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Keywords: Alhambra 7PACW E8, Electro Classical Guitar, Fishman Flex M Blend, Solid Spruce Top, Solid Indian Rosewood
The Alhambra 7PACW E8 Electro Classical Guitar combines a solid spruce top with solid Indian rosewood back and sides, featuring advanced Fishman electronics.
Overview of Alhambra 7PACW E8
The Alhambra 7PACW E8 is an electro-classical guitar with a cutaway design. It is equipped with a Fishman Flex M Blend electronics system, which includes a piezo pickup and microphone. The guitar features a solid spruce top, known for its clarity and projection. The solid Indian rosewood used for the back and sides contributes to the depth and warmth of the sound. The mahogany neck, reinforced with ebony, ensures stability and durability.
The guitar's fingerboard is made of ebony, a dense wood favored for its smooth playability and longevity. The machine heads are gold plated, which adds to the overall aesthetic while providing tuning stability. The nut and saddle are made of melamine, a material chosen for its consistency and ability to enhance string vibration transfer.
The finish of the guitar is gloss, which not only protects the wood but also complements its visual appeal. The guitar is strung with D'Addario EXP44 Extra High Tension strings, which are known for their bright tone and strong projection.
Craftsmanship and Materials
The Alhambra 7PACW E8 is handcrafted by skilled luthiers at Alhambra Guitars. The use of solid spruce for the top is a traditional choice in guitar making, as it provides a bright and clear sound with excellent projection. The solid Indian rosewood back and sides are carefully selected for their acoustic properties, contributing to the rich and warm tonal quality of the guitar.
The mahogany neck, reinforced with a strip of ebony, is a construction detail that adds both strength and aesthetic contrast. The ebony fingerboard is a classic choice for high-quality guitars, known for its hardness and fine texture that facilitates precise finger movements.
Electronics and Playability
The inclusion of the Fishman Flex M Blend system allows for a versatile amplification of the guitar's natural sound. This system provides the player with the ability to blend the sound from the piezo pickup with the internal microphone, offering a range of tonal possibilities suitable for live performance and recording.
The cutaway design of the Alhambra 7PACW E8 not only enhances the guitar's visual appeal but also provides easier access to the upper frets, making it a suitable choice for guitarists transitioning from steel-string or electric guitars. The high-gloss finish and ornate ornamentation on the bridge and bindings, matching the rosette, add to the guitar's sophisticated appearance.
Technical Specifications
Top: Solid Spruce (Picea Abies) 'AA' Grade
Back and Sides: Solid Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
Neck: Mahogany (Khaya Ivorensis), Reinforced with Ebony
Fingerboard: Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora)
Machine Heads: Gold Plated
Nut & Saddle: Melamine
Finish: Gloss
Strings: D'Addario EXP44 Extra High Tension
Electronics: Fishman Flex M Blend
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