Classical Guitars PLUS

flamenco, contemporary nylon string, jazz & acoustic guitars

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Alhambra CS-3 CW Crossover Cut-away Classical Guitar

Alhambra Cut-away Classical Guitar CS-3 CW A E5 - front left

"a beautiful instrument ... can't put it down!! Jim Cain 11/01/2012.

The CS-3 CW is at the top of the much-praised Alhambra "Crossover" range of nylon strung, cut-away guitars.

Special price on year 2011 model (new 2012 Alhambra models should arrive soon).

"We like: Great tone plugged or unplugged. We dislike: ? Guitarist says: A REALLY usable nylon string gigging guitar." Guitarist Magazine, 2011 (read full review)

"...all I hoped it would be! The playability is amazing, and the sound is nicely balanced.." Peter Elshout, 8/1/2009.

The CS-3 CW features

Solid spruce or solid cedar soundboards
Solid Indian Rosewood back and sides
Ebony fingerboard
Wonderful deep "Ebony" rosette
Luxury gold plated machine heads
Fitted with Alhambra (D'addario) Exrta High Tension Strings

We always try to carry stock of our most popular versions:

CS-3 CW A E5 - Spruce soundboard, gloss finish, Fishman Premium Blend (E5) electronics
CS-3 CW E5 - Cedar soundboard, gloss finish, Fishman Premium Blend (E5) electronics
CS-3 CW A - Spruce soundboard, gloss finish
CS-3 CW - Cedar soundboard, gloss finish

We can offer many other options and variations, all available to order, which include:

Left and right handed versions
Choice of Matt or Gloss finish
Choice of optional Fishman electronics
Factory fitted full Pickguard

Please feel free to call for more information.

Listen Now!
(May open in a pop-up window, depending on your browser set-up)	Listen to the Alhambra CS3CWAE5 (Recorded acoustically on a microphone without using the built-in Fishman pickup, microphone and pre-amp)

The Crossover range of hand crafted classical guitars are set-up to make steel-string guitar players feel at home. Compared with the traditional classical guitar, it has a narrower and shallower neck, with a "C" profile, lower action, and a slightly rounded fingerboard. It is perfect for the guitarist who is used to a steel-strung guitar - acoustic or electric solid-body - and who wants to make the transition to classical playing or who wants to add the nylon-strung sound to his or her repertoire.

We believe this guitar should be kept in a case and are offering a discount when you buy one at the same time. The price quoted here includes both delivery and VAT.

The CS-3 CW E5 version is fitted with top qualit, factory fitted, Fishman Prefix Premium Blend Hybrid Electronics that feature under-saddle piezzo pick up combined with condenser microphone (on internal gooseneck), user-controlled mixing, positioning and equalisation for the ultimate amplified, acoustic, classical sound and a built in tuner. We also offer this model with Fishman E1 and E2 electronics (detailed in options) .

To get a pure nylon-strung sound from an amplified classical guitar requires an amplifier designed and built to complement this type of instrument.

This is a wonderful professional instrument, perfect for studio or stage.

"Just a small mail to tell you how happy I am with my guitar. A good guitar makes a lot of difference and I have now a lot of work to catch up " Marc Paringaux, France 11/6/2009

"Thanks again for your support...and for a wonderful guitar"
Chris Hayter

"Have to say that I'm very, very pleased with my new instrument [Alhambra Crossover CS-3-CW E5]. The tonal range is absolutely outstanding...Thanks so much"
Robert Shah-Ashworth

Irish melody - YouTube video of an Alhambra CS-3 CW A

The popular spruce-topped version with Fishman Premium E5 electronics was subject to a long-term test in Guitarist magazine. Read a transcript of the full review here.

Classical Guitars Plus also offer the following Crossover cutaways from Alhambra:

Alhambra Crossover CS-1 CW with solid mahogany tonewoods
Alhambra Crossover CS-2 CW with solid ovengkol tonewoods

The Crossover range of guitars all share some common features -

Gloss finish (matt available to special order)
Width at nut: 48mm (typical classical guitar 52mm)
String width at nut: 40mm
Scale length: 650mm
Depth of neck at nut: 20mm
Depth of neck at heel: 23.5mm
Depth of body at upper bout: 95mm
Depth of body at lower bout: 102mm
Position markers at frets 3, 5, 7 and 9 on the side of the fingerboard.
19 frets
Distinctive and elegant bridge and headstock designs.
Strung with D'Addario extra high tension long-life strings.

