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Keywords: Alhambra Luthier India, Nitro Classical Guitar, Indian Rosewood, Cedar Top, Ergoneck
The Alhambra Luthier India Nitro Classical guitar combines traditional craftsmanship with vintage materials, resulting in a guitar with balanced sonority and high-quality sound.
Introduction to the Alhambra Luthier India Nitro Classical Guitar
The Alhambra Luthier India Nitro is a limited-edition classical guitar that integrates traditional Spanish luthier techniques with vintage materials. The guitar's back and sides are crafted from Indian rosewood, while the top features a solid red cedar construction. The use of these woods, particularly the Indian rosewood aged over 30 years, contributes to the instrument's sound quality, offering deep bass and bright trebles.
The guitar's top is finished with nitrocellulose lacquer, a type of finish that is known for its thin layer and ability to let the wood resonate more freely compared to thicker polyester finishes. This finish not only enhances the guitar's aesthetic appeal but also its acoustic performance.
The craftsmanship of the Luthier India Nitro is evident in the attention to detail, including the purfling and rosette work. The guitar comes with a 20-fret ebony fingerboard and features an ergonomically designed neck, known as 'Ergoneck', which aims to provide comfort and ease of play for the performer.
Technical Specifications and Materials
The guitar's neck is made of cedar and is reinforced with ebony to ensure stability and durability. The machine heads are Schaller Grand Tune Classic Hausser, which are recognized for their precision and tuning stability. The nut and saddle are crafted from bone, a material traditionally used for its ability to transfer string vibrations efficiently to the body of the guitar.
The strings fitted to the Luthier India Nitro are D'Addario EXP 44 Extra Hard Tension, chosen for their quality and compatibility with the guitar's design to produce a powerful sound. The guitar also includes options for cases, such as the Alhambra 9557, or an upgrade to the Alhambra 9650 with a hygrometer or the Alhambra ICONIC case.
Sound Quality and Performance
The Luthier India Nitro model is designed to meet the demands of performers, offering a balance between powerful sound and playability. The combination of vintage woods and modern design elements like the ergoneck and reinforced neck results in an instrument that is both comfortable to play and capable of producing a wide range of tones suitable for various musical styles.
Conclusion
The Alhambra Luthier India Nitro Classical guitar is a testament to the blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation. It is a choice instrument for those seeking a high-quality, well-balanced classical guitar with a rich history embedded in its construction.
Technical Sheet
TOP: Solid cedar
BACK & SIDES: Solid Indian rosewood
NECK: Cedar, reinforced with Ebony. Ergoneck
FINGERBOARD: Ebony
MACHINE HEADS: Schaller Grand Tune Classic Hausser
NUT & SADDLE: Bone
FINISH: Gloss (nitrocellulose lacquer on top)
STRINGS: D'Addario EXP 44 Extra Hard Tension
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