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Question Hello Jason,
I would greatly appreciate you help me making decision on which guitar I should buy from the following two guitars, Classic Guitars.
Guitar #1: Jose Ramirez, "GH" model.
Retail price: $1,999 (list:$4,999).
Old stock at a guitar store (they have 8 in stock)
I can go and try them all.
Guitar #2: Pavan TP-30 Spruce top.
Retail = list = $1,495
Direct sales only, ship & 7 days return policy
My background: Amateur, just enjoy myself playing Beatles songs with classic guitar, solo.
My problem is that I cannot play and compare them side by side.
If their sounds & tones are acceptable same range, I would like to get Ramirez because of its name and GH model. But as far as I study the reviews in the internet, Pavan may have better sound and quality.
I appreciate a comment from Pro!
Answer Hey Kaz, that's a no-brainer man. I would never buy a guitar that I haven't played first. If you buy a guitar direct from the internet, you may end up getting a guitar that you really can't stand. If you go & play the eight guitars at your local music store, chances are you'll find one in there that feels like the right one for you. (You'll just know trust me) Hope that helps, if you need anything else, just drop me a line.
Peace - J.
