Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez Principio CA-CM 1/2
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Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez
Principio CA-CM 1/2
Product Info
Article Number:
558616
Model:
Principio CA-CM 1/2
Category:
1/2 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$225.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Caballero CA-CM 1/2 is a fantastic starter guitar for younger players or adults with smaller frames. The solid cedar top gives it a surprisingly mature voice for its size and price point, and the carbon reinforcement in the neck makes it a reliable instrument. It's a well-built, comfortable option that offers a lot of value.
Product Description
- Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez Principio CA-CM 1/2
- Acoustic Guitar
- Size: 1/2
- Back and sides: Sapele mahogany
- Top: solid cedar
- ABS body binding with red decorative purfling
- Neck: Okoume with carbon reinforcement
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Nut and saddle: Bonoid
- Soundhole rosette: Wooden mosaic
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Scale: 530 mm
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Gold-plated machine heads with black knobs and shafts
- Factory strings: Hannabach 600HT with G3 string carbon
- Water-based
- environmentally friendly open-pored matte varnish
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Solid cedar top delivers a warm, responsive, and pleasingly balanced tone.
- • Sapele back and sides add projection and sustain without excessive brightness.
- • Carbon-reinforced Okoume neck ensures stability and resists unwanted warpage.
- • Hannabach 600HT strings offer excellent clarity and comfortable tension for smaller hands.
CONS
- • 1/2 size limits versatility for larger players or advanced techniques.
- • ABS binding, while functional, feels a bit less refined than wood binding.
- • Matte finish, while eco-friendly, can show fingerprints more readily.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Cedar
Back & Sides
Sapele Mahogany
Neck Material
Okoume with Carbon Reinforcement
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
530 mm
Frets
19
Nut Width
45 mm
Weight
1.4 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it can be, but be prepared for a shorter scale length and a more compact feel. It's best suited for those who genuinely prefer a smaller instrument.
They offer a brighter, more resonant tone and slightly higher tension than many basic nylon sets, making them feel a bit more familiar to players accustomed to steel-string instruments.
It's fairly durable, but it will show fingerprints more than a gloss finish. A quick wipe with a soft cloth after playing will keep it looking its best.
