Thanks for the advice guys, I am totally inspired now. To tell the truth, I am a little more crazy about my guitar than I am about my car (can you believe that?!!), but I spend way more $$$ on my car. Now's time to splurge a little towards my guitar. I am very serious about getting a relatively high quality classical guitar and do not want to settle for less.
Reconsidering my plan of action, I'd much rather do it right the first time, so if it costs me $1000, okay, I'm willing to spend it. But $1500 WILL be the limit for guitar AND hard shell case.
Yes, it's ALL about sound and quality so I will plan this out and do it right.
Thanks for giving me something to go on by mentioning those brand names and all the other advice mentioned-- really appreciate your advice 'cause I'm serious about this.
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351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang notchback
Stock 5.8L under custom made 4" cowl, C4 w/ shift kit
Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, Al driveshaft
2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters
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