Nylon String Guitars
The nylon string guitars in our GuitarsOnline range include both classical guitars and cutaway/crossover guitars.
A Selection of Our Range of Nylon String Classical Guitars
Rare classical guitar based on a Louis Panormo design.
A small-bodied parlour guitar. This was very popular in the 19th Century, and has had many resurgences in recent years.
Louis was a famous guitar-maker in London from 1819 to 1854. His guitars had ground-breaking designs and were highly sought-after by performing guitarists across Europe.
An absolute delight to play. The tone is warm, sweet and resonate. This stunning guitar was especially comisioned and shows fine craftsmanship by Luthier: Justin Whyte.
Features
640 Scale
47 Nut
Top German Spruce
Queensland Maple back and sides
Strings currently strung with Lute strings
6 Fanned bracing
Finish: French polished with shellac (traditional) Strings.
Lute string or Light tension, D’Addario pro Arte EJ4
The Yamaha GC32C is a fully handcrafted, professional-level classical guitar made in Japan, featuring a solid European Spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides. Known for its exceptional resonance, warm bass, and nuanced treble response, this premium instrument is ideal for advanced players and concert performances.
Specs and Key Features
The GC32 series represents Yamaha's top-tier craftsmanship, crafted by specialized luthiers in Japan.
Body Shape: Yamaha GC shape
Top Wood: Solid German Spruce (producing a clear an immediately responsive rich overtones and sympahetic notes
Back and Sides: Solid Rosewood
Neck Material: African Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony (provides smooth playability and longevity)
Bridge: Rosewood
Nut and Saddle: Bone
Included: Hard Case
Pricing and Availability
This is pristine guitar with very little play since it is owned by a collector with many high end guitars now making room more for new gems.
In Australia, the GC32C typically retails around $2,859 AUD, though pricing can vary based on the retailer and import status
Front, back and sides are all crafted with solid Tone woods. Precise and careful finish is the hallmark high end model. A model for expressing detail by bright sound in superior response. GC32S features solid Spruce on the harmonic top.
RRP $4499.00 buy @ $2400
The Cordoba Luthier C12 is a premium, all-solid classical guitar designed to bridge traditional Spanish craftsmanship with modern structural features. It is highly regarded for its robust projection, comfortable elevated fretboard, and detailed aesthetic touches
Description
Scale 650
Featuring a solid Canadian Cedar and solid Indian Rosewood back and sides, complete with a distinctive flamed maple center wedge.
The C12 is one of the first in the line to feature modern lattice bracing for increased volume and clarity. It also features a raised fingerboard (elevated ebony) that makes accessing higher frets significantly easier
1920s Domingo Esteso-inspired mother-of-pearl/pearloid rosette, and a high-gloss polyurethane finish
two-way adjustable truss rod, bone nut and saddle, and premium gold tuning machines with black/ebony buttons
with a Cordoba Deluxe Humidified Archtop Wood Case.
Tone and Projection
users praise the guitar for its deep basses, stunning looks, and excellent volume for a factory-made instrument. Some players note that the lattice bracing gives it a highly responsive, modern tone that projects well, though a few purists point out that the heavy lacquer finish and lattice construction give it a distinctly contemporary feel
DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
Scale length: 650 mm
Soundboard: Cedar
Back and sides: Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Fretboard: African Ebony (Diospyros crassiflora Hiern)
Neck: Cedar (Thuja plicata)
Nut: Natural bone
Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer
The main objective of the Burguet workshop is to provide an instrument of the finest quality to customers. That is why Amalio Burguet guitars are made entirely by hand. They are a 100% handmade product.
This range are made with solid tone woods. Woods of the finest quality, with a minimum drying time of twenty years. The best glues and the most innovative varnishes on the market for final finishes.
The Lattice Classical guitar made with the Australian lattice system adapted to the more traditional style of Amalio Burguet, looking for a way to achieve a sweet, balanced and at the same time powerful sound. You can find it with both spruce and cedar tops. This instrument is a guitar displaying superb quality-price ratio with unparalleled on the market, if we take into account the materials, the meticulous manufacturing process and its great sound quality.
Condition Report
In as new Condition presented in an Amalio Burguet elegant hard case this guitar has a very clean and very balanced sound and offers excellent comfort of play- pure Spanish guitar.
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2025 Lattice By Xun Gabriel
Apprenticed to Gabriel Hernandez Jimenez Xun Gabriel is making his own way in the guitar world and this lattice is his calling card.
Specifications
· Top: Lattice Bracing Solid Spruce
· Back and Sides: Indian Rosewood
Action comfortable
Arm rest
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Neck: Cedar
· Bridge: Rosewood
· Nut: 52 mm
· Scale length: 650 mm
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2025 copy of “La Cumbre” (The Supreme)
This is a supreme rendition of the stunning Antonio Torres legendary “Cumbre” guitar show cassing the workmanship of Antonio de Torres by Noe Zalapa Solis.Apprentice of Fructuoso Zalapa
La Cumbre" is one of the most emblematic and refined guitars built by the celebrated Spanish luthier Antonio de Torres in 1858. Main characteristics: Also known as the FE 08, it stands out for its extremely refined ornamentation and complex handcrafted execution. Historical recognition: With this instrument, Torres won a bronze medal at the Seville Exhibition in 1858. Sound: It is famous for its characteristic old-school sound, with deep bass, great projection, and clear treble.
Specifications
· Top: Solid Spruce
· Back and Sides: Maple featuring the Torres meander pattern
650 Scale with Tornavoz. to enhance bass response
Action low
· Fingerboard: Ebony
· Neck: Cedar
· Bridge: Rosewood
· Nut: 52 mm
· Scale length: 650 mm
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FEATURES
Year 2026 Just Arrived
Top - Canadian Cedar top
Sides and Back - Indian Rosewood
Purfling - Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard - African Ebony
Neck - Brazilian Cedar
Bridge - Madagascar Rosewood
Head - Madagascar Rosewood
Finish - Nitro cellulose lacquer
Length of strings - 650 mm
NOTES
Exceptional from the first note. Its great power, projection and infinite sustain is just a prelude to its full capacity.
Built with the best and most select woods from our most exclusive personal reserve, each guitar is a work of art, but at the same time an instrument of musical expression and precision of the highest level. This model is also built in Palo Santo from Madagascar or Palo Escrito .
Its innovative interior and exterior construction concept, exclusive to these models, allows for great power to be achieved and at the same time a tone, clarity and richness of harmonics hitherto unknown in a classical guitar.
Its lively, happy, luminous sound, full of color and its prodigious bass, facilitate the execution, helping the guitarist to effortlessly capture all his artistic creativity. Minimum effort, maximum projection and volume.
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About Vicente Carrillo
Coming from a family of broadly experienced guitar makers - such experience dates back to 1755 - Vicente Carrillo has managed to skilfully combine historical heritage with progress, also incorporating ideas and advice from renowned luthiers and internationally famous guitarists.
Born and raised among guitars, he learned the trade naturally, yet he was always open to new contributions that would allow him to continue improving his work.
In 2010, the Castillian-Manchegan luthier Vicente Carrillo won the National Crafts Award, a prize that recognizes the quality of consolidated works. Such recognition was awarded to him due to his broad and consistent trajectory, and to the great prestige he enjoys among the string instruments' professionals.
