Sunday, July 4, 2010

Classical Guitar





Temperature and humidity are the main factors to ruptures and instrument deterioration if not cared according to the maker's instructions. Always remember, when buying a handmade guitar, you are buying a live instrument. The classical guitar body style is smaller than most other acoustic designs which make the instrument easy to handle and feel. The longer string, 650-655mm length from saddle to nut enhances the bass response and sustain.

The fingerboard, 50-52 mm at the nut, provides room for intricate finger picking. Less string tension makes a classic guitar easier to play. Have in mind before buying… Nylon produces a round, mellow sound and is the preferred sound for classical, Low, medium, normal and hard tension strings create a tension up 75-90 pounds. The design and quality of the, saddle, bridge and soundboard have a major impact on the guitar's sound.

The combined resonance of the strings, saddle, bridge and soundboard are, in turn, amplified in the sound-box or body of the guitar. Classical guitars transmit the vibration of the string to the soundboard via the saddle and bridge. A basic knowledge of the instrument and an assessment of your musical goals will help you make a wise purchase, a purchase you can enjoy for years, perhaps even a lifetime All guitars produce sound through the vibration of the strings. Buying a new guitar is always an exciting process for the beginner or experienced guitarist.

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