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Alvarez CC7HCE Cadiz Concert Classical Hybrid Guitar w/Cutaway, EQ & Tuner-Easy Music Center
Alvarez CC7HCE Cadiz Concert Classical Hybrid Guitar w/Cutaway, EQ & Tuner-Easy Music Center
Alvarez CC7HCE Cadiz Concert Classical Hybrid Guitar w/Cutaway, EQ & Tuner-Easy Music Center
Alvarez CC7HCE Cadiz Concert Classical Hybrid Guitar w/Cutaway, EQ & Tuner-Easy Music Center
Alvarez CC7HCE Cadiz Concert Classical Hybrid Guitar w/Cutaway, EQ & Tuner-Easy Music Center
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Alvarez CC7HCE Cadiz Concert Classical Hybrid Guitar w/Cutaway, EQ & Tuner

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$559.99
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DESIGNED AND DEVELOPED IN ANDALUSIA SUPERBLY RESPONSIVE
In developing our new Classical and Flamenco guitars we started our journey in Cádiz, the beautiful most southern province in Andalusia and the home of the Classical guitar. Our aim was to learn more about the history, the music and construction of these amazing instruments before embarking on R&D. We started in the small hilltop town of Vejer de la Frontera, just south of the city of Cádiz where we met, talked and worked with local luthiers and players in the Cádiz area.

Over the coming months we studied four different construction styles and bracing systems and went to work building samples in our factory based on designs and guitars we made in Spain. The result of our journey and work is something we believe is very special and we’re proud to introduce CÁDIZ SERIES.

  • Series Alvarez Cádiz
  • Top Wood Solid A+ Sitka Spruce
  • Back & Sides Wood Dark Walnut
  • Shape Classical w/ Cutaway
  • Neck Mahogany - Ebony - Mahogany
  • Bracing System Asymmetric Fan w/Treble Bar
  • Bridge Bi-Level Indian Laurel/Rosewood
  • Inlays Wood Mosaic Rosette and MOP Headstock Inlay
  • Finger boardIndian Laurel/Rosewood w/12th Fret Inlay
  • Nut & Saddle Real Bone
  • Tuner Chrome with Ebony Style Buttons
  • Binding Acacia
  • Strings D’Addario Pro Arte EXP46
  • Pickup / EQLR Baggs Stage Pro EQ and Element Pick Up

CÁDIZ offers responsive and engaging nylon string guitars of a quality and playability we think you’ll adore. Everything about them is considered and chosen. They are a new shape, different to Classicals we have made in the past, slightly taller, slightly narrower, more elegant.

In order to make the guitars as responsive as we could, we had to keep them as light as possible in construction while staying true to traditional design. So in the standard models there are no trussrods. Our necks are three-piece and a solid Ebony centre rod gives us the strength and lightness we need.

CÁDIZ models are also made with a Spanish heel neck joint. Ramirez and other great luthiers also influenced us when it came to choosing our scale length. The CÁDIZ scale length is longer than the standard 650mm (25.6”) you will find on many classical guitars. At 662mm (26.06”) our scale length raises the tension just a little and helps deliver more energy into the soundbox for us to harness and shape. We use AA Sitka tops on all CÁDIZ models. Saddle and nut are real bone, rosettes are wood mosaic and bridges and fingerboards are Pau Ferro or Rosewood.

The soundbox is more lightly built, the tops are graduated and each brace is custom cut and sanded with 4 varying widths in total. The bracing design gives a slight nod to Jose Ramirez III’s asymmetric architecture in the fact that our guitars have a treble bar. This is to stiffen up the treble side of the top a little more which helps us create very round, bell like trebles on our first three strings. We keep the bass side of the top light by using slightly thinner braces which helps us give the player very open, clear and strong bass response.

Other fine appointments include the use of traditional Cypress wood for the Flamenco model back and sides, which is paired with ebony binding. We believe CÁDIZ will engage any player, whether a seasoned professional classical player or someone looking for different tones from an engaging nylon string guitar. We hope they will create an intimacy between you and the instrument and as always we have done all we could to make beautifully designed instruments, as affordable as we could.

