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Deseada by Javier Mengual

SKU: 240_V1

Our luthier, Javier Mengual, sees this guitar as one of his greatest achievements, a guitar in which he attempts to satisfy all the desires that professional guitarists have conveyed to him throughout his long professional life.

Desires that reach their culmination in a guitar with a smooth, melodic, and powerful sound, a balanced and very light guitar, with great comfort and crafted with the finest woods of traditional Spanish construction: Indian rosewood and Cameroon ebony.

Deseada is a tribute to his wife, a tribute to a lifetime of work and coexistence, a tribute to the professional guitarist who yearns to hear the authentic sounds of Spain. Javier's passion for excellence in guitar making merges in this guitar with the collaboration and complicity of the teacher, composer, and great guitar performer, Joaquín Clerch . In the sonorous notes of each of these guitars, one can feel the complicity of the continuous work of these two great masters of the Spanish guitar.

Deseada by Javier Mengual


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Javier Mengual - Luthier

Mengual fuses craftsmanship with technical innovation, creating guitars that embody the essence and style of the artists who inspire them.

His meticulous attention to detail and deep knowledge of Spanish guitar tradition ensure that each instrument carries the soul of its creator.

The selection of tonewoods for Deseada meets the exacting standards of master Spanish luthiery.

  • The solid AAA cedar top delivers an immediate response and a warm, full-bodied timbre.
  • Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides offer projection, rich harmonic complexity, and exceptional sustain.
  • The Cameroon ebony fingerboard, featuring fine grain and uniform density, ensures precision and durability across all frets.
  • The Spanish cedar neck, reinforced with a dual ErgoNeck system, provides dimensional stability and a natural, intuitive playing feel.

Deseada is finished with a traditional full French polish (shellac), the most demanding and time-honored technique in Spanish luthiery.

Unlike synthetic finishes, shellac allows the wood to breathe and vibrate with complete freedom, preserving the instrument’s authentic voice and enhancing its character over time.

Applied in multiple painstaking layers and hand-buffed to perfection, this artisanal process creates a guitar that is visually flawless and acoustically pure

A guitar born from desire

Deseada is master luthier Javier Mengual’s most personal creation. Conceived after decades of listening to world-class classical guitarists, this instrument embodies everything a concert-level performer seeks: a voice that is sweet, lyrical, yet powerful, balanced response across all registers, and remarkable lightness for comfortable playing during long, demanding performances.

A Collaboration of Masters

Deseada is the result of two master talents converging: Javier Mengual, internationally renowned for his relentless pursuit of building excellence, and Joaquín Clerch, celebrated professor, composer, and benchmark performer of the Spanish guitar. Their artistic synergy is etched into every note this instrument produces.

A Tribute Made Instrument

Deseada is also a deeply personal tribute—to his wife, to a lifetime of shared devotion, and to every guitarist searching for the true, heritage sound of Spanish tradition.

This is not a mass-produced guitar; each one is handcrafted piece by piece from the finest woods in Spanish luthiery: East Indian rosewood, Cameroon ebony, and Spanish cedar, all united under a full French polish that safeguards the instrument's natural voice.

I want a Deseada by Javier Mengual!

Deseada -The Project


Specifications

TOP: AAA solid cedar
BACK AND SIDES: Solid Indian rosewood
NECK: Spanish Cedar with double reinforcement - Ergoneck
FINGERBOARD: Ebony
TUNING MACHINE: Alessi
Special finetune bone saddles
FINISH: Full Shellac
STRINGS: Hannabach Goldin
SPANISH HEEL
Includes additional chair

Construido por:

  • Alhambra Guitars | C/Duquesa de Almodovar, 17-Muro de Alcoi (Alicante/Spain) | +34965530011

A Unique Instrument

At Alhambra Guitarras, we are proud to offer you guitars handcrafted in Spain with the highest quality and dedication.

Each instrument is a unique piece, with its own character and soul.

To ensure an excellent shopping experience, please note that all our products are subject to strict quality controls. However, due to the nature of the materials and the manufacturing process, it is important for you to know that:

Authenticity of the Wood: Since it is made of 100% natural wood, your guitar may exhibit slight variations in the finish, including grain patterns, knots, or imperfections inherent to the wood. These characteristics are inherent to the material and are not considered defects; on the contrary, they are proof of its authenticity and natural origin.

Handcrafted Construction: Each of our guitars is handcrafted, which means no two instruments are exactly alike, making your guitar truly unique and one-of-a-kind.

These distinctive features are what give our guitars their charm and exclusivity. When you make your purchase, you’re acquiring an original work of art.

Handcrafted guitars in Spain

Over the course of six decades, we have combined artisanal expertise with innovation to bring to life instruments that inspire musicians around the world.

Our team of luthiers masterfully selects each piece of wood, perfecting every detail and always striving for sonic excellence.

True to our essence, we have become a benchmark in the world of guitars.