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Admira
Spanish brand with initiation models and superior ranges, manufactured in different stages and origins.
Contexto
Cómo trabajamos esta marca
Alba, Juanita, Rosario, Paloma and lines A do not necessarily share construction.
Detalle
Detalle técnico
documented models and families
Admira has classical and flamenco guitars. Among the documented models are Alba, Juanita, Rosario, Paloma, A4, A8, Virtuoso and Flamenco. Not all necessarily share construction, specifications and provenance.
What should be identified before intervention?
La etiqueta, el país indicado y la denominación exacta del modelo aportan información útil para orientar el diagnóstico. También es necesario comprobar el estado real del instrumento, ya que una misma familia puede presentar diferencias entre distintas etapas u orígenes.
Puntos habituales de revisión
La acción, la selleta y los clavijeros deben valorarse por instrumento, no por el nombre de la marca. En una puesta a punto también se puede revisar la geometría del mástil, la respuesta de las cuerdas, la estabilidad de la afinación y el estado general de la tapa y el puente.
Guitarras clásicas y flamencas
En este tipo de instrumentos, pequeños cambios en la altura de la selleta o en el ajuste pueden afectar de forma apreciable a la comodidad y a la respuesta. La intervención debe respetar la construcción concreta y el uso previsto de la guitarra.
Alcance del diagnóstico
Una fotografía o una descripción orientativa pueden ayudar a detectar síntomas, pero no sustituyen la inspección física. Para valorar trasteos, deformaciones, grietas, problemas de puente o una acción incorrecta hace falta examinar el instrumento y medirlo en el taller.
Servicios relacionados
Professional independent diagnosis
Cleaning + humidification of the fretboard
Truss rod adjustment
Nut adjustment or saddle
Fret leveling and polishing
Bone nut or standard horn
Preguntas frecuentes
How do I know if my guitar needs a refret?
A guitar usually requires a refret when the frets show deep grooves, uneven wear, persistent fret buzz, or tuning problems that cannot be fixed with a setup or leveling. Before recommending a full refret, it is advisable to perform a diagnosis of the frets and the neck.
What is the difference between leveling the frets and refretting?
Leveling corrects minor height differences and moderate wear, preserving the existing frets. Refretting involves removing the old frets and installing new ones. The choice depends on the available wear, remaining height, and overall condition of the fretboard.
Can a guitar with a maple fretboard be refretted?
Yes, but it requires more work and care because the finish can be affected during the removal and installation of the frets. In some cases, it is necessary to repair or partially redo the clear coat around the fret slots.
Can a guitar be refretted with binding?
Yes. A fretboard with binding requires a more delicate process to preserve or reconstruct the fret ends and the side finish correctly. For this reason, it often has a higher cost than a standard refret.
How long does a full refret take?
The time depends on the condition of the neck, the type of fretboard, the presence of binding, and the finish. As a reference, it usually requires several days of work between removal, preparation, installation, leveling, polishing, and final setup.