{"title":"The Guitars of Javier Mengual","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"m-pageHeader__title\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuitars of Javier Mengual \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOur dedication to traditional craftsmanship ensures that each guitar is a work of art, built with precision and love by the finest professional luthiers.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJavier Mengual\u003c\/strong\u003e began working at Alhambra in August 1972 at the age of 16. He adapted quickly, and his curiosity about the different construction processes soon led him to become highly specialized in the company's various sections: sawmilling, varnishing, sanding, and polishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eIn 1988, our luthier José María Vilaplana was looking for someone to help him in his workshop. It was at that time that Javier Mengual began to learn the entire process of building his guitars, which is achieved through the most rigorous selection of high-quality materials, artisanal precision, and the constant pursuit of the best sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/backup.alhambraguitarras.com\/layout\/common\/_thumb\/luthiers-02-640x480-zc1.jpg\" alt=\"Alhambra guitars luthiers\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eMore than 50 years have passed, and his experience and knowledge have evolved, nurturing the expertise of hundreds of guitarists. Now, Maestro Javier Mengual leads a team of experienced luthiers who combine unparalleled craftsmanship and constant innovation, consolidating us as a benchmark in the creation of high-end guitars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTrue to Spanish tradition, Javier uses only fine woods in his creations and is constantly researching to achieve maximum comfort and sound in his guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/backup.alhambraguitarras.com\/layout\/common\/_thumb\/luthiers-01-640x480-zc1.jpg\" alt=\"José María Vilaplana\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eJavier's latest creation is \u003cstrong\u003eDESEADA\u003c\/strong\u003e , a guitar handcrafted by master luthier Javier Mengual, as \u003cstrong\u003ea tribute to his wife\u003c\/strong\u003e and into which he has poured all his extensive experience in guitar building.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eFor the development of this Signature model, Alhambra had the collaboration of the guitarist Joaquín Clerch, who advised Javier Mengual with the aim of achieving a guitar with \u003cstrong\u003ea soft, melodic and powerful sound\u003c\/strong\u003e , a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced and very light guitar, with high comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e , and in this way DESEADA was created, a guitar with a remarkable sound level, with \u003cstrong\u003egreat projection and long sustain\u003c\/strong\u003e , and offering a harmonic, very balanced sound of great lyrical beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alhambraguitarras.com\/products\/deseada-by-javier-mengual\" title=\"Desired by Javier Mengual\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/1760\/1860\/files\/Deseada.jpg?v=1744366090\" alt=\"Desired By Javier Mengual attributes\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos;\"\u003eFor those who have been lucky enough to try \u003cstrong\u003eDeseada\u003c\/strong\u003e , it is undeniable that Javier Mengual has done an excellent job and that all his experience is reflected in this \u003cstrong\u003egreat Concert guitar, which satisfies the most demanding guitarists\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mengual-margarit-serie-c","title":"Alhambra Mengual \u0026 Margarit Series C","description":"\u003ch4\u003eExperience the craftsmanship of fine woods, delicately shaped by skilled hands with precision and patience.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The Alhambra Mengual \u0026amp; Margarit C Series guitar is a meticulously crafted concert guitar for professional musicians. 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