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Sexy White Steel Corset Bustier G-String Lingerie S-XL $18.99 |
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New Sexy Full Steel Boned Corset Bustier/G-string A830 $17.99 |
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Trigger Capo Steel 6 String F/ Acoustic Electric Guitar $0.49 |
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Pirastro Passione Viola A String 4/4 Medium Steel $17.48 |
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NEW Fender Super 250R Nickelplated Steel Guitar Strings $4.99 |
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Pirastro Passione Viola A String 4/4 Stark Steel $17.48 |
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K810B Sexy Full Steel Boned Bustier Corset G-String S $36.99 |
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Martin Backpacker Steel string Acoustic travel guitar $229.95 |
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808B Black Steel Busk Boned Bustier Corset G-String 6XL $21.99 |
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Sexy Steel BLACK Lace up Corset+G-String S-6XL $6.99 |
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808B Black Steel Busk Boned Bustier Corset G-String 5XL $21.99 |
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New Sexy (Steel) Lace up Corset/G-string A905 S 6-8 $16.99 |
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10 SETS Electric Guitar strings LIGHT 10 nickel steel $24.95 |
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6 Steel Strings 150XL Gauge .304mm For Acoustic Guitar $2.49 |
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Set of 304mm 150XL Gauge Steel Acoustic Guitar Strings $15.99 |
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BLUE 23″ Kids Child ACOUSTIC GUITAR Steel Strings Music $0.01 |
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Sexy Steel Boned Vintage Lace Up Corset/G-String–G810 $13.99 |
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We’ve included some informative information on each page for your enjoyment.
Do you need a special type of guitar?
The simple answer is No! For a beginner, any (nylon stringed) Classical Guitar will do the job.
Having said that, there are 2 points of confusion that are worth mentioning. They may seem obvious to most people, but I’m here to tell you they are not obvious to everyone.
1) Any guitar with steel strings on it is NOT suitable. There was a time when certain styles of Country and Western and jazz guitars were advertised as “Spanish guitars” for some unknown reason. (I think because they have roughly the same shape as a classical / flamenco guitar). If you look hard enough you may even find a few books of the 1920’s , 30’s, and 40’s which have plectrum style music for these “Spanish guitars”. The equation seems to be: Flamenco = Spanish music = let’s play it on my grandpa’s Spanish guitar. Now where did he put those plectrums? Or something like that.
2) Another common misconception is that the bass strings on a classical guitar are steel. On the outside they look the same as their steel brothers but that’s where the similarity ends. Classical guitar bass strings have many fine strands of nylon woven together inside the copper winding. If you look closely you will see these strands poking out of the end of the string.
3) The action needs to fairly low without producing excessive string buzz.
4) A solid wood top produces a better tone than a factory laminated wood guitar.
5) A tapping plate (golpador) needs to be attached on the top of the guitar. Genuine flamenco instruments already have these but any decent guitar repair shop or Luthier can stick one on for you. Right hand tapping techniques can certainly damage the guitar if this protection is not there.
6) Flamenco guitars are generally lighter in construction. I personally don’t like heavy guitars. For me a guitar must feel comfortable and “user friendly”. Heavy wood guitars like some classical guitars don’t do it for me.
7) When I was learning I bought cheap guitars only. Mainly because I could not afford to pay $500 or more for a expensive hand made guitar by a respected luthier. That doesn’t mean a second hand non-flamenco factory made guitar is no good. For example, I think Yamaha makes good beginner classical guitars that are more than suitable for learning flamenco with an attached golpe plate. I was pretty rough on my guitars so I never got precious about an instrument. When my guitar needed replacing, I just visited the local second hand guitar shop and spend an hour trying out different classical style guitars. A guitar does not have to be expensive; it just needs to “speak to me”. What I mean is that it needs to feel comfortable and have a strong tone.
One consideration that I think is important is whether the strings maintain good tone even if they are fairly worn. This has more to do with the guitar than the strings themselves. That’s why trying old guitars in a second hand shop is a good idea if you just want a cheap beginners instrument. I would try those with worn strings first. The problem is that many guitars sound all terrific and sparkly with band new shiny strings but quickly lose their tone after a few days.
Strings – Which brand? What tension?
A brand of strings that suit one guitar may not suit another. The best way to determine which is best for your guitar is through experiment. Some popular brands are Savarez, La Bella, Augustine and D’Addario. If you’re not sure about tension choose normal tension.
Extending string life
1) Bass strings will naturally wear as a result of contact with the fret wires. Before this wear becomes excessive, loosen the string and pull it through the hole at the saddle about a centimeter or so. The idea is to shift the worn section so it appears over the spaces between the frets when you tighten it back up again.
2) Reverse the bass strings when they become worn so that you end up with a fresh section over the sound hole.
3) Use a cloth impregnated with lemon oil before and after playing.
Brighten up dull strings
1) Perspiration on the hands may dull the resonance in the bass strings. If this occurs, loosen the strings and tighten them up again.
2) Another, more radical method is to wipe the tightened string with a cloth soaked in methylated spirits. Lift the string a couple of centimeters at the 12th fret and let it slap back to the finger board. This should loosen and shake some of the gunk out of the strings.
Changing strings
It is always a good idea to change the strings one at a time in order to maintain a constant tension on the neck and bridge. Tune each new string up to concert pitch before removing the next old one.
About the Author:
Sal Bonavita’s website, “Sal’s Flamenco Soapbox” has been instructing beginners since 1998. Download free tutorial ebooks, guitar lesson videos and articles relating to flamenco. Visit www.herso.freeservers.com
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Flamenco Guitars and Strings
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