Manuel Rodriguez E-57
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Manuel Rodriguez
E-57
Product Info
Article Number:
534157
Brand:
Manuel Rodriguez
Model:
E-57
Category:
3/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$273.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The E-57 is a solid entry-level classical guitar, particularly well-suited for students and younger players. The spruce top provides a nice clarity, while the walnut back/sides offer a touch of warmth. It’s a reliable instrument that offers good value for its class – a great starting point for anyone exploring classical guitar.
Product Description
- Manuel Rodriguez E-57
- Classical guitar
- Size: 3/4
- Ecologia series
- Back & sides: Walnut
- Top: Solid spruce
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Acacia
- Scale: 570 mm
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Nut: Bonoid
- 18 Frets
- Bridge: Acacia
- Colour: Natural
- Made in Europe
PROS
- • Solid spruce top delivers a surprisingly bright and responsive tone for the price.
- • Walnut back and sides add warmth and sustain, balancing the spruce's brightness.
- • Maple neck provides good stability and a comfortable feel, typical of European construction.
- • Acacia fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience and a pleasant feel under the fingers.
CONS
- • Acacia fingerboard can be prone to drying and minor fret sprout over time.
- • 3/4 size limits its appeal to smaller players or younger learners; projection is reduced.
- • While well-built, the overall finish lacks the refinement of higher-end instruments.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Spruce
Back & Sides
Walnut
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Acacia
Scale Length
570 mm
Frets
18
Nut Width
45 mm
Weight
1.4 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It generally offers a more balanced tonal response than many similarly priced models, with the solid top making a noticeable difference.
Acacia is a decent choice, but it's less stable than ebony. Regular moisturizing will help prevent issues like fret sprout.
While designed as a 3/4 size, adults with smaller hands can certainly find it comfortable; the 45mm nut width is manageable, though the shorter scale may feel a bit cramped for some.
