Alhambra Javier Mengual

Javier Mengual is one of the most experienced master luthiers at Alhambra Guitars in Muro d’Alcoy. He specializes in crafting high-end, handmade concert guitars that combine Spanish tradition with modern precision. His signature model, the “Deseada,” was refined over many years with feedback from professional players and through collaboration with Joaquín Clerch. Known for its warmth, clarity, and projection, it has become the main instrument of artists such as Julia Trintschuck and Ali Arango.

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About the Guitar Maker

Javier Mengual is one of the most experienced and respected master luthiers at Alhambra Guitars. Working in the company’s workshop in Muro d’Alcoy, Spain, he is a key figure in the construction of high-quality, handcrafted concert guitars. Throughout his career, he has refined his methods through close collaboration with renowned musicians and fellow luthiers, always maintaining a strong focus on combining Spanish guitar tradition with technical precision. His work is defined by a deep understanding of sound, meticulous craftsmanship, and an exceptional sensitivity to the needs of concert guitarists.

A particularly significant chapter in Mengual’s career is the creation of the “Deseada” model. Developed over many years through feedback from professional guitarists and refined in close collaboration with Joaquín Clerch, this instrument embodies Mengual’s vision of a modern concert guitar that still preserves the warmth and identity of the Spanish tradition. It is also a personal homage to his wife, with whom he shares a lifelong connection to guitar making.

Artists such as Julia Trintschuck and Ali Arango have chosen the Deseada as their main instrument – a testament to its musical depth, versatility, and expressive power.

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