Anthrax)Anthrax has some of the most memorable basslines in metal thanks to this guy. The crunchy feel he adds to the songs is just priceless.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW3nAVRSc04http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl-arrv-2603. XXX (Otargos)*Gasps*! A black metal bassist in a top 5 metal bass list. Have a hunch that he’s technically proficient as well and unlike most BM bassists, he makes himself apparent in the songs and leaves me wanting more of his extreme but catchy bass moments.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpoF98DObt8http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny9UJ8HRSWk2. Steve Harris (Iron Maiden)The godfather of catchy metal basslines. Of course bassists from earlier metal bands had put out some catchy bass moments but due to this guy many metal songs are based around catchy basslines. Also, the first person to make me ‘air bass’ (yes I made that up). I don’t think I even need to post links.1. *drum roll* Yenz Leonhardt (Stormwarrior)Probably a weird choice for a number one spot as he has only worked on one full length album with the band i.e Heading Northe. However, imho, he took the Steve Harris style and perfected it, even if he isn’t as apparent as Harris. Made the bass an even more integral and catchy part of the songs. Killer basslines for a killer band. The youtube quality might not let you appreciate his basslines properly but anyways…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF3DP1KEAYkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQCDjK6tn1Ahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2fEC7-EP9cI wanted to fit DD Verni of Overkill somewhere in there but oh well…

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ii7-V7 August 12, 2011 at 10:18 am

Any “hard” nylon string. You can really use any set of nylons but if you want to play flamenco and pick style then a hard string i.e. high tension will serve you better. D’addario has a high tension nylon.

Lester G August 12, 2011 at 10:14 pm

Flamenco guitars often have golpes, or tap plates, to protect the top from the more percussive strumming of flamenco. Originally, flamenco guitars had friction pegs instead of modern tuning machines but by now virtually all flamenco guitars come with standard classical tuning machines. Flamenco guitars usually have a spruce top with maple, sycamore, or cyprus back and sides where classical guitars more often have cedar or spruce tops with rosewood back and sides.Josh Ramirez makes excellent classical guitars at high prices. Yamaha makes less expensive models.

Hmmm August 13, 2011 at 10:31 am

I think Flamenco is traditionally played with a nylon stringed guitar. I find it is easier to make a splade, sweeping strum on nylon strings and they are easyier to learn to pick on — the strings on a classical guitar seem farther apart from each other than on a regular acoustic. Personally, I favor the classical because I like a “basser” sound when playing.

Sage August 13, 2011 at 10:23 pm

it depends on the guitar man! I mean… are you going to play on a classical guitar or you just want to play classical stuff on an electric? I find for intricate ANYTHING where speed and accuracy are paramount using lighter strings… they still can sound bright or heavy based on the amp and pedal settings etc. Remember for the “bright sound” new strings stretch but are brighter new. Try 9’s or 8’s for the intricate stuff.

andrew August 14, 2011 at 10:48 am

Well a classical is usually heavier and slightly larger than a flamenco.A flamenco guitar should have less sustain on the individual notes.

woody August 14, 2011 at 10:13 pm

impressive and far reaching list – kuddos on inclusion of Django Reinhardt! Hendrix has to be on that list somewhere. I would also consider some great slide guitar players like Duane Allman and Bonnie Raitt. Okay some other influencers – David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Joe Pass, Jeff Beck, The Edge, Carlos Santana, SRV, Trey Anastasio, Robbie Robertson, David Lindley, Jerry Garcia, Peter Green, T-Bone Walker. I agree – Neil Young is in there considering his longevity, diversity and volume.

Aphotic August 15, 2011 at 10:01 am

Pop, rock, jazz, blues, etc can all be played on a steel-string guitar. Folk is sometimes played on a classical guitar, but mostly classical guitars are used for classical guitar music. The guitars used for Flamenco music are actually different than both! (Built with different wood and bracing for lighter construction, and less sustain of notes) If you’re mostly interested in learning modern music, then the Steel-String is your best choice. You can learn all kinds of music on it. Nothing stops you from buying a second guitar in the future, and learning a new style.The big differences between Steel-String and Classical guitars are:- The neck is wider on a Classical guitar. This requires more stretch for some finger positions, but gives a bit more room for intricate finger movement.- Classical guitars have a different tonal range that can’t be mimicked by a steel-string.- There are certain techniques used in classical that can’t be carried over.- Playing a steel-string like a classical guitar may tear up your finger nails faster than you can grow them. (Fingernails are very important in classical guitar.)That being said, there are people who start learning classical guitar on a steel-string. The notes are the same (classical guitars read sheet music instead of tabs which is actually a good skill to have), the hand position (thumb behind the neck), way the guitar is held (left knee if you’re right handed), and building finger plucking co-ordination.

Lil Stevie B August 15, 2011 at 10:01 pm

Okay, this is not something that can be answered accurately.The important thing is the sound that is produced.The playablility and intonation must be assumed to be good.The problem is that a classical or flamenco guitar is a wooden acoustic instrument like a violin. Just as each violin is different – each guitar is different.Each piece of wood is different.Even if every thickness and and glueline were exactly the same – the sound of the guitar will be different.The only answer for this is that you have to actually try them and listen to them side by side to determine which one you like better.Even within the same model – one may be a lot better that the other.I would also suggest to go for a regular size gutiar – shorter scale lengths will probably give a weaker sound.

gtarczar August 16, 2011 at 9:59 am

A classical guitar IS an acoustic guitar!Nylon string and steel string guitars are both acoustic guitars. If you want to cultivate an authentic “Spanish” sound and technique, you will need a nylon string guitar. If your goal is to simply incorporate classical concepts into your playing, a steel string guitar will work fine.

Shredgoon August 16, 2011 at 10:17 pm

Classical is far more better for flamenco and more easy in many ways…

the master August 17, 2011 at 10:37 am

Everyones ears are tuned just a bit different when it comes to preferences. What might sound good to one might not sound good to another. However, this is YOUR guitar. It only matters what sounds good to you, and strings can be relatively inexpensive. Therefore, I would advise you to go ahead and try it. You may start a new trend, or you may waste 30 dollars.

Alex August 17, 2011 at 10:28 pm

well learning history of music really isn’t anything like playing or listening to music.I suppose you should appreciate, but that doesnt mean you have to enjoy it.