Buyers guide to Classical Guitars: 10 things you Must Know before buying your first classical guitar 

Clarification: Of course, when I recommend going with a friend if you do not know enough about classical guitars I mean a friend who knows... Watch this one too: Things you probably did not know about classical guitars ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bo8wtVFkxmI.html

1. Budget - The price of the guitar is usually correlative to quality, however, you can get well-built, cheap guitars from the Yamaha and Cordoba brands. | 2:18 2. Size Matters - Choose the right size guitar for your body. | 3:39 3. Fret Sprout - Run your fingers up and down the edges of neck of the guitar to check for Fret Sprouting. If the frets cut into your finger, the wood of the guitar has shrunk. | 4:24 4. Action - The height of the string after the 12th fret (where the neck meets the guitar) is called the "action". The action on a classical guitar should be 4mm at the 6th string and 3.5mm at the 1st string. You can buy guitars with lower action than that but don't buy guitars with actions that are higher because the guitar will be very difficult to play. | 6:14 4.5. Fret Buzz - Take your time to play some notes on the guitar to determine whether the guitar gives significant fret buzz. A guitar that buzzes needs fret work or has a misshapen neck. | 7:04 5. Nut - If a nut is not well cut, the guitar will feel very unpleasant to play because the height of the strings will be too high at the 1st and 2nd frets. To determine whether the nut is well cut, hold the 6th string directly on the 3rd fret and tap on the 6th string directly on the 1st fret. The distance from the string to the fret should be practically zero, so if the string moves the nut is not well cut. | 7:57 6. Saddle and Break Angle - There should be enough saddle left on top of the bridge for filing. As you play overtime, the guitar will change and the bridge will have to be filed down in order to adjust the guitar properly. To know whether the saddle is correctly cut, press the 12th fret and see if there is any distance between the 13th fret and the string. There should be practically no distance. | 9:48 7. Tuners - The tuners should turn in a uniform way. The should not "jump" or wiggle as you rotate them towards and away from you. | 12:52 8. Avoid Twisted (Warped) Necks - You'll frequently see cheap classical guitars with warped necks. You can determine whether the neck is twisted by looking up the neck of the guitar from the head stock. | 13:46 9. Intonation - Check that the octaves sound equal when played on the guitar. | 15:41 10. Sound - Try multiple guitars at the shop that are within your budget and choose the one that has a sound that you like. | 17:36 Final Tip - Pick a guitar that you are in love with. Following all of these points is pointless if you don't feel attracted to the guitar that you're buying. You want to be excited to play it. | 17:51 Thank you for the comprehensive video! This has significantly helped me to understand what to look for when purchasing a classical guitar!

finally a great buyers guide from a true spanish gentleman. 10/10

Thanks!

He is very sweet and his voice is soothing...

Great advice! All the points hit; spot on.

I loved this tutorial , very useful. Especially the fret sprout tip.

Wonderful video! Thank you! This has so much useful advice. I will definitely be considering all these points when I go shopping for a classical guitar this weekend :)

Thank you for your explanation. Very helpful!

Great video and useful advice. Thanks.

Well explained. Thank you, sir.

Fantastic information sir. Thank you so much. Wonderfully played Floyd composition in the beginning as well.

Thank you! I've been considering Alhambra 5P so it's nice to see that featured in the video!

Excellent, many thanks for this. I have played guitar nearly all my life and I didn’t know most of these tips. Much appreciated!

Great video, Cesar! Very useful! Thanks! I recently bought a Córdoba “Dolce” and am very happy with it.

Excellent video!! Thank you !! 🥰❤

Very informative! I wish I would have found this advice before I made my recent purchase. For several of the 10 points Cesar made, I would have looked further. I'll know better next time. Thank you for this video!

Excellent advice. And yes im in love with all my Guitars 😎

Thank you this is awesome!!

Thank you for sharing this, I found it very useful.

Thank so much, very useful video!!! I was thinking about Cordoba c7

You explain so really really well !!!! Thanks so much !!!! And I can see you have love for your guitar !

Thank you. Enjoyed your presentation and learned things to look for

First Class. Thank you

Thank you very much for your effort.

Love the opening music!

You have great taste in guitars; and definitely knows what you are talking about. Respect.

THANK YOU VERY USEFUL!

You did a great job putting this video giving people things to look out for. Great video.

I am on a journey to give myself a classical education and learning to play a musical instrument in a traditional way is part of that. This video has been super informative and given me the tools I need to confidently purchase a guitar and begin to learn. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much! 🎸❤ the best video about choosing a guitar!

Saludos Cesar- No es sorpresa como muchos principiantes se desaniman pues hay tantos parámetros técnicos que considerar que influyen el sonido y la estabilidad del instrumento. Gracias por el video y las enseñanzas!

Thank you for this! I just pulled my old cheap-ish classical guitar out of storage after many years. Your checklist helped me determine that the neck, saddle and nut are perfectly fine putting those concerns to rest. 😉 Now I know that it probably could use a bit of fret-work, but the rest is all me being way out of shape and out of practice. 😊 Excellent video.

Thank you for the great guidance. Very useful

Wow! So happy to have found your channel. Hello from Québec, Canada.

Fantastic information, thank you!

