La Mancha Rubi CM-L
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La Mancha
Rubi CM-L
Product Info
Article Number:
425186
Brand:
La Mancha
Model:
Rubi CM-L
Category:
Lefthanded Classical Guitars
Price:
$284.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The La Mancha Rubi CM-L is a fantastic entry-level or intermediate left-handed classical guitar. The solid cedar top provides a pleasingly warm tone, while the Toona Kalantas neck feels surprisingly good for the price. This is an ideal choice for students or anyone wanting a reliable, well-made classical with a comfortable neck profile.
Product Description
- La Mancha Rubi CM-L
- Classical Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Size: 4/4
- Top: Solid Canadian cedar
- Back and sides: Mahogany
- Neck: Toona Kalantas with carbon reinforcement
- Nut width: 52 mm
- Scale: 65 cm
- Spanish neck-body joint
- Fretboard: Ovangkol
- Bridge: Ovangkol with double hole
- Nut and saddles: Bone
- Maple bindings
- Gold-plated machine heads with black buttons
- Strings: Savarez Cantiga Mixed Tension 510MRJ
- Finish: Open-pored
- Finish: Natural matt
PROS
- • Solid cedar top delivers a warm, responsive tone with excellent projection
- • Toona Kalantas neck with carbon rods ensures stability and comfortable playability
- • Bone nut and saddle enhance sustain and clarity of the overall sound
- • Maple bindings add a touch of elegance and improve the guitar's durability
CONS
- • Mahogany back and sides might lack the complexity of rosewood for advanced players
- • Natural matte finish can show fingerprints and require more frequent cleaning
- • Savarez strings are decent, but experienced players may prefer an upgrade
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Key Features
Top Wood
Canadian Cedar
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Toona Kalantas
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
65 cm
Frets
20
Nut Width
52 mm
Weight
1.75 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Toona Kalantas neck is surprisingly slim and comfortable, approaching the feel of some higher-end models, but it lacks the refined shaping of truly premium instruments.
The natural matte finish is attractive but softer than a gloss finish, so it’s more prone to showing fingerprints and minor scratches – regular cleaning is recommended.
It’s warmer and slightly less complex than a rosewood-backed guitar, with a more focused and direct sound, which is great for learning and traditional classical pieces.
