Fareed Haque on Alhambra Guitars from Alhambra USA, Inc. on Vimeo.

Fareed [...]]]> Fareed Haque is one of the most recognized guitarists in the world. In this video he plays three different Alhambra models: Classical, Nylon String Cutaway with Fishman Electronics, and Steel String Acoustic with Fishman Electronics.

Fareed Haque on Alhambra Guitars from Alhambra USA, Inc. on Vimeo.

Fareed is renowned for bringing classical, ethnic and jazz styles to his jam band collaborations, including those with Paquito D’Rivera, Dave Holland, Sting, Joe Henderson, Lester Bowie, Arturo Sandoval, Robert Walter, Keller Williams, Medeski, Martin and Wood, Kahil el Zabar, Defunckt, Ramsey Lewis, Gabe Noel, Edo Castro and more recently with George Brooks on “Summit” and Garaj Mahal.

This video was shot at Mayne Stage in Chicago, IL during one of his performances with Math Games Ensemble.

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It is not a matter of image but a need for survival as our main raw material is wood and our future depends on the sustainability of the world’s resources.

Wood suppliers. All our wood suppliers are companies with a [...]]]> Alhambra is committed to the preservation of the environment whilst going about its daily tasks.

It is not a matter of image but a need for survival as our main raw material is wood and our future depends on the sustainability of the world’s resources.

Wood suppliers. All our wood suppliers are companies with a proven track record with most of them committed to reforestation. Depending on the origin of the woods every supplier abides by set rules. For instance our Indian Rosewood is obtained through public government auctions and the trunks are then cut up at source. Another example is our Ebony supplier who must contribute annually a percentage of his turnover to the government who then allocates it for reforestation.

How to minimize the waste and optimize the best use of woods. We always try to take full advantage of the options available for the maximum usage of the wood we buy. For that reason, our policy is present in several points:

• Regulations in these countries insist that the wood is cut to specification before it is exported thus ensuring the country’s own promotion and development.
• As we have a wide range of models, this makes possible to classify the woods in accordance with their qualities.
• Suction System. The manufacturing of briquettes is a by-product. This is where the surplus wood and dust is condensed into cylindrical pieces and is often used by bakers for their ovens or in Alhambra’s case as a form of central heating during the winter.
• Supplying craftsman. Sometimes we supply fine pieces of wood (ebony, Indian rosewood etc) to craftsman.

More about this wood!
The Tree: Peroba rosa is a tall canopy tree, averaging 100 feet in height in the natural rainforest, with [...]]]> We are very excited to announce the Luthier Rio is now called Luthier Exotico as the Rosewood used to build back and sides is a lush Red Peroba.

More about this wood!
The Tree: Peroba rosa is a tall canopy tree, averaging 100 feet in height in the natural rainforest, with a straight cylindrical bole 2 to 3 feet in diameter. Larger specimens may reach 130 feet, with trunks up to 4 or 5 feet in diameter.

Status: Peroba rosa has been heavily exploited in the past because of its durability, and is now sought because of its beauty. Peroba rosa is becoming increasingly scarce outside of parks and preserves and is now very rare in parts of its original range.

The Wood: Peroba rosa is a very attractive wood, light brown to pinkish to rose-red and often variegated or streaked with pink, purple or brown. The texture is fine to medium and uniform, with a medium luster and straight to interlocking grain. Peroba rosa is moderately heavy, weighing 47 pounds per cubic foot and has a specific gravity of .66. It turns and shapes easily, glues well, and readily takes a high polish. It is stronger than teak and rated very durable.

Features :
TOP: Solid Red Cedar or Solid German Spruce
SIDES & BACK: Solid Red Peroba
NECK: Spanish Cedar Reinforced inside with Ebony Wood
FINGERBOARD: Ebony
MACHINE HEADS: Luxury Gold Plated