La Mancha Sapphire SM
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La Mancha
Sapphire SM
Product Info
Article Number:
563910
Brand:
La Mancha
Model:
Sapphire SM
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$460.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Sapphire SM is a surprisingly well-equipped classical guitar. The solid spruce top gives it a bright, responsive voice, while the Pau Ferro provides a lovely warmth. It's a great choice for intermediate players or those looking for a quality instrument without the premium-priced tag – it offers fantastic value for the money.
Product Description
- La Mancha Sapphire SM
- Acoustic Guitar
- Size: 4/4
- Top: solid German spruce
- Back and sides: Pau Ferro
- Maple bindings
- Neck: Toona Kalantas with carbon reinforcement
- Spanish neck-body joint
- Fingerboard: Ovangkol
- Bridge: Ovangkol with double bore
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 52 mm
- Bone nut and saddle
- Deluxe gold-plated machine heads with black knobs
- Original strings: Savarez Cantiga Mixed Tension 510MRJ
- Finish: open pore
- Colour: Natural Matte
PROS
- • Solid German spruce top delivers clear, nuanced projection.
- • Pau Ferro back/sides offer a warm, balanced tonal response.
- • Toona Kalantas neck with carbon rods enhances stability and playability.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard provides a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
CONS
- • Open pore finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can be more susceptible to moisture changes.
- • Pau Ferro can sometimes exhibit a slightly less refined aesthetic than rosewood.
- • The Savarez strings are decent but experienced players may want to upgrade.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
German Spruce
Back & Sides
Pau Ferro
Neck Material
Toona Kalantas
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Nut Width
52 mm
Weight
1.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It sits comfortably above the entry-level models, offering noticeably improved materials like the solid spruce top and reinforced neck, but still below their higher-end concert models.
Yes, the carbon reinforcement significantly improves stability and prevents warping, making it suitable for a range of climates, though proper humidity control is always recommended.
The matte finish contributes to a more open and natural tone and requires less frequent polishing compared to gloss finishes, but may show fingerprints more readily.
