Customer Reviews
The Serie C is a phenomenal instrument. The top, which is lattice braced and French polished, is super responsive but still allows clear separation of notes high volumes. Intonation is fantastic, and the voice is beautiful with lots of character available. It is beautifully constructed and immaculately finished. I've auditioned a number of guitars over the last couple of years, many of them by prominent luthiers. The Serie C is as good as any I've played.
This is the second instrument I've purchased from Geoff. Both experiences were superb. Geoff's commitment to excellence shows through at every turn. Truly, I cannot imagine buying an instrument from anyone else.
The mengual & margarita C is a top end guitar with wonderful tone and volume. The fit , finish and build quality are as good as it gets.the mystererios hand built luthier tone is there.the the blank canvas is three ready play with any nuance an artist can provide. Thomas d. Jones
Let me start by saying that I am new to the guitar, but not new to music. I have been fortunate to have had a long career as a symphony/opera/ballet musician. In my retirement, I decided it was time to fulfill a lifelong desire and finally learn to play classical guitar. My teacher, who has had a long relationship with Alhambra, knew I would find a good instrument through Geoff and XGuitars. Originally, I was looking at the NT model, but when a couple of Cs became available, Geoff contacted me and offered me one. One of the characteristics of a great business, and therefore a great owner, is a willingness to make the process of buying an instrument as worry-free as possible. Geoff was willing to send the guitar to my teacher, on approval, before we settled the deal. That is a mark of not only a great businessman, but also a great person. I can't imagine ever doing business with anyone else unless, of course, I fall into a pile of money and can afford a Thomas Humphrey. As to the guitar, the title of this review is a direct quote by my teacher when he first played this instrument. All I can say is that, to my ear, it lacks nothing in terms of the beauty of sound and expressive capabilities. I have been playing it on a daily basis for a month now. It has begun to open up marvelously. Changing from the Savarez 540J to D'Addario EJ46 has traded a bit of projection for a deeper and warmer sound. I have yet to try the EJ46FF, which will be my next set. Anyway, this is an amazing instrument, that easily holds its own against single-luthier-built instruments I have heard. I can't wait until Covid is over and I can listen to my teacher play this guitar like it should be! Thank you Geoff!
I recently purchased the Alhambra Mengual y Margarit Serie C from XGuitars. This is my second guitar purchased from XGuitars. The first was the Alhambra Linea Profesional. The build quality of both instruments is top notch, and the customer service is second to none. Geoff went above and beyond in answering my questions, and insuring that my instrument was set up properly and ready to play. I highly recommend Alhambra guitars, and I highly recommend XGuitars!
I have played the guitar for over 45 years, and have had much professional experience in various groups and as a solo artist. During this time I have played and owned many great guitars, mostly high quality steel string instruments. Recently I have re-kindled my interest in the classical style and in nylon string guitars, and have tested many and own several.
The Alhambra Series C, which I recently purchased through Geoff at XGuitars, is a wonderful inspiring, instrument, and is certainly among the best guitars I have ever played.
The tone is gorgeous and nuanced, with a bold expressiveness. It has a magical combination of power and delicacy. As such , it is suited to many styles of music.
This guitar has that indescribable, yet real, quality that inspires passion for music.
My wife is a professional musician who has listened to countless hours of my playing over the years.
She immediately noticed a difference in my playing related to this guitar. True love.
Along with refined and elegant qualities of construction, it has an ergonomic neck design which brings great playability to the experience.
Geoff advised me on the purchase of this instrument and I found his advice to be right on, and the service excellent.
I heartily recommend this Alhambra Series C guitar, which in my opinion is a fine value for the price.