Alhambra 4P Classical

About the Alhambra 4P Classical

The 4P was the first model in Alhambra's lineup to combine Indian rosewood back and sides with an ebony fingerboard, a step up in tonewood pairing that became one of the brand's best-selling combinations. The solid red Western cedar top receives four layers of light varnish intended to preserve resonance rather than dampen it with heavy finish, over Spanish fan bracing and traditional Spanish heel neck construction (the neck and upper block carved from one piece, glued directly to the top and sides rather than bolted or dovetailed).

The neck itself is samanguila, at the classical-standard 52mm nut width and 650mm scale with 18 frets. Nut and saddle are melamine, chosen by Alhambra for strong sound transmission, and tuning machines are gold-finished. The guitar is built entirely in Spain.

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Sound character of the Alhambra 4P Classical

The solid red cedar top gives a warm, immediately responsive fundamental, and pairing it with Indian rosewood back and sides (rather than Alhambra's more common cypress or mahogany) adds rich overtone complexity and long sustain - Spanish fan bracing and traditional heel construction let the whole instrument breathe for a full, resonant classical tone.

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Price history for the Alhambra 4P Classical

Cheapest seen: 340 EUR  ·  Most expensive seen: 845 EUR

The history of the Alhambra 4P Classical

Alhambra, a Spanish guitar maker founded in 1965, built its reputation on handmade classical and flamenco guitars using traditional Spanish construction methods; the 4P has remained one of its most consistently recommended intermediate models since its introduction.