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The Alhambra 7FC CW E8 Flamenco Guitar is a handmade Spanish guitar with cutaway & electronics. It is a beautiful, all solid, flamenco guitar. It is beautifully crafted, has a wonderful tone, is very loud, and is very playable. This is an excellent choice for the serious guitar player. (Click here to hear the pronunciation of "Alhambra".)
(The guitar shown in photos has the Fishman Prefix system. The guitar you would receive has the Flex M System like the 9P CW E8 does, as shown in the final photo above.)
CLICK HERE for the Fishman Flex Blend Electronics User Guide
Alhambra Deluxe Soft Case Included
Made in Spain
Recommended Strings: This guitar comes with D'Addario EXP44 Extra Hard Tension strings installed. These are not bad strings, but don't allow the guitar to live up to its full potential. I recommend the following strings for this guitar:
-Geoff Ferdón, owner of XGuitars
The Alhambra 7FC CW E8 combines traditional Spanish craftsmanship with modern features designed for today's performing flamenco guitarist. Handcrafted in Spain by skilled luthiers, this versatile instrument delivers authentic flamenco tone with the added convenience of a cutaway body and professional electronics.
This Alhambra model features a solid German spruce top paired with solid cypress back and sides—the classic tonewood combination revered in flamenco tradition. This pairing produces the characteristic tone with excellent definition and articulation that flamenco players seek. The traditional materials create an instrument with the quick response and projection essential for flamenco performance, all preserved by a resonant nitrocellulose lacquer finish.
What distinguishes the 7FC CW E8 is its stage-oriented design. The elegant cutaway provides comfortable access to the upper frets, allowing flamenco guitarists to explore the full range of the fingerboard with ease. The integrated Fishman Prefix Flex M Blend pickup system faithfully reproduces the guitar's natural voice through amplification, with intuitive controls for volume, bass, treble, and mid frequencies.
This blend of traditional construction with modern features makes this Alhambra flamenco guitar equally effective in the recording studio, on stage, or in intimate acoustic settings.
Despite its modern appointments, the 7FC CW E8 remains true to Alhambra's Spanish guitar-making heritage. The instrument features a Spanish heel neck joint for enhanced stability and sustain. The carefully shaped neck profile provides comfortable playability for both traditional flamenco techniques and contemporary styles.
The 7FC CW E8 presents a sophisticated appearance with its traditional rosette, premium binding, and elegant wood selection. The natural beauty of the solid spruce top and cypress back and sides is enhanced by the nitrocellulose lacquer finish that protects while allowing the wood to breathe and age beautifully over time.
Every Alhambra guitar at XGuitars.com receives a meticulous professional setup. Owner Geoff Ferdón personally inspects and sets up each instrument, ensuring optimal action, intonation, and playability specifically suited to flamenco technique. This attention to detail extends to testing the electronics, guaranteeing that your guitar will perform flawlessly whether played acoustically or amplified.
Since 1965, Alhambra has been crafting fine Spanish guitars in Muro de Alcoy, Spain. Their commitment to quality has made them one of the most respected names in flamenco and classical guitar construction. The 7FC CW E8 represents their ability to honor traditional flamenco craftsmanship while embracing innovations that meet the needs of modern performers.
SATIFACTION GUARANTEE: Guitars
All of our guitars carry a 5-day money back guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply contact us to arrange its return within 5 days of receiving it. (This is based on the day the tracking information shows that it arrived at your address.) When we receive your return, as long as it's in the same condition as it was when it was shipped it to you, we will refund your full purchase price minus the original cost of shipping. The return address is at the end of this page.
Note: Any damage that occurs during shipping from us to you is completely our responsibility. If a guitar (or any other item) arrives damaged, we will pay to have it returned to us and ship you a replacement at no additional charge. If you would like to return a guitar during the 5-day trial period, any damage or wear that occurs while in your possession will be deducted from your refund. In this case, we are not responsible for any damage sustained by the guitar in shipment from you to us. If any damage occurs, it will be deducted from your refund, so please fully insure the guitar with your shipper.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEE: Accessories (strings not included)
All of our accessories (strings not included) carry a 30-day money back guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply contact us to arrange its return within 30 days of receiving it. (This is based on the day the tracking information shows that it arrived at your address.) When we receive your return, as long as it's in the same condition as it was when it was shipped it to you, we will refund your full purchase price minus the original cost of shipping. The return address is below.
WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEE: Guitars
All guitars listed on our site as "new" carry a 3-year warranty that covers defects in workmanship. If any manufacturing defects are found within the first three years, we will repair or replace the instrument.
Have owned the guitar for over 20 years and it seems to develop more in volume and sustain every year. It rivals some of my handmade flamencos that cost 3 times as much. Will never part with this guitar. Most fun to play. Un sueno!
I had bought a guitar from XGuitars several years ago and that went very well. For this one I spent a lot of time researching my first real handmade flamenco guitar so I had confidence with XGuitars from the start. Geoff patiently answered all my questions. And though I’ve just had it for a few days now, it is everything I hoped it would be. So am very pleased with the entire experience.
My experience dealing with Geoff of X Guitars was a pleasure. He was very professional and always responded to my emails promptly. There was some misunderstanding about what pre amp came with the Alhambra guitar I purchased, but that was my fault- Geoff gave me good information that cleared it up. I am thoroughly happy with my guitar, and if I ever but another, I will go to X Guitars. Highly recommended- 5 stars for sure.
