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Right out of the box the 1O P guitar will surprise you with its beautiful woods and light weight. This guitar features an open pore finish which means very little finish is applied allowing the guitar to vibrate freely without restriction. The result is a more lively guitar that is balanced across the frequancy spectrum.

The 1O P features a solid cedar top, and, like a good wine, solid tops age and become better over time. This means the incredible sound you get out of it will get even better as the years pass.

Gig bag included.
Alhambra 1O P Classical Acoustic Guitar Natural
Alhambra 1O P Classical Acoustic Guitar Natural
Alhambra 1O P Classical Acoustic Guitar Natural

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Body
  • Body type: Classical
  • Cutaway: No
  • Top wood: Solid Cedar
  • Back & sides: Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Fan
  • Body finish: Open Pore
Neck
  • Neck shape: U
  • Nut width: 52mm
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25 in.
  • Number of frets: 18
  • Neck finish: Open Pore Natural
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: No
  • Brand: Not applicable
  • Configuration: Not applicable
  • Preamp EQ: Not applicable
  • Feedback filter: Not applicable
  • Tuner: Not applicable
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Mahogany
  • Tuning machines: Chrome
  • Bridge: Rosewood
  • Saddle & nut: Plastic
  • Number of strings: 6
  • Special features: D’Addario EXP Strings
  • Case: Gig bag
  • Accessories: N/A
  • Country of origin: Spain

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4.2

10 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Better than similar priced Cordoba models
Better than similar priced Cordoba models
Not a "10-P", it's a "1-OP"

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Not a "10-P", it's a "1-OP"

Alhambra does make a 10-P, but I've seen it listed for three times as much, the guitar I received is the 1-OP (OP = Open Pore). So I wasn't holding my breath that I was going to get a 10-P, but I did have my fingers crossed. Shame on you Guitar center, for getting my hopes up. Regardless, the guitar is very beautiful in a modest way, it's not all glossy and shiny. It's matte, with the wood grain visible. I'm into wood working, so I'm a fan of natural look. Also, I'm impressed with the tolerances and how well everything is put together. the interior bracing is simple; you won't find the intricate and innovative bracing patters on this guitar, that you would expect on the higher end Alhambra models. Overall, what makes this guitar a keeper is the sound; It has a very clean, loud, and bright tone. That I'm sure will get better with age. Sure, I wish the gig bag had padding, but at least it comes with a gig bag; I wish it was actually a 10-P, but I'm happy to find a reasonably priced - well made guitar that isn't massed produced in China for slave wages. Alhambra is a Spanish guitar company life long luthiers, that make a great guitar. I hope I get good enough to one day justify the price of their higher end guitars.

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Most Liked Negative Review

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Do not be deceived.

This Alhambra "10 P" is a value line guitar by Alhambra. It is in no way the quality of a 7P, 8P, or 9P. It should be labeled as a 1 OP (Open Pore.) It may sound great, but GC...Alhambra does NOT make a 10 P. It makes a 10 Premier that some may refer to as a 10 P, and that would be OK...but the 10 Premier retails for about $2800. My 8P is around $2500. If you buy GC's Alhambra "10P",please know that it is NOT the Alhambra 10 Premier! Sooo misleading.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Classical, fingerstyle, (probably) flamenco1
  2. Classical1
  3. Beginner to intermediate.1
  4. Practice.1
  5. Serenade.1
Cons
  1. Frets don't have the dots1
  2. To label this as a 10 P is Soooo misleading.1
  3. Action a little high1
  4. Minor blemishes/glue from natural finish1
  5. Natural finish (caretaking & maintenance)1
Describe Yourself
  1. Self taught fingerstyle player for 15 years1
  2. Amateur Musician1
Pros
  1. beauitful1
  2. Alhambra makes decent to great classical guitars1
  3. Authentic tone and wide fingerboard1
  4. Better quality than others at this price point1
  5. Smooth natural finish (subjective)1

Reviewed by 10 customers

  • Great Guitar

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byRoy

    fromTexas

    Always wanted a classical guitar. Great sound and feather light . Enjoy playing this guitar as much as guitars I paid 3 times as much.

