Manuel Rodriguez 60-C Cedar

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Manuel Rodriguez 60-C Cedar

Manuel Rodriguez

60-C Cedar

4.5 (12 reviews)

Product Info

Article Number: 534230
Model: 60-C Cedar
Price: $548.90

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The Manuel Rodriguez 60-C Cedar is a fantastic entry point into quality classical guitars. The cedar top gives it a lovely, warm voice that’s very forgiving for beginners, while still offering enough nuance for more experienced players. It's an excellent choice for students or anyone looking for a well-built, traditionally voiced instrument without a premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Manuel Rodriguez 60-C Cedar
  • Classical Guitar
  • Size: 4/4
  • Academia Series
  • Back and sides: Rosewood
  • Top: Solid Cedar
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Real Spanish heel cap
  • Fretboard: Ovangkol
  • Scale length: 650 mm
  • Nut width: 52 mm
  • Bone nut
  • 19 Frets
  • Bridge: Rosewood with compensated bone bridge inlay
  • Armrest
  • Factory strings: Hannabach 815HTC
  • Colour: Natural
  • Made in Europe
PROS
  • • Solid cedar top delivers a warm, responsive tone with excellent projection.
  • • Rosewood back and sides add complexity and sustain to the overall sound.
  • • Spanish heel construction enhances resonance and contributes to a comfortable neck feel.
  • • Ovangkol fingerboard provides a smooth playing surface and durability.
CONS
  • • Cedar top is susceptible to dents and scratches, requiring careful handling.
  • • The Hannabach 815HTC strings are decent, but many players will want to upgrade.
  • • Rosewood can darken with age, potentially affecting the guitar's aesthetics over time.

Key Features

Top Wood Solid Cedar
Back & Sides Rosewood
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Ovangkol
Scale Length 650 mm
Frets 19
Nut Width 52 mm
Weight 1.8 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Rodriguez 60-C generally offers a slightly warmer, more traditional Spanish tone compared to the brighter, more modern sound of the Cordoba. Yamaha’s CG122MS is a solid value, but the Rodriguez often feels a bit more refined in build quality.
The 52mm nut width is standard for classical guitars, and the mahogany neck has a comfortable, medium-slim profile. While it might feel a bit snug for some with very large hands, most players will find it manageable.
The armrest is primarily for comfort, reducing fatigue during extended playing sessions. It has a minimal impact on the guitar's acoustic properties, though some players might perceive a slight dampening effect very close to the soundhole.

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