Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez Principio CA-CM CE Cutaway

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Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez Principio CA-CM CE Cutaway

Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez

Principio CA-CM CE Cutaway

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Product Info

Article Number: 558661
Model: Principio CA-CM CE Cutaway
Price: $262.90

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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.

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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.

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