Ibanez Classical Series Thinline Cutaway Acoustic Electric Guitar

Epwna

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Just okay. Got it for $200 I believe on a prior deal

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RayMack

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For those asking, I've bought 2 or 3 guitars from adorama.com no issues or problems, good company to deal with.

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flapjack

Jun 26, 2022 07:42 PM

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I've bought quite a few pieces of musical equipment from Adorama with zero issues.

As for this guitar, it's been around for a while. The one I've had for 5-6 years is nearly identical to this one and is great. It could be exactly the same, as far as I can tell.

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kevincyriacclement

Jun 26, 2022 08:30 PM

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kevincyriacclementJun 26, 2022 08:30 PM

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Does it have classical guitar fretboard width

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PatrickD513

Jun 26, 2022 09:39 PM

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Quote from kevincyriacclement

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Does it have classical guitar fretboard width

From the overview: "Narrower 46mm width nut"
From the specs: Scale: 650mm / 25.59", Neck Width at Nut: 46mm, Neck Width at 14th Fret: 58mm, Neck Thickness at 1st: 21mm, Neck Thickness at 7th: 23mm, Neck Radius: Flat

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secretlyrobotic

Jun 26, 2022 11:25 PM

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would this be a good beginner guitar?

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Quote from secretlyrobotic

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would this be a good beginner guitar?

IMHO, the nylon strings are softer on the fingers, but tend to "roll" without really precise fingering. I'd rather use steel strings (traditional acoustic) and just work on building up callouses.

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pm11088

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Quote from ash78

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IMHO, the nylon strings are softer on the fingers, but tend to "roll" without really precise fingering. I'd rather use steel strings (traditional acoustic) and just work on building up callouses.

I second this. Unless the student is adamant about learning classical guitar music, a steel string guitar is more practical in the long run. Especially considering most popular acoustic guitar music is played with steel string.

For kids (or short adults) get a 3/4 size. I recommend the Yamaha Jr1 or Jr2

For teens and older, get a full size. Epiphone, Fender, Takamine, Yamaha are some brands that make great entry-level guitars.

Avoid the generic brands on Amazon even if the reviews are supposedly good. Lots of fake reviews out there. Quality control is very hit or miss and the money is better spent on a proper instrument.

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W33Z

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This guitar has nylon strings. Most contemporary pop/rock musicians use steel string guitars. If that's what you want to play then this may not be for you. Nylon strings are typically used in classical, jazz, flamenco, etc. However rules can be broken. Just wanted to throw this info in.

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Jester747

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Jun 29, 2022 03:42 AM

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Yeah, I had always heard that starting with nylon strings was best for beginners, but I think many have stopped suggesting that universally. The new wisdom is to play the instrument that sounds the most like what you want to play. Sure, steel string acoustic can be more difficult to fret, but the neck is also thinner, and using a pick has its own differences (pros/cons) which might make the instrument that much more enjoyable for the student. Besides, in the grand scheme of things, the time needed to develop usable calluses is a drop in the bucket, so just getting it over with early isn't that big of a deal if the end result is closer to what you want. Then there's the fact that a half-decent electric (properly setup to have nice action) is actually more forgiving than just about any other guitar for a beginner. Even with that being the case, sounding the way you want is key to maintaining interest, practicing more, improving, etc. So again, just pick the instrument that sounds like most of what you want to play.

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JohnsonBrown

Jun 30, 2022 01:06 AM

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Been wanting a Classical guitar one that's $2500+ for $200 please post if you find it thanks!

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Boss93

Jun 30, 2022 01:41 PM

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Shows $329 for me

superdeal7

Jun 30, 2022 02:24 PM

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Quote from pm11088

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I second this. Unless the student is adamant about learning classical guitar music, a steel string guitar is more practical in the long run. Especially considering most popular acoustic guitar music is played with steel string.

For kids (or short adults) get a 3/4 size. I recommend the Yamaha Jr1 or Jr2

For teens and older, get a full size. Epiphone, Fender, Takamine, Yamaha are some brands that make great entry-level guitars.

Avoid the generic brands on Amazon even if the reviews are supposedly good. Lots of fake reviews out there. Quality control is very hit or miss and the money is better spent on a proper instrument.

Pls don't judge but I'm in the market for a guitar to learn to play just one song...do you think this deal can sound like the video? Chrono Cross Arni Village? Thanks in advance. I've got no skills but want to try because I've loved this song for over 10 years...
https://youtu.be/rGJqeXlg-yE

pm11088

Jun 30, 2022 04:09 PM

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Quote from superdeal7

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Pls don't judge but I'm in the market for a guitar to learn to play just one song...do you think this deal can sound like the video? Chrono Cross Arni Village? Thanks in advance. I've got no skills but want to try because I've loved this song for over 10 years...
https://youtu.be/rGJqeXlg-yE

Yes, both are nylon string

Luigis3rdcousin

Jun 30, 2022 06:37 PM

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Quote from secretlyrobotic

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would this be a good beginner guitar?

It would be IF your specifically trying to learn classical guitar. Spanish guitar for example. But in my opinion that's pretty advanced guitar. Most people who want a beginner guitar are gonna learn basic chords, power chords, read guitar tabs and learn their favorite song and this is NOT the guitar for you if that's what you intend to do.

As others have stated, a steel string guitar is best. And how you can tell is, steel string guitars have a different guitar neck at the top than classical. Classicals have that wind up with the wooden dowels as you can see in the pictures where as steel string guitars have a different more traditional looking head. Most guitars are gonna be steel guitar.

I would say if you can find this same brand similar style but steel string guitar somewhere 2-300$ I think you would be doing pretty good. Or try a pawn shop. Or local Facebook market place.

Or do what I've done and ask friends if they have an old guitar laying around they don't want anymore and ask if you can have it for free.

Last edited by Luigis3rdcousin June 30, 2022 at 11:40 AM.

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