  • DIMENSIONS
    • Overall Length (mm) 990
    • Body Width (mm) 373
    • Body Depth at Heel (mm) 88
    • Body Depth at Base (mm) 98
    • Scale (mm) 660
    • Scale (inches) 25.98"
    • Number of frets 22
    • Nut Width (mm) 48
    • Nut Width (inches) 1 7/8"
  • PRODUCT MATERIALS
    • Series Alvarez Cádiz
    • Top Wood Solid A+ Sitka Spruce
    • Top Finish Natural/Gloss
    • Back & Sides Wood Dark Walnut
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS
    • Neck Joint Spanish Heel
    • Neck Meets Body 14th Fret
    • Number of Frets 22

At Easy Music Center, we care for our instruments from the moment they arrive to when they ship to your door. All instruments are stored in a climate controlled environment and put through a 12-point inspection checklist before being shipped.

First, we check the finish of the instrument, carefully inspecting any blemishes on the surface. Next, we check the playability and setup by inspecting and adjusting the truss rod (if available), bridge, nut, and frets to manufacturer factory specifications. Any request made outside of manufacturer factory specifications can incur additional charges for parts and labor. If the instrument has electronics, we test all of the electronic components to make sure they are functioning properly.

After a thorough inspection, we then move on to maintenance. We start by lubricating any moving parts on the instrument, such as tuning machines. We then move on to cleaning and oiling the fretboard along with the frets.

Once maintenance is done, we stretch and tune the strings and play test the instrument. After this, we do a final inspection and clean/detail the instrument before packing it up for shipment.

We’re excited to be a part of your instrument buying experience.

Acoustic guitars and ukulele are made of wood, and wood is sensitive to changes in climate. Shifts in temperature or relative humidity can affect your instrument in multiple ways, some of which can lead to costly repairs if you’re not careful. Solid woods in particular are especially prone to the effects of climate fluctuation. For example, extended exposure to low relative humidity (below 40% RH) can dry out the wood, causing it to shrink and run the risk of cracking. Similarly, excessive humidity can cause the wood to absorb moisture and swell, potentially causing other problems. Without adequate humidity control (especially in drier local climates), acoustic instruments can crack and their necks can warp, causing problems with fretting, intonation and playability.

So how do you prevent this kind of damage? Easy: by keeping your guitars and ukulele properly humidified (ideally between 40-60% RH). The easiest way to do this is by storing your instruments in a case with a case two-way humidifier inside. A two-way humidifier will slowly absorb or release moisture inside your case, maintaining humidity to help ensure your instrument doesn’t suffer damage. Using a digital hygrometer can help you monitor humidity levels around your instrument.

Symptoms of a dry acoustic instrument:

  • Low action. Strings are very close to the fretboard.
  • Hump on the fretboard where the neck joins the body.
  • Sunken top across the soundboard between bridge and fingerboard.
  • The back of instrument looks very flat when it is dried out.
  • Sharp fret ends extend beyond the edge of the fretboard.
  • The plane of the neck angle on a dry instrument hits above the top of the bridge.

Symptoms of a wet acoustic instrument:

  • High action. Strings that are unusually high off the fretboard, making it difficult to play.
  • Unusually swollen top
  • Unusual warp on the top, back or both at the end-block
  • Improper neck angle. Sighting the neck to the bridge, the frets will appear to hit below the bridge.

The D’Addario Two-Way Humidification System

Using patented technology, the D’Addario Two-Way Humidification System features disposable, moisture-filled packets with a breathable membrane that provides two-way humidity control, meaning it can either release or absorb moisture to consistently maintain a predetermined relative humidity (RH) level of 45-50 percent.

Music Nomad Humilele Ukulele Humidifier

Music Nomad the leader in equipment care products, has developed an easy to use, no mess, and low maintenance Ukulele humidifier. The Humilele rests securely on top of the strings to safely and evenly hydrate your Ukulele to avoid these problems.

Final Notes on Humidity Control

To monitor the amount of humidity your instrument is receiving, we recommend the purchase of a digital hygrometer, a device that gauges and provides a read-out of humidity levels. It can be kept in the room where you store your instruments, or, better yet, in a central location inside the instrument case, preferably Velcro’d to the outside of the accessories compartment (facing the heel). The optimal range for your guitars and ukulele is 45-55% RH.