The Alhambra Brand

3 year Manufacturer's warranty on Guitars
See all Alhambra products
Hand-crafted in Spain
www.alhambrasl.com

Price: £869.00

The Alhambra CS-3 CW Crossover Cut-away Classical Guitar is sold with options -

Choose a product:	Solid Cedar Soundboard £869.00	Solid Spruce Soundboard £869.00
Factory Fitted Fishman Electronics - We always try to have the E5 version in stock, this being the most popular. (E1 & E2 available to order)	No Fishman Electronics Aero undersaddle pickup and preamp (E1) +£127.66 Prefix ProBlend-Pickup, mic, preamp (E2) +£199.15 Premium - Gooseneck Mic pickup preamp tuner (E5) +£279.83	No Fishman Electronics Aero undersaddle pickup and preamp (E1) +£127.66 Prefix ProBlend-Pickup, mic, preamp (E2) +£199.15 Premium - Gooseneck Mic pickup preamp tuner (E5) +£279.83
10% off Planet Waves Humidifier	No Humidifier Each +£7.64	No Humidifier Each +£7.64
5% off SR Technology Jam 150 Plus Amp	No Jam Amplifier 150W RMS Jam 150 Plus +£609.65	No Jam Amplifier 150W RMS Jam 150 Plus +£609.65
15% off Hercules Auto Grab Acoustic Guitar Stand (GS414B)	No Hercules Stand +£21.69	No Hercules Stand +£21.69
50% off Planet Waves Gold-Plated Cables	No Cables Right-angled 10ft +£8.88 Right-angled 20ft +£11.13 Straight 10ft +£7.00 Straight 20ft +£9.25	No Cables Right-angled 10ft +£8.88 Right-angled 20ft +£11.13 Straight 10ft +£7.00 Straight 20ft +£9.25

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We think we are now the UK's largest classical guitar shop with more models and more brands - meaning more choice - than any other in the country.

As well as this unbeatable range of classical models, we also have a very large range of electro/cutaway nylon string, flamenco, and steel string acoustic guitars including an unmatched selection of Maccaferri / Django style jazz guitars.

Please phone before visiting - you will get uninterrupted time in our (admittedly small) studio to try out as many guitars as you like and you will be certain that we have the guitars you want to try in stock.

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Classical Guitars PLUS is a part of a family-run company which has been doing business on the internet since the 1990s. If there is more you want to know or more you think we could do, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Our Customers Write

"Dear Nicholas, Just wanted to let you know that the guitar arrived safe and sound first thing this morning! Thank you for the fanstastic service! Kind regards, Alison" 16/12/2011

"I want to thank you, and whoever else there is to thank in your company for the wonderful service you have. Correspondence with you has always been very swift and pleasant, and in a good sense not at all "business-like". Also extra thanks for the special attention to us lefty players, it's amazing that you and Alhambra went with all the trouble just for one guitar. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Yours sincerely, Patrik Nummi" 16/12/2011

"Hi Nicholas thanks for everything ,one does not usually get such caring business relations. I am happy that the guitar sounds nice and I hope that my son will make the most out of it. Best Massimo" 15/12/2011

"I would also like to thank you for your excellent service and will certainly shop with you again. Merry Christmas! Kind regards Anne Parham" 14/12/2012

"I found your service exemplary. Many thanks, enjoy the festive season, and no reply needed. Yours greatfully, ER" 5/12/2012

"Nick Your range of guitars in second to none and your expertise and advice is invaluable in helping customers make the right purchase for them Thank you!" Kyle Davies, 4/7/2011

"I thought I should drop you a line just to say thanks, again, for your excellent service. My new guitar arrived, safe and well, and bang on time. It’s a joy to play and easily matches my expectations. I’ve already recommended you to some of my colleagues. Best wishes," Professor Chris Gane, 23/2/2011

"Hi Nicholas, Just to let you know that the guitar arrived safely and oh I am ever so happy with it ... Last but not least: your customer service is super. All in all, thank you very much" Roberto Cassani, 10/11/2010

"Thanks for your going the extra mile. I will certainly recommend you to all. Best regards" Chris Hayter 19/10/2007

"The guitar arrived safe and well. Looks great sounds great. Thanks for all your help." Ian Harding, Suffolk, 25/9/2006.

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Delivery Charges and Orders Outside the Mainland UK

Delivery throughout the mainland UK is free as usual. If you are not in the mainland UK, please phone (+44 (0)1363 881174) or email for delivery charges to your location - please tell us what you want to buy as well as your full postal address. Alternatively just place your order using our secure checkout and we will email you with delivery costs - we will not take payment until you reply confirming your order. Orders delivered outside Europe and to the Channel Islands are free of VAT.

21 May 2012