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Alhambra 5P classical convert for Flamenco?   You are logged in as Guest
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hopkinWFG

 

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Alhambra 5P classical convert for Fl... 
Have a good deal on an Alhambra 5P classical... its specs are pretty tempting with mahogany neck ebony fretboard cedar top and rosewood sides as well as back... wonder if I can proceed with a change in the setup for flamenco style and strings to getta closer flamenco sound? or least a hybrid style for classical and flamenco?

but how is the Alhambra 5P is like? the quality structure and tone as a classical? its least a well respected classical guitar?
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Sr. Martins

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RE: Alhambra 5P classical convert fo... (in reply to hopkinWFG) 
I've played regularly Alhambras from model 1 to 7, except 5

They are generally quite acceptable but also overbuilt. Mahogany necks make them weigh even more. Pay attention to the string spacing at the tie block, some were drilled by blind people.


I've had a 4F model for a year and a half and it's quite nice now.. but I modified many things (bone saddle, shaved tie block, sanded inside, removed finnish from the underside of the fretboard...).

Now it's very responsive and loud. It has a bigger body, I think it's the same size for all models up until 10 (which is slimer).


Also, the fretboard has a slight radius that makes it very confortable.



Edit: What I mean is forget that **** and buy a proper (doesn't mean expensive) flamenco guitar. Just do it and forget this neverending search for the cheap holy grail. Seems like you're getting further away from the point.
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hopkinWFG

 

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RE: Alhambra 5P classical convert fo... (in reply to Sr. Martins) 
haha true..... this Alhambra 5p looks sexy too haha
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rombsix

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RE: Alhambra 5P classical convert fo... (in reply to hopkinWFG) 
Just buy a Cordoba GK Studio Negra. I really like mine... $600-ish on Amazon. Olé!

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  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Oct. 23 2014 16:36:32
 
hopkinWFG

 

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RE: Alhambra 5P classical convert fo... (in reply to rombsix) 
I think I just getta cheaper Yamaha 182SF .... am at a tight budget now especially if it serves well under 600 bucks at the moment ...
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