His guitars are owned by some of the best guitarists of the national and international scene, among whom stand out Paco de Lucía and Tomatito.
His New Generation of New Concept guitars, built with a ground-breaking internal system, are simply out of this world: power, clearness, timbre and balance like we have never seen before.
Tradition and innovation come together to create a simply unique instrument.
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FEATURES
Year 2026 Arriving in 10 days
Top - Double Nomex Spruce top
Sides and Back - Madagascar Rosewood
Purfling - Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard - African Ebony
Neck - Brazilian Cedar
Bridge - Madagascar Rosewood
Head - Madagascar Rosewood
Double Sides:Inner Indian Rosewood Outer Madagascar
Finish - French Polish
Length of strings - 640 mm
The sound, besides its enormous volume, is dense with beautiful harmonic content in each note. It's a balanced sound, with pleasant separation between the notes, creating a broad warmth of tonal tones.
NOTES
This new guitar model joins the line of " grand concert " instruments, which feature the finest materials and most sophisticated designs. This guitar has a double-top made of Nomex, designed under the supervision of Gernot Wagner, one of the founders of the double-top school.
The guitar's internal structure closely follows Wagner's design, not only in the soundbox but also in the construction of the sides (the inner layer is cypress), a technique designed to enhance the instrument's volume and power. This construction technique allows the soundboard to vibrate more strongly. The double inner cypress sides further increase the instrument's power and impart a warmer sound due to the use of this wood.
Comfortable and elegant neck shape for the comfort of great guitarists.
Due to the complexity of this type of construction, we have a very limited annual series of this type of guitar.
Exceptional from the first note. Its great power, projection and infinite sustain is just a prelude to its full capacity.
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About Vicente Carrillo
Coming from a family of broadly experienced guitar makers - such experience dates back to 1755 - Vicente Carrillo has managed to skilfully combine historical heritage with progress, also incorporating ideas and advice from renowned luthiers and internationally famous guitarists.
Born and raised among guitars, he learned the trade naturally, yet he was always open to new contributions that would allow him to continue improving his work.
In 2010, the Castillian-Manchegan luthier Vicente Carrillo won the National Crafts Award, a prize that recognizes the quality of consolidated works. Such recognition was awarded to him due to his broad and consistent trajectory, and to the great prestige he enjoys among the string instruments' professionals.
His guitars are owned by some of the best guitarists of the national and international scene, among whom stand out Paco de Lucía and Tomatito.
His New Generation of New Concept guitars, built with a ground-breaking internal system, are simply out of this world: power, clearness, timbre and balance like we have never seen before.
Tradition and innovation come together to create a simply unique instrument.
This is a vintage, high-quality, handcrafted instrument from Japan, known for its deep, mellow tone and excellent sustain. It was built in the Kohno workshop under the supervision of the renowned luthier Masaru Kohno, whose bracing design it uses.
The luthier Masaki Sakurai is the nephew of Masura Kohno who passed away in 1998. Masaki Sakurai went on to win the prestigious first prize at the 1988 International Paris Guitar Making Competition, confirming his status as a world class master builder.
To this day Masaki Sakurai produces two guitar ranges : some classical guitars inspired by his uncle Masura Kohno under the brand Sakurai Kohno and a second range under his own name Sakurai.
Key Specifications
Top: The instrument features a solid cedar top.
Back and Sides: It has East Indian Rosewood (solid wood) back and sides.
Neck: The neck is made of mahogany.
Fingerboard: The fingerboard is made of ebony.
Scale Length: The scale length is 660mm.
Nut Width: The nut width is approximately 51mm.
Finish: The finish is a cashew lacquer.
Bracing: It incorporates the traditional Kohno bracing design, which contributes to a balanced sound volume across the soundboard.
Tonal Qualities and Reviews
This 1976 is characterised guitar for its matured sound, a result of over 40 years of natural aging of the tone woods. It delivers great sustain and lot of overtones with beautiful sound and balance with very singing tone and you can create a lot of colours
Tone: The guitar is described as having a deep, mellow voice with a fast attack and balance. It offers great overtones, long sustain, and clarity across the range, suitable for serious classical guitarists.
Playability: This guitar offers excellent playability, with a comfortable action for an instrument of its age.
Condition: Despite being a vintage instrument, it is in great condition and well-maintained
Current Market Value
Masaki Sakurai guitars from the 1970s were produced in relatively limited numbers and are now highly sought after. This instrument offers the warmth, responsiveness, and balance that one would expect from a master luthier.
Whether you are a professional or an advanced enthusiast, this guitar is an excellent choice for anyone looking to experience a truly fine vintage Japanese classical guitar.
As a rare and sought-after vintage model, this 1976 Masaki Sakurai No. 10 classical guitar in superb condition is priced at $4000.
DESCRIPTION
2013 Cedar/ Rosewood. This guitar was constructed in the Manuel Contreras Workshop in Calle Mayor
Features
Soundboard: Cedar
Back: Rosewood
Sides: Rosewood
Fretboard: Ebony
Varnish
Year 2013
Case included
Condition Excellent
PROVENANCE
We initially imported this directly from the Madrid Workshop in 2013 and had it set up to exacting standards and it has just come up for resale since the current owner is upgrading to a concert model.
Acquiring a second-hand Manuel Contreras Estudio offers the potential to own a guitar from a renowned Spanish maker known for quality craftsmanship and excellent sound, often at a significant saving compared to a new model. One of the last made by Contreras.
It is in superb condition and is very resonant and playable. It displays the Contreras resonance and assertiveness and unlike many Contreras the left hand is easy and fluid and the right hand delivers without effort. Very sweet, lively sound, very colourful with great clarity.
Your MC100 Classical Guitar Starter Kit, comprises everything you need to begin your classical guitar journey, including:
GuitarsOnline MC100 Acoustic Classical Spruce Guitar Natural Finish
GuitarsOnline Soft Fabric Guitar Carry Bag
GuitarsOnline A-Frame Foldaway Guitar Stand
GuitarsOnline Steel Adjustable Guitar Foot Stool
The GuitarsOnline MC 100 is a great full-sized guitar for beginner to intermediate student use and ideally suited for classical style play.
It has a nice action, great tone and comes with high quality features that many other brands don't supply.
They are quality guitars that will last for years. They are great to learn on, or as a practice guitar for a more experienced player.
Features include:
Fret dots for easy learning
Easy playability
Spruce top
Linden back & sides
Catalpa neck
Decal rosette
Solid rosewood fretboard/fingerboard
Solid rosewood bridge
Truss rod in neck
High gloss finish
Golden Quality enclosed tuning heads
Excellent intonation
Body and neck ABS binding for strength
The length of the neck is 650mm
The width of the neck is: 52mm the standard for a full size classical guitar
The action is approx. 4mm measured at the 12th fret
GuitarsOnline Soft Fabric Guitar Carry Bag
This GuitarsOnline soft guitar carry bag offers quality protection for your valuable instrument.
Offering different levels of foam thickness and rigid foam protection, as well as features such as reinforced handles, supports and oversized zippers, plus supersized pockets to carry strings and other accessories, your gear will always be safe.
