It’s been a while all, been dealing with my wife’s cancer which from last year has moved up to stage 4. I wanted to thank Justin and his team for helping get the app working for me back again to bring joy to her. I have been doing well with learning and she said I am getting much better but recently, I have been thinking about classical Guitars. I played Cello through my younger years and the love of classical music had me thinking. Since it’s been a couple of years would switching now to classical be a good thing, and can I convert my normal steel string acoustic guitar into a classical somehow? Currently, I have a Jasmine s35 and to save money wanted to see if going to nylon string. What are some of your thoughts and concerns about doing this? I am limited on money so any suggestions would be wonderful.
The low tension of nylon strings won’t move the soundboard well enough to sound good at all. It would also need a new custom cut nut, a new saddle and may not intonate well.
Better to get an inexpensive used classical guitar. What part of the world are you in? That may affect resources.
I love my classical guitars. A sweet sound, and different approach. I also like the wide flat neck. They are fun for finger style playing as well.
Here is a well regarded and mostly free classical teaching site.
I have recently been “shopping” online for a classical and reading lots of reviews and the consensus seems to be that this guitar cannot be beaten as an introduction to the world of classical guitars. I found a great “bundle” deal (guitar, bag, stand, and strings) for just under €150,00. I’m in Europe, so not applicable to RIchmond, VA area sadly. Anyway, a second hand C40 in good nick looks to be a great recommendation in this case. . .
I agree with what has been said about the YAMAHA C4, it’s a good guitar for beginners, I learnt with that model and only recently treated myself with a new guitar, and I still play it because I find it sounds really sweet.