Altamira Guitars

## Altamira Classical Guitars – Exceptional Value, Serious Craft When you are looking for a classical guitar that delivers genuine tonal quality without requiring a conservatory budget, Altamira stands out as one of the most consistently reliable choices on the market. At Siccas Guitars, every Altamira we carry has been hand-selected and individually filmed so you can hear exactly what the instrument sounds like before it arrives at your door. ### Who Is Altamira? Altamira Guitars is a brand built around one central idea: making well-crafted classical and flamenco guitars accessible to advancing students and intermediate players. Their instruments use solid tonewoods at price points where many competitors still rely on laminate construction. The result is a range of guitars that respond, resonate, and develop with the player — characteristics that matter enormously once technique begins to progress beyond the beginner stage. Altamira produces both classical and flamenco models, covering a range of playing styles and musical contexts. Whether you are exploring the classical repertoire for the first time at a serious level, or looking for a flamenco guitar with authentic character and responsiveness, there is an Altamira model positioned to serve that need. ### The Model Families **M-Series** The M-series represents Altamira's entry into the student and intermediate segment. These guitars are built with solid tops — available in either spruce or cedar — paired with carefully selected back and sides. The M-series is designed to give advancing students a real instrument: one that rewards good technique, produces a balanced tonal response across the registers, and holds up to consistent daily practice. If you are moving past your first guitar and looking for something that will carry you through conservatory preparation or serious amateur playing, the M-series deserves your attention. **N-Series** The N-series builds on the foundation of the M-series with upgraded appointments and materials. Players at the intermediate-to-advanced threshold will find more complex tonal responses in the N-series, with greater dynamic range and a more nuanced relationship between right-hand articulation and the guitar's output. The N-series is particularly well suited to players who have developed their technique to the point where the guitar itself becomes a significant variable in their musical expression. **Negra Series (Flamenco)** The Negra series is Altamira's flamenco line. Flamenco guitars are built to different specifications than classical instruments — lighter construction, lower action, and a tonal character that prioritizes attack, presence, and percussive clarity over the sustained warmth favored in classical playing. The Negra series delivers these qualities at an accessible price point, making authentic flamenco tone available to players who are serious about the style without yet investing in a higher-tier instrument. If you want to explore [flamenco guitars](/collections/flamenco-guitars), the Negra series is an honest and capable starting point. ### Spruce or Cedar — Which Top Is Right for You? Altamira offers their guitars with both spruce and cedar tops, and the choice between the two is one of the most common questions players face. Spruce tops tend to produce a brighter, more articulate tone with a clear treble response and strong projection — qualities that suit a wide range of classical repertoire and players who favor a focused, precise sound. Cedar tops are generally warmer and more immediately responsive, with a rounder midrange that many players find inviting, particularly in Romantic and contemporary repertoire. The right choice depends on your playing style, your repertoire, and your personal tonal preferences. Our detailed guide on [spruce vs cedar classical guitars](/blogs/stories/spruce-vs-cedar-classical-guitars-tone-comparison) walks through the differences in depth if you want to explore this further before deciding. You can also browse our full [spruce top collection](/collections/spruce) and [cedar top collection](/collections/cedar) to compare options side by side. ### Every Guitar Filmed — What You See Is What You Hear One of the most important things about buying a guitar online is knowing that instruments vary — even within the same model and price point. At Siccas Guitars, we film every single instrument individually. That means the video you watch is the guitar you receive. There is no averaging across a batch, no relying on a representative sample. If the guitar sounds right to you in the video, it will sound right when it arrives. This matters especially with solid-top instruments like those in the Altamira range, where individual pieces of wood carry their own resonant character. Two guitars of the same model may share the same design and materials, but each will have its own voice. Our filming process lets you identify the specific instrument that speaks to you. ### Why Buy an Altamira Through Siccas Guitars? We are a specialist classical guitar dealer. We do not carry acoustic folk guitars, electric guitars, or general musical merchandise. Every instrument we stock has been selected by people who understand classical and flamenco playing at a serious level, and every purchase comes with the assurance of a 14-day home trial. If the guitar does not work for you in your own playing environment — your room, your hands, your repertoire — you can return it. For players comparing options, we also carry a broader [classical guitar collection](/collections/classical-guitars) spanning many price points and makers, as well as specialist collections including [double-top guitars](/collections/double-top-guitars) for those looking toward higher performance levels. And if you want to understand more about what distinguishes classical guitars from other instruments, our article on [acoustic vs classical guitar differences](/blogs/stories/acoustic-vs-classical-guitar-key-differences-and-which-one-is-right-for-you) provides useful context. ### Frequently Asked Questions **Are Altamira guitars suitable for conservatory students?** The M-series and N-series are well suited to students in conservatory preparation or early conservatory study. They offer solid-top construction, proper classical guitar geometry, and tonal response that rewards developing technique. More advanced conservatory work may eventually call for a higher-tier instrument, but Altamira guitars will carry most students well into that journey. **What is the difference between the M-series and N-series?** The M-series is positioned toward advancing students and offers excellent value with solid tops. The N-series steps up in materials and tonal complexity, offering more dynamic range and nuance for players at the intermediate-to-advanced level. **Do Altamira guitars come with a warranty?** All instruments purchased through Siccas Guitars are covered by our standard purchase protections. Please refer to our terms and conditions for details. **Can I try before I buy?** Yes. Every Altamira we sell comes with a 14-day home trial. You play it in your own space, and if it is not right for you, you return it. **Where can I learn more about classical guitar in general?** Our [great classical guitarists](/blogs/guitarists/great-classical-guitarists) section is a good starting point for exploring the musical world these instruments inhabit.