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Need Help Choosing a Classical

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#1 ·
Hey guys !
i need some help choosing a good mid-priced classical guitar...i'm looking to spend $500 or less. I'd really rather not have something brand-new. So if there are any old Yamaha models that are good, i'd like to know what they are so i can find them. It doesn't have to be Yamaha, though, just anything that is old and semi-low priced. I'm buying it to use as a back-up for my '76 Yairi, which i'm kinda' scared to take anywhere I'd like to have another Yairi, actually, i LOVE mine ! What about Ovation classicals ? How are they ? I was also debating about getting one of the new Takemini Sante Fe classicals. I would like for it to have a spruce top { natural colour--- blonde-looking } , but cedar is okay, too. Deep, thick tone is essential, too, of course.
Any help would be much appreciated !
 
#2 ·
I love older Yamaha classicals.

I traded for one in 1978 for a mid '60's Teisco Telestar electric. It doesn't have a model or serial # on the soundhole label so I'm not sure how old it is. The label reads: Yamaha - Nippon, Gakki. The Yamaha name on the headstock is written in fancy script letters and there is no sign of the 3 crossed tuning forks anywhere to be found.

Any ideas on how old this one is?
 
#3 ·
Hi again !!!
i need some opinions, FAST { within 24 hours of this post } !!! I have an opportunity to buy a 70-something Yamaha G100A classical guitar for $50. Does ANYBODY know ANYTHiNG about these guitars ??? If you do, please post everything you know about them ! I need to know if they sound good, most importantly. That's all that matters to me. Please please please help !

Thanks !
Ben
 
#4 ·
you might want to run a websearch and check the harmony-central reviews for this axe. But regardless of opinions, IMHO $50 for a playable classical is a *steal*. I'd consider this a no-brainer if it offers decent tunability, intonation and sound with no defects, lifted bridge, etc. Good luck... glen