Alhambra Student 1C Ht + 9738 25mm Gigbag

An Alhambra Study Guitar with a Reimagined Style

The Alhambra 1C HT captures the spirit of the study models that have built the brand's reputation among students, demanding amateurs and music schools. It features a design focused on musicality, stability and comfort, with careful craftsmanship that emphasizes the essentials: a good sound, an even response and reassuring playability.

This HT version stands out with its Hybrid Terra finishing, an aesthetic and technical choice that modernizes the silhouette of the classical guitar without betraying its DNA. The combination of a glossy appearance and open pores adds visual depth, while also contributing to a very appreciable sense of lightness in everyday use, whether at home, in lessons or during long practice sessions.

A 4/4 Classical Guitar Designed for Confident Learning and Progress

The Alhambra 1C HT is primarily aimed at beginner and intermediate guitarists looking for a genuine classical guitar for study, capable of supporting their first years of practice with reliability. Its 4/4 size, traditional dimensions and balanced response make it an excellent choice for establishing solid technical foundations from the outset.

It is particularly well suited to the classical repertoire, studies, melodic pieces and finger independence exercises. It is also very enjoyable for bossa nova, gentle fingerstyle and vocal accompaniment when a warm, clean and nuanced sound is desired. Its immediate comfort encourages regular practice, which is essential for making enjoyable progress.

A Warm, Precise and Balanced Sound

The tonal character of this classical guitar is first and foremost based on its solid red cedar top. Cedar is appreciated for its quick response and its ability to produce a full sound without requiring an overly forceful attack. On the 1C HT, this translates into singing mids, a soft yet defined attack and natural sustain that enhances both single notes and arpeggios.

The sapele mahogany back and sides complete the overall sound with beautiful coherence in the midrange. This combination brings clarity, keeps the bass focused and encourages balanced projection without harshness. For a student or a progressing amateur, this is a real asset: the guitar remains clear, even and pleasant to listen to, even while technique is still developing.

The luthiery work also plays an important role in this tonal character. The fan bracing, emblematic of the classical guitar, supports the openness of the sound and the definition of the notes. It helps the instrument breathe naturally, with good voice separation and dynamics suited to nuanced playing, which is so important in the classical repertoire.

Finally, the melamine nuts and saddle contribute to efficient vibration transfer between the strings, neck and body. The result is a warm, stable and precise tone, with a clear response under the fingers. This is the kind of guitar that supports the musician's development: it remains welcoming at the beginning, while retaining enough richness to continue inspiring as the ear and touch become more refined.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The Alhambra 9738 gig bag is included, allowing you to transport the instrument safely right away. To complete your setup, you can choose normal-tension 4/4 nylon strings, perfectly suited to this type of classical guitar, along with a classical guitar capo. A footstool will be useful for working on posture, while a body humidifier and a clip-on tuner will help preserve the instrument and make practice sessions easier.

Technical specifications

Format	4/4	Fingerboard	Rosewood
Left handed	No	Neck Type	Glued
Cutaway	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	nylon	Color	Natural
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Satin
Top	Cedar	Hardware	Nickel
Back&Sides	Sapelli, Mahogany

Type	4/4 classical guitar	Frets	nickel silver
Back and sides	mahogany, sapele	Nut	melamine
Bindings	on the top only, maple	Saddle	melamine
Neck	mahogany	Tuners	nickel-plated
Key	Indian rosewood	Weight	approximately 10% lighter than the standard models in the range
Scale length	25.6" / 650 mm	Eco-conscious approach	eco-friendly varnish, 66% lower carbon footprint, 90% lower CO2 emissions
Nut width	2.05" / 52 mm