Originally Posted By: sinbad
Go down to your favourite music/guitar shop and try them all. If you are worried about quality control don't buy online. There are some really good guitars from Yamaha, Ortega Alhambra etc. in the reasonable price area, and if your budget is unlimited you can get one made to your spec.
Ideally if you are just starting out, forget the manufacturer, go for the one that suits your hand size, and has the right feel. All solid wood are the best, but a solid sound board and laminated sides and back are fine, and cheaper. Spruce or Cedar soundboards sound different, as do Rosewood, Mahogany, Sicamore sides and back. Don't go for the trditional flamenco tuning pegs, they are a pain to tune, and don't limit yourself to a flamenco guitar, a classical will do the job just as well. In the end it is the one that appeals to you best wich will be the best for you, regardless of the name or price. I once picked up a beaut for under $100 which played like a dream and sounded ok. Take your time and remember you are buying an instrument to learn on so it should be easy for you to play it rather than the "sound", although if it's loud it is probably ok.


I have been looking at the Alhambra 3f because of the fact that the company claims they make it in Spain. I don't have an unlimited budget, I just want a quailty guitar that will last for years.

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