Keywords: Camps SP6, Classical Guitar, Spanish Craftsmanship, Indian Rosewood, Cedar, Spruce
The Camps SP6 is a classical guitar that embodies the traditional Spanish style with options for cedar or spruce tops, offering a powerful and warm sound signature.
Introduction to Camps SP6 Classical Guitar
The Camps SP6 Classical guitar is a product of Camps Guitars, located in Girona, Spain. The guitar adheres to the traditional Spanish classical guitar design, known for its influence on sound quality and instrument longevity. The SP6 features back and sides constructed from solid Indian rosewood, while the top is made from a choice of high-quality solid cedar or spruce.
The selection of woods is crucial in the construction of classical guitars as it greatly affects the resonance, tone, and overall sound production. Indian rosewood is often used for its rich overtones and ability to produce a deep, warm sound, while cedar tops are known for their darker tone and quick response, and spruce tops for their brightness and clarity.
Playability and Construction Details
The neck of the SP6 is crafted from cedar, which is a lightweight and stable wood, contributing to the guitar's comfort and ease of play. The fingerboard is made of ebony, a dense hardwood that provides a smooth playing surface and contributes to the guitar's sustain and clarity of notes. The bridge is also made of rosewood, complementing the back and sides, and ensuring a stable transfer of string vibrations to the body of the guitar.
The SP6 is designed with player comfort in mind, featuring a neck that is pleasant to the touch and a saddle that is expertly adjusted for optimal string height. An adjustable truss rod is incorporated within the neck, allowing players to customize the curvature of the neck to their playing style and to compensate for changes in string tension or environmental conditions.
Additional Features and Aesthetics
The guitar is finished with a gloss coating, which not only enhances its appearance but also serves as a protective layer against humidity and wear. The nut width of 52 mm and the distance between the 1st and 6th strings of 58 mm are standard for classical guitars, providing ample space for fingerstyle playing.
The scale length of 650 mm is typical for classical guitars, offering a balance between comfortable hand reach and sound projection. The body depth, both at the heel and the bottom, is 98 mm, which is within the range that contributes to the guitar's resonant qualities and volume.
Specifications
Top: Solid cedar (C) or spruce (S)
Back and Sides: Solid Indian rosewood
Fingerboard: Ebony
Neck: Cedar
Bridge: Rosewood
Nut width: 52 mm
Distance between 1st and 6th strings: 58 mm
Scale length: 650 mm
Body depth at heel: 98 mm
Body depth at bottom: 98 mm
Finish: Gloss
Truss Rod: Yes
Included Accessories
The Camps SP6 comes with a gig bag, providing a convenient and protective option for transportation and storage of the guitar.
