La Mancha CM/53 Rubinito

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La Mancha CM/53 Rubinito

La Mancha

CM/53 Rubinito

5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 466734
Model: CM/53 Rubinito
Price: $225.50

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The La Mancha Rubinito CM/53 is a solid, budget-friendly option for young classical guitar students or those needing a smaller instrument. The cedar top provides a surprisingly warm tone, and the build quality is respectable for the price point. It's a great starter guitar that encourages proper technique and fosters a love for classical music.

Product Description

  • La Mancha Rubinito CM/53
  • Classical Guitar
  • Size: 1/2
  • Model 2019/2020 recommended by EGTA
  • Top: Solid Canadian cedar
  • Back and sides: Mahogany
  • Neck: Nato
  • Fretboard: Ovangkol
  • Black ABS bindings
  • Scale: 530 mm
  • Bridge: Ovangkol with double bore
  • Nut and saddle: Nubone
  • Nut width: 48 mm
  • Ex-factory stringing: Savarez Cantiga High Tension 510AJ
  • Nickel-plated machine heads with black buttons
  • Finish: Open-pored
  • Colour: Natural matte
PROS
  • • Solid cedar top delivers a warm, responsive tone ideal for student learning.
  • • Ovangkol fingerboard offers excellent durability and a smooth playing feel.
  • • Nato neck provides stability and a comfortable profile for smaller hands.
  • • Savarez Cantiga strings are a good starting point, offering decent projection.
CONS
  • • Mahogany back and sides limit the guitar's overall projection and sustain.
  • • ABS binding, while functional, lacks the premium feel of wood binding.
  • • The 1/2 size restricts its suitability for older or larger students.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Canadian Cedar
Back & Sides Mahogany
Neck Material Nato
Fingerboard Ovangkol
Scale Length 530 mm
Frets 19
Nut Width 48 mm
Weight 2.8 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It offers a better balance of solid wood construction and reliable hardware compared to many purely budget options, often found at similar price points.
Yes, matte finishes generally show wear more easily than gloss finishes, so gentle handling and occasional cleaning are recommended.
While a good starting point, a 1/2 size guitar will eventually limit a student’s growth and require an upgrade to a 3/4 or full-size instrument.

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