Everything went well. Geoff was very helpful.
Will order again
Good crisp sound. Makes alhambra sing. Xguitars always prompt with competitive prices.
I am very happy with my first purchase. The seller resolved a minor problem immediately. As far as the Savarez 510AJ Alliance Cantiga High Tension Classical Guitar Strings go. I ordered these because they are the stock strings for my Cordoba Stage guitar. It's been 3-4 weeks, and the strings need to be adjusted every day. This may be because of the way the guitar was provided to me. I have 2 Cordoba stage guitars. One with D'Addario strings that are tied the typical way. The new one I just purchased as a 2nd guitar has plastic ends that are used to string the guitar quicker. I think this may be why the guitar does not hold the tuning very long. When I restring it, I will discard the plastic and tie the strings the normal way.
Shipping and response to my texts where very fast.
Who would buy 5 guitars from the same person? I did so over the years. Why? You would say. And the answer is simple. Geoff Ferdon is the trustworthy person I have encountered when purchasing musical instruments. He is not only very knowledgeable (and I mean knowledgeable – he once worked for Alhambra) but also shares his knowledge freely. He will advise you about any particular question you may have.
I just bought a Tony Ennis 2024 maple/redwood guitar. Needless to say, I am delighted with the guitar and its sound. You should be aware that the Ennis guitars have a significantly raised fret board built on the "Ennis Unibody Framing" (interior bracing) which gives the instrument increased volume and sustain. The sound is beautiful and powerful, and the tone is rich and full even at the lowest volume.
All in all, this is one of the best purchases I have made from X-guitars. I recommend Geoff highly.
Pedro Huertas
I have been using the D'Addario EJ45 and the EJ46 pro arte strings. I tried a set of these Knobloch ADC 34.0 (400ADC) CX Carbon Actives Double Silver strings on my Cordoba C10 European Spruce top full size classical guitar with Rosette Diamond tie beads. I was amazed by the tonal pallet of each colour and flavor of each note blending together so smoothly. Dynamics, volume, warmth, softness. These strings bring out the maximum potential on Cordoba C10 European Spruce top full size classical guitar because of the polyurethane finish on the guitar. I have 4 D'Addario sets left. Then I will be placing an order with Xguitars.
Perfect quality solution to guitar playing position. My Alhambra flamenco guitar has an open pore matte finish not suitable for plastic sucker cups. This clamp system works perfectly. Excellent price, service and shipping. XGuitars are the best support for all classical/flamenco guitarists needs
Wonderful Case. Sturdy and stylish. I love the size of the accessories compartment. Most cases leave you a small compartment that usually gets filled with stuff and then sticks out sometimes scratching your guitar neck... not this one. Excellent branded case to pair with my Alhambra 5FP Piñana Negra Spruce Top Flamenco Guitar. Thanks Geoff & X Guitars
What an incredible instrument. Received from my parents for my 40th Birthday.
The first thing you notice about this Alhambra 5FP Piñana Negra Spruce Top is its amazing balance. It has a beautiful, rich tone that feels full and deep, but it doesn't get muddy. When you dig into the strings, it projects a loud, powerful punch that instantly cuts through the room.
What I really love is the decay, the notes fade out in a really smooth, nice way without dying off too quickly or ringing out too long.
To top it off, the setup by XGuitars was absolutely superior. Right out of the box, the action is perfect, the neck feels incredibly comfortable, and it plays like a dream. Highly recommended!
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On a personal note it closed on of the many chapters Hurricane Helene chapter in my life. My 30 year old Ramirez Classical was in a basement at a studio I used to work at and was subject to sitting in a foot of water. The guitar was salvaged but not unscathed. I will forever cherish what that guitar went through as it is still playable. But now I have an incredible Flamenco guitar that serves well across both the classical and flamenco world. Thanks Mom and Dad and thanks Geoff!
-Jim Georgeson
The smell of wood conquers you the moment you open the case. Lightweight, balanced, beautiful work of art. The sound , as it should be for this type of guitar. Warm, mellow , powerful , resonant. Playability excellent, the fingerboard is pleasant, well refined and comfortable. There nothing but good things to say about this guitar. Just a couple of words about XGuitars. I was looking in Europe for this guitar, but for a series of circumstances I couldn't order it. Customs duty, scorching (what a shame, particularly lately with the new tariffs), shipping expensive even for a very light object (another shame). However, the European store, provided me with a couple of US store with Armin Hanika product available. That's how I found Geoff, and it was a very quick, smooth and nice transaction. Really recommended.
Extremely happy customer here! This guitar is turning out to be absolutely perfect for me and was exactly what I was looking for. Im not a classical player but i have dabbled with all things guitar since I was a youngster and ive always wanted a nice classical guitar. I didn't need something top of the line and overly expensive and I didn't want something cheap and mass produced. So this Alhambra is perfect! It's exactly what I needed. The overall quality of the instrument is superb. Many years ago I worked for one of the biggest guitar manufacturers around, doing refinishing and repair work. So im familiar with inspection and quality processes. This Alhambra guitar is very well built and with nice woods and materials. It plays and sounds wonderful! In fact, I can easily say that overall, the build quality, playability and sound...all exceeded my expectations. And thats what always pleases me the most, when you take a chance on a new guitar and it surprises you with exceptional quality that goes beyond your expectations. If you are unsure about the Alhambra brand, dont worry...they make wonderful guitars!
