Traditional Spanish Construction and Elegance
When it comes to reproducing the sound of golden-age flamenco-style classical guitars, Alhambra’s 5F Conservatory delivers outstanding performance at a stunning price. This full-scale classical guitar is built upon the same traditional foundation as all Alhambra instruments, which means carefully curated tonewoods assembled in keeping with Spanish traditions. The 5F nylon-string guitar combines a solid cedar top with layered rosewood back and sides for full-bodied, bell-like clarity that commands attention from players and audiences alike. Across the board, the 5F is elegant but understated, with eye-catching appointments such as a stunning wood rosette, slim binding, and ornate high-performance tuners. Instruments like the 5P Conservatory take the player right to the source of classical guitar in a way that only a dedicated company like Alhambra can achieve.
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Rosewood and cedar: a sophisticated, sweet pairing
The tonewoods onboard the 5F Conservatory are carefully selected to guarantee comfort, style, and, of course, tone. This guitar’s cedar top is incredibly responsive with room-filling warmth and a slight dark character that’s perfect for channeling emotions to fuel performances. Cedar’s qualities have made it a favorite classical guitar tonewood for centuries, and it’s also known as a more “forgiving” wood that doesn’t betray slight slip-ups as quickly as alternatives like spruce. In short, cedar is loud yet lenient, making it perfect for students and professionals alike. The 5F Conservatory’s back and sides are crafted from layered Indian rosewood, a species prized for its balanced clarity with strong fundamentals and minimal overtones — a must-have for pleasing results when tackling complex pieces.
True as they come
A classical guitar must be constructed in absolute authenticity, and Alhambra exemplifies dedication to details that count. A close look at the 5F’s neck reveals a genuine Spanish heel neck joint; such joints take considerable time and care to craft, but the payoff is immediate with full vibrational transfer for maximum resonance and projection. The neck itself is made from top-notch mahogany with a gloss finish for smooth, fast navigation of all 19 frets on the full-sized 650mm ebony fingerboard.
Alhambra: top-shelf tradition since 1965
The construction of each Alhambra instrument starts with the selection of top-shelf raw materials and ends with a commitment to quality and reliability. Between these two important bookends lies a process of dedicated craftsmanship with the specialty of over 110 skilled luthiers, ensuring every instrument is made of the utmost performance and comfort. With over 55 years of experience, Alhambra has continued to embrace the same traditional building practices while incorporating the efficiency of modern methods, equating to a more durable take on authentic sound. At Sweetwater, our staunchest acoustic performers and classical fingerstylists rest easy knowing every Alhambra guitar is designed and built with the same love and care that traditional instruments require.
Alhambra 5P Conservatory Full-scale Nylon-string Classical Guitar Features:
- Solid cedar top delivers room-filling projection with warm, dark tone
- Layered Indian rosewood back and sides with deep clarity and minimal overtones
- Gloss-finished mahogany neck makes for fast, comfortable fretting
- Ebony fingerboard with 19 frets and full-size 650mm scale
- Attractive traditional gloss finish and orange coloration for an authentic flamenco-style look
- Spanish heel neck joint guarantees superior vibration transfer for maximum resonance
- Resonant, conductive hardware including an Indian rosewood bridge and melamine nut and bridge saddle
- Ornate appointments include wood rosette and intricate tuning machine baseplates
- Handcrafted in Spain by a specialized team of experienced luthiers
