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Classical Guitars

The classical guitar is a member of the guitar family used in classical music with a hollow wooden body that amplifies the string vibrations. The frets embedded in the fingerboard, changes the length of the string when pressed and in turn alters the pitch. Classical guitar necks are wider than acoustic guitar necks. Strings can be made of gut or nylon (in the past, they were strung with strings made from animal gut) . The nylon strings of a classical guitar are a lot thicker and mellower and softer sounding than those of a steel string. The guitar is tuned in perfect fourths and major thirds. So running ascending e, a, d, g, b, e. It’s a very easy pick up and go option and much softer on the fingers. Often classical guitars are a little cheaper than their acoustic cousins, which is why many beginners start with a classical guitar first. If you like Gypsy Kings style music, Flamenco or Spanish guitar, the classical guitar is perfect for you. Below are few beginner models, smaller sizes are available.


Esteve Spanish Guitars

We import Esteve Spanish guitars. Every guitar crafted and finished in Spain. Herewith a little more info on the company’s History.

Valencia, a city that is located in Southern Europe on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, is the home of one of the most prestigious workshops of the SPANISH GUITAR – GUITARRAS ESTEVE.

In 1957 Francisco Esteve, Manuel Adalid and Antonio Monfort decided to establish their own guitar workshop, starting their journey into the construction of the instrument.

The tradition is carried on by Manuel Adalid Jr., who stays committed to further promote the name of ESTEVE all over the world. This also means incorporating new designs and techniques, and the adaptation of the building processes to the demands of the international market, while keeping the spirit of our Artisan Tradition alive.

ESTEVE’s team of 52 artisans is our greatest asset. Our craftsmen share a common passion for the guitar and years of experience. We love our work and are proud of each instrument we finish!

ESTEVE guitars are renowned internationally for their excellent sound and finish. Our instruments are known for combining the best materials in their construction, as well as for bridging that difficult gap between artisanal tradition and modern building techniques.

The ESTEVE guitar is the sound of the Spanish soul, inspiring musicians with its sonorous character, its playability, and its purity of sound. The pictures you’ll find on these pages are a proud testament to the ancient art of luthiery that lives on in our guitars.

Classical guitars basically get divided into two versions. Classical and Flamenco.

  • Thicker tone woods
  • No pick guard in general
  • Rose or mahogany back for enhanced sustain
  • Softer attack with longer decaying sound
  • Mellow voice
  • Normal action

Classical Guitar

  • Thin woods – lighter in weight
  • Bright top with “golpeadores” pickguard for protecting top.
  • Cypress or sycamore back for volume
  • Cut through sound / percussive / loud burst quick decay
  • Growling voice
  • Low action to the point of buzzing / thin neck

Flamenco guitar


Accessories

  • Guitar Footstool
  • Keyboard Throne
  • Sheet Music Stand
  • Plectrums
  • Strings
  • Straps
  • Sheet Music