It also comes with a really nice full size soft case and its of nice quality as well. Not cheap junk.
The onboard tuner and pickup/eq are really nice and go well with the Fishman Loudbox Artist Amp. Thats what im playing it thru and it sounds awesome! A perfect setup!
And last but not least, XGuitars gives you a nice, professional setup and inspection on the instrument before they ship it to you. My guitar arrived undamaged and in perfect condition. It sounded and played absolutely perfect right out of the box. The complementary setup is such a nice bonus and greatly appreciated.
Please support small business and consider purchasing from XGuitars. They have provided me a wonderful guitar and would definitely use their services again in the future. Thank you Geoff!
Gregor S.
XGuitars was very helpful answering all of my questions. Shipping was fast and the quality was good. I was especially impressed with Geoff Ferdón. He is dedicated and truly cares about his customers. Great experience.
I bought a 635 mm Douglass Scott classical guitar recently. The case it came with was for a standard 650 mm guitar which was a bit too big for it. I looked for several months for a smaller case with no luck. I even talked to the luthier about where to find one and he said he has been looking for some time for one for his short scale guitars. His usual supplier no longer manufactures these cases. So I was happy to see that XGuitars had one which I purchased immediately. It fits perfectly and I am pleased. Thanks guys!
The Torres HE Hanika guitar I ordered from XGuitars arrived in a carefully arranged package and in great condition. The guitar built with excellent materials and extreem attention to detail. Goeff Ferdon set it up exactly how I requested and my interaction with him has been great. The guitar is very beautiful. It is louder than I expected for a Torres. I attribute this to the smart domed design of the spruce top. It has good tone separation and above all it is very comfortable to play expecially because of the 640 mm scale and the C-shaped neck. The fretboard is made of fine African baclkwood and it is very stiff with nice polished wires. The projection is good too due to the stiff ziricote back and sides, which look fantastic, and the backwood bindings. The headstock is a work of art. It is too early for a final verdict on this guitar because the spruce-top is new. However, I wish the tonal richness were a little better. We shall see how the instrument matures with time and playing. Thanks to XGuitars for a great job.
I have a standard sized Sageworks support that is perfect for my full sized guitar but a bit short when attached to my newer 7/8 scale Alhambra. I've found the extra inches provided by the TALL size make up the difference nicely. The tall support helps me get my left hand further round the neck to reduce middle finger buzzing.
I am very pleased with this guitar support. It makes the guitar positionally stable and at the same time it moves just the right amount with my body to where I don't feel frozen in place. I've tried several different supports over the years and this is by far the best.
*One word of advice to new users: Make sure you don't tighen the grippers on your guitar down too hard because it'll make them pop off. Start a little looser and adjust the tension gradually, and you'll get a feel for the optimal tightness.
XGuitars had my strings for 40 % less than anywhere else. Free shipping AND no sales tax in NC. Can’t beat it.
Geoff recommended these strings to me when I started my search for a new gig guitar that ultimately ended in me buying an Alhambra 9P CW E8. I was reluctant to change string brands in that I had only swapped brands a couple times in almost 40 years of playing classical guitar. I bought a couple sets and put one on my early 90's Asturias and was totally amazed. My Asturias had always had good projection, but these strings made it sound like it was punching well above its weight class. Clarity, tone, punch, and balance are wonderful without sacrificing playability. These are all I put on my Asturias and Alhambra - I'm done looking for new strings.
Geoff is a man I would do business with anytime. He is a man of honor and cares for his customers. The tuning machines I received are a major upgrade. Geoff honored the warranty when the initial tuning machines were defected.
The bag is simply beautiful! Very happy to see it is as shown on their and your websites.
The A Frame support is a lightweight, easily adjustable support that makes playing so much easier than a foot rest. Once the best spots to position the suction cups and the strap length are determined, the support can be positioned and removed without any additional adjustments. The A Frame is a relatively inexpensive, easy to use guitar support that lives up to the marketing claims. Guitars with French polish may need the Kling-On Suction Cup Helper. Mine does and the cup helpers work great.
Not a breeze to install, but once it’s in place you are home free. No suction cups ever again. Just place it on your guitar and it’s solid there till you decide to pull it back off and put your guitar in its case. You can buy xtra magnets for a second guitar. Great idea and it works. I’m ultra picky about this kind of thing and I’m 100% satisfied!
These are excellent tuners. They are smooth, precise, and aesthetically pleasing. I would recommend them to anyone who wants quality tuners at an affordable price.
Despite an overwhelming selection of nylon strings on the market today, there are just not as many offerings when it comes to the light-tension sets. Some are way too light and don't even move the soundboard properly, resulting in a very shallow sound, while others are a bit too thin in diameter, producing a "thinner" sound that lacks body and fundamentals. This set has none of those problems. The tension isn't so low that it has no sound, and the strings have proper gauges to produce a nice and round tone. I remember; I even played one of my graduation recitals over a decade ago using this particular set, and it was one of my best performances. While I'm not a big fan of many of this company's products in general, I can definitely recommend this set, as it's truly one of a kind when it comes to light-tension nylon strings.
Galli uses the same tension titanium trebles across their titanium line, including hard, medium, and light. The only difference between those sets is the basses, while the trebles are the same gauge. Of all these sets, combining these trebles with the light-tension basses makes it the best combination in terms of tone and balance. This is one of the few Galli sets that I can actually recommend.