Alhambra Professional M & M Flamenco Cypress + Case 9568

A Concert Flamenca Developed in Collaboration with Musicians

The Mengual & Margarit Flamenca fits within Alhambra's high-end approach: offering a modern flamenco guitar ergonomically, yet faithful to the style's DNA in terms of attack, dryness, and presence. The specifications were refined with flamenco guitarists to guide lutherie choices (response, projection, balance) and comfort (neck profile, feel under the hand) towards the real needs of stage and studio. This "field" approach explains the model's "concert" positioning: an instrument designed to speak quickly, remain clear in rhythm, and support intense playing.

A Guitar Tailored for the Compás: Who Is It For?

This flamenca is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking immediate response and precise articulation. It accommodates flamenco's emblematic techniques (tight rasgueados, fast picado, alzapúa, golpes, and accents), where each attack must be clear without artificially boosting the bass. Whether accompanying dance or playing in an ensemble, its direct character helps lock the tempo and maintain constant presence, even during very percussive playing. It can also suit other repertoires that benefit from a taut and defined sound, whenever a lively touch and immediate projection are preferred over a very round timbre.

A Flamenco Sound Identity: Attack, Dryness, and Projection

On a flamenca, the sound balance primarily depends on attack and gesture clarity. The selected German spruce top promotes a quick response and excellent treble definition: notes start cleanly, fast runs keep their contour, and rasgueados retain bite without blurring. This clarity also serves right-hand nuances, making differences in placement and intensity in the striking zone audible.

The "Cypress" signature comes from the cypress back and sides duo, an emblematic flamenco choice for its dry, lively, and very defined sound. Cypress tends to emphasize attack and voice separation, facilitating compás reading and accent detachment. The result is an instrument that reacts quickly, with clear projection, and a direct tonal grain that highlights percussive passages and rhythmic playing.

The French polishing finish is sought after for the immediate sonic contact sensation: the instrument seems to "breathe" under the fingers and finely transmits attack variations. On the lutherie side, the "Sudoku" bracing design is engineered to support strong projection while maintaining quick response, a crucial point for a concert flamenca. Finally, the Honduran cedar neck with ebony reinforcement contributes to stability and vibration transmission, while the "Ergoneck" profile aims to reduce fatigue during long sessions, especially when playing alternates between speed, relaxation, and very marked attacks.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The guitar comes with the 9568 case, ideal for protecting the instrument during transport (lessons, rehearsals, concerts). For daily maintenance, you can choose risk-free and universal accessories: a soft microfiber cloth to remove sweat, as well as a guitar stand compatible with standard formats. Regular ambient humidity control is also recommended to preserve the stability and playing comfort of a concert guitar.

Technical specifications

Type	classical flamenco guitar (concert)	Neck	Honduran cedar
Top	selected German spruce	Reinforcement	ebony
Back	cypress	Profile	"Ergoneck" design (ergonomic neck)
Sides	cypress	Hardware information	not disclosed
Bracing	"Sudoku" design	Included case	9568
Finish	French polishing