Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez Principio CA-MM E
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Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez
Principio CA-MM E
Product Info
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The Caballero CA-MM E is a solid entry-level classical guitar with a surprisingly good amplified option. The mahogany top gives it a mellow, traditional voice, and the cutaway makes higher fret access easier. It’s a great choice for students or players needing a reliable, budget-friendly instrument for practice or small gigs.
Product Description
- Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez Principio CA-MM E
- Classical Guitar with Pickup
- Size: 4/4
- With cutaway
- Back and sides: Sapele
- Top: Solid mahogany
- Neck: Okoume with carbon reinforcement
- Fingerboard: Ovangkol
- ABS body binding with red decorative chip
- Wooden mosaic rosette
- Scale: 656 mm
- Nut width: 52 mm
- Bonoid nut
- Pickup system: GEWA ETC-4
- 4-band EQ with built-in tuner
- Ovangkol bridge with Bonoid saddle
- Gold-plated machine heads with black buttons
- Colour: Natural
- matt
PROS
- • Solid mahogany top delivers a warm, focused tone with good projection.
- • GEWA ETC-4 pickup system provides a usable amplified sound for stage or recording.
- • Okoume neck with carbon reinforcement adds stability and comfortable playability.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard offers a smooth, responsive feel for precise fingerstyle work.
CONS
- • Sapele back and sides, while functional, limit the overall tonal complexity.
- • Matt finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can feel less refined than gloss finishes.
- • Nut width of 52mm may feel a bit wide for players accustomed to narrower necks.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Mahogany
Back & Sides
Sapele
Neck Material
Okoume with Carbon Reinforcement
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
656 mm
Frets
20
Nut Width
52 mm
Weight
1.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's surprisingly decent, offering a clean amplified tone, but don't expect high-end acoustic reproduction – it's best for basic amplification needs.
It provides a subtle but welcome stability; the neck feels more resistant to changes in humidity and temperature than some similarly priced guitars.
Ovangkol is a dense, durable wood; it will develop a nice feel with playing and is less prone to drying out than Rosewood.
