Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez Principio CA-CM 3/4

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Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez Principio CA-CM 3/4

Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez

Principio CA-CM 3/4

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 558632
Model: Principio CA-CM 3/4
Price: $196.90

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The Caballero CA-CM is a fantastic entry-level classical guitar, especially for younger players or those needing a smaller instrument. The solid cedar top gives it a surprisingly rich tone, and the carbon-reinforced neck keeps things stable. It’s a well-built instrument offering excellent value for the money and a great foundation for learning classical technique.

Product Description

  • Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez Principio CA-CM 3/4
  • Classical Guitar
  • Size: 3/4
  • Back and sides: Sapele mahogany
  • Top: solid cedar
  • ABS body binding with red decorative chip
  • Neck: Okoume with carbon reinforcement
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Nut and saddle: Bonoid
  • Soundhole rosette: Wood mosaic
  • Nut width: 48 mm
  • Scale: 590 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 nuanced tone.
  • • Sapele back and sides add clarity and projection for balanced sound.
  • • Okoume neck with carbon reinforcement ensures stability and comfortable playability.
  • • Hannabach strings, especially the carbon G3, offer excellent sustain and intonation.
CONS
  • • The matte finish, while eco-friendly, can feel a little plasticky to some players.
  • • 3/4 size limits appeal to full-sized adult players; best for students or smaller hands.
  • • Rosewood fingerboard may exhibit slight dryness requiring occasional humidification.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Solid Cedar
Back & Sides Sapele Mahogany
Neck Material Okoume with Carbon Reinforcement
Fingerboard Rosewood
Scale Length 590 mm
Frets 19
Nut Width 48 mm
Weight 1.5 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the sapele back and sides provide a decent amount of projection, making it suitable for practice and small recitals.
It's a standard 'C' shape, slightly thicker than some of their premium models, but still comfortable and easy to navigate.
The Hannabach 600HT set is a good choice for beginners; the G3 carbon string provides stability and a bright tone, though it might require some adjustment to play initially.

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