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I live in Merida Mexico, looky to have an acoustic guitars craftsman. I just started to play a year ago a classic guitar that I had several years ago at the attic. Now I practice all the time and I used to play 80´s (Paul Simon, Pink Floyd, etc.) song and John Mayer´s songs. Looking for a new guitar I reding and thinking and I decided for the acoustic droughnout with the classic guitar bridge (for nylon string) and increst the hut neck 4.7 mm instead 4.4 mm, because the nylon string are thickest. I ask to handmaker guy and he can make it. Before I order the guitar, do you think is a good decision, Do you think the guitar will sound good. Thank you |
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I don't know many guitarists who have only been playing 1 year who would consider a custom guitar. But it sounds like you've thought it through carefully and know what you want. As long as it doesn't cost an arm and a leg, I say go for it. |
Quick Guide to Your Custom GuitarFrom what I've learned so far, your choice for a custom guitar depends on:
If the custom guitar costs a lot, I think you should know what you want for every feature. The parameters you may want to customize based on your experience include:
Since you've decided you want nylon strings, you should make sure the wood will resonate properly with the nylon strings, which are at lower tension and hence produce less power. I've found a page that talks about some of the issues involved here. More importantly, the bracing should be lighter. The luthier should make the necessary changes, but you should double-check. Finally, you should test some of the craftsman's finished work to get an idea of what your instrument will sound like. ¡Mucho éxito! (Is that right?) |
