La Mancha Arce
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La Mancha
Arce
Product Info
Article Number:
575405
Brand:
La Mancha
Model:
Arce
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$515.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The La Mancha Arce is a solid entry-level classical guitar, offering a surprisingly refined sound thanks to the German spruce top. The carbon-reinforced neck is a big plus for stability, making it a good choice for students or players wanting a reliable instrument without a premium price tag. It's a well-built guitar that’ll serve as a great foundation for learning and performing.
Product Description
- La Mancha Arce
- Classical guitar
- Size: 4/4
- Woods by rECOtimber (Thermo)
- Top: Solid German spruce
- Back and sides: Maple
- Neck: Cherry with carbon reinforcement
- Spanish neck-body joint
- Fingerboard: Eucalyptus
- Bridge: Eucalyptus with double hole
- Maple binding
- Scale length: 650 mm
- Nut width: 52 mm
- Bone nut and saddle
- Gold-plated machine heads with black buttons
- Strings: Savarez Cantiga Mixed Tension 510MRJ
- Colour: Natural high gloss
PROS
- • Thermo-treated rECOtimber back/sides offer enhanced resonance and stability.
- • Solid German spruce top provides a clear, articulate, and responsive voice.
- • Cherry neck with carbon reinforcement ensures excellent stability and playability.
- • Eucalyptus fingerboard offers a unique feel, potentially smoother than rosewood.
CONS
- • Eucalyptus fingerboard, while unique, may require more frequent oiling than traditional options.
- • Maple back and sides might lack the warmth of rosewood or mahogany for some players.
- • The Savarez strings are decent, but many will likely want to upgrade for a personalized tone.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid German Spruce
Back & Sides
Thermo-treated rECOtimber Maple
Neck Material
Cherry with Carbon Reinforcement
Fingerboard
Eucalyptus
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Nut Width
52 mm
Weight
1.85 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
rECOtimber is a thermo-treated wood, offering improved stability and a brighter tone, but it might lack the deep warmth some associate with traditional hardwoods.
Yes, it's a traditional construction; it generally contributes to a more resonant and responsive sound and allows for a comfortable neck angle.
Eucalyptus tends to be smoother initially, but it's more porous and will need occasional oiling to prevent dryness and cracking – a simple maintenance task.
