Special Sized Guitars
Although the most common version modern Spanish Classical guitar is the 6 string 650 scale (nut to bridge bone) with 52 mm nut.
The modern guitar has many variations we are often asked for child sizes, long and short scale, guitar family (orchestral) guitars and guitars with more than six strings as well as electrification and customised guitars.
Child Sizes - 1/2 , 3/4, 7/8
Often a child’s first guitar is an afterthought “maybe it’s a passing fancy” so it is a cheap plywood guitar that is hard to play for a child and sounds like rubber bands on cardboard so nothing like a guitar. This is approach often ensures that it is the child’s first and only guitar
We have been working with guitar teachers for many years now and bring in the Alhambra 1C especially for beginning guitarists. Not only is set up for a child this guitar play well and delivers good tone. Not to mention that as it is a quality Spanish made guitar with a solid Cedar top it also has good resale value.
½ Size guitars are available in Alhambra 1C, 3C,4P, 9P
=> please CLICK HERE to see this guitar in action:
The Alhambra 1C, priced at $899 falls slightly above the entry-level price point but is an excellent option for those willing to stretch their budget.
This iconic Spanish-made guitar features a solid Cedar top and Sapele back and sides.
Daniel Nistico's review highlights its quality Cedar top, powerful internal bracing, and lacquered finish, delivering the warmth and power of Cedar with a generous roundness.
He noted that while it might be a little sweeter and not as punchy as some others, it offers a beautiful, projecting tone with great sustain up the neck.
FEATURES
Level – Entry study
Scale – 650/636/610/580/544
Top – Solid Cedar or Solid Spruce
Back and Sides – Laminate Sappelli
Fret board – Solid Rosewood
Machine heads – Silver
Notes – This is Alhambra’s entry level model featuring a high quality Cedar or Spruce top or an excellent 2nd stage guitar. Once you have decided you want to get serious with your playing.
Although it is slightly more than some of it’s imitators and it is an entry level guitar in terms of Alhambra don’t let this fool you because Alhambra put only the best tops on their guitars and lavish attention and care on all of their guitars. This is the reason why it is the biggest seller in Australia and around the world second only to the Alhambra 4P the biggest seller at the intermediate level.
The 1C comes in shorter scale lengths of ½ size (544mm) for very young beginners, ¾ (610) for growing players, 7/8 (636) for players requiring an almost full size guitar but not quite stretching enough in terms of hand span. The full size 650 scale length guitar offers the growing student a full size guitar sound in a more manageable playing sized instrument.
More expensive than your bargain basement 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.
____________________________
If you like this Alhambra 1C, I recommend that you also look at our
Antonio Pinto 1C High Gloss Classical Guitar
for a side-by-side comparison, you can also
click here: Antonio Pinto 1C vs Alhambra 1C
=> please CLICK HERE to see this guitar in action:
The Alhambra 3C is a beautiful guitar. It is beautifully crafted, has a wonderful tone, is very loud, and is very playable. Mellow sound, fun to strum, easy differentiation between strings when finger-picking. The action and finish are all very nice. No flaws in the finish. No excessive glue inside or out, good fret wire placement. Again, an excellent buy at this price range then and now. Well made.
The Alhambra 3C, normally priced at $1199, features a solid Cedar top with laminated Mahogany back and sides.
This Spanish-made guitar offers a step up in tonal quality and is a popular choice for progressing students.
It is available for Friends of GuitarsOnline with a bag at the special price of $1099
TOP: Solid Red Cedar
SIDES & BACK: Mahogany
NECK: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD: Indian Rosewood
MACHINE HEADS: Nickel Plated
SIZES: Requinto (1/2), Cadete (3/4) and Señorita (7/8)
options
EZ Fishman Clasica II
E1 Elect. Fishman Classic M
E2 Elect. Fishman Prefix Pro Blend
Pick Guard
Left handed
Cutaway (CW) (CT)
Sizes:
Señorita: 636 mm
Cadete: 580 mm
Requinto: 544 mm
=> please CLICK HERE to see this guitar in action:
Here is the best selling Alhambra. Four layers of light varnish highlight the solid Red Western Cedar top and a gorgeous one-sided Rosewood laminate on back and side. The fingerboard is made of gorgeous Ebony! You notice the Machine heads (aka tuning keys, tuners) are superior quality which allow you smooth and precise tuning.
