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Musician's Friend has Lucero LC150Sce Spruce/Sapele Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar on sale for $159.99. Shipping is free. Thanks rumata13

Note: Expected to Ship 03-13-2020

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  • The LC150SCE adds a cutaway and premium Fishman Clasica III preamp. The cutaway provides unfettered access to the higher frets, and the Fishman Clasica III preamp boasts 3 bands of EQ and a built-in tuner, combined with their renowned Sonocore under saddle pickup, so your true nylon-string tone can be amplified.
  • Our research indicates that Lucero LC150Sce Spruce/Sapele Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Classical Guitar is $160 less (50% savings) than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $320.

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I was looking for inexpensive classical guitar and found this higher end Lucero classical guitar for $160, 50% off at Musician's Friend, shipping is free.

This is classical version, the one with nylon strings, normally played without a pick. You get a lot of features typically not found in classical guitars:
- Truss rod for neck adjustment,
- Cutaway design for access to high frets,
- Electronic Fishman build-in tuner,
- Premium Fishman Clasica III preamp - guitar can be plugged into amp or computer.

It also comes with solid spruce top.

Lots of premium features, you typically pay a lot more than $160 for this selection of features.

FEATURES
Striped sapele back and sides
Solid spruce top
Multi-ply wood binding
3-ply rear marquetry strip
Custom rosette
Gold hardware
White Ivoroid Regal tuners
D™Addario ProArte strings
Comfort-cutaway
Fishman Clasica III preamp: 3-band EQ, Phase, Tuner

20 reviews at MF, most are 5 star (16 reviews), 2 four-star.

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/g...Ntt=lucero
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Just got back from my local guitar center cause I wanted to try this out in person and I know they price match MF. Anyway, besides not being impressed with the sound (natural, I didn't amplify it), the frets were all sticking out past the neck slightly, which resulted in a ton of small cuts to the outside of my index finger as I played. It wasn't painful or anything, just uncomfortable after several minutes. If you've ever tried to open a pop off bottle cap like it's a twist off, the cuts felt and looked kinda like that. One of the bad reviews online (can't remember if it was on GC or MF) mentioned this as well. I suppose I could've asked a clerk to pull several from the back for me in the hopes that I'd find one without this issue, but after being less than impressed with the sound, I didn't wanna waste my time. Just my .02
If you want to teach a young kid proper technique, acoustic is the way to go. Nylon strings are easier on the fingers, more durable (they don't rust/corrode and don't break very easily), etc. If the child is small, or has small hands, consider a 3/4 size guitar (these are actually generally more expensive, though, probably because they don't make nearly as many in this size).

To those commenting on acoustic electrics...nylon guitars use a microphone or microphone-like pickup, which senses actual acoustic sounds/vibrations. This makes them prone to feedback when used with high-gain amplifiers, etc., and is not what they are intended for. The built-in pickups are for making it louder while still sounding natural, through an amp. Basically, like using a microphone, but it's inside the guitar's body or in the bridge, and designed to be unobtrusive and minimize unwanted sounds.

True electric guitars use metal strings with magnetic pickups. These sense the vibration of the strings (and the strings only), and as such, the only feedback they typically pickup is that which excites the actual strings. This is what gives an electric guitar it's tone, and allows it to have that "metal" sound. These come in the passive (unpowered, the string vibration excites a magnetic field) and active (powered, similar to passive but can have better sustain, and have a much higher gain output, because an active pickup senses disturbances in an electric current flowing through it, instead of relying on the string to induce the current). You have to remember to unplug the audio cable from an active pickup guitar when you are not using it, as this is what turns power on and will drain your battery. Electric guitars are fun and can provide a lot of different sounds, but they can also distract a beginning guitarist, and cover up sloppy technique, etc. They also often have tremolos that can make them finicky to setup and tune.

There are also a very small number of guitars out there with optical pickups, that "see" the strings vibrate...I have never played one, but would love to try it out.

I still have the classical guitar I learned on, and it still plays wonderfully, as well as many newer higher-end classical guitars. The fretboard is very well worn in, but the frets themselves are in great shape (nylon is easy on the frets like that Smilie ). This is probably a solid deal, and the cutaway is nice if you like to play music that's all over the fretboard.

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josh8266
02-14-2020 at 09:41 AM.
02-14-2020 at 09:41 AM.
Essentially a pre-order (for me at least), won't ship until 3/15 but seems like a great deal I've been wanting a classical guitar for the collection for a while now. Gets good reviews online, people say the frets might need some work which may or may not be a deal breaker for some people but I can do that work myself so no big deal. Good find thanks!
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rumata13
02-14-2020 at 11:02 AM.
02-14-2020 at 11:02 AM.
Quote from josh8266 :
Essentially a pre-order (for me at least), won't ship until 3/15...
It says 'Expected to Ship 02-22-2020' on the product page and 'Expected to ship by 02-21-2020' in my order confirmation.

