Alhambra R1-C Requinto (1/2 Guitar) Natural 1990's

This Alhambra R1-C Requinto follows in the tradition of smaller Spanish classical guitars, a type of instrument historically designed to meet the needs of teachers, young musicians, and guitarists looking for a more compact guitar without compromising on sound quality.

The requinto format, smaller than the standard classical guitar, originated in the 20th century in conservatories and music schools, where it is used for teaching but also for certain musical styles requiring a higher register and a quick response.

In the 1990s, the Alhambra factory, founded in 1965 in Muro de Alcoy, Spain, consolidated its international reputation by offering instruments handcrafted using traditional Spanish methods, while maintaining consistent industrial quality.

At that time, the R1 series represented the brand's entry-level range, aimed at students and musicians looking for a reliable, balanced, and musical instrument.

The R1-C Requinto faithfully follows the codes of the Spanish classical guitar, with meticulous craftsmanship and selected woods, while offering ideal ergonomics for small hands or travel.

Produced in Spain in the 1990s, this guitar is a testament to Alhambra's expertise during a decade marked by strong European and international recognition of its classical instruments.

This Alhambra R1-C Requinto from the 1990s is an authentic, reliable, and musical Spanish instrument, perfect for serious learning or for musicians looking for a compact guitar with a rich and appealing sound.

Technical specifications:

• Top: Solid red cedar
• Back: Mahogany
• Sides: Mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Nut width: 50.5 mm
• Radius: Flat
• Frets: 19 frets
• Scale length: 545 mm
• Profile: Slim D
• Country of manufacture: Spain
• Year: 1990s
• Finish: Natural
• Decorations: Binding on the edges of the top and soundhole / Soundhole decorated with fine wood inlay
• Details: Requinto strung like a 1/2 guitar or travel guitar / Good condition / Signs of wear and varnish chips / Delivered without a case

Like all our instruments, this guitar has been carefully adjusted.

This makes it very comfortable to play.

The sound of this guitar is characterized by clear, precise projection that is surprisingly full for its size, with rich bass, bright and well-defined mids and highs.

The tone is warm, balanced, and expressive, offering an immediate response that is ideal for study, melodic playing, and classical or traditional repertoires.