We saw a Classical guitar we liked.

    Kathy and I looked at a few guitars at The Guitar Center yesterday.  We decided that 3/4 scale is just to small and we do not like the sound either.

    However we did look at a couple Lucero Classic guitars and we REALLY like the slightly smaller body that fits Kathy better but at the same time I get to keep the full sized frets I like. We both really liked the sound. Since as a classical guitar it makes use of nylon strings it will be easier on on us as we begin to play. This may be the style of guitar that fits our needs.

   I had to look up Sapele to see what kind of wood it is. It is from Africa and has almost the same as far as audio quality and has very nice stripes in the grain.

The Lucero Classical Guitar

Dimensions	Width at Upper Bout: 11-1/8" Width at Lower Bout: 14 5/8" Neck width at body: 2-5/16" String Spacing at Saddle E-E: 2-5/16"
Scale	25-1/2"
Frets	18
Nut width	1- 11/16"
Top	Natural spruce and Striped Sapele wood back and sides
Rating	2 reviews at 4.0
Gig bag	No
Price	Regularly $199 Sale $159.99

The Lucero Classical Guitar

   Best-in-class value and built to last, Lucero instruments are carefully crafted to provide years of rich, toneful sound and at an attractive price. Lucero creates beautiful classical guitars for every type of player, from beginners embarking on their musical journey to steel-string players looking to expand their skills (and their tool box) with the authentic sounds of a nylon-string guitar. Using superior tonewoods (like spruce, cedar, rosewood and mahogany) as well as manufacturing techniques seen in instruments costing much more, Lucero is priced for budget-conscious players who still demand a great-looking, highly playable classical guitar. Students especially will appreciate the low action that makes for better overall playability.
Features 
Striped sapele back and sides
Solid spruce top
Multi-ply wood binding
3-ply rear marquetry strip
Custom rosette
Gold hardware
White Ivoroid Regal tuners

New life to a tired guitar

An inside look at the damaged support piece

Dad and I glued the broken piece and clamped it.

Then to dry overnight

As soon as I remount the neck and
restring it then it will be in the bag

The Martin 41M1400 Marquis silk and steel strings are said to be easy on beginners fingers.

We glued it up Monday evening and I took off the clamps and mounted the neck today.  Tomorrow I plan to replace the strings and adjust the neck, then it's off to try some Acoustic Achord by means of lots of practice.

Comparisons

    We stopped by the Eugene Guitar Center and checked out guitars for fun.  Kathy found the full size dreadnought rather large but liked the 1/2 size.  I have to say I found the 1/2 size quite comfortable as well.  Much easier to maneuver around and I can see its advantages for a small space like ours.  I do like the sound of the dreadnought, but we will only have room for, and be able to afford, one.

    I played with the chords on some guitars  in the store that I have been working on using my phone, and as I suspected, the 3-D fret is MUCH different than a 2-D fret on a glass phone surface.  Go, figure.  I will need much practice on real 3-D strings.

    I plan to repair a separated bridge support piece inside my uncle's guitar(see damage below) and get it a new set of strings for it so we will have a practice unit as we continue to think about the hobby and what size instrument to procure.

My Uncle's Guitar

 Showing separation of inside fret support piece from body top face

Complete Acoustic Achord Photo Album

Learning Chords

April 21   I have learned the chords G, C, D,  and Em, at least in the GuitarTuna app.  Kathy is interested in Guitars as well, and would like to see if she can hold one to play one.  We will have to visit the Guitar Store to see if she can.