Alhambra Luthier Aniversario  

Alhambra

Alhambra is a popular Spanish company that produces classical guitars. The company originates from the 1960s, when three carpenters worked together with local music teachers to produce an innovative prototype of a classical guitar. The company developed quickly and within no time they sold their guitars internationally. Quality remains their priority to this day: the guitars are made with the best materials and the best techniques.  

The Luthier Aniversario

The Luthier Aniversario is exactly what the name insinuates: this model was developed for the 50^th anniversary of Alhambra. The guitar was designed to be aesthetically pleasing, comfortable to play, versatile, and perfectly adjusted. The guitar has twenty frets and a very comfortable neck, meaning the neck slides nicely through the hand. The guitar has a ‘Japanese House’ construction. It is called that because it is shaped like a house and was designed by Japanese companies. This construction was designed to make extra sturdy guitars that could survive in different climates. This made the guitars stronger and more durable than European or American alternatives.

Materials

The guitar is also made of the best materials. As such, the back and sides are made of ziricote. Ziricote does not only look beautiful, but it also produces a bright and articulated sound. The top of the body is made of cedar, which is one of the most popular tonewoods for classical guitars. This is for good reason: cedar emphasises the high tones and produces a warm sound. This is beautifully complemented with nylon strings. The top and back and sides are connected with bubinga binding, which gives the guitar a luxurious appearance.