Lucida Artista Classical Guitar
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The Lucida Artista classical guitar will certainly be of interest to the guitarist looking for the most traditional of acoustic sounds at an affordable price. Anyone who has ever priced handmade classical guitars knows that the sky is truly the limit in terms of cost. It is not unheard of for handmade classical guitars to cost upwards of five thousand dollars. While the Lucida Artista guitars are top-shelf in quality, they are priced very competitively, which makes them all the more alluring. These beautiful instruments are handmade in Spain and are constructed with an old-world craftsmanship that reflects centuries of guitar making expertise. The result of Lucida's attention to detail is a serious instrument designed for the serious student of classical guitar. In addition to their Artista line of classical instruments, the Lucida company also produces instruments for Mariachi, Tejano, and Flamenco players.
Lucida Artista Classical Guitar Models
The Lucida Artista classical guitar line is comprised of two guitars: the Malaga LG-715 and the Concerto LG-777. Both instruments are designed for the serious student, but there are important differences in design, features and price between the guitars.
Malaga LG-715
The first guitar in the Artista line is the Malaga. This instrument is constructed with a solid cedar top that gives it a warm sound that is very clear and expressive. Some technical features of the Malage are listed below:
- The back, sides and neck are mahogany, and the fingerboard is rosewood. The high-quality tuning heads are made of nickel and are lyre-end to allow for easy, accurate tuning.
- The width at the nut is two inches, and the total length of the guitar is 39.5 inches.
- The Malaga has 18 frets and comes set up with Hannabach, medium-tension strings.
- Its simple bridge is made of elegant beech wood that, when combined with the rosewood binding, makes for a guitar that looks as classy as it sounds.
- A thin-gloss finish subtly protects the instrument from wear and tear without covering up the sound in a heavy lacquer polish.
Lucida markets the Malaga for the serious student, and the price reflects the intended market. For the more accomplished player in search of an even more refined guitar, consider the Concerto.
Concerto LG-777
Lucida describes the Concerto as the most traditional classical guitar in their product line and offers the following features:
- The Concerto also has a solid cedar top, but the back and sides are constructed of solid rosewood that produces an even richer sound and more dignified look.
- The neck is made of mahogany, and the fingerboard is constructed of ebony.
- Lucida upgrades the Concerto with deluxe gold lyre tuning heads for an even more detailed tuning mechanism.
- The bridge is made of rosewood, and the strings are Hannabach medium-tension.
- The Concerto is also 39.5 inches long, but the width at the nut (2 1/16 inches) is slightly wider than the Malaga.
This instrument is a perfect choice for the serious player who is in search of a handmade, very traditional classical guitar at a price that won't cripple his or her bank account.
Where to Find Artista Models
The Lucida Artista classical guitar line is available from select retailers and from online stores. Use their dealer locator to find a store near you. Below is a partial list of links where you can purchase these fine instruments online. The links will take you directly to the Lucida guitars on the retailer's websites.
See the link on Lucida's web page for the complete list of online music stores that carry these fine guitars.
Other Resources
Once you have your new guitar, you're going to need resources to practice! Luckily, LoveToKnow Guitar has compiled instructional information on the web to help students of the guitar improve their chops in the comfort of their own homes. Follow the links below for more information about guitar instruction.
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