features
- TOP: Solid Red Cedar
- SIDES & BACK: Indian Rosewood
- NECK: Mahogany
- FINGERBOARD: Ebony
- MACHINE HEADS: Gold Plated
- SIZES: Requinto (1/2) and Cadete (3/4)
options
- EZ Fishman Clasica II
- E1 Fishman Classic M
- E2 Fishman Prefix ProBlend
- Pick Guard
- Left handed
Sizes:
- Cadete: 580 mm
- Requinto: 544 mm
=> please CLICK HERE to see this guitar in action:
Although the construction of this guitar is almost identical to the 8P, the differences are more than just the decorative inlay of the 9P. This model is a little more dynamic, especially in the upper mid range. The bass is well balanced and the attack has a touch more presence than the 8P.
Level – Advanced study
Scale – 650/636/544
Top – Solid Cedar or Solid Spruce
Back and Sides – Solid Rosewood
Fret board – Solid Ebony
Machine heads – High Quality
¾ Size Guitars are available In Alhambra 1C, 3C,4P,
$290 or 4 payments of $72.50 with Afterpay.
=> please CLICK HERE to see this guitar in action:
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.
$399 or 4 payments of $99.75 with Afterpay.
=> please CLICK HERE to see this guitar in action:
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.
=> please CLICK HERE to see this guitar in action:
The Alhambra 1C, priced at $899 falls slightly above the entry-level price point but is an excellent option for those willing to stretch their budget.
This iconic Spanish-made guitar features a solid Cedar top and Sapele back and sides.
Daniel Nistico's review highlights its quality Cedar top, powerful internal bracing, and lacquered finish, delivering the warmth and power of Cedar with a generous roundness.
He noted that while it might be a little sweeter and not as punchy as some others, it offers a beautiful, projecting tone with great sustain up the neck.
FEATURES
Level – Entry study
Scale – 650/636/610/580/544
Top – Solid Cedar or Solid Spruce
Back and Sides – Laminate Sappelli
Fret board – Solid Rosewood
Machine heads – Silver
Notes – This is Alhambra’s entry level model featuring a high quality Cedar or Spruce top or an excellent 2nd stage guitar. Once you have decided you want to get serious with your playing.
Although it is slightly more than some of it’s imitators and it is an entry level guitar in terms of Alhambra don’t let this fool you because Alhambra put only the best tops on their guitars and lavish attention and care on all of their guitars. This is the reason why it is the biggest seller in Australia and around the world second only to the Alhambra 4P the biggest seller at the intermediate level.
The 1C comes in shorter scale lengths of ½ size (544mm) for very young beginners, ¾ (610) for growing players, 7/8 (636) for players requiring an almost full size guitar but not quite stretching enough in terms of hand span. The full size 650 scale length guitar offers the growing student a full size guitar sound in a more manageable playing sized instrument.
More expensive than your bargain basement 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.
____________________________
If you like this Alhambra 1C, I recommend that you also look at our
Antonio Pinto 1C High Gloss Classical Guitar
for a side-by-side comparison, you can also
click here: Antonio Pinto 1C vs Alhambra 1C
=> please CLICK HERE to see this guitar in action:
The Alhambra 3C is a beautiful guitar. It is beautifully crafted, has a wonderful tone, is very loud, and is very playable. Mellow sound, fun to strum, easy differentiation between strings when finger-picking. The action and finish are all very nice. No flaws in the finish. No excessive glue inside or out, good fret wire placement. Again, an excellent buy at this price range then and now. Well made.
The Alhambra 3C, normally priced at $1199, features a solid Cedar top with laminated Mahogany back and sides.
This Spanish-made guitar offers a step up in tonal quality and is a popular choice for progressing students.
It is available for Friends of GuitarsOnline with a bag at the special price of $1099
TOP: Solid Red Cedar
SIDES & BACK: Mahogany
NECK: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD: Indian Rosewood
MACHINE HEADS: Nickel Plated
SIZES: Requinto (1/2), Cadete (3/4) and Señorita (7/8)
options
EZ Fishman Clasica II
E1 Elect. Fishman Classic M
E2 Elect. Fishman Prefix Pro Blend
Pick Guard
Left handed
Cutaway (CW) (CT)
Sizes:
Señorita: 636 mm
Cadete: 580 mm
Requinto: 544 mm
=> please CLICK HERE to see this guitar in action:
Here is the best selling Alhambra. Four layers of light varnish highlight the solid Red Western Cedar top and a gorgeous one-sided Rosewood laminate on back and side. The fingerboard is made of gorgeous Ebony! You notice the Machine heads (aka tuning keys, tuners) are superior quality which allow you smooth and precise tuning.
