Almansa

I started playing classical guitar on an old Yamaha G-60a and after a couple years I decided I needed an instrument that would compliment my playing. I was looking for good quality, but I'm a bit of a cheap-arse, so I decided to go looking for a bargain. What I got turned out to be more of a steal. I paid $429.00 American for this beauty, and I swear it could sell for $600.00. Very good value. The sound of this guitar is impeccable. I found a lot of guitars around this price range are thin and weak sounding, but when I tried this one, the sheer volume jumped out at me. Very good sound projection. The top is made of solid Cedar, which is very important. You need a solid top to have any kind of quality. The back and sides are made of mohogany. The neck is also made of mohogany. Nothing. The guitar seems to be very well made. Solid construction, well set up, good action. The laquer finish is flawless. The construction seems to be top notch. There are no frivolous appointments on the instrument, which helps keep the price down, but no sacrifice has been made in the actual construction of the instrument. Over all, I would say that if you are in the marked for a low priced, kick arse guitar, then you should definately check one of these babies out. I highly doubt that you will be disapointed. I have tried out many, many quality instruments, and I am proud to say that I chose this one for my playing. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I aquired this unit online from Classical Guitar Shop.com. It was accompanied by a TKL case at a cost of, get this, $1,025.00. Everything. The sides and back are an excellent grade of solid Indian Rosewood, grainy and very aesthetically pleasing. The top is top-notch solid cedar. The neck is perfect for my size hand and the headstock and tuning pegs are great. The tone quality is deep and softly rich. Every time I open the case, I have to give it a twang and a hug. It has already become "the other woman". I wish that I had purchase one a long time ago. I have cycled through quite a few other guitars to get to this one. It should have know where I was. Therapy will follow. Playing this guitar is therapy. I have looked and fondled this guitar over and over, and then once more. I cannot find any negative comments for the construction and quality of this instrument. This is top quality stuff. This guitar is an outstanding purchase for both quality and sound. I have underestimated Almansa. They really are producing a high quality product. The price is conservative for the quality of this instrument and I hope that it stays that way so others may enjoy playing something that makes you feel wealthy. If you don't own one, get one. It could be the last classical guitar that you purchase. Wait, what did I just say? Never mind. Believe me, get one. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com