A closer look at the Camps NAC2 narrow body
electro classical guitar

A foot in every Camp

Guitarres Camps have been making guitars for seventy years now, since founder Juan Camps Coll set up shop in the picturesque municipality of Porqueres, Catalonia in 1945, with a rather ambitious project in mind: to construct an instrument adapted to the specific needs of each and every musician. Seventy years later, it’s safe to say, job done: His sons Jordi and Javier Camps now produce a range of models to suit every level of guitar mastery and conceivable style of Spanish music (and more besides): flamenco blanca, flamenca negra, electro-flamenco, flamenco cutaway, concert classical, studio classical, electro classical, cutaway classical, midi, thin body and crossover.

Never too thin

The Camps NAC2 is a professional electro classical guitar with narrow cutaway body for easy access to
the upper frets, that is designed to
fit comfortably against the body
and give a welcome boost to playability.

User reviews of this model report reduced strain on the hands and an improved comfort that enhances performance by allowing a wider range of techniques. Users also
note that the cutaway shape produces a brighter tone and greater access to the upper frets of the fretboard.

The narrow ergonomic cedar neck is also much appreciated, as well as the flawless calibration of the string action. And the adjustable truss rod inside the neck hits the sweet spot, achieving total control over the stability and correction of it .

Powerhouse

Camps have been installing pickups and pre-amps systems in their guitars for half a century, so they’ve got this down to a fine art, too. The NAC2 in particular uses cutting-edge technology consisting of a six-contact-point bridge, which allows the transfer of energy between each string and the pickup independently. This innovative system ensures the perfect balance and clean tone across every string, as well as maintaining the guitar’s natural features, such as deep, powerful basses and crystal clear trebles. A product comment on our website references those impressive basses, as well as the versatile response of the Fishman Prefix PRO-BLEND electronics which combines the direct, punchy response of the piezoelectric pickup under the bridge saddle with the natural, resonant sound of the internal microphone housed inside the guitar body. What’s more, it allows the guitarist to dynamically apply the desired amount of signal from either the pickup or the microphone..

Camp follower

An added bonus is the affordability of the Camps NAC2, which has made it one of our best-selling models of electro-classical guitars at GFS. The challenging economic environment and rising cost of living have affected the music industry as they have every other sector; today’s guitarists are having to make cost-conscious purchasing decisions. But, while affordability is a key driver, it has to be balanced with the quality of the instrument, especially at the professional level. And the Camps NAC2 satisfies the competing demands of price and performance, with stunning aesthetics besides.

Out of the woods

As well as an impressive visual appeal, the Camps NAC2 can lay claim to a flawless construction, design and choice of woods. A solid cedar top contributes to the rich, warm sound and Indian rosewood back and sides to the deep bass response and bright overtones: these two woods come together to produce an unparalleled sonic texture. Likewise, by combining traditional methods and new technologies, Camps have produced a versatile electro-classical model that is nothing short of outstanding.