GuitarsOnline A-Frame Foldaway Guitar Stand
This "A" Frame stand is made from high quality materials including high strength steel tube construction and rubber padding on all guitar contact surfaces.
It is a safe way to store and display your precious instruments.
GuitarsOnline Steel; Adjustable Guitar Foot Stool
This quality GuitarsOnline steel foot stool, has 4 adjustable settings, giving a height range from minimum height 9.5cm to maximum height 19.5cm.
It has a black finish, with padded support for comfortable grip, a non-slip top and is foldable, making it easy for travel,
Delivery can be arranged nationwide via StarTrack Express (air courier).
Your MC300 Classical Guitar Starter Kit, comprises everything you need for that next stage of your classical guitar journey, including:
GuitarsOnline MC300 Acoustic Classical Spruce Guitar Natural Finish
GuitarsOnline Soft Fabric Guitar Carry Bag
GuitarsOnline A-Frame Foldaway Guitar Stand
GuitarsOnline Steel Adjustable Guitar Foot Stool
The GuitarsOnline MC 300 is perfect for the beginner-intermediate player and features an upgraded top and machine heads to the entry model MC100.
They are quality guitars that will last for years.
They are great to learn on, or as a practice guitar for a more experienced player.
Features include:
Fret dots for easy learning
Easy playability
Spruce top
Linden back & sides
Catalpa neck
Decal rosette
Solid rosewood fretboard/fingerboard
Solid rosewood bridge
Truss rod in neck
High gloss finish
Golden Quality enclosed tuning heads
Excellent intonation
Body and neck ABS binding for strength
The length of the neck is: 650 mm
The width of the neck is: 52mm the standard for a full size classical guitar
The action is approx. 4mm measured at the 12th fret
GuitarsOnline Soft Fabric Guitar Carry Bag
This GuitarsOnline soft guitar carry bag offers quality protection for your valuable instrument.
Offering different levels of foam thickness and rigid foam protection, as well as features such as reinforced handles, supports and oversized zippers, plus supersized pockets to carry strings and other accessories, your gear will always be safe.
GuitarsOnline A-Frame Foldaway Guitar Stand
This "A" Frame stand is made from high quality materials including high strength steel tube construction and rubber padding on all guitar contact surfaces.
It is a safe way to store and display your precious instruments.
GuitarsOnline Steel; Adjustable Guitar Foot Stool
This quality GuitarsOnline steel foot stool, has 4 adjustable settings, giving a height range from minimum height 9.5cm to maximum height 19.5cm.
It has a black finish, with padded support for comfortable grip, a non-slip top and is foldable, making it easy for travel,
Delivery can be arranged nationwide via StarTrack Express (air courier).
Your MC400 Classical Guitar Starter Kit, comprises everything you need:
GuitarsOnline MC400 Acoustic Classical Spruce Guitar Natural Finish
GuitarsOnline Soft Fabric Guitar Carry Bag
GuitarsOnline A-Frame Foldaway Guitar Stand
GuitarsOnline Steel Adjustable Guitar Foot Stool
The GuitarsOnline MC400 spruce is a quality classical guitar, at an entry level price
It is made with quality select woods to produce a superior tone and a guitar with great clarity and playability. It is constructed with solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides in a high gloss finish.
The MC400 is a guitar designed to satisfy more advanced players who are looking for a good quality practice guitar, or an intermediate student on a budget
Features include:
-Fret dots for easy learning
-Easy playability
-Solid Spruce top
-Linden back & sides
-Catalpa neck
-Decal rosette
-Solid rosewood fretboard/fingerboard
-Solid rosewood bridge
-Truss rod in neck
-High gloss finish
-Golden Quality enclosed tuning heads
-Excellent intonation
-Body and neck ABS binding for strength
-The length of the neck is 650 mm
-The width of the neck is: 52mm the standard for a full size classical guitar
-The action is approx. 4mm measured at the 12th fret
GuitarsOnline Soft Fabric Guitar Carry Bag
This GuitarsOnline soft guitar carry bag offers quality protection for your valuable instrument.
Offering different levels of foam thickness and rigid foam protection, as well as features such as reinforced handles, supports and oversized zippers, plus supersized pockets to carry strings and other accessories, your gear will always be safe.
GuitarsOnline A-Frame Foldaway Guitar Stand
This "A" Frame stand is made from high quality materials including high strength steel tube construction and rubber padding on all guitar contact surfaces.
It is a safe way to store and display your precious instruments.
GuitarsOnline Steel; Adjustable Guitar Foot Stool
This quality GuitarsOnline steel foot stool, has 4 adjustable settings, giving a height range from minimum height 9.5cm to maximum height 19.5cm.
It has a black finish, with padded support for comfortable grip, a non-slip top and is foldable, making it easy for travel,
Delivery can be arranged nationwide via StarTrack Express (air courier).
$290 or 4 payments of $72.50 with Afterpay.
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FEATURES
Level – Student study
Scale – 650, 636 (7/8 Senorita) 3/4, 1/2 Sizes
Top – Oregon spruce
Neck - Samaguila
Back and Sides – Sapelli
Varnish - Open pore
Machine heads – Silver
Notes
The Handcrafted instruments of Antonio Pinto Carvalho made in Portugal enjoy a high reputation for its careful construction and good woods.
Beginner guitar with Oregon spruce for the top and back and side made of Sapelli. Open pore varnish. It has marker points on frets 3,5 and 7 to make it easier for the beginner to take the first steps into guitar playing.
This is our entry level model featuring a high-quality Oregon Spruce top ideal for entry level serious players. It’s construction and finish are commensurate with those of much more expensive models.
Although it is slightly more than some of it’s imitators and it is an entry level guitar in terms of Antonio Pinto don’t let this fool you because we have selected this guitar and inspected every aspect of it’s build to stand up and deliver.
We are impressed by value they have managed to pack into this great beginner guitar and by the clarity of its sound and its easy playability.
$299 or 4 payments of $74.75 with Afterpay.
Antonio Pinto Lusitana GC 200 Open Pore plus bonus Alhambra Soft Classical Guitar Bag (10mm)
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FEATURES
Level – Student study
Scale – 650, 636 (7/8 Senorita) 3/4, 1/2 Sizes
Top – Oregon spruce
Neck - Samaguila
Back and Sides – Sapelli
Varnish - Open pore
Machine heads – Silver
Notes
The Handcrafted instruments of Antonio Pinto Carvalho made in Portugal enjoy a high reputation for its careful construction and good woods.
Beginner guitar with Oregon spruce for the top and back and side made of Sapelli. Open pore varnish. It has marker points on frets 3,5 and 7 to make it easier for the beginner to take the first steps into guitar playing.
This is our entry level model featuring a high-quality Oregon Spruce top ideal for entry level serious players. It’s construction and finish are commensurate with those of much more expensive models.
Although it is slightly more than some of it’s imitators and it is an entry level guitar in terms of Antonio Pinto don’t let this fool you because we have selected this guitar and inspected every aspect of it’s build to stand up and deliver.
We are impressed by value they have managed to pack into this great beginner guitar and by the clarity of its sound and its easy playability.
Includes Bonus Alhambra Soft Classical Guitar Bag (10mm)
Alhambra soft bag for classical guitar, has an inner padding of 10 mm, one front pocket, deluxe handle, and adjustable padded straps.
