Alhambra 1C HT

Alhambra 1C HT (Hybrid Terra) Classical Guitar

The Alhambra 1C HT (Hybrid Terra) is a Spanish-made nylon-string classical guitar designed with students in mind. It combines a solid cedar top, Sapelli back and sides, an African mahogany neck with Alhambra’s Ergoneck profile, and an Indian rosewood fingerboard. Its finish brings together a glossy top and an open-pore appearance.

What is different about the Hybrid Terra finish?

Alhambra describes the new ecological varnish as biologically based and non-flammable. The manufacturer states that the varnish reduces CO₂ emissions by 90% and its carbon-footprint impact by 66%. These are Alhambra’s claims about the varnish, not a measured environmental footprint for the entire finished guitar.

Is the 1C HT designed for students?

Yes. Alhambra presents this model as a classical guitar for students. Its African mahogany Ergoneck profile is intended to make the neck comfortable to hold during lessons and practice. The guitar also has nickel-silver frets, according to the manufacturer.

Construction and materials

The 1C HT uses a solid cedar soundboard with Sapelli back and sides. Its fingerboard is Indian rosewood, with a maple binding on the top and nickel-plated tuning machines. The manufacturer does not describe the back and sides as solid wood, so the solid-top construction should not be confused with an all-solid guitar.

Finish and natural variations

Alhambra handcrafts its guitars in Spain. Because natural wood varies, the grain and appearance of individual instruments may differ from product photographs. The Hybrid Terra finish combines gloss and open-pore textures.

Technical specifications

Specifications and ecological-varnish statements are based on Alhambra Guitarras’ official 1C HT product page.