features
- TOP: Solid Red Cedar
- SIDES & BACK: Indian Rosewood
- NECK: Mahogany
- FINGERBOARD: Ebony
- MACHINE HEADS: Gold Plated
- SIZES: Requinto (1/2) and Cadete (3/4)
options
- EZ Fishman Clasica II
- E1 Fishman Classic M
- E2 Fishman Prefix ProBlend
- Pick Guard
- Left handed
Sizes:
- Cadete: 580 mm
- Requinto: 544 mm
Senorita (640 Scale) are available 1C, 3C, 4P, 9P as well as Concert level options
$290 or 4 payments of $72.50 with Afterpay.
=> please CLICK HERE to see this guitar in action:
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.
=> please CLICK HERE to see this guitar in action:
The Alhambra 1C, priced at $899 falls slightly above the entry-level price point but is an excellent option for those willing to stretch their budget.
This iconic Spanish-made guitar features a solid Cedar top and Sapele back and sides.
Daniel Nistico's review highlights its quality Cedar top, powerful internal bracing, and lacquered finish, delivering the warmth and power of Cedar with a generous roundness.
He noted that while it might be a little sweeter and not as punchy as some others, it offers a beautiful, projecting tone with great sustain up the neck.
FEATURES
Level – Entry study
Scale – 650/636/610/580/544
Top – Solid Cedar or Solid Spruce
Back and Sides – Laminate Sappelli
Fret board – Solid Rosewood
Machine heads – Silver
Notes – This is Alhambra’s entry level model featuring a high quality Cedar or Spruce top or an excellent 2nd stage guitar. Once you have decided you want to get serious with your playing.
Although it is slightly more than some of it’s imitators and it is an entry level guitar in terms of Alhambra don’t let this fool you because Alhambra put only the best tops on their guitars and lavish attention and care on all of their guitars. This is the reason why it is the biggest seller in Australia and around the world second only to the Alhambra 4P the biggest seller at the intermediate level.
The 1C comes in shorter scale lengths of ½ size (544mm) for very young beginners, ¾ (610) for growing players, 7/8 (636) for players requiring an almost full size guitar but not quite stretching enough in terms of hand span. The full size 650 scale length guitar offers the growing student a full size guitar sound in a more manageable playing sized instrument.
More expensive than your bargain basement 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.
____________________________
If you like this Alhambra 1C, I recommend that you also look at our
Antonio Pinto 1C High Gloss Classical Guitar
for a side-by-side comparison, you can also
click here: Antonio Pinto 1C vs Alhambra 1C
=> please CLICK HERE to see this guitar in action:
The Alhambra 3C is a beautiful guitar. It is beautifully crafted, has a wonderful tone, is very loud, and is very playable. Mellow sound, fun to strum, easy differentiation between strings when finger-picking. The action and finish are all very nice. No flaws in the finish. No excessive glue inside or out, good fret wire placement. Again, an excellent buy at this price range then and now. Well made.
The Alhambra 3C, normally priced at $1199, features a solid Cedar top with laminated Mahogany back and sides.
This Spanish-made guitar offers a step up in tonal quality and is a popular choice for progressing students.
It is available for Friends of GuitarsOnline with a bag at the special price of $1099
TOP: Solid Red Cedar
SIDES & BACK: Mahogany
NECK: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD: Indian Rosewood
MACHINE HEADS: Nickel Plated
SIZES: Requinto (1/2), Cadete (3/4) and Señorita (7/8)
options
EZ Fishman Clasica II
E1 Elect. Fishman Classic M
E2 Elect. Fishman Prefix Pro Blend
Pick Guard
Left handed
Cutaway (CW) (CT)
Sizes:
Señorita: 636 mm
Cadete: 580 mm
Requinto: 544 mm
=> please CLICK HERE to see this guitar in action:
Here is the best selling Alhambra. Four layers of light varnish highlight the solid Red Western Cedar top and a gorgeous one-sided Rosewood laminate on back and side. The fingerboard is made of gorgeous Ebony! You notice the Machine heads (aka tuning keys, tuners) are superior quality which allow you smooth and precise tuning.
