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Keywords: Alhambra Linea Profesional, Spanish classical guitar, solid cedar, Indian rosewood, ergoneck
The Alhambra Linea Profesional is a classical guitar designed for professional guitarists, featuring a solid cedar top, solid Indian rosewood body, and an ergoneck for enhanced playability.
Introduction to the Alhambra Linea Profesional
The Alhambra Linea Profesional is a classical guitar that is the result of meticulous craftsmanship by maestros Javier Mengual and Jose Margarit. The guitar is constructed with a solid cedar top and solid Indian rosewood for the back and sides. The use of these materials is intended to produce a rich and resonant sound characteristic of high-quality classical guitars. The cedar top, specifically, is graded 'AAA' indicating the highest quality of wood, which contributes to the guitar's tonal clarity and warmth.
The process of selecting and preparing the woods for guitar making is a critical step that affects the final sound. Cedar, known for its straight grain and golden color, is often chosen for the top of classical guitars due to its ability to produce a warm tone with a quick response. Indian rosewood, used for the back and sides, is valued for its density and ability to reflect sound, contributing to the guitar's volume and sustain.
Construction and Design Features
The guitar's neck is made of cedar and is reinforced with ebony, a feature that adds to the neck's durability and resistance to warping. The ergoneck design is a unique aspect of this model, providing a comfortable grip and facilitating ease of play for the guitarist. The fingerboard is made of ebony, which is a dense hardwood that offers a smooth playing surface and contributes to the instrument's overall stability and longevity.
The Alhambra Linea Profesional is equipped with Schaller Grand Tune Classic Hauser machine heads, which are known for their precision and durability. The tuning machines are gold-plated, adding to the aesthetic appeal of the instrument. The nut and saddle are made from bone, a material traditionally used for its ability to transfer string vibration efficiently, thus enhancing the guitar's tone.
Finish and Accessories
The guitar features a luminous gloss finish with nitrocellulose lacquer applied to the top. This type of finish not only provides a protective layer but also allows the wood to resonate freely. The Alhambra Linea Profesional comes with a guitar case, model Alhambra 9557, and offers options for cases with a hygrometer or the Alhambra ICONIC case.
The strings fitted to the guitar are D'Addario EXP 44 Extra Hard Tension, which are designed to provide a strong projection and clear articulation, suitable for professional performance settings.
Technical Specifications
Top: Solid Cedar (Thuja Plicata) 'AAA' Grade
Back and Sides: Solid Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
Neck: Cedar, Reinforced with Ebony, Ergoneck (Cedrela Odorata)
Fingerboard: Ebony (Diospyros Crassifora), 20 Frets
Machine Heads: Schaller Grand Tune Classic Hauser
Nut & Saddle: Bone
Finish: Gloss (Nitrocellulose Lacquer on Top)
Strings: D'Addario EXP 44 Extra Hard Tension
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