Description
The Alhambra 9P CW E8 Classical Guitar is a handmade Spanish guitar with cutaway & electronics. It is a beautiful, all solid, concert-quality classical 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".)
All Solid.
This guitar is very similar to the Alhambra 8p, but in a deeper body to give it an even fuller sound. It is built by a smaller, more experienced team at the Alhambra facility. It features a lighter, nitrocellulose lacquer finish and a bridge-like cross bracing. All of these factors work together to give this guitar a very beautiful, loud, and refined sound.
The Alhambra 9P CW E8 is set up with an action height that is lower than a standard classical guitar's action. It includes an extra saddle that can be used to raise the action if desired.
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- Solid Red Cedar Top
- Solid Rosewood Back & Sides
- Cutaway Body
- Spanish Cedar Neck with Ebony Reinforcement
- Ebony Fingerboard
- 650mm Scale Length
- 50mm Nut Width
- Bone Saddle - Extra saddle included
- Bone Nut
- 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)
- Fishman Flex M Blend Electronics (piezo pickup & internal mic. 9V battery included.)
Hardshell Case Included
Made in Spain
PRICE Increase due to tariffs: $300
This increase is included in the price shown here. This is paid by XGuitars to the U.S. Government since this guitar is 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
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Alhambra 9P CW E8 Cutaway Classical Guitar – Premium Craftsmanship, Enhanced Versatility
Experience the perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation with the Alhambra 9P CW E8 Cutaway Classical Guitar. Featuring a built-in Fishman Flex M Blend Preamp, this guitar is designed for classical guitarists who demand exceptional sound quality, playability, and versatility for both stage and studio performances.
Why Choose the Alhambra 9P CW E8 Cutaway Classical Guitar?
- Superior Craftsmanship: Handcrafted by Alhambra, a leader in classical guitar manufacturing, the 9P CW E8 model showcases precision engineering and high-quality materials.
- Cutaway Design: The cutaway body allows easy access to higher frets, making it ideal for advanced techniques and solo performances.
Fishman Flex M Blend Preamp
- : Equipped with a professional-grade pickup system, this guitar delivers a natural, amplified sound with exceptional clarity and balance.
- Premium Tonewoods: The solid cedar top and Indian rosewood back and sides produce a rich, warm tone with excellent projection and resonance.
- Elegant Aesthetics: With its high-gloss finish, intricate rosette, and sleek ebony fingerboard, this guitar is as visually stunning as it is sonically impressive.
Experience the Alhambra Difference
Alhambra guitars are renowned for their exceptional quality and attention to detail. The 9P CW E8 model continues this tradition, offering a guitar that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern features for today’s musicians.
Who Is This Guitar For?
- Classical guitarists seeking a versatile instrument for both acoustic and amplified performances.
- Musicians who value rich, warm tones and professional-grade electronics.
- Players who want a guitar that excels in both stage and studio settings.
Order Your Alhambra 9P CW E8 Cutaway Classical Guitar Today
If you’re looking for a classical guitar that combines premium craftsmanship, modern electronics, and stunning design, the Alhambra 9P CW E8 Cutaway Classical Guitar is the perfect choice. This guitar is ready to inspire your music and elevate your performances.
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Excellent service at XGuitars. Geoff explained to me difrences between different wood materials used to craft guitars. So I decided to get the Alahambra 9P CW E8 what a beautiful guitar. I am not musician or guitar expert but I love this gitar very easy to play and that specific sound. Guitar is an artwork at all details. I have few friends they played guitars for long time and I hear nothing but compliments. I also have Cordoba45 but I love the Alhambra soft sound. I just want to thank Geoff to convince me about this guitar that I am not making a mistake. Thanks Geoff. With best regards. Andy
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!!
I recently purchased the Alhambra 9p CW with the Fishman M Blend set up. I have intentionally waited a few months before offering my review. This guitar was bought as a significant upgrade/replacement for my classical gig guitar and I wanted to use it in several different professional scenarios before offering my thoughts.
Out of the case, the Alhambra was a knock out. Several of my students have used Alhambras in the past. I am not a stranger to the level of craftmanship they put in their instruments. Their student level guitars are solid. However, this 9P is in a different class of quality, tone, volume and playability. Within a few minutes of playing it, I could hear it begin to open up. The volume is amazing. There is a wide range of tone colors to play with. The neck is very comfortable. The scalloped heel makes playing in the upper reaches even more comfortable than other cutaways I have tried. This is a major plus for a lot of the jazz work I do on a classical guitar.
The neck is about 1.5 mm narrower than my concert guitar. Even with my big hands, this has not be an issue.
Here are the various scenarios I have now used the 9p:
I used this guitar (purely acoustically) to accompany students in recital. This guitar has the volume to be heard without just being loud and thin. Plenty of sustain and an wide rich tone pallette makes this a guitar suitable for pure classical work. There is a warmth and depth to this sound you would expect from a Spanish guitar.
I have used the 9p in several professional engagements (weddings, receptions, etc) where I needed to amplify it. The Fishman setup on this is astounding. This doesn't just sound like a loud classical guitar amplified, it sounds like THIS guitar. Being able to blend the different pickups and mic on the guitar allow for really boosting the sound through the amp while being able to avoid the bright "clicky" sound some electric classicals give. The blend also helps you to dial in your sound to avoid boominess. The controls become intuitive very quickly after just a few minutes of playing with them.
Lastly, I have played in my own church where I was plugged directly into the house sound system. Our music minster simply set the sound board to center and let me balance my tone from the guitar itself. When I first practiced with this at the church it was one of those moments where you realize, "Wow! This is what a classical guitar really sounds like!" You don't notice the electronics. What you do notice is a solid gorgeous spanish guitar sound that you can feel.
The only strings I have used are those recommended by Geof, the Savarez Alliance 540J. I tried these first (again at Geoff's recommendation) on my early 90's Asturias concert guitar. These made this great guitar sound even better. I have only changed string brands three time in my 40+ year career of playing. After hearing these strings on a guitar I knew, changing to them was an easy decision. I dont even have the curiosity to try other strings now. My Asturias and Alhambra have Savarez Alliance on them and I dont see that changing.
Geoff and I exchanged emails and phone conversations before I decided to give the 9P a shot. He answered all of my questions. He made the buying process extremely easy, and kept me informed all along the way.
There has been absolutely no buyer's remorse with this guitar. I cannot recommend the 9P and Geoff highly enough.
The 9P is absolutely gorgeous! The workmanship is meticulous. Geoff's description indicated the guitar was "loud". It is loud, perfectly loud. I'm a finger style hobbyist and prefer ultra light strings for my old fingers. The 9P has plenty of volume without an amp and I find the tone to be perfect.
Thanks Geoff !! After speaking to you a few times for advice on a new classical guitar you recommended the Alhambra 9P CW E8. What a great instrument. Right out of the case it played super and sounds great. Couldn’t be happier with the purchase and the help you gave. Thanks again