$399 or 4 payments of $99.75 with Afterpay.
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FEATURES
Level – Student study
Scale – 650 (RRP $399), 3/4 (RRP $499) Size
Top – Solid Spruce or Cedar
Neck - Samaguila
Back and Sides – Sapelli
Varnish - Open pore
Machine heads – Silver
Notes
The Handcrafted instruments of Antonio Pinto Carvalho made in Portugal enjoy a high reputation for its careful construction and good woods.
This is a quality entry level guitar with solid Cedar for the top and back and sides made of sapelli. Open pore varnish. It has marker points on frets 3,5 and 7 to get the new guitar student up and running quickly.
We had been searching for years for a good quality entry level solid top under $500 this is it!
This is the second step in our range featuring a high quality Solid Cedar top ideal for entry level serious players . It’s construction and finish are commensurate with those of much more expensive models. But you do not have to take our word for it we have them all available in our showroom for you or your teacher to come, play and compare and contrast.
Although it is slightly more than a laminated top guitar however the difference is, this instrument will train the musical ear as well as enabling the young player to enjoy the fruits of their musical labour.
Great sound and super easy-playability. we have selected this guitar and inspected every aspect of it’s build to stand up and deliver and help you on your way to becoming a confident and competent player all while having fun.
$399 or 4 payments of $99.75 with Afterpay.
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FEATURES
Level – Student study
Scale – 650 (RRP $399)
Top – Solid Spruce
Neck - Samaguila
Back and Sides – Sapelli
Varnish - Open pore
Machine heads – Silver
Notes
The Handcrafted instruments of Antonio Pinto Carvalho made in Portugal enjoy a high reputation for its careful construction and good woods.
This is a quality entry level guitar with solid Spruce for the top and back and sides made of sapelli. Open pore varnish. It has marker points on frets 3,5 and 7 to get the new guitar student up and running quickly.
We had been searching for years for a good quality entry level solid top spruce under $500 this is it!
This is the second step in our range featuring a high quality Solid Spruce top ideal for entry level serious players . It’s construction and finish are commensurate with those of much more expensive models. But you do not have to take our word for it we have them all available in our showroom for you or your teacher to come, play and compare and contrast.
Although it is slightly more than a laminated top guitar however the difference is, this instrument will train the musical ear as well as enabling the young player to enjoy the fruits of their musical labour.
Great sound and super easy-playability. we have selected this guitar and inspected every aspect of it’s build to stand up and deliver and help you on your way to becoming a confident and competent player all while having fun.
$399 or 4 payments of $99.75 with Afterpay.
Antonio Pinto 1S Open Pore Spruce plus bonus Alhambra Soft Classical Guitar Bag (10mm)
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FEATURES
Level – Student study
Scale – 650 (RRP $399)
Top – Solid Spruce
Neck - Samaguila
Back and Sides – Sapelli
Varnish - Open pore
Machine heads – Silver
Notes
The Handcrafted instruments of Antonio Pinto Carvalho made in Portugal enjoy a high reputation for its careful construction and good woods.
This is a quality entry level guitar with solid Spruce for the top and back and sides made of sapelli. Open pore varnish. It has marker points on frets 3,5 and 7 to get the new guitar student up and running quickly.
We had been searching for years for a good quality entry level solid top spruce under $500 this is it!
This is the second step in our range featuring a high quality Solid Spruce top ideal for entry level serious players . It’s construction and finish are commensurate with those of much more expensive models. But you do not have to take our word for it we have them all available in our showroom for you or your teacher to come, play and compare and contrast.
Although it is slightly more than a laminated top guitar however the difference is, this instrument will train the musical ear as well as enabling the young player to enjoy the fruits of their musical labour.
Great sound and super easy-playability. we have selected this guitar and inspected every aspect of it’s build to stand up and deliver and help you on your way to becoming a confident and competent player all while having fun.
Includes Bonus Alhambra Soft Classical Guitar Bag (10mm)
Alhambra soft bag for classical guitar, has an inner padding of 10 mm, one front pocket, deluxe handle, and adjustable padded straps.
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About the maker
A classical guitar, model Bs-150, Benito Soria, designed by Gerard Gilet, featuring a twelve-hole bridge, the printed label bearing the model number, accompanied by a gig bag, 99 cm long, 37.8 cm wide, 10.2 cm deep
About the Guitar
features
TOP: Solid Red Cedar
SIDES & BACK: Mahogany back and sides
NECK: Spanish Cedar
FINGERBOARD: Indian Rosewood
MACHINE HEADS: Quality Machine Heads
This is good student level guitar with a few dings and scratches but no cracks. Described as having a "big deep sound" but sweet suggesting a good tonal output for the price range.
It plays well and is a very playable beginning guitar that will deliver many years of performance. Accompanied by a gig bag, 99 cm long, 37.8 cm wide, 10.2 cm deep
When playing and reviewing it Dan Nistico says “Quite a chunky guitar and it sounds great! (Plays) it has quite a deep sound, quite sweet as well. Here are some chords and a Brower piece to demonstrate how it plays.
Our Nylon String Guitar Brands
Our Range of Nylon String Cutaway & Crossover Guitars
$669 or 4 payments of $167.25 with Afterpay.
Antonio Pinto 1 Koa OP CW Slim 14th plus bonus Alhambra Soft Classical Guitar Bag (10mm)
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FEATURES
Top – Koa
Neck - Samaguila
Preamps : APC
Back and Sides – Koa
Varnish - Open pore
Scale – 650
Nut width - 43mm
Notes
Crossover guitar by Antonio Pinto built with laminated KOA wood.
The 14th fret matches the body edge and its slim neck is only 43mm nut width.
The body is Slim, it means narrow sides of only 65 mm wide, ideal to avoid unwanted resonances sounds when amplified.
It has an APC pre-amplification system with tuner and controls for basses, trebles and volume.
We have been asked for many years for a good quality entry level model featuring quality top and a good amplification system suitable for school ensemble playing or gigging.
Unbeatable for the $699 price in this category of amplified Cutaways.
Includes Bonus Alhambra Soft Classical Guitar Bag (10mm)
Alhambra soft bag for classical guitar, has an inner padding of 10 mm, one front pocket, deluxe handle, and adjustable padded straps.
$699 or 4 payments of $174.75 with Afterpay.
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FEATURES
Top – Koa
Neck - Samaguila
Preamps : APC
Back and Sides – Koa
Varnish - Open pore
Scale – 650
Nut width - 43mm
Notes
Crossover guitar by Antonio Pinto built with laminated KOA wood.
The 14th fret matches the body edge and its slim neck is only 43mm nut width.
The body is Slim, it means narrow sides of only 65 mm wide, ideal to avoid unwanted resonances sounds when amplified.
It has an APC pre-amplification system with tuner and controls for basses, trebles and volume.
We have been asked for many years for a good quality entry level model featuring quality top and a good amplification system suitable for school ensemble playing or gigging.
Unbeatable for the $699 price in this category of amplified Cutaways.
$699 or 4 payments of $174.75 with Afterpay.
Antonio Pinto Koa Koa OP CW plus bonus Alhambra Soft Classical Guitar Bag (10mm)
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The Koa Koa overtones and amplification make this the perfect loud gigging guitar with presence and projection.
