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Kling-On Guitar Top Protector
Jon C. (St Louis, US)
Double Top Protection

Like others with double tops, we know the soundboard veneer is very thin, and that even the slightest amount of pickguard material can change the resonant function of such a design. These protectors are perfect for such soundboards, they are very lightweight, but offer the perfect amount of protection, they also do not damage cured French polish finishes,...these are win-win protectors.

Alhambra-branded VGV Hardshell Case

I ordered this at the same time as the Alhambra 10 Premier Classical Guitar (reviewed in an earlier post). The XGuitars website describes it as “classy” and it is indeed that however I think a better term would be Elegant on both the inside and outside. The fit with the Alhambra 10 is absolutely perfect and I was pleasantly surprised to find that the D’Addario Humidipak is able to maintain acceptable RH levels even up here where the RH inside my house is about 22% most days. Great product and again excellent service from XGuitars!

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Alhambra 10 Premier Classical Guitar
Munroe C. (Drexel Hill, US)
Alhambra 10 Premier Classical Guitar

I have a couple of excellent classical guitars that I enjoy playing however, the ease of working the neck on the Alhambra is just awesome. Sonically it is outstanding with the Savarez 500CJ strings that Geoff recommended. Projection is very good and the tonality is well, just exquisite! And BTW the service at XGuitars is equally excellent.

Alhambra Mengual y Margarit Serie NT

I recently purchased the Alhambra Mengual y Margarit Serie NT guitar and could not be more pleased. It is a big step up from the Linea Pro which I had been using. As the product description says, "it's tone is absolutely beautiful and it's power and projection are at the top of its class." The sustain is remarkable. The tone gives me chills. What more is there to say. The setup was perfect and Geoff, as always, was a joy to work with. He bent over backwards to provide what I needed to make a decision and the after-sale advice on care of the guitar was very helpful. I would not buy a guitar anywhere else. I also got the BAM case. It is rather expensive but worth every penny. I have always had a problem keeping the humidity in my cases stable, even with Boveda inserts. With the BAM case the humidity was closer to what Boveda said it should be, probably because the case is airtight and the padding material isn't the fuzzy faux fur that is often used (more surface area).

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Humidipak Replacement Packets 3-Pack
RossMcK (Lake Oswego, US)
Very useful for good humidification

A well designed system to protect a guitar and maintain correct humidification.

Great strings

These are some of the best sounding strings available. The basses are rich and powerful. New Cristal nylon 1st and 2nd strings have excellent volume and sustain and Alliance carbon 3rd provides excellent transition from basses to trebles and vice versa. My only complaint is its high tension of the 4th string (about 1# higher than 5th and 6th strings). I typically replace the high-tension 4th with medium-tension 4th and it works great for me.
High tension basses:
514JP D 0.0299 16.78 ??
515JP A 0.0358 15.67
516JP E 0.0441 15.45

Medium tension 4th string:
514RP D 0.0291 15.89

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ErgoPlay Tappert Guitar Support
Paul M. (Columbus, US)

Ergo play trappart guitar support.
I had 4 days to practice before first gig with it last nite. 2 hours…no issues.
Took my footstool just in case but did not even think about it.
Wish I had got one 45 years ago!

Excellent Student Flamenco Negra!

I bought the 5FP Piñana Negra Flamenco Guitar in early February, 2024 to complement my cedar top classical guitar, also from Alhambra. I wanted a nice mid priced flamenco which I could use for classical guitar, but has flamenco qualities. This guitar is perfect for my uses. It’s lightweight, balanced, tunes well, uses quality components. And the laminated back & sides gives excellent durability for traveling. If you’re looking for a second guitar, or your first classical/flamenco guitar , it’s an excellent choice in my opinion.

Great strings (tone, intonation, and consistency can’t be beat), and an even better price. Combine that with fast shipping and XGuitars knocked this out of the park.

well balance strings

I like the EJ45 strings for there well balance sound from the low E to the high E. They are long lasting and when finally stretched they stay in tune. I used them on my Cordoba C9 Parlor. To me the EJ45 strings sound much better than the Savarez 500CJ New Cristal Corum High tension strings. EJ45 bring out a much fuller and warmer sound from the cedar top and mahogany back and sides.

My Alhambra Classical Guitar

I spent more than a year shopping for this guitar. I looked at luthiers, and other online music outlets but couldn't be happier with the satisfaction I have in dealing with Geoff. I got just what I wanted , including the beautiful hard shell case and Geoff even sent me the gig bag for the cost of shipping. Geoff obviously knows his business. The delivery was quick and the packaging was perfect! I have made a new friend......lol.

My Alhambra Classical Guitar

I spent more than a year shopping for this guitar. I looked at luthiers, and other online music outlets but couldn't be happier with the satisfaction I have with dealing with Geoff. I got just what I wanted , including the beautiful hard shell case and Geoff even sent me the gig bag for the cost of shipping.
The delivery was quick and the packaging was perfect!

Sagework Guitar Support

Very stable. Very secure. Once installed, it’s simple to setup and take down. The Sagework Support always returns to the exact position you set it to. This is a game changer for me.

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Kremona Solea Classical Guitar
Christopher U. (Wrightstown, US)
Very satisfied

I am just starting to learn guitar and I didn't want to learn on something that is just not good.So,I thought it would be wise and spend a little extra on something I could grow into.This guitar does not disappoint.It is well made and has a beautiful sound.The nylon strings and wider spacing make it easier to play.I love this guitar!

