Manuel Rodriguez 60-S Spruce
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Manuel Rodriguez
60-S Spruce
Product Info
Article Number:
534231
Brand:
Manuel Rodriguez
Model:
60-S Spruce
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$526.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Manuel Rodriguez 60-S Spruce is a really solid choice for students and intermediate players looking for a well-built, European-made classical guitar. It provides a good balance of projection, warmth, and playability—a great platform for developing your classical technique. The spruce top gives it a bright, focused sound that's really pleasing to the ear.
Product Description
- Manuel Rodriguez 60-S Spruce
- Classical Guitar
- Size: 4/4
- Academia Series
- Back and sides: Rosewood
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Neck: Mahogany
- Real Spanish heal cap
- Fretboard: Ovangkol
- Scale length: 650 mm
- Nut width: 52 mm
- Bone nut
- 19 Frets
- Bridge: Ovangkol with compensated bone bridge inlay
- Armrest
- Strings: Hannabach 815HTC
- Colour: Natural
- Made in Europe
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a clear, responsive, and articulate tone.
- • Rosewood back and sides add warmth and sustain, expanding tonal possibilities.
- • Bone nut and compensated bridge enhance intonation and overall playability.
- • Hannabach 815HTC strings offer a balanced, professional sound right out of the box.
CONS
- • Ovangkol fingerboard, while functional, lacks the richness of ebony.
- • The armrest, while convenient, might feel bulky to some players.
- • Spruce top can be susceptible to humidity changes, requiring careful maintenance.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Rosewood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ovangkol
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
19
Nut Width
52 mm
Weight
1.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Rodriguez generally offers a slightly richer, more complex tone due to the solid spruce top, though the Yamaha is known for its consistent build. Both are excellent value for money.
The 52mm nut width is standard for classical guitars, but the mahogany neck profile is generally comfortable; it's a fairly 'C' shape, not overly thick or thin.
Solid spruce is more sensitive than laminate, so maintaining a stable humidity level (around 45-55%) is important; a case with a humidifier is recommended, especially in drier climates.
