Promenade Music's Flamenco Guitars

The flamenco guitar is similar to Classical Guitars but the construction is built lighter - with a thinner top and less internal bracing - to produce a bright percussive sound. The woods used are often a combination of spruce (for the top) and cypress or sycamore wood (for the body). Some flamenco players want a golpeador plastic tap plate fitted and we can do this if requested. The flamenco guitar is generally tuned the same as the classical (E,A,D,G,B,E) and typically has less sustain than a classical which is required for the fast rhythmic style and the florid runs of flamenco music. Some jazz and latin players prefer the flamenco sound (to the classical) as it works well for Renaissance and Baroque. For more info, call us on 01524 410202 or email us at [email protected]