Manuel Rodriguez Ecologia Samba Truss Rod
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Manuel Rodriguez
Ecologia Samba Truss Rod
Product Info
Article Number:
609872
Brand:
Manuel Rodriguez
Model:
Ecologia Samba Truss Rod
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ecologia Samba is a surprisingly well-rounded classical guitar. The spruce top gives it a lively character, and the walnut provides a lovely warmth. It’s a great choice for students or intermediate players looking for a solid instrument with amplified capability and a comfortable, adjustable neck – it’s a good all-arounder.
Product Description
- Manuel Rodriguez Ecologia Samba Truss Rod
- Classical Guitar with Pickup
- Size: 4/4
- With cutaway
- Back and sides: Walnut
- Top: Solid European spruce
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Acacia
- Double action truss rod
- Scale: 650 mm (25.59")
- Nut width: 48 mm (1.89")
- Bonoid plastic nut
- 20 frets
- Pickup system: Solidflex
- Manuel Rodríguez by Artec SQ-3 3-band EQ preamp
- Acacia bridge
- Nickel machine heads with black tuning buttons
- Finish: Open pore
- Colour: Natural
- matte
- Includes gig bag and accessories
PROS
- • Solid European spruce top delivers a bright, responsive voice.
- • Walnut back and sides add warmth and sustain, nicely balanced.
- • Truss rod allows for precise neck adjustment, crucial for stability.
- • Solidflex pickup with SQ-3 EQ offers surprisingly usable amplified tones.
CONS
- • Acacia fingerboard, while functional, lacks the premium feel of ebony.
- • Open pore finish can be prone to moisture absorption in humid climates.
- • While versatile, it leans towards a brighter tone, limiting some darker genres.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid European Spruce
Back & Sides
Walnut
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Acacia
Scale Length
650 mm (25.59")
Frets
20
Nut Width
48 mm (1.89")
Weight
1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a decent budget-friendly option; it’s not a high-end system but provides a clean, usable signal for basic amplification, lacking the nuance of more expensive pickups.
Yes, it's a double-action rod, meaning it’s easily adjusted with a standard hex key, allowing for quick and easy neck relief changes.
Acacia is generally a bit softer than ebony, so it can feel slightly smoother, but it may show wear a bit faster with heavy use; it won't significantly impact overall playability.