It will ship within 1 week, which is not bad.

Almost every time I buy from MF it gives me future date, but they ship within couple of days.
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josh8266
02-14-2020 at 11:17 AM.
02-14-2020 at 11:17 AM.
Quote from rumata13 :
It says 'Expected to Ship 02-22-2020' on the product page and 'Expected to ship by 02-21-2020' in my order confirmation.

It will ship within 1 week, which is not bad.

Almost every time I buy from MF it gives me future date, but they ship within couple of days.

Oh thanks man appreciate the correction, I only noticed the 3/15 date. Product page does indeed say 2/22. I should of said backorder instead of pre-order since that's what my status says. If it ships next week sweet, if not until next month, no big. Can't say I NEED it immediately. I apologize for any misinformation, I think it is a good deal either way.
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02-14-2020 at 11:51 AM.
02-14-2020 at 11:51 AM.
For any that haven't used MF before, they're easy to work with and simple 45 day no cost returns. Recommend.
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tariq745
02-14-2020 at 01:09 PM.
02-14-2020 at 01:09 PM.
Hi, I don't know anything about guitar, but I was thinking of learning. Is it a good guitar for beginners? like Yamaha FG-800.
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02-14-2020 at 01:42 PM.
02-14-2020 at 01:42 PM.
Quote from CaptainCadabra :
For any that haven't used MF before, they're easy to work with and simple 45 day no cost returns. Recommend.

I had a different experience. They canceled my order, tried to upsell me, and then sent a barrage of marketing messages.
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02-14-2020 at 01:57 PM.
02-14-2020 at 01:57 PM.
Quote from LilLowEK :
I had a different experience. They canceled my order, tried to upsell me, and then sent a barrage of marketing messages.

I have had similar experience. Not free returns, restocking fees, return shipping. I haven't bought from them for a long time so this may have changed.
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Swampthinq
02-14-2020 at 02:14 PM.
02-14-2020 at 02:14 PM.
Can anyone explain how an acoustic-electric differs from electric in terms of sound, setting up, what type of strings etc?
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02-14-2020 at 02:24 PM.
02-14-2020 at 02:24 PM.
Quote from Swampthinq :
Can anyone explain how an acoustic-electric differs from electric in terms of sound, setting up, what type of strings etc?
First and foremost this is an acoustic guitar, but with electronic pick-up added. You can play this guitar anywhere without plugging in and it will sound just like any other acoustic guitar. You can take it outside, by the campfire, etc.

But if you need to plug it into an amplifier - it will sound similar to electric guitar.

You essentially are getting 2 guitars - acoustic and electric. More versatile, more options. Keep in mind that pickup is not as good as in electric guitar, but it will do the job.

Your electric guitar needs to be played plugged-in and will require electric source and amp.

As for the strings - this guitar uses string made from nylon, while electric has steel strings. Nylon strings are easier to play and will not hurt your fingers.
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02-14-2020 at 02:59 PM.
02-14-2020 at 02:59 PM.
Quote from CaptainCadabra :
For any that haven't used MF before, they're easy to work with and simple 45 day no cost returns. Recommend.

^^^
I have ordered dozens of items from Musician's Friend over a twenty year period without one single issue ever. However, one time they did send me a duplicate order without charging me, but I didn't complain about the free guitar. 😁
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ThriftyRoute9490
02-14-2020 at 04:44 PM.
02-14-2020 at 04:44 PM.
Quote from rumata13 :
First and foremost this is an acoustic guitar, but with electronic pick-up added. You can play this guitar anywhere without plugging in and it will sound just like any other acoustic guitar. You can take it outside, by the campfire, etc.

But if you need to plug it into an amplifier - it will sound similar to electric guitar.

You essentially are getting 2 guitars - acoustic and electric. More versatile, more options. Keep in mind that pickup is not as good as in electric guitar, but it will do the job.

Your electric guitar needs to be played plugged-in and will require electric source and amp.

As for the strings - this guitar uses string made from nylon, while electric has steel strings. Nylon strings are easier to play and will not hurt your fingers.
This is a pretty good description, but one thing to note is that you wont be able to play this like a metal guitar. Electric acoustics typically can't handle heavy distortion without getting feedback. Just so somebody isn't disappointed when they think they can shred on this as well as play it like an acoustic.
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02-14-2020 at 05:17 PM.
02-14-2020 at 05:17 PM.
https://classicalguitarmagazine.c...ectations/

if only I didn't already have guitars that I don't play enough.
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TealSwing415
02-14-2020 at 05:34 PM.
02-14-2020 at 05:34 PM.
Would this be a good begginer guitar for a 5th grader?
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