Manuel Rodriguez Exotica Santos Real EX-SC S
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Manuel Rodriguez
Exotica Santos Real EX-SC S
Product Info
Article Number:
594728
Brand:
Manuel Rodriguez
Model:
Exotica Santos Real EX-SC S
Category:
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Manuel Rodriguez is a solid choice for intermediate students and advancing players looking for a well-built, European-made classical. The cedar top provides a lovely warmth, and the Santos rosewood offers a good tonal balance—it's a very pleasant instrument that plays well and offers excellent value.
Product Description
- Manuel Rodriguez Exotica Santos Real EX-SC S
- Classical Guitar
- Academy Series
- Size: 4/4
- Top: Solid Cedar
- Back and sides: distinctively grained Santos rosewood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Genuine Spanish neck tenon
- With armrest
- Fingerboard: Ovangkol
- Scale: 650 mm
- Nut width: 52 mm
- Bone nut
- 19 Frets
- Ovang columbar with compensated bone saddle
- Factory strings: Hannabach 815HTC
- Colour: Natural satin
- Made in Europe
PROS
- • Solid cedar top delivers a warm, responsive, and expressive tone.
- • Santos rosewood back/sides offer a balanced richness and projection.
- • Genuine Spanish neck tenon contributes to excellent sustain and stability.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard provides a smooth playing experience with good durability.
CONS
- • The satin finish, while attractive, can feel a bit plasticky to some players.
- • