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Classical nylon strung what to buy?

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markblackmarkblack Frets: 1534
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I played a cheap nylon strung classical guitar while on holiday, the bug has bitten. But I've no clue where to start.

Budget around £500 is that releastic? 
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  • rolls1392rolls1392 Frets: 229
    I have an Admira Capricho classical
    New approx £250
    Lovely guitar to play.
    Play the range!
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  • digitalkettledigitalkettle Frets: 2587
    Roundabout that figure, you should look for something used.

    Just so happens I have something...will drop you a PM ;)
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  • AliGorieAliGorie Frets: 308
    u sure it's a 'classical' u want ?  reason being if u'r coming from 'acoustic' 'flat toped' 'steel strung' or even 'western' guitar u may find the neck a tad 'ungainly' / awkward, they tend to be U shaped profile.
    There are good nylon strung alternatives to trad classical design.
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  • martin8708martin8708 Frets: 81
    Buy second hand , the Classical guitar market is "soft" at the moment ( buyers market ) so with some scouting around I'm sure you could find a £800 - £1000 guitar for your money .
    Just like buying an electric guitar ,play as many as you can get your hands on , the tone and projection of each guitar varies hugely .
    Trouble is , short of going to a specialist Classical guitar shop , most guitar dealers carry a pretty sparse amount of Classicals , from only one or two factories .
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  • earwighoneyearwighoney Frets: 3380
    markblack said:
    I played a cheap nylon strung classical guitar while on holiday, the bug has bitten. But I've no clue where to start.

    Budget around £500 is that releastic? 
    I see you are based in London and I myself would recommend going to London Guitar Studio which is near Bond Street, and they are a shop that only sells nylon string guitars and play a few to see what kind of guitar suits you.

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  • TimcitoTimcito Frets: 390
    Check out Cordoba. They make quality classical guitars and crossovers with more 'steel string' dimensions for very good prices. Over here in the US, they're typically less than $1,000. In the UK, I'd imagine they'd be in the 500-800 pound bracket.
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  • meltedbuzzboxmeltedbuzzbox Frets: 10333
    I'd go for an used Amalio Burguet personally. 2-3k guitars going for £500ish used. 
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  • CHRISB50CHRISB50 Frets: 4001

    Have a look at Kent Classical Guitars. 

    They have a lot of choice, and sound clips for most, so you can actually hear the guitar. If you are based in London it might be worth a visit.

    A lot of their stock is quite high end but they also have a lot of budget models from some makers that aren't stocked anywhere else.

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  • markblackmarkblack Frets: 1534
    Thanks all. Lots to start looking at. Google here i come. 
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  • rustneversleepsrustneversleeps Frets: 173
    Another for Córdoba.Many choices.
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