Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez Principio CA-PM 4/4
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Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez
Principio CA-PM 4/4
Product Info
Article Number:
558671
Model:
Principio CA-PM 4/4
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Caballero CA-PM is a solid choice for students and intermediate players looking for a well-built classical guitar without the premium price tag. The solid top really shines, offering a surprisingly mature tone for an instrument in this category. It's a fantastic value and a great platform for developing classical technique.
Product Description
- Caballero by Manuel Rodriguez Principio CA-PM 4/4
- Acoustic Guitar
- Size: 4/4
- Back and sides: Sapele Mahogany
- Top: solid spruce
- 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
- 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 spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and clear tone.
- • Sapele back and sides offer warmth and projection for its class.
- • Carbon-reinforced Okoume neck ensures stability and resists warping.
- • Hannabach strings provide a bright, modern sound and improved carbon G3 string.
CONS
- • The matte finish, while eco-friendly, can feel a little plasticky to some players.
- • Rosewood fingerboard might dry out quicker than ebony, requiring occasional maintenance.
- • While versatile, it's primarily suited for classical and fingerstyle playing.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Sapele Mahogany
Neck Material
Okoume with Carbon Reinforcement
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Nut Width
52 mm
Weight
1.65 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hannabach 600HTs are designed for a brighter, more modern sound with increased projection and a slightly stiffer feel compared to softer, traditional nylon strings.
No, the carbon reinforcement is subtle and primarily contributes to neck stability; you won't feel it directly while playing.
A padded gig bag is sufficient for basic protection, but a hardshell case will offer significantly better safeguarding, especially if you travel with the instrument.
