Description
The Alhambra 7FC CW E8 Flamenco Guitar is a handmade Spanish guitar with cutaway & electronics. It is a beautiful, all solid, flamenco guitar. It is beautifully crafted, has a wonderful tone, is very loud, and is very playable. This is an excellent choice for the serious guitar player. (Click here to hear the pronunciation of "Alhambra".)
(The guitar shown in photos has the Fishman Prefix system. The guitar you would receive has the Flex M System like the 9P CW E8 does, as shown in the final photo above.)
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- Solid Spruce Top
- Solid Cypress Back & Sides
- Fishman Flex M Blend Electronics
- Cutaway Body
- Spanish Cedar Neck with Ebony Reinforcement
- Ebony Fingerboard
- 650mm Scale Length
- 50mm Nut Width
- Fret Markers: On Frets 3, 5, 7, 9 12, 15
- Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish on the top (gives the top improved resonance)
- Polyurethane Finish on the back & sides (provides improved durability)
- Strings Installed by Alhambra: D’Addario XTC44 Extra High Tension
- All Solid
Alhambra Deluxe Soft Case Included
Made in Spain
Recommended Strings: This guitar comes with D'Addario EXP44 Extra Hard Tension strings installed. These are not bad strings, but don't allow the guitar to live up to its full potential. I recommend the following strings for this guitar:
-Geoff Ferdón, owner of XGuitars
Alhambra 7FC CW E8 Flamenco Guitar
The Alhambra 7FC CW E8 combines traditional Spanish craftsmanship with modern features designed for today's performing flamenco guitarist. Handcrafted in Spain by skilled luthiers, this versatile instrument delivers authentic flamenco tone with the added convenience of a cutaway body and professional electronics.
Premium Tonewoods for Authentic Sound
This Alhambra model features a solid German spruce top paired with solid cypress back and sides—the classic tonewood combination revered in flamenco tradition. This pairing produces the characteristic tone with excellent definition and articulation that flamenco players seek. The traditional materials create an instrument with the quick response and projection essential for flamenco performance, all preserved by a resonant nitrocellulose lacquer finish.
Performance-Ready Features
What distinguishes the 7FC CW E8 is its stage-oriented design. The elegant cutaway provides comfortable access to the upper frets, allowing flamenco guitarists to explore the full range of the fingerboard with ease. The integrated Fishman Prefix Flex M Blend pickup system faithfully reproduces the guitar's natural voice through amplification, with intuitive controls for volume, bass, treble, and mid frequencies.
This blend of traditional construction with modern features makes this Alhambra flamenco guitar equally effective in the recording studio, on stage, or in intimate acoustic settings.
Traditional Spanish Construction
Despite its modern appointments, the 7FC CW E8 remains true to Alhambra's Spanish guitar-making heritage. The instrument features a Spanish heel neck joint for enhanced stability and sustain. The carefully shaped neck profile provides comfortable playability for both traditional flamenco techniques and contemporary styles.
Refined Aesthetics
The 7FC CW E8 presents a sophisticated appearance with its traditional rosette, premium binding, and elegant wood selection. The natural beauty of the solid spruce top and cypress back and sides is enhanced by the nitrocellulose lacquer finish that protects while allowing the wood to breathe and age beautifully over time.
Professional Setup
Every Alhambra guitar at XGuitars.com receives a meticulous professional setup. Owner Geoff Ferdón personally inspects and sets up each instrument, ensuring optimal action, intonation, and playability specifically suited to flamenco technique. This attention to detail extends to testing the electronics, guaranteeing that your guitar will perform flawlessly whether played acoustically or amplified.
The Alhambra Tradition
Since 1965, Alhambra has been crafting fine Spanish guitars in Muro de Alcoy, Spain. Their commitment to quality has made them one of the most respected names in flamenco and classical guitar construction. The 7FC CW E8 represents their ability to honor traditional flamenco craftsmanship while embracing innovations that meet the needs of modern performers.
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