Esteve Model 12SP Adalid Spruce Top Classical Guitar

The Esteve Model 12SP Adalid is a professional-level classical guitar that captures the essence of Spanish tradition. Handmade in Valencia, Spain, this instrument combines refined craftsmanship with carefully selected tonewoods to deliver an expressive voice full of depth, clarity, and balance. Its solid spruce top provides crisp articulation and dynamic projection, while the solid pau ferro back and sides add warmth and complexity to the tonal spectrum.

Designed in collaboration with master luthier Manuel Adalid, the 12SP offers a level of refinement that appeals to advancing students, dedicated players, and seasoned professionals alike. The cedar and African mahogany neck with an ebony insert ensures stability and comfort, while the ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability for intricate classical repertoire. Finished in nitrocellulose for superior resonance, this Esteve model is a true representation of Spanish artistry and sound.

Features

• Handmade in Spain by master luthiers with traditional craftsmanship

• Solid spruce top for brilliant projection and clarity

• Solid pau ferro back and sides deliver warmth and tonal richness

• Cedar/mahogany neck with ebony insert for stability and sustain

• Nitrocellulose finish enhances resonance and aging character

Specs

• Body style: Full-size classical (4/4)

• Top: Solid spruce

• Back & sides: Solid pau ferro / granadillo

• Neck: Cedar and African mahogany with ebony insert

• Fingerboard: Ebony

• Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer

• Purfling: Front & back