features
- TOP: Solid Red Cedar
- SIDES & BACK: Indian Rosewood
- NECK: Mahogany
- FINGERBOARD: Ebony
- MACHINE HEADS: Gold Plated
- SIZES: Requinto (1/2) and Cadete (3/4)
options
- EZ Fishman Clasica II
- E1 Fishman Classic M
- E2 Fishman Prefix ProBlend
- Pick Guard
- Left handed
Sizes:
- Cadete: 580 mm
- Requinto: 544 mm
Features
Scale – 650 / 640
Front : Canadian Red Cedar (solid)
Back and Sides – Ziricote (laminate)
Fret board – African Ebony
Neck : Samanguila
Machine heads – Gold
Angel is unique among guitar makers in that he cannot be claimed by any of the guitar schools, being largely self taught. He collaborated early in his career with Jose Miguel Moreno and his wife. Out of this early collaboration date many of the early music guitars, but the early music clarity and sensitivity carries over into the building of his contemporary guitars such as the Marizapalos, Marieta and Espanoleta.
They are all incredibly easy to play on the left hand and incredibly musical. Although the Marizalos is only an advanced study model it boasts 1AA grade aged tone woods and has superb clarity and musicality and real concert presence. This would explain why so many Madrid conservatorium students use a Marizapalos to undertake the arduous and long guitar qualification and also why on a Friday evening his workshop is abuzz with both established concert performers and up an coming players.
Ferociously intelligent and detail oriented, Angel’s guitars are a pleasure to play and sound excellent even in the shorter scales lengths of 630, 640 right down to 620.
I was impressed the first time I arrived at Angel’s workshop to find how well-tuned and balanced Angel’s creations are. The notes cascade and “play nicely” with each other with a tinkling musicality that is refreshing; add to this the ease of playing and this becomes an enchanting guitar that you can just let your fingers drift up and down the fretboard, even on the difficult pieces you’re still trying to bed down.
Features
Scale – 650 / 640
Front : Canadian Red Cedar / German spruce
Back and Sides – Solid Indian Rosewood
Fret board – African Ebony
Neck : American Cedar
Machine heads – Gold
Angel is unique among guitar makers in that he cannot be claimed by any of the guitar schools, being largely self taught. He collaborated early in his career with Jose Miguel Moreno and his wife. Out of this early collaboration date many of the early music guitars, but the early music clarity and sensitivity carries over into the building of his contemporary guitars such as the Marizapalos, Marieta and Espanoleta.
They are all incredibly easy to play on the left hand and incredibly musical. Although the Marizalos is only an advanced study model it boasts 1AA grade aged tone woods and has superb clarity and musicality and real concert presence. This would explain why so many Madrid conservatorium students use a Marizapalos to undertake the arduous and long guitar qualification and also why on a Friday evening his workshop is abuzz with both established concert performers and up an coming players.
Ferociously intelligent and detail oriented, Angel’s guitars are a pleasure to play and sound excellent even in the shorter scales lengths of 630, 640 right down to 620.
I was impressed the first time I arrived at Angel’s workshop to find how well-tuned and balanced Angel’s creations are. The notes cascade and “play nicely” with each other with a tinkling musicality that is refreshing; add to this the ease of playing and this becomes an enchanting guitar that you can just let your fingers drift up and down the fretboard, even on the difficult pieces you’re still trying to bed down.
=> please CLICK HERE to see this guitar in action:
Although the construction of this guitar is almost identical to the 8P, the differences are more than just the decorative inlay of the 9P. This model is a little more dynamic, especially in the upper mid range. The bass is well balanced and the attack has a touch more presence than the 8P.
Level – Advanced study
Scale – 650/636/544
Top – Solid Cedar or Solid Spruce
Back and Sides – Solid Rosewood
Fret board – Solid Ebony
Machine heads – High Quality
Long Scale and Torres Style Guitars
Long Scale 660x54 mm fingerboard
For very tall players or players that just want the extra projection and tone of a long 660 scale guitar we offer a range of options from different makers
Torres Style Guitars 640 mm
For players wanting the playability of shorter scale guitars we have several options. Currently we have several Marizapalos from the workshop of Angel Benito Aguado.
Please contact us for further information regarding our special sized guitars
$290 or 4 payments of $72.50 with Afterpay.
=> please CLICK HERE to see this guitar in action:
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.