Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez Principio CA-CM 7/8
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Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez
Principio CA-CM 7/8
Product Info
Article Number:
558658
Model:
Principio CA-CM 7/8
Category:
7/8 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$207.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Caballero CA-CM 7/8 is a surprisingly well-built instrument for the price. The solid cedar top gives it a lovely warmth, and the 7/8 size makes it very manageable for students or smaller players. It’s a great option for beginners or intermediate players looking for a reliable and affordable classical guitar.
Product Description
- Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez Principio CA-CM 7/8
- Acoustic Guitar
- Size: 7/8
- 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: 48 mm
- Scale: 620 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 provides a warm, responsive, and articulate tone.
- • Sapele back and sides offer a balanced projection and sustain.
- • Okoume neck with carbon reinforcement ensures stability and comfortable playability.
- • Hannabach 600HT strings, especially the carbon G3, offer enhanced projection and longevity.
CONS
- • 7/8 size might feel cramped for players with larger hands or longer arms.
- • Sapele, while good, isn't as tonally complex as more premium mahogany options.
- • Matte finish, while eco-friendly, can show fingerprints and require more diligent cleaning.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Cedar
Back & Sides
Sapele Mahogany
Neck Material
Okoume with Carbon Reinforcement
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
620 mm
Frets
20
Nut Width
48 mm
Weight
1.65 kg (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 7/8 size shortens the scale length, making it easier to reach notes and reducing tension, but it slightly diminishes the bass response and overall projection of a full-size model.
Yes, the carbon reinforcement adds considerable stability, reducing warping and improving overall longevity, especially for players who put more pressure on the neck.
The finish is quite durable but the matte nature does highlight any imperfections; it's less forgiving than gloss finishes and requires a bit more care to avoid visible scratches or fingerprints.
