Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez Principio CA-CM CE Cutaway
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Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez
Principio CA-CM CE Cutaway
Product Info
Article Number:
558661
Model:
Principio CA-CM CE Cutaway
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$262.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Caballero is a solid entry-level classical guitar, especially for students or those wanting a cutaway and basic amplification. The build is respectable for the price, offering a surprisingly good sound thanks to the solid cedar top. It's a great option for beginners and intermediate players who want a reliable and affordable instrument.
Product Description
- Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez Principio CA-CM CE Cutaway
- Acoustic Guitar with Pickup
- Size: 4/4
- With cutaway
- 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: 52 mm
- Scale: 650 mm
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Preamp: GEWA ETC-4
- 4-Band EQ with tuner
- Gold-plated tuners 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 articulate tone.
- • Sapele back and sides add projection and sustain.
- • GEWA ETC-4 preamp is surprisingly clean and functional for amplified performance.
- • Okoume neck with carbon reinforcement provides stability and comfortable playability.
CONS
- • The matte finish, while environmentally friendly, can feel a bit plasticky.
- • Hannabach 600HT strings, while decent, might be an upgrade candidate for serious players.
- • Cutaway access isn't as effortless as higher-end instruments.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Cedar
Back & Sides
Sapele Mahogany
Neck Material
Okoume
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Nut Width
52 mm
Weight
1.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s adequate for small gigs or practice, but the EQ range is limited, so don't expect professional-grade sound.
It's a fairly standard 'C' shape – comfortable, but lacks the refined shaping you'd find on higher-end models; still very playable though.
Yes, it does; it helps resist warping and provides better overall neck stability, which is a nice touch at this price point.
