Reviews

It sticks to the body very well. I don't really notice any negative impact on the guitar's overall resonance. Also, it’s perfect for sticking behind the bridge to protect the body from accidental scratches while changing strings

I recently purchased the Alhambra 9p Senorita from Geoff. The guitar itself is beautiful and the sound is amazing. And Geoff worked with me to setup the guitar perfectly. I’ve been playing for 50 years and wanted another Spanish made parlor like guitar. This guitar is awesome and Geoff is awesome. Thanks again Geoff.

I purchased an Alhambra 9p Senorita from Geoff. I’ve been playing for 50 years with many guitars but wanted another parlor-like Spanish made guitar. Geoff was amazing in working with me regarding strings and my specific setups for the guitar. When I got the guitar it was perfect in quality and sound. And I was amazed at the setup He had done and how it played. Since purchasing the guitar I’ve bought other useful items from him and plan to continue. Thank you again Geoff.

My two Giacomo Guadagna guitars responded so well to high tension Galli strings that I decided to try the same combination (nylon except for titanium '3') in normal tension. Waiting for the settle-in. RP

I am not a consistent user of titanium strings but if you use Galli nylon strings you might want to try a Galli Titanium 3 string for enhanced separation, sustain, clarity and balance. The transparency playing chords will make you and the right guitar pretty happy. RP

Love the looks and sound of this guitar, beautiful, also came in a nice hard case. Couldn’t be more pleased with this purchase.

These tuners are so smooth and precise! Worth every penny.

It’s a nice case and XGuitars had a great price on it. I liked this case because of the color and the Alhambra logo. I would purchase again because it suits my needs. However, personally I believe Bam cases are overpriced and overrated, but that’s just my opinion. Thanks XGuitars, always great service and prices.

Several weeks ago I purchased a guitar built by master luthier Giacomo Guadagna. As is usual when optimizing a new instrument I began experimenting over the course of about three weeks with most of the usual top brands of strings most of which performed well enough. Not superlatively but acceptably well. Being Italian myself I began to develop the conviction that my new guitar had more to give with the right match and might even surpass its languid beauty of sound with strings produced in its country of origin. I was helped in this conviction by the knowledge that Giacomo was Sicilian but living in Florence and was probably well versed in the characteristics of the two leading Italian string manufacturers, Dogal (made in Venice)and Galli (made in Naples). Since I had run through testing with Dogal just satisfactorily it was but a logical step to treat Giacomo's wonderful guitar to Galli strings which, to my delight, were on sale at X Guitars. I ordered both normal tension and high tension nylon and also titanium and could hardly wait for their arrival. To make a long story a little shorter I settled on high tension nylon with a titanium third string. Confirming my hunch, not only was the improvement in sound and feel immediate but gradually increased on a daily basis while the strings settled in as Giacomo's guitar became acquainted, appreciative and elevated by a marriage that made a great guitar as exceptionally great as it could be. I am a happy guy!

Customer coundnt be any better!!

The Señorita 636 is a wonderful guitar for me to play. The smaller size and shorter scale makes it easier for me to play comfortably. With severe arthritis and another motor skill issue, I am able to play longer without discomfort. The workmanship is exquisite, attention to detail readily evident. Projection is not sacrificed by the 7/8 size. I did find normal tension bass stings more to my liking given my hand impairment. As a hobbyist who finds great joy in classical guitar, I am very pleased with my purchase.