Beautiful and functional capo/cejilla

I tried other capos that I had used for acoustic guitar on my classsical/Flamenco guitar, but they would not hold all the strings down without buzzing. I read that’s because most classical and flamenco guitars have flat necks. So I ordered this one. I love the simplicity of it. The instructions that came with it mentioned the materials, like using tennis racket string rather than nylon guitar string because it doesn’t stretch as much. It was well thought out and most of all it works, stays tight and is easy to use. The cocobolo wood is a nice touch. Also, in the instructions it mentions how to repair or replace parts. In a world of disposeable junk, this is refreshing. I love it.

Easy Professional Service

Emailed with Geoff and he helped me with the guitar setup and strings. His guidance was spot on and everything was delivered exactly as promised. A first class online buying experience!!

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Alhambra 4P Classical Guitar
Glynn (Chicago, US)
Great product and service

Really enjoyed doing business with Geoff. He's quick to respond to all queries and provided timely service. The guitar and case were packaged well and arrived in perfect shape. I love the guitar and the case seems extremely upscale. I was somewhat concerned purchasing a guitar sight unseen. But, after corresponding with Geoff and understanding Xguitars rock solid return guarantee I decided to take the plunge and I'm glad I did.

Savarez 540 HT Alliance classical guitar strings

I was getting ready to sell my existing guitar in order to make a purchase of another guitar from Geoff. Geoff said, "NO!" Before you do that, have you tried these strings, which I had not. I got 2 sets, had them put on my guitar and was shocked at the difference in the guitar!!! My $5000 guitar now sounds like a $10,000 guitar. The basses are loud and solid; the trebles sing like an operatic aria!! The increased sustain and loudness of both the basses and the trebles floored me. I am sold!!! I give these strings 10 stars and a BIG thank you to Geoff!!!!!

Phenomenal Purchasing Experience and Steller Support!

I just want everyone to know that my purchasing experience and follow up during the process was extraordinary, Mr. Geoffery was fantastic and as a first-time customer of XGuitars I really didn’t know much about them outside of the great reviews from others here on the xguitars.com and on different platforms, but I’m so glad I did go with them.
I’m absolutely ecstatic for this beautiful, gorgeous Alhambra 5P CW E8 - Cutaway Classical Guitar w/ Fishman Flex M Blend Preamp × 1 that I purchased, without any hesitation I can say this is the most exciting and beautiful crafted guitar I have ever owned, I look forward to many years of playing classical, Spanish, and jazz pieces as well as my inspirational stuff.
Thank you XGuitars!

I learned Classical and Spanish Guitar with these strings

There may be better strings out there these days however, I'm not aware of them, I was raised on these strings when I was a student and can't get away from them now, they do take a few days to settle in for tuning but once they do the sound is amazing, I may not be Andres Segovia or John Wilmans but I can sound sooo close with a set of these... lol... Thank you Xguitars!

Cordoba c10

Great guitar! Love the sound and feel of it!

The Best Time To Support Small Businesses Is Today

This review is regarding my recent January 2024 purchase of the Alhambra Premier Pro Madagascar Classical Guitar by Javier Mengual and to show my support for Geoff Ferdón, owner of XGuitars. As a professional musician and instructor with over 30 years experience, and having worked in boutique guitar stores throughout the North Shore, IL area, having the right tools are indispensable.

Geoff was very attentive to my inquiries regarding each of the Alhambra models I was interested in. He informed me of the pros and cons for cutaways vs non-cutaway models, including which model was better for tone and volume, and importantly addressed my specific concerns about pricing, as well as shipping out of state. Needless to say the guitar I chose was affordable and packaged incredibly well and shipping was expeditious.

At first, deciding on which guitar to buy was difficult only because there are so many beautiful guitars on XGuitars, however I’m more than pleased with my guitar of choice. The Alhambra Premier Pro Madagascar model built by master luthier Javier Mengual has exceptional quality and craftsmanship. The artisan showcases his deep commitment in creating instruments with passion, care, and close attention to detail. This guitar is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. It’s quite honestly one of the best sounding guitars I’ve ever had the pleasure of owning.

Although, this model doesn’t include the perks of onboard electronics or a cutaway as is included with other Alhambra “premier” models, the warm and bright tone (solid Madagascar rosewood/solid red cedar), as well as playability are unrivaled. I’m glad that I did my due diligence and extensive research to find what I was searching for in a pro model. This guitar delivers exactly as promised.

Geoff did a full inspection of my instrument. The intonation on the guitar I received is utterly perfect and has no buzz. In addition, I really wanted a guitar with a nitro cellulose lacquer finish, which this model has on the top along with a polyurethane finish on the back and sides. There is a great separation in each of the registers (treble/mid/bass) and has ample volume. This guitar was shipped with the assurance that I would not need to take it to my guitar tech for either an inspection or a set-up.

Thank you Geoff for making this an all around great experience! I’m very happy with my guitar.

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Tombo Chromatic Pitch Pipe P-13E
Sally A. (Richmond, US)
Perfect

Just perfect
That is all there is to say

Pay Attention to Good Suggestions!

I bought these for my Alhambra Premier Pro Madagascar because of the recommendation Geoff made in the information section for that guitar. I wholly agree they're better than the strings that were on the guitar. There'll be a few sets at the ready going forward.

Excellence!

Geoff is one of the finest businesspeople that I’ve ever interacted with. A true gentleman. I had a million questions about the Alhambra Linea and he answered all of them promptly, patiently, honestly and completely. He truly goes “above and beyond” for his customers. If you’re searching for a quality guitar at a fair price with excellent customer service, XGuitars is the place to go.

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