Aparicio Classical Guitar, AA20 Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had an AA20 for about a year, and find this instument to be of extremely high quality. It is constructed of the finest materials, and is very well finished. The tone is warm and true. The intonation is absolutely perfect. The action is low and comfortable. It is quick and easy to tune, and stays tuned. The tuners are of excellent quality. I find it's sound and overall quality hard to distinquish from the much more expensive versions from Aparicio or other manufacturers. It should last a lifetime with proper care.

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Takamine C132S Classical Nylon String Acoustic Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)I just took delivery of a 17 year old Takamine c132s, and feel like a kid in a candy store. I couldn't be happier with the sound, the high quality original finish, and the construction quality (like new -- can't believe it was built in 1993). I agree with one of the other reviewers, there is little difference between the sound of this guitar and those brands selling new for $3,000, and no difference in the construction quality.

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Ramirez R2 Classical Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently shopped for a new classical guitar (checked out about 30 different models) and almost eliminated the R2 before even playing one. After all, Jose Ramirez is a "big name" and I presumed I would be getting less guitar for my money than I could find elsewhere. I'm glad I tried one anyway.
There are two things you should know, before buying a lower-end model Ramirez like the R2. First, these are factory guitars. They are not actually made in the Ramirez shop, like the higher-end Ramirez models. They are made "to Ramirez specifications" elsewhere--probably by a company like Alhambra--then "finished" in the Ramirez shop. Also, the back and sides are laminated, not solid, Indian rosewood. Doesn't sound very promising at this price, right?
But--play one. The R2 has a tone, from the Canadian red cedar top, that is just wonderfully sweet. But more than just that, this guitar has a sensitivity and resonance that makes it stand out from other classical guitars. It's a bright tone, too: clear, and bold when it needs to be. Distinctly superior to many guitars in this price range, and a joy to hear while playing. I swear, this guitar works: someone just got the design and manufacture right, on this one. It's better than any other guitar I tried under 2K.
The action is low, easy and quick--again distinctly better than most or all other guitars I investigated. It plays fast and smooth--it's a joy to play. A great playing guitar.
I've had my R2 for almost exactly one year now. I've read other reviews and heard other guitarists remark how the sound of this particular model improves with time. Mine has, after just a year. After 3-4 years many say that the sound becomes comparable to the higher-end Ramirez models.
Bottom line: would I buy this guitar again? In a New York minute.Final note: If you're considering Ramirez and looking at the R1 because it's a little cheaper, buy the R2 instead. Much, much nicer guitar, for just a little more $$. Much better tone, much better action.

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Yamaha CG192C Cedar Top Classical Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)Yamaha builds a guitar that is efficient and easy to play. The construction is simple and clean. Now, that's sufficient for their entry level guitars (I picked up a Yamaha F335 Acoustic Guitar, Natural for less than one Ben Franklin - see my review), however, at 5x that amount, that just doesn't cut it anymore. This guitar has zero character. It hits all the notes without any issues, but the sound it produces can only be described as plain vanilla. For the beginning student that may be OK, but why spend the extra $ for this model when it sounds and plays pretty much the same as its lesser brethren? The better grade of materials used in this do not seem to translate into better sound quality - and isn't that why one would drop the extra $ in the first place?
If you want a classical guitar that hands-down produces a rich, wonderful tone that has character, I'm, afraid you'll have to drop some serious $ on a José Ramírez. At this price point, I'd shop around to try to find something that approaches the Ramírez sound - a tall order, for sure.
P.S. Don't bother with Takamine, either. I played one that was 2x the price of this Yamaha and, while it did have a better feel and produce a slightly better tone, the Japanese guitars just don't capture that wonderful Spanish guitar sound.

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