Description
The Alhambra 7P Cedar Classical Guitar is all-solid and handmade in Spain. It is designed similarly to the classic Alhambra models from 70’s, but has been revivified using new technologies and superior quality woods. The body of this instrument is constructed using cedar for the top and Indian rosewood for the back and sides. The neck is made from African mahogany and reinforced with ebony, which can be seen with a mirror or by removing the nut. The nut and the saddle are made from Melamine, which is an excellent transmitter of sound and known to enhance projection. With golden machine heads and an exquisite rosette, this guitar is a polished & refined representation of the classic Alhambra instrument. (Click here to hear the pronunciation of "Alhambra".)
For an even richer sound, we highly recommend the Alhambra 8P or Alhambra 9P. These models have a lacquer finish on the top and an innovative cross bracing system, both giving more resonance to the guitar by allowing the top to move more freely.
- Solid Red Cedar Top
- Solid Indian Rosewood Back & Sides
- Ebony-reinforced Mahogany Neck
- Ebony Fingerboard
- Weight: 3 pounds, 12 ounces
- 650mm Scale Length
- 52mm Nut Width
- All Solid
Made in Spain
Alhambra Deluxe Soft Case Included
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:
Nylon: For nylon strings, I really like Savarez Corum New Cristal set 500CJ strings. They provide a nice round tone, good volume, and a comfortable feel.
-Geoff Ferdón, owner of XGuitars
Ten months after the guitar arrived, I'm even more pleased with my selection. Although the 7P was a major improvement over my Yamaha, I wanted to be sure it stood the test of time. As my skills improved, my appreciation for the guitar's rich tones, sustain, clarity, and resonance also increased. My instructor has commented several times in recent months on the instrument's excellent sound. The buying experience was stronger than with other sellers, on line or locally. Geoff took time to build a relationship and guide me through the selection. His deep brand knowledge, consistent support, and clear and concise written communications gave me the confidence to proceed. Although resistant at first, I came to appreciate Geoff's recommendation for Corum New Cristal Savarez high tension strings as they enhance the richness of this superb instrument.
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.
I love the Alhambra 7P cedar and the service was fantastic, including a rush delivery to have the guitar here before Christmas, done on Geoff's initiative. He also was super helpful whenever I had questions about the guitar and guitars in general, going out of his way to experiment with a few, on my request. The guitar arrived in perfect condition and I'm very happy with it! I will be doing business with XGuitars in the future.
Both beautiful and sounds amazing. It cost me more due to import fees to Canada but my internet search always brought me back to XGuitars … and for good reason as I always prefer to buy from knowledgeable and helpful stores. This is my first guitar and really appreciated the suggestions Geoff made regarding strings and changes to the bridge and nut. Being a senior, I hope to live long enough to need another lol.
As someone who has played guitar for 17 years (the first 16 of which were on acoustic guitars), I'm a little particular about them at this point. For the last year or so, I've been getting into classical and flamenco, so I expanded to playing nylon string guitars. Being so particular, I had to do research prior to purchasing, and given that one of my favorite learner guitars was an Alhambra 1 OP (a beautiful instrument in its own right, mind you), I decided to look deeper into Alhambra. After learning about Geoff at Xguitars.com and his history of working with Alhambra, I knew he was the person I wanted to do business with. Absolutely no regrets! You can tell he is really passionate about what he does. He says "anything" that he can help with, and I really believe he means that.
But now, onto the guitar. She is absolutely gorgeous! And while I did have her upgraded slightly, to include a bone nut and saddle (rather than the stock melamine), she has such a wonderful timbre. A broad richness that is both warm and has just the slightest "dirty" edge to it. But its a good kind of dirty. I imagine songs from the traditional Spanish classical repertoire would fit her perfectly! I tested the stock strings against my favored Augustine strings, and I have to say, even the stock D'Addario's were still enough to showcase her qualities.
All in all, my experience with Geoff has been nothing short of stellar. He is prompt in his communication, and he is really fair as a businessman. And I have to say once more, I love this guitar! If you enjoy the sound of nylon strings and particularly Spanish classical, I think you'd love it too.