Master Spanish luthiers have crafted the Esteve 5F Flamenco Guitar with traditional techniques that produce an instrument of exceptional character and warmth. Built in Valencia, Spain, this handmade guitar features a solid spruce top paired with gumwood back and sides, creating a fuller and woodier tone compared to traditional sycamore construction. The distinctive gumwood provides not only superior sonic qualities but also presents a visually striking appearance that sets this instrument apart.
The 5F maintains the classic 650mm scale length that flamenco players expect, while incorporating a cedar neck with Indian rosewood fingerboard for optimal playability. Esteve’s commitment to using only premium tonewoods and solid cedar or spruce soundboards ensures each guitar produces the deep, rich Spanish tone the brand is renowned for. Meticulous attention to string setup and construction details makes this model a standout performer in its price category.
This flamenco guitar retains some classical sonic characteristics while staying true to traditional Spanish construction methods. The combination of carefully selected materials and expert craftsmanship results in an instrument that offers both authentic flamenco response and the warm, resonant qualities that define the Esteve guitar line.
- top wood: solid spruce
- back and sides wood: gumwood
- fingerboard wood: Indian rosewood
- bridge wood: Indian rosewood
- neck wood: mahogany
- scale length: 650 mm
- neck joint: Spanish
- top nut width: 52,5 mm
- nut material: bone
- saddle material: bone
- body binding: double rosewood
- soundhole diameter: 89 mm
- strings: Savarez Tomatito
- finish: highgloss



