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First nylon string guitar - what's a good option

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victorludorumvictorludorum Frets: 868
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I'm toying with the idea of getting a nylon string guitar, but I've no idea where to start. What are the good available guitars in the below 500 quid range?
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  • droflufdrofluf Frets: 3144
    Do you want a "classical" or a "crossover"? A classical will have a wider, flatter fretboard whereas a crossover will be narrower and possibly radiused. 
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  • WarblingtonWarblington Frets: 104
    As with most guitars in the £500 range you’re probably better off by finding a good condition used guitar. Generally speaking you’ll be getting more bang for your buck. Cordoba have a good reputation and a wide range of models including classical and cross over models. They’re widely stocked in all the leading retailers so shouldn’t be a problem getting your hands on one to try out.
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  • MrTeeMrTee Frets: 423
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    I can highly recommend the Yamaha NTX series. I bought one used for about 400 a while back. It was a crossover style, which I found an easy transition from electric/acoustic vs the wider classical boards, but allowed me to get my nylon ambitions out 
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  • victorludorumvictorludorum Frets: 868
    I think the crossover type will probably be the answer. I'll have a browse and see what's about. Cheers all :-)
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  • ICBMICBM Frets: 69426
    I was going to offer an excellent Raimundo I have which is worth about £500 - I’m just not a classical player, I have tried! - but then I saw you’re in France...

    Anyway, Raimundo seem to be one of the lesser-known brands and make models in your price range, which on the basis of this one are very good value for money.

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  • victorludorumvictorludorum Frets: 868
    Cheers @ICBM ;
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  • elkayelkay Frets: 64
    If you're in the South London area, I have a Cordoba C10 Crossover which I can let you have for your budget limit (which is less than half the retail price). PM me if you're interested.
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  • victorludorumvictorludorum Frets: 868
    I was in South London a week ago, but sadly I'm back in France now. Oh well, thanks for the offer :-)
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