Also available in thin-line version
FEATURES
Top – Koa
Neck - Samaguila
Preamps : APC
Back and Sides – Koa
Varnish - Open pore
Scale – 650
Nut width - 43mm
Notes
Crossover guitar by Antonio Pinto built with laminated KOA wood.
It has an APC pre-amplification system with tuner and controls for basses, trebles and volume.
We have been asked for many years for a good quality entry level model featuring quality top and a good amplification system suitable for school ensemble playing or gigging.
Unbeatable for the $699 price in this category of amplified Cutaways.
Includes Bonus Alhambra Soft Classical Guitar Bag (10mm)
Alhambra soft bag for classical guitar, has an inner padding of 10 mm, one front pocket, deluxe handle, and adjustable padded straps.
$699 or 4 payments of $174.75 with Afterpay.
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The Koa Koa overtones and amplification make this the perfect loud gigging guitar with presence and projection.
Also available in thin-line version
FEATURES
Top – Koa
Neck - Samaguila
Preamps : APC
Back and Sides – Koa
Varnish - Open pore
Scale – 650
Nut width - 43mm
Notes
Crossover guitar by Antonio Pinto built with laminated KOA wood.
It has an APC pre-amplification system with tuner and controls for basses, trebles and volume.
We have been asked for many years for a good quality entry level model featuring quality top and a good amplification system suitable for school ensemble playing or gigging.
Unbeatable for the $699 price in this category of amplified Cutaways.
$759 or 4 payments of $189.75 with Afterpay.
Antonio Pinto 1C CW High Gloss Lacquer plus bonus Alhambra Soft Classical Guitar Bag (10mm)
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FEATURES
Level – Student study
Scale – 650
Top – Solid Spruce or Cedar
Neck - Samaguila
Back and Sides – Sapelli
Varnish - High Gloss Lacquer
Machine heads – Silver
At only $799 this is the performance cutaway amplified version of the Antonio Pinto 1C- We only have one left!
Notes
The Handcrafted instruments of Antonio Pinto Carvalho made in Portugal enjoy a high reputation for its careful construction and good woods.
Beginner guitar with solid Cedar or Spruce for the top and back and side made of sapelli. Laquered Finish varnish.
It has marker points on frets 3,5 and 7 to get the new guitar student up and running quickly.
This is third step in the Antonio Pinto line-up featuring a high quality Solid Cedar top ideal for entry level serious players.
It’s construction and lacquered finish are commensurate with those of much more expensive models.
But you do not have to take our word for it we have them all available in our showroom for you or your teacher to come, play and compare and contrast.
Great sound and super easy-playability.
Includes Bonus Alhambra Soft Classical Guitar Bag (10mm)
Alhambra soft bag for classical guitar, has an inner padding of 10 mm, one front pocket, deluxe handle, and adjustable padded straps.
$799 or 4 payments of $199.75 with Afterpay.
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FEATURES
Level – Student study
Scale – 650
Top – Solid Spruce or Cedar
Neck - Samaguila
Back and Sides – Sapelli
Varnish - High Gloss Lacquer
Machine heads – Silver
At only $799 this is the performance cutaway amplified version of the Antonio Pinto 1C- We only have one left!
Notes
The Handcrafted instruments of Antonio Pinto Carvalho made in Portugal enjoy a high reputation for its careful construction and good woods.
Beginner guitar with solid Cedar or Spruce for the top and back and side made of sapelli. Laquered Finish varnish.
It has marker points on frets 3,5 and 7 to get the new guitar student up and running quickly.
This is third step in the Antonio Pinto line-up featuring a high quality Solid Cedar top ideal for entry level serious players.
It’s construction and lacquered finish are commensurate with those of much more expensive models.
But you do not have to take our word for it we have them all available in our showroom for you or your teacher to come, play and compare and contrast.
Great sound and super easy-playability.
The Alhambra Z-Nature CW is a new models that comes in under the 1C also with a solid Cedar top, fully made in Spain at the Alhambra workshop with a matte look as opposed to lacquered. It’s not quite as punchy as the 1C but is
great value since it is very open and loud with good note definition
and projection and very easy action.
It is aimed at Schools and at the entry level player wanting the true Spanish sound delivered by a solid cedar top together with “Spanish heel” construction that so few entry level guitar feature, due to the painstaking attention to detail it requires. The result you can hear the difference in
every note. It was launched at the Sydney Classical Guitar Society summer
school and teachers loved and thought it was great value compared to
anything else on the market. Good news is that it is the first affordable solid top, Spanish made guitar made without compromise.
Features
- Scale – 650
- Top – Solid Cedar
- Back and Sides – Sapele
- Fret board – Rosewood
- Machine heads – Chrome with pearl buttons
$1029 or 4 payments of $257.25 with Afterpay.
Antonio Pinto 1F CW Flamenco Guitar with Pick Up plus bonus Alhambra Soft Classical Guitar Bag (10mm)
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At just over $1000 the 1FCW offers it all for the aspiring professional flamenco attack, the ease of a CW and amplification to make stage performances a breeze.
FEATURES
Level – Mid-range
Scale Length: 650 mm
Top – Solid Spruce
Back and Sides – Maple
Amplification - Piezzo electric with onboard controls
NOTES
This is the Cutaway version of our Model 1F Antonio Pinto.
We have been asked for many years for a good quality mid-range level flamenco model.
This guitar features quality top, lacquered finish for added clarity and projection and a good amplification system that delivers the percussiveness of flamenco with ease.
You would need to spend over $2,000 to get a better electro acoustic flamenco guitar.
Includes Bonus Alhambra Soft Classical Guitar Bag (10mm)
Alhambra soft bag for classical guitar, has an inner padding of 10 mm, one front pocket, deluxe handle, and adjustable padded straps.
$1099 or 4 payments of $274.75 with Afterpay.
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At just over $1000 the 1FCW offers it all for the aspiring professional flamenco attack, the ease of a CW and amplification to make stage performances a breeze.
FEATURES
Level – Mid-range
Scale Length: 650 mm
Top – Solid Spruce
Back and Sides – Maple
Amplification - Piezzo electric with onboard controls
NOTES
This is the Cutaway version of our Model 1F Antonio Pinto.
We have been asked for many years for a good quality mid-range level flamenco model.
This guitar features quality top, lacquered finish for added clarity and projection and a good amplification system that delivers the percussiveness of flamenco with ease.
You would need to spend over $2,000 to get a better electro acoustic flamenco guitar.
$1209 or 4 payments of $302.25 with Afterpay.
Antonio Pinto Antonio Pinto 5C CW with Pick Up plus bonus Alhambra Soft Classical Guitar Bag (10mm)
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FEATURES
Level – Intermediate advanced
Scale – 650
Top – Solid Cedar
Back and Sides – Walnut
Fret board – Spanish Cedar
Finish – High Gloss Lacquer
Machine heads – Gold
Amplification - Piezzo electric with onboard controls
Notes
This is the Cutaway version of our Model 5C Antonio Pinto.
We have been asked for many years for a good quality Intermediate level model featuring quality top, lacquered finish for added clarity and projection and a good amplification system suitable for school ensemble playing or gigging.
Our model 1C, is our entry level model and the model Koa is our second stage.
