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Alba GB brings together the world’s finest
guitars in one place. Our mission is to make it easy to buy and sell
classical guitars through a trusted space designed for serious players,
collectors, and makers. Every visitor should be able to find their dream
guitar from a wide range of master guitars curated for sound,
playability, and heritage.

Anyone looking to sell their guitar can
offer their guitar through our free and professional guitars platform.
We provide hands-on support and list your instrument with professional photos
and accurate details. Every listing is shared with our international audience,
helping you reach customers globally who are actively looking for their
next instrument.

At
Alba GB, classical guitar players and luthiers connect through
shared craft, mutual respect, and a love for exceptional guitars

At Alba GB, we work with internationally
recognised classical guitar luthiers who carry out both minor and major
repair work. Our services include guitar action setup, guitar fret
levelling, guitar nut and saddle shaping, guitar bridge resets,
Spanish heel repairs, flamenco guitar repairs and guitar headstock
repairs. All work is completed with careful attention to fit, structure,
and long-term playability.

We also handle general classical guitar
maintenance and offer options for full guitar restoration when
required. If you need to restore, adjust, or repair your instrument, our team
can advise on the best next steps. We also offer structural repairs and setup
for flamenco guitars.

Our luthier partners also build classical
guitars, using either traditional construction methods or modern concepts
(like double top construction), depending on the maker’s approach. Every
instrument is crafted from carefully selected tonewoods and built to
match each customer’s classical guitar build requirements.

Spruce tops and cedar tops are
the two most used tone woods for classical guitar tops, and each
delivers a distinct tonal character. A spruce top classical guitar
typically produces a brighter, more focused tone with strong clarity across the
higher frequencies. These guitars often have more headroom and benefit from a longer
break-in period, gradually opening up with regular playing.

By contrast, a cedar top classical guitar
offers a warm, overtone-rich sound right from the first notes. The response is
immediate, making it a popular choice for players who want full-bodied tone
without waiting for the guitar to mature. Cedar’s darker color and softer feel
complement its more intimate, rounded sound.

Both types of guitar top woods are used
in concert-grade and professional instruments and choosing between spruce vs
cedar depends on your playing style and tonal preference. Some players
prefer the crisp projection of a spruce soundboard, while others lean
toward the warmth and richness of a cedar soundboard.

The blog post below explains it in more detail