On the other hand, many nylon string guitars have a wider neck, which can be difficult for barres. If you like the sound of steel strings, I have an Oskar Schmidt (by washburn) which is a good "beater". Very cheap, sounds okay, stays in tune up the neck, very easy action. Above fret twelve there are some frets that buzz. But I filed a couple just a little, and don't get above that for many things. Even if you get a better guitar, I really like having one I can kick around with more casually.