While the model 5C offers superior tone and projection due to a quality solid top and lacquer finish all contributing to a more polished delivery on the performance stage.
Includes Bonus Alhambra Soft Classical Guitar Bag (10mm)
Alhambra soft bag for classical guitar, has an inner padding of 10 mm, one front pocket, deluxe handle, and adjustable padded straps.
$1299 or 4 payments of $324.75 with Afterpay.
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FEATURES
Level – Intermediate advanced
Scale – 650
Top – Solid Cedar
Back and Sides – Walnut
Fret board – Spanish Cedar
Finish – High Gloss Lacquer
Machine heads – Gold
Amplification - Piezzo electric with onboard controls
Notes
This is the Cutaway version of our Model 5C Antonio Pinto.
We have been asked for many years for a good quality Intermediate level model featuring quality top, lacquered finish for added clarity and projection and a good amplification system suitable for school ensemble playing or gigging.
Our model 1C, is our entry level model and the model Koa is our second stage.
While the model 5C offers superior tone and projection due to a quality solid top and lacquer finish all contributing to a more polished delivery on the performance stage.
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The new Black Satin CW EZ is the ideal guitar for those who already play acoustic or electric guitar and want to start in the world of the Spanish guitar.
The elegant matte black colour of this model gives it a contemporary and stylish look.
It has a perfect finish, beautiful woods and is light weight.
This instrument has a solid cedar top and mahogany back and sides and is handmade using quality woods,
The solid top produces an even more beautiful sound the more you play it, becoming more resonant and responsive.
The electronics are the Fishman Classic II with tuner
Features
TOP: Solid Red Cedar
SIDES & BACK: Mahogany
NECK: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD: Indian Rosewood
MACHINE HEADS: Nickel Plated
BINDING: Only on top
EZ Fishman Clasica II
$1659 or 4 payments of $414.75 with Afterpay.
Antonio Pinto 5F CW Flamenco Guitar with Pick Up plus bonus Alhambra Soft Classical Guitar Bag (10mm)
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FEATURES
Level – Intermediate advanced
Scale Length: 650 mm
Top – Solid Spruce
Back and Sides – Maple
Fretboard - Spanish Cedar
Machine heads: Gold
Amplification - Piezzo electric with onboard controls
NOTES
This is the Cutaway version of our Model 5F Antonio Pinto.
We have been asked for many years for a good quality Intermediate level flamenco model.
This guitar features quality top, lacquered finish for added clarity and projection and a good amplification system that delivers the percussiveness of flamenco with ease.
You would need to spend over $5,000 to get a better electro acoustic flamenco guitar.
Includes Bonus Alhambra Soft Classical Guitar Bag (10mm)
Alhambra soft bag for classical guitar, has an inner padding of 10 mm, one front pocket, deluxe handle, and adjustable padded straps.
$1799 or 4 payments of $449.75 with Afterpay.
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FEATURES
Level – Intermediate advanced
Scale Length: 650 mm
Top – Solid Spruce
Back and Sides – Maple
Fretboard - Spanish Cedar
Machine heads: Gold
Amplification - Piezzo electric with onboard controls
NOTES
This is the Cutaway version of our Model 5F Antonio Pinto.
We have been asked for many years for a good quality Intermediate level flamenco model.
This guitar features quality top, lacquered finish for added clarity and projection and a good amplification system that delivers the percussiveness of flamenco with ease.
You would need to spend over $5,000 to get a better electro acoustic flamenco guitar.
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Nice woods, elegant solid cedar top. Beautifully finished Cutaway, built in Fishman Classic M system especially dedicated for nylon string guitars, includes a tuner. Rich, warm loud sound on its own!
It’s obviously a handmade product. The 3C CW is built with the steel-string guitar player partially in mind as it has a slightly narrower neck width than is standard for classical models.
When played through a good quality “acoustic” amplifier the 3C CW E1, with its Fishman pre-amp, produces a sound that it is hard to believe comes from a budget-priced electro-acoustic classical guitar.
Price shown is for E1 option.
features
TOP: Solid Red Cedar
SIDES & BACK: Mahogany
NECK: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD: Indian Rosewood
MACHINE HEADS: Nickel Plated
options
EZ Fishman Clasica II
E1 Fishman Classic M
E2 Fishman Prefix Pro Blend
Pick Guard
Left handed
The NCX5 acoustic-electric nylon-string guitar’s contemporary appearance, traditional neck profile, and Atmosfeel pickup system make it an excellent choice for professional nylon-string players seeking superior amplified sound at performance-level volumes.
Features
Contemporary style with traditional neck profile
Unparalleled Atmosfeel pickup system
Exceptional amplified sound at performance-level volumes
Solid European Spruce top with rounded edges
Solid walnut back and sides
Mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard
Performance-friendly strap buttons
Condition Report
One very careful owner who has recently transitioned to a full classical guitar. This Yamaha NCX is in a new condition
Style
With their sleek single-cutaway body shapes, appealing wood choices, colorful rosette patterns, and tasteful appointments, NX Series guitars are designed for contemporary players seeking the perfect combination of comfort and style.
Bracing
As a result of precise measurement and experimentation, several refinements were made that enhance low-frequency response without compromising durability. These changes were further refined to emphasize the natural characteristics of specific tonewoods, and optimized for each body silhouette
Atmosfeel Controls
The simple and intuitive Atmosfeel preamp controls let you blend the microphone sound into the premixed pickup sound.
These simplified controls mean that guitarists are able to dial in the desired settings quickly and without the need to actually look at the controls
Atmosfeel Pickup and Preamp System
The Yamaha Atmosfeel pickup system provides unparalleled amplified sound even at performance-level volumes. An undersaddle piezo pickup with individual string sensors captures only the mid and low-mid frequencies (eliminating the characteristic brittleness of piezo pickups), while a unique synthetic sheet transducer captures the highs, and an internal microphone captures overall body resonance and “airiness.”
Daniel Nistico’s review said a beautiful plug in guitars it sounds good acoustically also. Quite surprised how good it sounds it’s very resonant, good for gigs, weddings etc. Very resonant classical electric. Plays in drop D scales and strums and single note runs. That’s nice, very nice intonation, very playable Plays the Bach Chacone “That nice, very nice intonation very playable” plays Andecy by Andew York showing clarity and resonance and tonal richness.
The deep sound of ziricote wood combined with the benefits of a cutaway guitar with a narrow body
The Iberia ziricote cutaway narrower body model is a mid-range guitar, which offers a range of professional features that surprises in a very satisfactory way.
Although each guitar is always unique, the effect of the ziricote wood greatly increases the uniqueness of each instrument.
The ziricote generates unique instruments, due to the contrasts of this wood grain, in addition to providing a deep and warm sound.
In the Iberia ziricote CTW model are combined beauty, singularity and sonic characteristics with the characteristics of a narrower body cutaway guitar.
Finishes and Features Very Carefully Made
The Iberia ziricote CTW model has been designed with a solid cedar top and Indian rosewood fingerboard, a precious wood with high hardness.
Also, a golden machine heads of Alhambra Guitars is installed in this model. It comes with melamine for the saddle and the nut, a synthetic material with high sound transmitting capabilities.
The bracing used for this model, called 50 anniversary, was designed in 2015 to commemorate the half-century of the existence of Alhambra Guitars.