It’s hard to say something about the Alhambra Mengual y Margarit NT guitar that hasn’t been said. I’ve read, pretty much, every comment that has been written about this beautiful instrument. I agree with every one of them. I’ve been playing musical instruments since 1955 so I’d like to think I know something about how well something is made, how well something plays and how beautifully it sounds. I also graduated from the oldest independent school of music in the United States and then taught for many years following graduation. I feel as though I’m qualified to say that this guitar is a work of art. Sadly, I have no adequate way to describe sound or looks or feel so I will let all of the other reviewers of this guitar do that for me. The sound is incredible, the looks are beautiful and it feels like this luthier-made instrument was made specifically for its owner. I suppose it’s possible to find a more beautiful guitar but it would be hard to understand how that could possibly be. You certainly can spend much more money, but this guitar may be the guitar you’ve always been looking for and wanted. It will speak to you and that’s really what we’re looking for….the sound…

One more thing: when you purchase an instrument this special and spend this kind of money you want to be 100% sure that you will get what you want and that it will arrive safely and securely. Geoff Ferdon is the guy for that job. There’s a reason this is not my first guitar purchase from Geoff. He is knowledgeable and does what he says he will do. You’ll find no better service, help or advice than at XGuitars.

I called the shop after researching the web page and was able to speak with the owner Geoff, I explained that I am novice taking guitar flamenco lessons looking for a very good practice guitar yet one I could still grow into as I progressed. Geoff was able to help me identify the right guitar in my selection, also was able to lower the action and replace with better Nylon Strings upon my request. He was patient enough to answer all my questions and educate me on what I was looking to do with great guidance. He also plays the guitar and knew the desired results I was looking to achieve in both sound, performance and quality for this price point!! Geoff also shipped my guitar very quickly, packaged it like a tank, soft gig bag that came with the guitar was a gem, not expected this to have such a nice well protected case, the box the entire guitar shipped in was well constructed and protected the guitar via shipping UPS, not even a ding on the box! Love this guitar, perfect purchase, great customer service by Geoff, he was very accessible to email back and forth with me on a few questions. Thanks Geoff, you are my go to person going forward for Flamenco Guitars and strings. Michael K

Top notch product and customer service!

Wonderful strings and service! The package arrived in 3 days and the strings have brilliant and clear bass tones with singing trebles. Nice sustain! Excellent quality.

I bought the Kling Ons for my classical guitar and they worked great. I highly recommend them!

I've used Savarez red card normal tension strings for decades. I decided to try these strings as they were suggested on this site for my Alhambra 4P. Well, my 4P isn't ready for new strings, but I bought a couple of sets and put a set on my 40 year old Ibanez. I was shocked at how the strings seem to have doubled the tonal quality. I've never been impressed by any particular brand or type of strings, though I favored the red cards as described above. The 500 CJ strings are so impressive to me that I'm actually writing a review about them.

Communication and help with choosing the right Ramirez model was great. Geoff set it up and included an extra set of Savarez 540HT carbon strings that really made the guitar come alive. The more I play this guitar, the more I like it! Thanks Geoff!

I’ve bought strings and an Ergoplay support from XGuitars. Each time, Geoff has filled the order promptly and courteously, enclosing a handwritten note. It means a lot to have a knowledgeable vendor not too far away here in North Carolina; I like supporting a sole proprietor. If I’m ever in the market for an instrument, I want it to be from Geoff.

This the third guitar that I buy from Geoff Ferdón.

I have always been impressed with his thoroughness in setting up the guitar, the great the quality of his service, his advice and his willingness to answer the stupidest of questions. He will give you the best advice about a particular instrument without pushing a sale.

Only the first guitar I bought on my own and I wish I could have asked Geoff’s opinion. The other two guitars have been his recommendations. One was a used Oscar Muñoz which for all practical purposes was brand new and the other was a Hanika 1A DLT.

I can attest to Geoff’s high standards, and I recommend him strongly without anything to qualify my praise. I believe he will advise anyone regardless of whether you buy from him. You could not go wrong with Geoff.

Works as described. Instructions came in another language, however I could get the idea from the pictures.

...One of the only places I could find this brand of strings that came with my Cordoba guitar !...reasonable price and shipping... Thanks for being there !...

Received quickly and very comfortable coming from years with a foot stool.

Very easy to set up, Good for both Classical and folk guitar setting. In the future version, please design it for just one inch wider on the size so that it is much easier on the landing area of the thigh. Thank you!

This is a great product.