Alhambra 1C classical guitar natural RW

General

Alhambra is known for its high-quality classical guitars. The Alhambra 1C is an excellent entry-level model that is great vale for money. Many affordable nylon-string instruments are made in the Far East these days, but the 1C is a Spanish guitar that was actually made in Spain. The top is crafted from solid cedar and gives the guitar a warm sound. What's more, this type of wood amplifies well, which is ideal for finger-picking. In short, the Alhambra 1C is a classical guitar of Spanish quality for a reasonable price.

Alhambra 1C: construction and playability

Besides the solid cedar top, the 1C has chic, dark-coloured mahogany side and back panels. It complements the sound characteristics of the cedar nicely, and delivers warm low tones. For optimal playability, this classical guitar is fitted with a broad string nut of 52 mm. This ensures the strings are relatively far apart so even the most complex chords are easier to play. This also decreases the chances of dampening strings by accident.

The Alhambra brand

The modern factory where Alhambra guitars first see the light of day is located in Muro de Alcoy, a picturesque Spanish town not far from Valencia. Since the early 1960s, customer feedback has been an important source of inspiration for the Alhambra guitar builders, who use it to enhance their instruments. Additionally, they exchange knowledge and experience with a number of master builders from Madrid. Alhambra honours the traditional Spanish way of building guitars, but also uses the latest woodworking equipment. No wonder the company is regarded as one of the top manufacturers of nylon-string guitars, both in Spain and in the rest of the world.