Alhambra offers three Fishman amplification options: the EZ Fishman Classic II model, the E1 Fishman Classic M or the E8 Fishman Flex M Blend. The latter, once installed is totally integrated on the side and it has extraordinary qualities.
Cutaway with a Narrower Body
The cutaway configuration offers some features suitable for playing with a pick, as well as fingerstyle. We highlight the low action and the short distance between strings since the nut width is only 50 mm.
In the same way, the cutaway offers easier access to the lower part of the fingerboard, which is in this case made of Indian rosewood. This feature, together with a narrow body, only 8 cm deep in the heel area, makes the Iberia ziricote CTW a very suitable guitar to play when standing through the use of a strap.
In short, the Iberia ziricote cutaway model is a versatile guitar, suitable for many musical styles, very balanced and with an excellent quality-price ratio.
Features:
TOP: Solid Cedar
SIDES & BACK: Ziricote
NECK: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD: Indian Rosewood
MACHINE HEADS: Gold Plated
The Alhambra’s best-selling, mid-range, cutaway classical guitar.
Steel string and electric guitarists who are thinking of purchasing a nylon string guitar they can find in these new models a guitar that allows better playability.
This guitar has narrower neck, the characteristics are close to steel string guitars, which allows you to easily enjoy the colorful warmth of nylon strings and play any styles on it:
- Country
- Classical
- Jazz
- Rock
- Blues
features
- TOP: Solid German Spruce or Solid Red Cedar
- SIDES & BACK: Laminated Indian Rosewood
- NECK: Mahogany Reinforced inside with Ebony Wood
- FINGERBOARD: Ebony
- MACHINE HEADS: Gold Plated
options
- E1 Elect. Fishman Classic M
- E2 Fishman Prefix ProBlend
- Pickguard
- Versions
- Left handed
Made from great quality woods, Red Cedar for the top and laminated Indian Rosewood for the back and sides, the first thing calling your attention is the light weight. That is the kind of instrument that will ring and vibrate.
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A beautiful and high quality Ebony for fingerboard! As you turn the guitar you remark the neck is reinforced with an ebony strip instead of truss rod. More compact and lighter it conducts the vibration way better to the body and allows the guitar to fully vibrate from the head to bottom of the body. You really feel it as you strum the first chords.
Crafted with great skills, the Alhambra 5P CW E2 is a beautiful instrument that pleases the eyes as well as the ears and fingertips. Bright and pleasing trebles harmonize with solid and full basses. This awesome guitar sound can best be described as clear, well-balanced with great dynamics. Like always with Alhambra Guitars, rich tone is couple to a comfortable action.
features
TOP: Solid German Spruce or Solid Red Cedar
SIDES & BACK: Laminated Indian Rosewood
NECK: Mahogany Reinforced inside with Ebony Wood
FINGERBOARD: Ebony
MACHINE HEADS: Gold Plated
options
E1 Fishman Classic M
E2 Fishman Prefix Pro Blend
Pick Guard
Left handed
features
- TOP: Solid Red Cedar
- SIDES & BACK: Indian Rosewood
- NECK: Mahogany Reinforced inside with Ebony Wood
- FINGERBOARD: Ebony
- MACHINE HEADS: Gold Plated
options
- E2 Elect. Fishman Prefix ProBlend
- Left handed
Specialising in Classical and Flamenco nylon string guitars for the past 20 years. I am usually impervious to the charms of Steel String guitars. But on my latest visit to the Alhambra workshop I was totally smitten with this one so I just had to have it!
I hope you feel the same when you hear it’s striking sound and liveliness
A modern guitar designed for today's guitarists
The 00-SSp model of Alhambra Guitars is a guitar that surprises by its clean design and the high quality materials Alhambra has used for its construction.
The model 00-SSp is totally handmade using selected woods. Consumers can design their own guitar and they can choose between solid German Spruce. For the back and sides, they Solid Rosewood
A COMFORTABLE GUITAR WITH A MODERN IMAGE
The 00-SSp model is a very comfortable instrument as a result of all of the innovative designs and quality improvements from 55 years of history. It comes with a very low action and 0.12-0.53 caliber strings.
Alhambra acoustic guitars are handmade carefully by our expert team of acoustic guitar luthiers.
In addition, it comes with truss rod to be able to adjust it. Ebony and Sycamore are used for fingerboards and bindings. For the rosette, natural veneers and abalone are used.
Tunners are Schaller. Some guitarists describe it as: "a guitar with action, sound and revolutionary concept".
Amplification Fishman E11 with both under saddle piezo and internal microphone as well as slide blender.
BRIGHT AND POWERFUL SOUND
The size of this instrument, with only 636 millimetres size, hides a guitar with volume, projection and high capacity to define the sound.
The quality of the woods, together with a carefully design of the bracing and the low string action, make the sound of this acoustic guitar surprise from the beginning.
FEATURES
TOP: Solid German Spruce
SIDES & BACK: Solid Rosewood
NECK: Utile with truss road
FINGERBOARD: Ebony
MACHINE HEADS: Schaller
BINDINGS: Ebony
AMPLIFICATION: Fishman E11 with both under saddle piezo and internal microphone as well as slide blender.
This guitar is entirely handcrafted with solid woods. Featuring spruce for the top and Indian rosewood for the back and sides, it has fine-looking and high quality ebony for fingerboard. Like the concert models, the neck is reinforced with an ebony strip instead of truss rod. It conducts the vibration all across the instrument and permits the guitar to fully vibrate from head to bottom of the body. Also, it incorporates a stylish cut away designed to satisfy the demands of any composition in any style. The player in fact can feel the instrument vibrate against his/her body. The sound of this guitar is rich, clear and extremely flexible.
features
- TOP: Solid German Spruce
- SIDES & BACK: Solid Indian Rosewood
- NECK: Mahogany Reinforced inside with Ebony Wood
- FINGERBOARD: Ebony
- MACHINE HEADS: Gold Plated
This guitar is an excellent solution to those who are willing to express modern music with a classy touch. The Crossover guitars are perfect for performers who want to offer their audience a distinguishable tone and projection that a professional artist should have at all times. With a neck of 48 mm and its flexibility of fine quality of Spruce, this instrument has the versatility of giving you a beautiful sound plugged or unplugged. The elegant design of its headstock will allow musicians to display style and project a sound that matches the look of this amazing instrument. The Crossover guitar has an optional Fishman pick up; these guitars have a very balanced tone that is adjustable to the performer’s liking after amplified through a carefully placed Fishman pre-amp system. This Alhambra guitar features a radiused fingerboard. The Alhambra Crossover is a guitar with a look and sound that offers you the best of two worlds.
features
- TOP: Solid Red Cedar
- BACK & SIDES: Solid Indian Rosewood
- NECK: Mahogany. Truss Rod
- FINGERBOARD: Ebony
- MACHINE HEADS: Luxury Gold Plated
options
- E1 Fishman Classic M
- E2 Fishman Prefix Pro Blend
- E3 Fishman Prefix-Plus
- E5 Fishman Premium
- Pickguard
- Left handed
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Power, sweetness and balance from the first note. A top-quality instrument among flamenco guitars and a pleasure to play, thanks to the comfort it offers. I was immediately impressed with this guitar last October when I visited Felipe in his workshop in Madrid. Superb spruce top and chocolate toned Indian Rosewood back and sides. This guitar reveals a fascinating flamenco tone with a haunting darkness about it.
