Atmospheric Agents

Extreme humidity or dryness is harmful. Suddent changes of environmental conditions from dryness to humidity or vica versa must be avoided at all times as this can cause cracks in the wood regardless of how well cured the wood is.

Stringed instruments should never be hung from the wall as humidity which gathers on the wall can be transferred to the instrument. Excessive humidity can soften the glue and case the woods to separate

Wood is a hygroscopic material which easily absorgs or expels moisture according to the climatic conditions. It is recommended that you keep your instrument between 65-80% relative humidity. When the humidity is less than 65% the wood could crack and the action change. When the humidity is greate than 80% the glue might soften resulting in loss of sound and buzzing due to lowering of the action.

When the guiatr is transferred in the luggage compartment of a plane the strings must be loosened completely.

It is recommended that the instrument should be wrapped in silk material inside the case.

Guitars must never be placed in the boot of a car in sunny conditions, as termperatures can reach up to 75 degrees C, which would cause the instrument to burst.

Action - Tuning

The recommened action for the classical guitar is 4.5mm for the 6th string and 3mm for the first string, taking as a reference the top of th34 12th fret and the lower part of the string when the instrument is properly tuned.

The instrument must always be properly tuned; when chaning strings they must always be tuned up to pitch. At no time should all the strings be removed together as this would cause the top to lose tension. Each strings should be replaced individually.

Due to perspiration from the hand, wound strings tend to lose sonority. This can be remedied by rmeoving the strings and putting them back in reverse. If this is insufficient, the strings can be washed in soapy water and replaced when absolutely dry.

If the strings develop a sudden buzz when played open it is probably that the3 winding has lost its original tension or the groove of the nut has deepeneed. This can be corrected by changing the strings in the first instance or placing a thin piece of cardboard under the nut. If the instrument has been exposed to excessive humidity similar faults can develop.

Cracks and Wear

Although it is not of great importance when a small crack appears either on the top or back of the instrument, it should be attened to by the manufacturer or an experienced reparirer. When the crack is on the top, loosen the strings immediately.

If as a result of excessive dryingss or age the frets overlap the edge of the fingerboard it is necessary to file this excess away. Although this is a very siply job it is advisable that is should be done by a fully experienced repairer.

To clear a spot on the varnish rub with a soft soapy cloth.

Due to the fact that some varnishes are incompatible, should deterioration of the varnish occur it is advisable for any remedial work to be carried out by the original maker.

Limited Guarantee

An Alhambra guitar is carefully handcrafted with excellent materials and solid top and it is guaranteed for

THREE YEARS

to the original purchasor as regards materials and workmanship.

This guarantee is subject to the condition that the guitar will be returned to the manufacturer through the dealer or the iporter from whom it was purchased freight prepaid. Alhambra shall return the instrument after repair freight collect.

The guarantee does not include transport damage, strings, tuning gears, normal wear and tear, external influences, misuse, use of heavy guage [strings].

The guarantee is void if repairs or alterations are made by unauthorised persons.