La Mancha Rubi S / 53
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La Mancha
Rubi S / 53
Product Info
Article Number:
461671
Brand:
La Mancha
Model:
Rubi S / 53
Category:
1/2 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The La Mancha Rubi S/53 is a thoughtfully built student guitar, offering solid wood construction at a very accessible price point. The German spruce top provides a surprisingly mature voice, and the carbon-reinforced neck ensures it'll stay well-adjusted. This is a great first classical guitar for younger learners or adults seeking a smaller-bodied option.
Product Description
- La Mancha Rubi S / 53
- Classical Guitar
- Size: 1/2
- Model 2019/2020
- Top: Solid German spruce
- Mahogany back and sides
- Toona Kalantas neck with carbon reinforcement
- Ovangkol fretboard
- Spanish neck / body joint
- Scale length: 530 mm
- Nut width: 48 mm
- Ovangkol bridge with double bore
- Nut and saddle made of bone
- Maple Bindings
- Gold-plated machine heads with black buttons
- Strings: Savarez Cantiga High Tension 510AJ (Art.#249237#)
- Colour: Natural high gloss
PROS
- • Solid German spruce top delivers a clear, resonant tone.
- • Toona Kalantas neck with carbon reinforcement enhances stability and sustain.
- • Ovangkol fretboard provides a smooth playing experience.
- • Gold-plated machine heads offer precise and reliable tuning stability.
CONS
- • 1/2 size limits its appeal to younger or smaller players.
- • Mahogany back and sides might lack the complexity of rosewood.
- • High tension strings can be challenging for beginners.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
German Spruce
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Neck Material
Toona Kalantas with Carbon Reinforcement
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
530 mm
Frets
19
Nut Width
48 mm
Weight
2.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The solid spruce top gives it more projection and complexity; it's noticeably richer than most entry-level guitars with laminate tops.
The Spanish neck joint provides a familiar feel, but the 48 mm nut width might feel a little snug for those with very large hands.
Savarez Cantiga High Tension strings require a bit more finger strength; beginners might find them slightly challenging and consider lighter gauge strings.
