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which guitar?

I would like your opinion as to what guitar would be better for me. I used to play classical guitar when I was young and now I want to start playing again.

I have my eye on two models...Yamaha CG171S Spruce Top Classical Guitar or the Yamaha CG171SF Flamenco Guitar.

Is there a big difference with the classical and the flamenco guitar? Let me know what you think.

Thank you.

Hi!

If you want to play classical then I'd go for the Yamaha CG171S. It is purpose built for what you want. The Yamaha CG171SF on the other hand is a Flamenco guitar, and yes, there are differences between the Flamenco and the classical.

As I've written on this site previously... "The flamenco guitar is constructed using different woods, has a thinner soundboard and a shallower body than the classical guitar. This is to help its peculiar tonal qualities of warm tone and greater "attack" than the classical guitar but leads to a shorter sustain of notes."

I hope this is of help.

Kind regards,
Trevor M.