Description
The Alhambra 8P Classical Guitar is a step up from the 7P in its design and its origins. Built from Red Western cedar and high- quality Indian rosewood, the instrument is finished with a superior nitrocellulose lacquer that allows the maximum vibration of the wood. This provides a robust sound without sacrificing the clarity of tone. The 8P is designed and built by a specialized team at the Alhambra facility. (Click here to hear the pronunciation of "Alhambra".) The Alhambra 8P is basically the same guitar as the Alhambra 9P, but with a slightly deeper body (5mm from top to back) and a slightly thicker neck (0.5mm to 1.5mm).
"Julia Florida" by Agustin Barrios (Guitarist: Brad Earnhardt) ©XGuitars Inc.
The Alhambra 8P Classical Guitar features very well-balanced tone in both treble and bass strings. Richness is not the only thing: The action is also just perfect: high enough to make the guitar sing but extremely comfortable. The sound projection is amazing. Basses, mediums and trebles are very well-balanced. You have a full control of the voices and can emphasize whatever voice you want without any struggle, therefore you become the conductor and have a complete orchestra under your fingers.
- Solid Red Cedar Top
- Solid Rosewood Back & Sides
- Spanish Cedar Neck with Ebony Reinforcement
- Neck Type: Standard
- Ebony Fingerboard
- 650mm Scale Length
- 52mm Nut Width
- Bone Saddle - Extra saddle included
- Bone Nut
- Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish on the top (gives the top improved resonance)
- Polyurethane Finish on the back & sides (provides improved durability)
- All Solid
MEASUREMENTS
Upper Bout Width: 11.25" (11 1/4")
Lower Bout Width: 14.81" (14 13/16")
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:
Carbon: My favorite strings of all I've tried are Savarez Alliance set 540J. These strings provide great volume and resonance. Being Carbon, they are a bit thinner in diameter than nylon strings. The tone is brighter and not as mellow as nylon strings. If you want a softer sound, nylon may suit you better.
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.
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.
If you would like to have strings installed other than the ones that come with your guitar, you can add the Strings Installation Service to your order.
-Geoff Ferdón, owner of XGuitars