The smell of wood conquers you the moment you open the case. Lightweight, balanced, beautiful work of art. The sound , as it should be for this type of guitar. Warm, mellow , powerful , resonant. Playability excellent, the fingerboard is pleasant, well refined and comfortable. There nothing but good things to say about this guitar. Just a couple of words about XGuitars. I was looking in Europe for this guitar, but for a series of circumstances I couldn't order it. Customs duty, scorching (what a shame, particularly lately with the new tariffs), shipping expensive even for a very light object (another shame). However, the European store, provided me with a couple of US store with Armin Hanika product available. That's how I found Geoff, and it was a very quick, smooth and nice transaction. Really recommended.
Extremely happy customer here! This guitar is turning out to be absolutely perfect for me and was exactly what I was looking for. Im not a classical player but i have dabbled with all things guitar since I was a youngster and ive always wanted a nice classical guitar. I didn't need something top of the line and overly expensive and I didn't want something cheap and mass produced. So this Alhambra is perfect! It's exactly what I needed. The overall quality of the instrument is superb. Many years ago I worked for one of the biggest guitar manufacturers around, doing refinishing and repair work. So im familiar with inspection and quality processes. This Alhambra guitar is very well built and with nice woods and materials. It plays and sounds wonderful! In fact, I can easily say that overall, the build quality, playability and sound...all exceeded my expectations. And thats what always pleases me the most, when you take a chance on a new guitar and it surprises you with exceptional quality that goes beyond your expectations. If you are unsure about the Alhambra brand, dont worry...they make wonderful guitars!
It also comes with a really nice full size soft case and its of nice quality as well. Not cheap junk.
The onboard tuner and pickup/eq are really nice and go well with the Fishman Loudbox Artist Amp. Thats what im playing it thru and it sounds awesome! A perfect setup!
And last but not least, XGuitars gives you a nice, professional setup and inspection on the instrument before they ship it to you. My guitar arrived undamaged and in perfect condition. It sounded and played absolutely perfect right out of the box. The complementary setup is such a nice bonus and greatly appreciated.
Please support small business and consider purchasing from XGuitars. They have provided me a wonderful guitar and would definitely use their services again in the future. Thank you Geoff!
Gregor S.
XGuitars was very helpful answering all of my questions. Shipping was fast and the quality was good. I was especially impressed with Geoff Ferdón. He is dedicated and truly cares about his customers. Great experience.
I bought a 635 mm Douglass Scott classical guitar recently. The case it came with was for a standard 650 mm guitar which was a bit too big for it. I looked for several months for a smaller case with no luck. I even talked to the luthier about where to find one and he said he has been looking for some time for one for his short scale guitars. His usual supplier no longer manufactures these cases. So I was happy to see that XGuitars had one which I purchased immediately. It fits perfectly and I am pleased. Thanks guys!
The Torres HE Hanika guitar I ordered from XGuitars arrived in a carefully arranged package and in great condition. The guitar built with excellent materials and extreem attention to detail. Goeff Ferdon set it up exactly how I requested and my interaction with him has been great. The guitar is very beautiful. It is louder than I expected for a Torres. I attribute this to the smart domed design of the spruce top. It has good tone separation and above all it is very comfortable to play expecially because of the 640 mm scale and the C-shaped neck. The fretboard is made of fine African baclkwood and it is very stiff with nice polished wires. The projection is good too due to the stiff ziricote back and sides, which look fantastic, and the backwood bindings. The headstock is a work of art. It is too early for a final verdict on this guitar because the spruce-top is new. However, I wish the tonal richness were a little better. We shall see how the instrument matures with time and playing. Thanks to XGuitars for a great job.
I have a standard sized Sageworks support that is perfect for my full sized guitar but a bit short when attached to my newer 7/8 scale Alhambra. I've found the extra inches provided by the TALL size make up the difference nicely. The tall support helps me get my left hand further round the neck to reduce middle finger buzzing.
I am very pleased with this guitar support. It makes the guitar positionally stable and at the same time it moves just the right amount with my body to where I don't feel frozen in place. I've tried several different supports over the years and this is by far the best.
*One word of advice to new users: Make sure you don't tighen the grippers on your guitar down too hard because it'll make them pop off. Start a little looser and adjust the tension gradually, and you'll get a feel for the optimal tightness.
