Top 10 Intermediate and Advanced Guitar Guide
Top 10 Intermediate and Advanced Guitar Guide
Top 10- So only the stars then? No pressure!
I tried to call this recommendation guide top 5 guitars for Intermediate and Advanced players.
But as a player and even more as somebody who is fortunate to travel and buy.
I love choice I see so many great guitars at different price levels (yes it must be said in a sea of indifferent guitar choices).
So, in order to make this list useful and relevant to the hard-working player investing time and effort I have summarized the best guitar choices that will feature in the 2024 guitar line-up after this year’s guitar buying trip.
Each guitar is unique in feel due to variations in neck thickness and shape.
If the neck is comfortable, the guitar will be easier to play.
The string height above the fingerboard--the action--also influences playing ease.
The action may vary according to personal taste and playing style.
High action is difficult to play but allows buzz-free high volume playing.
Low action is easy to play but buzzes during aggressive playing.
A compromise between the two is best for most players. Fortunately, the action can be adjusted to suit your needs.
If you are a steel-string player, remember that classical action is higher than steel-string action due to nylon's lower tension.
Listen carefully to the timbre (tone color) of the guitar.
A balance between dark and bright is the most versatile.
However, timbre preference is subject to taste and playing style.
If your right-hand technique is on the bright side, a dark sounding guitar will help balance your tone. If you play without nails, a brighter guitar will help bring out the upper frequencies.
Play single notes throughout the guitar's range and listen to how they sustain.
Listen to the relationship of the bass notes to the treble.
The bass should be firm with a long sustain. However, the treble notes must be able to stand out in relation to the bass so you can project the melody. Finally, have someone play the instrument so you can judge the projection.
What's the difference in sound between a $300 guitar and a $3000 one? Budget guitars are less resonant and have a smaller tonal and dynamic range than expensive guitars.
Whether you are a beginning or advanced player, a quality guitar is crucial to your success and enjoyment.
A fine instrument is easy to play, exudes workmanship, and sounds resonant and responsive. A quality instrument inspires you to practice and excel as a musician.
Buy the best guitar you can afford, and it will greatly enhance your learning and enjoyment.
GuitarsOnline Top 10 Intermediate and Advanced Guitar Guide
All models listed below are currently in stock and listed in order of $ value/performance. Each guitar has been hand-picked, tested and evaluated – only the best made it into our 2024 line-up.
For more details on each model, click on the link to go to detailed specifications, description and video demos.
If you have any questions, or would like to see, hear and play them yourself, please do not hesitate to contact Pierre on 0410 708 338.
Better: Advanced Spanish guitars RRP $2490 - $3900
Prudencio Saez 3-M $2490 (Cedar top Solid Rose)
A step up in quality and performance over the PS 2M with rich sound, very detailed and nuanced delivery
Raimundo Tatyana Ryzkova Signature $2500
Signature model - It is clear, deep, and well balanced for the demanding guitarist at a reasonable price.
Solid quality Cedar top, superb Ind Rose back and sides, 7 fan bracing deliver deep resonant bases, crisp tone and projection.
Prudencio Saez 1 Lattice all solid Rosewood $2790
Built with lattice bracing for power and performance while retaining all the colour and flavour of the best Spanish guitar.
3-PS Lattice all solid Spanish Walnut $3099
The select solid cedar top with lattice bracing system enhances the professional sound of this guitar.
Vicente Carrillo Estudio $3600
These are top-of-the-line student/entry-level concert instruments in every way. Sounds great and plays easily.
Best Spanish Guitars: RRP $4000 plus
4-PS Lattice all solid Pau Ferro $4290
Lattice with a traditional Spanish sound distinguished by its great power and projection, long sustain and rich harmonics.
Angel Benito Aguado (Marizapalos) $4300
Easy to play, boasts 1AA grade aged tone woods. Offers superb clarity and musicality with real concert presence.
The action is perfect, bases, mid and trebles are well balanced and powerful, string separation and voicing are easy.
5-PS Lattice all solid Rosewood $4670
A great choice for advanced students or professional guitarists. Full of details, with plenty of volume and very well balanced.
How Can I Help?
If You Have Questions?
Please give me a call at any time if you have questions about any of our guitars, or if you would like me to offer you some suggestions.
Pierre Herrero
m: 0410 708 338
e: pierre@guitarsonline.com.au
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