Alhambra 1C Black Satin incl.Gig Bag
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Alhambra
1C Black Satin incl.Gig Bag
Product Info
Article Number:
491882
Brand:
Alhambra
Model:
1C Black Satin incl.Gig Bag
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Alhambra 1C Black Satin is a really solid starting point for classical guitar students or players looking for an affordable, well-built instrument. The cedar top gives it a lovely, warm voice that's surprisingly expressive. It's a dependable guitar that’ll serve beginners well while offering enough quality to keep more experienced players happy too.
Product Description
- Alhambra 1C Black Satin incl.Gig Bag
- Classical Guitar
- Solid A cedar top
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Neck: Sapele
- Fingerboard and bridge: Rosewood
- Scale 650 mm (25.6")
- Nut width: 52 mm (2.05")
- Colour: Satin Black
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Solid cedar top delivers a warm, responsive, and nuanced tonal character.
- • Sapele back and sides provide a good balance of projection and sustain.
- • Rosewood fingerboard and bridge offer a classic feel and good tonal transmission.
- • Includes a gig bag, making it immediately playable and portable.
CONS
- • Satin finish can show fingerprints and smudges easily, requiring more care.
- • Sapele back and sides, while good, don’t offer the premium resonance of rosewood.
- • Nut width of 52mm might feel a bit wide for players with smaller hands.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Cedar
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Sapele
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
650 mm (25.6 in)
Frets
19
Nut Width
52 mm (2.05 in)
Weight
1.7 kg (3.7 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a noticeable upgrade in materials – the solid cedar top is a significant advantage over laminate tops found on many competitors at this level.
The satin finish is aesthetically pleasing, but it's more prone to showing fingerprints and minor scratches than a gloss finish; regular cleaning is recommended.
Cedar generally provides a warmer, more mellow tone with quicker response compared to spruce, making it ideal for expressive playing and fingerstyle work.
