Alhambra Luthier Aniversario Classical Guitar

Jose Maria Vilaplana (JMV) has been the master luthier at Alhambra for more than 35 years; he started building guitars with his father when he was only 16 years old, and is one of the founders of Alhambra guitars. There are several models built by him and they are sold under his name as signature guitars, rather than under the Alhambra name. 

A maestro of great patience, JMV dedicated much time analyzing the past history of guitar making, as well as investigating the present moment of this noble art, with the objective of designing the finest of instruments imaginable. Following in the footsteps of the brilliant guitarist and luthier from Málaga, Antonio Torres, he succeeded in his objective, with his JMV Serie NT: this instrument has a breath-taking sound quality, which is all-enveloping and both powerful and delicate. It is no surprise that this is the instrument of choice of many of the world’s greatest performers.

The José María Vilaplana Serie NT features solid red cedar top, solid Indian rosewood back and sides, Spanish cedar neck, (internally reinforced with ebony), and luxurious gold-plated head tuners. Exquisite French polish finish. A very exclusive guitar for the most exacting guitarist. Alhambra by BAM guitar case 9568 included. Alhambra by BAM AB ICONIC 9270 as an option.

The Prudencio Saez 6-PS formerly model 132 is a professional classical guitar made from solid woods and with exquisite craftsmanship. The model 6-PS is one of the professional models from Prudencio Saez that has a particularly good price-quality ratio. Features a lattice bracing system which is especially handy for performing musicians due to the increase in volume and sustain this system affords. Special attention has also been paid to the action of the guitar with the advanced student and the performer in mind. The sound is full of details, very nuanced and with plenty of volume and balance. The solid Madagascar rosewood back and sides give the guitar great projection and the well-crafted solid top of cedar or spruce transmits a polished and professional sound. A highly recommendable instrument for professional guitarists. Free Guitar case included.

The José Miguel Moreno C guitar series was developed and made in collaboration with guitarist and luthier José Miguel Moreno and is a fine example of one of the most advanced contemporary guitars in the Alhambra catalogue. José Miguel has created an instrument that transmits feeling, as well as precision, balance, power and projection.

As a result of the meticulous design of the bracing, and the superb woods chosen for the top, the José Miguel Moreno C guitar series offers an extraordinary sound response. It is a very obliging instrument and responds beautifully to both a firm and gentle touch. The range of expression is huge and it has astonishing harmonic potential. Intelligence, knowledge, experience, and exquisite woods were the four main ingredients used to design this guitar. Add to that a large pinch of determination: like every other luthier at Alhambra, José Miguel Moreno dedicates his life to the search for perfection.

The instrument itself is exquisite. José Miguel Moreno chose the world-class cedar used for the top, as well as the Indian rosewood for the back and sides. The combination of tones achieves an elegant and modern aesthetic. 

The Camps Master Guitar is built entirely by hand by the Camps Brothers. This handcrafted guitar is top of the line in design, construction and materials. It is a unique model with the distinct stamp of the master luthiers at atelier Camps. The craftsmanship is elaborate and exquisite, which you can see in the fine details, such as the wood inlays in the prurfling and the rosette. The sound is clear and penetrating and has a marvellous sustain. The neck is reinforced with a carbon fiber rod. This guitar can be made with a variety of back and side woods such as Macassar ebony, Madagascar rosewood, Cocobolo, etc. Please check the availability of the woods. Case included.

The Camps PRIMERA NEGRA guitar from Hermanos Camps is a professional flamenco guitar which is light to hold, punchy and fast responding. The Primera Negra model is a concert-level instrument, which has greater projection than its Blanca counterpart, due to the more rigid and stiff woods used to construct the back and sides. Although still a flamenco, this model in the Camps flamenco series could also be used to perform a classical repertoire, so for the flamenco guitarist seeking versatility, this option is an excellent choice. With solid spruce top, solid rosewood back and sides and a very open and vibrant sound. This model is certified by renowned musician Manuel Granados before it is allowed to leave the Camps workshop, to ensure it meets his exacting standards. Lovely gloss finish. Guitar case included. Read the full review in our Blog: Camps Primera Negra flamenco guitar.

 See the full review in our Blog: Camps Primera Negra flamenco guitar