Manuel Rodriguez 40 Cedar/Zebrano
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Manuel Rodriguez
40 Cedar/Zebrano
Product Info
Article Number:
534223
Brand:
Manuel Rodriguez
Model:
40 Cedar/Zebrano
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Rodriguez 40 is a really solid entry into the world of quality classical guitars. The cedar top gives it a lovely warmth, while the zebrano back adds a touch of visual elegance. It’s a fantastic choice for students and intermediate players looking for a dependable instrument with a good sound without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Manuel Rodriguez 40 Cedar/Zebrano
- Classical Guitar
- Size: 4/4
- Academia Series
- Back & sides: Zebrano
- Top: Solid Cedar
- Neck: Mahogany
- Real Spanish heel cap
- Fretboard: Ovangol
- Scale length: 650 mm
- Nut width: 52 mm
- Bone nut
- 19 Frets
- Bridge: Ovangol with compensated bone bridge inlay
- Armrest
- Strings: Hannabach 815HTC
- Colour: Natural
- Made in Europe
PROS
- • Solid cedar top delivers warm, responsive projection and nuanced tone.
- • Zebrano back and sides add complexity and visual flair.
- • Real Spanish heel cap improves neck joint comfort and sustain.
- • Hannabach strings offer a balanced, clear sound straight out of the box.
CONS
- • Zebrano can be prone to cracking with extreme humidity changes; careful care needed.
- • Ovangol fingerboard, while stable, lacks the slickness of ebony.
- • The armrest is a nice touch, but may feel bulky to some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Cedar
Back & Sides
Zebrano
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangol
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
19
Nut Width
52 mm
Weight
1.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Rodriguez 40 generally offers a richer, more complex tone than the Yamaha, but the Yamaha is known for exceptional consistency. Rodriguez's build quality is also slightly elevated, reflected in the Spanish heel cap.
The 52mm nut width provides ample space, and the mahogany neck has a fairly standard 'C' shape, which should be comfortable for most hand sizes, although it's not as slim as some modern guitars.
Zebrano is moderately susceptible to humidity changes; maintaining a relative humidity between 45-55% is ideal to prevent cracking and ensure optimal performance and longevity.
