Perez 640 Abeto classical guitar

General

The Spanish brand Perez builds classical guitars in different price classes for guitarists ranging from beginners to professionals and concert musicians. The 640 Abeto leans more toward the beginner segment, and is therefore also more affordable. Even so, this nylon-string acoustic guitar is equipped with a number of luxurious features. The most important thing about guitars is the wood from which they are made, and this guitar is very strong in that area. It features a solid German spruce top, Indian rosewood sides and back, as well as a mahogany neck with an ebony fretboard, and it's all topped off with high-quality gold-plated tuners. With this combination of wood types you can expect a full, bright sound with deep lows and sparkling overtones.

Perez 640 Abeto: advantages of a solid top

Most budget Spanish guitars are built with laminated tops, but the Perez 640 Abeto is a solid-top acoustic guitar. You might be wondering what the difference is, and the answer is quite simple. Solid wood is very supple in contrast to rigid laminated wood, meaning that the top transfers the string vibrations to the body better, resulting in improved resonance. It also results in a noticeably fuller sound, more volume and longer sustain, which means your notes and chords will ring out longer after they've been played.

Neat, stylish finish

The finish of the Perez 640 Abeto simply radiates artisanship. This guitar is finished just as nicely as its older brothers, and as such has a tasteful no-frills look with subtle decorations such as rosewood bindings and a colourful wooden rosette. A thin layer of high-gloss lacquer completes the look. Finally, the Perez 640 is also available with a solid cedar top (Cedro model) for a warmer, darker sound.