7+ string classicals, anything not in the 4-figure bracket?

carlos · February 2017

Been watching too much Gismonti and now am GAS'ing badly for a 10, 12, 14(!!) string classical. I've got reasonable chops on a 6 string classical so I think I know what I'm doing. Problem is, all the extra string classicals I find for sale are very, very expensive.

I appreciate quality instruments, but for my audience I think I'm fine with something of more average quality. Any clues? My keywords for searching are of course 'yepes guitar' but are there any others I should be using?

DLM · February 2017

Like this?

Ibanez G208CWC-NT

https://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_g208cwc_nt.htm?glp=1

carlos · February 2017

DLM said:

Like this?
Ibanez G208CWC-NT
https://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_g208cwc_nt.htm?glp=1

Yes, didn't know those existed! Do you know where that tuning comes from E/B/G/D/A/E/D/B ?

DLM · February 2017

Sorry, no. My interest in these has been very casual. Just seen them in magazines. Which reminds me: Ortega do them in a similar price category, too.

http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Ortega-RCE159-8-8-String-Electro-Classical-Guitar/1HN0

carlos · February 2017

Thanks, @DLM ;

DLM · February 2017

Adji · February 2017

carlos said:

DLM said:

Like this?
Ibanez G208CWC-NT
https://www.thomann.de/gb/ibanez_g208cwc_nt.htm?glp=1

Yes, didn't know those existed! Do you know where that tuning comes from E/B/G/D/A/E/D/B ?

Extended Range classicals often have the lower strings tuned closer than what you would find on electrics.

I think this is the 'renaissance' tuning opening up the lower D and lower B, I'm far from an expert but have spoken to a few luthiers who make these.

carlos · February 2017

Thanks, I'd definitely want an A in the bottom myself.

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