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Question by bernjc
Submitted on 5/19/2004
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Martin guitars sound very well, but are not considered as classical guitars. May these guitars be employed as classical guitars to play the repertoire ? Most models have metall strings, while classical guitars are nylon mounted. Is that a problem ?
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Answer by Pablo Pira
Submitted on 11/12/2004
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Let's split the question in two:

1. May these guitars be employed as classical guitars to play the repertoire ?

Some pieces might be a bit too hard.  Classical guitars have a wider neck and that makes it easier to play the chord voicings and melodic lines used in classical guitar music.

2. Most models have metal strings, while classical guitars are nylon mounted. Is that a problem ?

Metal strings sound very different from nylon strings.  Metal strings are thinner and usually feel tighter. Music conceived for nylon or gut strings will sound different.  Some people might consider that a problem.

However, keep in mind that it has been done before.  The famous Paraguayan guitarists Agustín Barrios "Mangoré" used metal strings for some time.

I myself would use a classical guitar for classical music.  However, IMHO you should play your music in whatever instrument you believe it sounds best. After all, it is YOUR music

 

Answer by classic57
Submitted on 1/16/2006
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Martin does indeed make nylon string slothead classical guitars.  See their website at mguitar.com.

 

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