XGuitars had my strings for 40 % less than anywhere else. Free shipping AND no sales tax in NC. Can’t beat it.
Geoff recommended these strings to me when I started my search for a new gig guitar that ultimately ended in me buying an Alhambra 9P CW E8. I was reluctant to change string brands in that I had only swapped brands a couple times in almost 40 years of playing classical guitar. I bought a couple sets and put one on my early 90's Asturias and was totally amazed. My Asturias had always had good projection, but these strings made it sound like it was punching well above its weight class. Clarity, tone, punch, and balance are wonderful without sacrificing playability. These are all I put on my Asturias and Alhambra - I'm done looking for new strings.
Geoff is a man I would do business with anytime. He is a man of honor and cares for his customers. The tuning machines I received are a major upgrade. Geoff honored the warranty when the initial tuning machines were defected.
The bag is simply beautiful! Very happy to see it is as shown on their and your websites.
The A Frame support is a lightweight, easily adjustable support that makes playing so much easier than a foot rest. Once the best spots to position the suction cups and the strap length are determined, the support can be positioned and removed without any additional adjustments. The A Frame is a relatively inexpensive, easy to use guitar support that lives up to the marketing claims. Guitars with French polish may need the Kling-On Suction Cup Helper. Mine does and the cup helpers work great.
Not a breeze to install, but once it’s in place you are home free. No suction cups ever again. Just place it on your guitar and it’s solid there till you decide to pull it back off and put your guitar in its case. You can buy xtra magnets for a second guitar. Great idea and it works. I’m ultra picky about this kind of thing and I’m 100% satisfied!
These are excellent tuners. They are smooth, precise, and aesthetically pleasing. I would recommend them to anyone who wants quality tuners at an affordable price.
Despite an overwhelming selection of nylon strings on the market today, there are just not as many offerings when it comes to the light-tension sets. Some are way too light and don't even move the soundboard properly, resulting in a very shallow sound, while others are a bit too thin in diameter, producing a "thinner" sound that lacks body and fundamentals. This set has none of those problems. The tension isn't so low that it has no sound, and the strings have proper gauges to produce a nice and round tone. I remember; I even played one of my graduation recitals over a decade ago using this particular set, and it was one of my best performances. While I'm not a big fan of many of this company's products in general, I can definitely recommend this set, as it's truly one of a kind when it comes to light-tension nylon strings.
Galli uses the same tension titanium trebles across their titanium line, including hard, medium, and light. The only difference between those sets is the basses, while the trebles are the same gauge. Of all these sets, combining these trebles with the light-tension basses makes it the best combination in terms of tone and balance. This is one of the few Galli sets that I can actually recommend.
Very functional and easy to set up. When you play you don’t have to do anything to keep the guitar in place. Both of your feet can be on the ground. Promotes great ergonomics and prevents repetitive stress. Great product.
Rosewood has to be one of the most beautiful woods and it was used to great advantage in its use for this guitar. It is no wonder that this model, Alhambra 4P, is so popular. I certainly am proud to show it to others as a piece of art and then to play it for them as well. The tone is almost unbeatable, bright and clear and resounding. I am pleased that XGuitars provides such fine instruments and that I purchased such beauty from them.
I am an older person who has played guitar for a long time. My hands are not as nimble as they were 50 or 60 years ago. The 7/8-sixe guitar gives me a little help in making the reaches. I’m very happy about that. Also, the quality is everywhere evident and the guitar looks and sounds beautiful.
These fret markers work very well! They are a great alternative if the guitar has no fret markers or if you need to add more.
Fast shipment and no complaints at all!!!
Geoff went beyond the call of duty to deliver my order. He kept me up to date on when he got it and when I would get it. Just like in the movie Pulp Fiction, I opened the case and….well you should know the rest! Thanks dude!
I appreciate how all metal parts are smooth and robust. Even the leather feels sturdy and not floppy. Fits in my case without too much of a squeeze which is nice for when I need to bring the guitar to lessons. The suction cups stay on. It's a great product.
My guitar arrived ready to play. It was very well packed for shipping, and arrived in perfect condition. The action balanced ease-of-play with tone and projection. I had an alternative set of strings installed, different than the strings that came from Ahlambra. They have been entirely satisfactory. Very much enjoying this guitar.
I have loved these strings for years!
I have tried several gadgets to get my guitar in proper position and this one is certainly the best. Love it.