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By the mid 20th century the Flamenco guitar was well defined. Cypress back and sides are used for their brighter sound and the way in which each note had an abrupt rise and decay.

The sustain of rosewood only muddles the sound of the fast picado runs. Wooden tuning pegs were used for economy and also to lightened the head, however modern metal machine heads are becoming the standard.

A low action is used, even if it means some buzzing of the strings, to facilitate speed.

A light overall construction is employed to the point of fragility to foster a bright sound. The resulting instrument is much sharper and "more flamenco".

Typically, the flamenco guitarist will not play over or near the sound hole, but back near the bridge. The result is a tough steely sound that's a crucial part of the flamenco style.

Many flamenco players seek out negra guitars, with rosewood back and sides rather than the traditional cypress. It is said these guitars offer the superior projection of a classical, while their lighter construction retains the bright and edgy sound of a traditional flamenco guitar.

The traditional "blondes" are the still the most popular with their immediacy and their muy flamenco sound.

Flamenco Strings
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Hannabach
827 HT
High Tension		 £6.50p
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Hannabach
827 MT
Medium Tension		 £6.50p
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Hannabach
827 LT
Light Tension		 £6.50p
Buy!
La Bella
2001H
Hard Tension		 Out of stock
La Bella
2001M
Medium Tension		 £8.50p
Buy!
La Bella
2001L
Light Tension		 Out of stock

Flamenco Accessories

Golpeadore
easy fit		 £7.50
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Golpeadore
Traditional		 £5.50
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Golpeadore
Kling-On Ultra		 £6.00
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Flamenco Guitars
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Bellido

Jesus Bellido
Cypress - Price £2115		 Sold

Cashimira

Cashimira 105
Cypress - Price £765		 Buy !
Cashimira 102
Cypress - Price £580		 Buy !
Cashimira 87
Sycamore - Price £276		 Buy !

Contreras

Contreras F1
Cypress - Price £1900		 Sold
Contreras F2
Cypress - Price £1390		 Buy !
Contreras F3
Cypress - Price £1020		 Buy !
Contreras F7
Sycamore - Price £675		 Buy !

Alhambra

Alhambra 7F
Cypress - Price £597		 Sold
Alhambra 3F.
Sycamore - Price £239		Sold