Thank you. Clear explanation. Your last advice is also very important. Great recommendations.

Love your video. Thank you very much for the great advices...and falling in love with your guitar is not a silly advice :-) Loving your instrument will inspire you to play it more and enjoy the time spent playing.

Really good video. Wish i had seen this before i bought my classical . I have quite a lot of issues with keeping it in tune.

Very good advices and thanks. Its amazing to listen to the flamenco and classical guitars in spain. I visited Spain to discover that. Love the music you play . Bien Fiesta Maestro Thanks

Thank you, best video on the subject.

Thanx so much. You made me look into these items I never even thought of, been an absolute beginner.

Thank you for such an informative video. Subscribed!

Thank you Cesar! Excellent video.

Thank you for this awesome guide, instant subscribe

Wonderful video!! I found it very informative. I've been taking Classical lessons for the past few months and last week invested in an Almansa a-400 CW after trying out quite a few. Thankfully, it passes all 10 tests of quality.

Grate tips, Thank You

I am off to buy a guitar this afternoon with your top 12 tips.Wish me well!

Thanks for such an informative video. I followed all your suggestions regarding the space between the frets at the nut and the saddle, and thankfully my cheap Yamaha is okay - although I have spent a bit of time slowly and gradually sanding down both the nut and saddle - thanks again - great advice.

Thanks so much! Very helpful. Your guitar sound beautiful. I can't wait to learn that Pink Floyd song from the intro.

Wow! Awesome video!

Thanks for this!

Thank you man, awesome👍🏼

Thank you so much. Very helpful video. I am searching for my first classical guitar and this will help me along my journey.

Enjoyed the video. Very talented individual. I learned so much from this video, I could not read a book and get this much out of it.

I desire a classical guitar and these tips are a great help! Thank you Ceaar!

Thanks sooo much for this! I'm interested in buying a classical guitar because of the tone but I didn't realize they were constructed so differently and are so much more delicate.

Thank you this was very helpful. Cheers

Many thanks Cesar , for such a meaningful pointing out . FYI , I 've been playing guitars for over 50 years , and did not really know what one should be looking for in a guitar which is to serve the purpose well . .

0:37 made me tear up, so beautiful. Thank you!

@Cesar All Guitar este video fue increíble!! Muchos buenos consejos y extremamente bien explicado sin igual!!! Muchisimas gracias por el tiempo que invertiste en crear estos vídeos! Un abrazo desde Austrália! 🙏

Thank you.you are tips are very helpful..i love it's

Very valuable advice and entertaining delivery!

excellent video - thank you !!

Thank you. The information was very helpful. I will be taking your advice when I go to buy my next guitar.

This helped alot! Thank you so much

Excellent video, Cesar> Probably my next classical guitar will be better chosen now that I have watched your video. Thank you!

Thank you! This was very helpful :)

You are an inspiration Cesar, and your love of classical guitar is infectious. I bought an Alhambra p9 cw e8, it came today from XGuitars. Thank you for introducing me to this instrument, it is so beautiful and sounds and plays beautifully. God bless you Cesar.

Very helpful Cesar. Thank you!

This is a great video, thank you!

Awesome thank you so much!

This is so helpful…thank you so much Cesar ❤

Beautifully executed

Absolutely excellent.

Excellent Cesar...thank you

Subscribed after hearing that intro, love it.

Hi Cesar, Excellent Video 👍👍👍. Beautiful intro, David Gilmour is one of my Favourite Guitarist, incredible feeling to his playing, as you do too👍. Brilliant Advice for purchasing a good Classical Guitar, your last Point, to be attracted to the Guitar is so true, I remember when I first saw a Stratocaster the Shape of the Body and Headstock, I was in Love. Take care my friend ♥️👍. Melbourne, Australia.

Wow sir. You are a master teacher. I never knew all this. I'm about to buy me a classical guitar and I will definitely look out for this. It all makes sense. Thanks.

Thank you, very informative

Gran información. Gracias!

Thank you😊

Perfect explanation from a true professional. Very informative. Thank you. I would appreciate if you would specify your best selection of ten classic guitars for intermediate to advanced players.

Thank you!!!!!

This is such an informative video. If only i knew about this before i bought classical guitars that somehow did not feel or sound good in the end !! Obviously, buying a classical guitar online is out of the question after seeing this ~

Very helpful! Thanks..placed order for new tuners for my Morris this morning while checking Cesar and my Lavazza! Have a great week!👍

As Mark Knofler once said, "your guitar is your bestfriend" very nice video and I learned a lot.

An awesome great video. I liked it very much. Thanks for sharing your video. I hope you have a Blessed Week my friend.

Amazing advice!

Playing Pink Floyd on a classical guitar buyers guide hehe I like this channel already.

Excellent information sir . Thank you

Thank you very much

Great information, Cesar!

Beautiful playing Cesar, I’d love a full version of that one you played. 👌 great information.

Best video intro I have seen so far on you tube🎸

Great information!!!

Thank you Very much! this is an excellent guide - we are buying a classical guitar for our son.

thank you for your tips! The zoom-moment at 8:43 of the camera had me rolling though :D

Such a great video

Omg.its been a very interesting experience with you master, simply classical.. Best wishes n Thanks..