Alfesta nylon strings: Model CL030 / CL090 (?)

Alpha made their classical models: A 100, A 200,

A 250, A 300, A 400. A 500 and A 550 but under 

the Alfesta brand name these guitars were introduced 

probably for the lower end of the domestic market.

CL010, CL020, CL030 the cheapest models 

provided with a "sticker" rozet.

The back of these instruments were probably stained

in orde to give them a hardwood look though maple

is a hardwood as well!

And here's the label that states it to be a part of the

Alpha Musical Instruments Boxtel-Holland organization.

This is another classical model in the Alfesta branded

serie but this time with some odd features: Not a rosette

that has been stickered but inlayed around a furthermore

quite small soundhole. In fact the soundbox resembles 

the steelstring models much more: A bit more square

shouldered - slightly bigger in dimensions and the

dimension of the soundhole and rosette which is similar

to the ones on the steelstring examples.

As allready had been told all Alpha and Alfesta guitars

were built with solid materials. This one is no exception

so again maple sides and back and in deviation of the

steelstring model the solid spruce soundboard is equipped 

with a seven fan "Torres" strutting. This guitar has been

lacquered in high gloss.

The neck is provided with a classic width topnut

and of course the tuners most likely from the German

supplier Kolbe.

The Rosette can be studied here as well as the smaller

soundhole. In fact a guitar with a "steelstring" plantilla

but with the soundboard strutting for a classic model.

While the steelstring models are provided with bridge pins

this one has a classic approach. As for the label: There is

nothing to be seen. So no model name though we tend to

believe to see a "9". Maybe CL 090??