Level – Intermediate study
Scale – 650
Top – Solid Spruce
Back and Sides – Solid Rosewood
Fret board – Ebony
Machine heads – Gold
This guitar is an excellent solution to those who are willing to express modern music with a classy touch. The Crossover guitars are perfect for performers who want to offer their audience a distinguishable tone and projection that a professional artist should have at all times.
With a neck of 48 mm and its flexibility of fine quality either in Cedar or Spruce, this instrument has the versatility of giving you a beautiful sound plugged or unplugged. The elegant design of its headstock will allow musicians to display style and project a sound that matches the look of this amazing instrument.
The Crossover guitar has an optional Fishman pick up; these guitars have a very balanced tone that is adjustable to the performer’s liking after amplified through a carefully placed Fishman pre-amp system. This Alhambra guitar features a radiused fingerboard and it enables the player to feel like playing a steel string guitar while sounding as a classical. The Alhambra Crossover is a guitar with a look and sound that offers you the best of two worlds.
features
- TOP: Solid Red Cedar
- SIDES & BACK: Solid Mahogany
- NECK: Mahogany. Truss Rod
- FINGERBOARD: Ebony
- MACHINE HEADS: Gold Plated
options
- E1 Fishman Classic M
- E2 Fishman Prefix Pro Blend
- E3 Fishman Prefix-Plus
- E5 Fishman Premium
- Pick Guard
- Left handed
features
- TOP: Solid Red Cedar
- SIDES & BACK: Solid Indian Rosewood
- NECK: Spanish Cedar Reinforced inside with Ebony Wood
- FINGERBOARD: Ebony
- MACHINE HEADS: Luxury Gold Plated
options
- E2 Elect. Fishman Prefix ProBlend
- Left handed
The Enchanting World of Nylon String Guitars: Tradition, Music, and Craftsmanship
What is a Nylon String Guitar?
A nylon string guitar, often referred to as a classical guitar, is a style of acoustic guitar characterized primarily by its nylon strings, as opposed to the steel strings used in other varieties of acoustic guitars.
This key distinction endows nylon string guitars with a notably softer, warmer, and mellower sound, which is particularly favored in classical and fingerstyle music genres.
Nylon string guitars are designed with specific features to complement their unique sound and playing style.
One of the most noticeable differences is the wider neck, which provides increased space between the strings.
This design is crucial for the intricate fingerpicking techniques that are integral to playing nylon string guitars.
The body of these guitars is typically crafted from select tonewoods such as cedar or spruce for the soundboard, and rosewood or mahogany for the back and sides, contributing to the instrument's resonant and rich tonal qualities.
This construction is pivotal in producing the distinctive sound that nylon string guitars are renowned for.
These guitars are predominantly used in classical music, where the softer tone and dynamic range of nylon strings enable players to express nuanced and delicate musical pieces.
However, the appeal of nylon string guitars extends beyond classical music, finding a place in Latin, flamenco, folk, and various other musical styles that benefit from their unique sound qualities.
Nylon string guitars are appreciated not only for their distinct sound but also for their playability.
The softer nylon strings are gentler on the fingers, making these guitars a popular choice for both beginners and seasoned musicians.
Their versatility and the intimate musical experience they provide make nylon string guitars a beloved choice among a wide array of players and music enthusiasts.
The world of classical guitars and nylon string guitars, is rich with history, artistry, and a distinctive sound that has captivated audiences for centuries.
Nylon string guitars, often synonymous with classical guitars, are a cornerstone of the musical instrument world.
Famed for their gentle, melodious sound, these guitars have a rich history and a significant role in various music genres.
History of Nylon String Guitars
The nylon string guitar's origins can be traced back to early stringed instruments from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
However, the modern classical guitar, as we know it, began to take shape in the 19th century.
The transition from gut strings to nylon strings occurred in the 1940s, revolutionizing the instrument's sound.
These changes led to the nylon string guitar being embraced in classical music circles for its rich, warm tonal qualities.
Nylon String Guitar Music
The repertoire for nylon string guitars is vast and diverse. Initially rooted in classical traditions, it has expanded into flamenco, jazz, folk, and contemporary music.
Composers like Fernando Sor, Francisco Tárrega, and Heitor Villa-Lobos have contributed significantly to classical guitar music, creating pieces that showcase the instrument's expressive range and unique sound.
Luthiers of Nylon String Guitars
Luthiers, or guitar makers, are integral to the legacy of nylon string guitars.
Renowned luthiers like Antonio de Torres, Hermann Hauser, and José Ramírez have set high standards in craftsmanship.
Modern luthiers continue to innovate while maintaining the traditional essence of the instrument, ensuring that each guitar is not just an instrument, but a piece of art.
Manufacturing and Techniques for Nylon String Guitars
The manufacturing of nylon string guitars is an art form that combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques.
Key processes include selecting the right woods, shaping the soundboard, assembling the body, and stringing.
Innovations like double-top construction and lattice bracing have enhanced the sound quality of these guitars.
The process demands precision and skill, as the construction directly impacts the instrument's sound and playability.
Woods Used in Nylon String Guitars
The choice of wood is critical in crafting nylon string guitars.
Traditionally, spruce or cedar is used for the top, each offering distinct tonal characteristics.
Spruce provides a bright, clear sound, while cedar offers a warmer tone.
For the back and sides, luthiers often use rosewood or mahogany, known for their durability and contribution to the guitar's overall sound.
The combination of these woods results in the instrument's signature warm, resonant sound.
What’s Next
Nylon string guitars, with their rich history, unique sound, and the artistry involved in their creation, continue to be a beloved choice for musicians around the world.
Whether in the hands of a classical virtuoso, a flamenco artist, or a hobbyist, these guitars carry a legacy of musical expression.
Their evolution, driven by skilled luthiers and the demands of diverse music styles, underscores their enduring appeal and significance in the world of music.
More Classical Guitar and Nylon String Guitar Resources
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Description:
This is a 2017 Pre-loved Cedar concert Chamber guitar, is by Master Luthier Yulong Guo who is a world-class professional concert guitar. The action is 3.75mm and 3mm at the 12th fret, with room for adjustment. Excellent condition, but the case is scuffed
The craftsmanship in the woodworking and finish are evident and matched by the wonderful acoustic properties of this beautiful guitar.
Details:
For this Chamber Concert model the latest classical guitar technology was used: double-top with two ultra-thin layers of high-quality sound woods on either side of a layer of Nomex to give the strength needed for the durability of the top.
Back and sides are made of solid Indian Rosewood. The arched “violin back” gives the guitar amazing sound projection and volume, making it ideal for concert performances.
The upper bout of the body is sloped to give a ‘raised fingerboard’ in the style of Humphrey guitars.
The ebony fingerboard is 52 mm in width at the nut and 62 mm at the 12th fret. The action is 3.75mm and 3mm at the 12th fret, with room for adjustment
The fingerboard also extends to the 20th fret for the treble strings.
A rosewood armrest, ultra-smooth frets and a low string action make the Chamber Concert exceptionally easy and comfortable to play.