Nylon String/Guitar Question

[60's guy]

Also, check for string binding at the nut.

 

[Old Music Guy]

As to your breakage issue, I don’t know what’s causing that. Possibly a bur or sharp edge. (Just a guess)

Cheap strings.
I replaced the 3 bass strings with D'Addarios.
Contrary to advice, I tied a knot at the bridge end rather than the luthier's knot. My feeling was that too many knots will cause too much instability. This comes from my old sailing days: Tie a simple, sturdy knot.
I did follow the advice on the nut end. That seemed to work pretty well, so far.
Our weather here of late has been really crazy. 30F swings in temperature, lots of humidity, so I'm sure that has a significant effect since the changes are so drastic and fast.

 

[60's guy]

I had a classical nylon string guitar a few years ago that I bought for about $400. It was a struggle to maintain tuning, but I loved the sound of it.

My sister phoned me one day, years ago, telling me that she was interested in learning how to play guitar. She asked me if I could gift her with a cheap guitar to learn on.

I gifted her that guitar and as far as I know she gave it to her grandson who is more interested in hunting for bears and moose in Maine.

Somewhere in Maine, there lives a classical guitar wall hanger.

On the upside, all of sudden, I'm giving serious thought to buying myself another classical guitar.

@Old Music Guy
This is all your fault!

 

[60's guy]

Love the tone of the classical guitar in..

 

[Old Music Guy]

Love the tone of the classical guitar in..

That song still brings tears to my eyes.
A friend of mine was Bryan's drummer for the better part of 30 years.

 

[Old Music Guy]

This is all your fault!

I gladly accept responsibility. More so if you buy yourself that guitar.

 

[ecc83]

I gladly accept responsibility. More so if you buy yourself that guitar.

Now then! I watch quite few antiques shows and in the auction rooms (and shops) there are always shedloads of guitars kicking around though very rarely is one the subject. I would bet anyone with a bit of experience could find a gem for little money at such sales?

Things like violins and saxes seem to go for very little money?

Dave.

 

[Old Music Guy]

I was just on the Goodwill site looking for a black Strat to rebuild. I've purchased several items from them, and have never been disappointed.
I saw some very nice acoustic/classical guitars for silly prices. Might be worth a look see.

 

[Old Music Guy]

@60's guy knows New England weather, though his is more severe than mine. We had a storm for the books last night. Temp dropped 20F, Biblical rain. Folks half a mile north swear a tornado touched down. The town this morning when I went out was a mess. We were mostly unscathed.
However, I grabbed my nylon, and lo and behold, it was only a touch flat. I think I'm making progress

 

[60's guy]

If push comes to shove because strings keep breaking on your guitar there's no harm in tuning a half step down and slapping on a capo.

 

[Old Music Guy]

If push comes to shove because strings keep breaking on your guitar there's no harm in tuning a half step down and slapping on a capo.

I'm not at that point yet. I think they were cheapo strings.
Besides, I HATE capos. I have never found a good one that doesn't get in my way.

 

[60's guy]

I HATE capos. I have never found a good one that doesn't get in my way.

Shubb standard capo is my recommendation.

 

[Old Music Guy]

Shubb standard capo is my recommendation.
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Thanks. Very pretty, but I don't use capos. They get in the way of my left hand and I don't like them.

EDIT: I just looked at Paige capos. Maybe.

 

[Old Music Guy]

So, to close this topic out replacing the 3 bass strings with good old American D'Addarios, the guitar has stayed in tune for the past 3 days without a tweak.
I'm happy!