  • Better than similar priced Cordoba models

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byNicholas

    fromLittle Rock, AR

    I recently upgraded from my Yamaha C40 to this Alhambra 1 OP. Though I came in thinking I would walk out with a Cordoba C5 or C7, I was not sold on them after trying them out in-store. This Alhambra caught my eye and I tried it out. It absolutely sings! It's an outstanding guitar, and the included case is of excellent quality. I'm pretty thrilled with my choice.

  • Do not be deceived.

    1

    submitted3 years ago

    byPatrick

    fromTexas

    This Alhambra "10 P" is a value line guitar by Alhambra. It is in no way the quality of a 7P, 8P, or 9P. It should be labeled as a 1 OP (Open Pore.) It may sound great, but GC...Alhambra does NOT make a 10 P. It makes a 10 Premier that some may refer to as a 10 P, and that would be OK...but the 10 Premier retails for about $2800. My 8P is around $2500. If you buy GC's Alhambra "10P",please know that it is NOT the Alhambra 10 Premier! Sooo misleading.

  • Incredible value!

    4

    submitted3 years ago

    byZ

    fromSeattle, wa

    Astounding quality for the price. Compared to an $800 Cordoba, there was no contest; the Cordoba (as typical) had so many quality issues (frets that slice fingers etc). The natural finish feels great (subjective) and the tone is bright and full but keep it in a case to avoid dust.

  • Great sound at a modest price

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byRob

    fromNew Orleans, Louisiana

    I played maybe 30 or so classical guitars at the store location and of all of them this one and a Yamaha GC22 sounded the best. I liked the sound of the Yamaha, a lot, but it was almost 3 times the cost so I went with the Alhambra. I've dumped probably close to a thousand hours into it over the past year and it has been a great experience. It honestly sounds amazing, a huge step up from my previous one.

  • Alhambra Z nature

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byDan, I

    fromHouston Texas

    Alhambra is a very premium making that has started making factory guitars, this ones not bad- probably the best beginner guitar I've seen at guitar center. However it's pretty pricey and you basically are paying the price to get it shipped from Spain and at that price there are many handmades from Spain that are better. Still not bad

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byCici

    fromundisclosed

    How do you take care of this instrument??? Does it have nylon or metal strings???

    How do you take care of this instrument??? Does it have nylon or metal strings???

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Nylon. This needs a little bit of discussion. Please give us a call 855-770-3373

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byJoseph

    fromOH

    Does anyone know if this particular guitar ( Alhombra 1-OP ) has a truss rod?

    Does anyone know if this particular guitar ( Alhombra 1-OP ) has a truss rod?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar does have a truss rod.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byDavid

    fromFl.

    Looking at the Alhambra USA website, and they do not make a 10 P. They make a 10 premier and they make a 1 OP (Open Pore). I am guessing, based on the price that this is a 1 OP? I am considering buying it, I just want to be sure what I am getting. There is a HUGE difference in the two guitars. If it is really a 10 P? please provide a manufacturer's link so I can review the specifications there. Thank you.

    Looking at the Alhambra USA website, and they do not make a 10 P. They make a 10 premier and they make a 1 OP (Open Pore). I am guessing, based on the price that this is a 1 OP? I am considering buying it, I just want to be sure what I am getting. There is a HUGE difference in the two guitars. If it is really a 10 P? please provide a manufacturer's link so I can review the specifications there. Thank you.

    Open Reply - Charles
    Your guess is correct and this is an 1 OP and not a 1O P.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byFalse advertisement

    fromundisclosed

    Alhambra 10 P - misleading advertisement the guitar is a 1 OP (open pore). A real Alhambra 10 P price if about $1,300!

    Alhambra 10 P - misleading advertisement the guitar is a 1 OP (open pore). A real Alhambra 10 P price if about $1,300!

    Open Reply -
    This is a Alhambra 1O P Classical Acoustic Guitar provided from the manufacture.