Keywords: Flamenco Guitar, Solid Spruce Top, Sycamore Body, Ebony Fingerboard, Adjustable Truss Rod
The Camps M5S is a flamenco guitar designed for both educational and professional settings, offering a balance of sound quality and playability.
Introduction to the Camps M5S Flamenco Guitar
The Camps M5S Flamenco guitar is a stringed instrument tailored for flamenco music. It is produced by Hermanos Camps, a company known for its commitment to traditional craftsmanship. The guitar features a solid spruce top, which is a preferred material for its ability to produce a clear and articulate sound with a bright treble response, essential for the flamenco style.
The back and sides of the M5S are made from sycamore, a wood that contributes to the guitar's punchy and immediate response. Sycamore is less dense than other hardwoods, which allows for a quicker sound transmission, resulting in the sharp attack that flamenco music demands.
The ebony fingerboard is a high-density wood that provides a smooth playing surface and contributes to the guitar's overall tonal clarity. The neck is crafted from cedar, which is lightweight and adds to the guitar's resonance while maintaining stability.
Design and Playability
The M5S is equipped with a rosewood bridge, which complements the solid spruce top in producing a well-balanced sound. The nut width of 52 mm and the distance between the 1st and 6th strings of 58 mm are standard measurements for flamenco guitars, allowing for comfortable finger placement and ease of play.
The scale length of 650 mm is typical for full-sized guitars, providing sufficient tension for a crisp sound without compromising playability. The body depth, consistent at 90 mm from heel to bottom, contributes to the guitar's tonal balance and projection.
Adjustability and Durability
One of the notable features of the M5S is the adjustable truss rod within the neck. This allows for precise adjustments to the straightness of the fingerboard, ensuring optimal action and playability over time. The inclusion of a truss rod is a modern adaptation that enhances the guitar's longevity and adaptability to various climates and playing conditions.
The M5S does not include bone components for the saddle or nut, which are often found in higher-end guitars for increased sustain and tonal richness. However, the materials used still provide a quality sound suitable for the intended use of the instrument.
Finish and Aesthetics
The guitar is finished with a gloss coating, which not only gives it a lustrous appearance but also serves to protect the wood from the elements. The presence of a pick guard is standard for flamenco guitars, as it protects the top from the aggressive strumming techniques characteristic of the genre.
Additionally, the M5S comes with a gig bag, adding value for students and musicians who require a safe and convenient way to transport their instrument.
Technical Specifications
Top: Solid Spruce
Back and Sides: Sycamore
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: 90 mm
Body depth at bottom: 90 mm
Finish: Gloss
Pick Guard: Yes
Truss Rod: Yes
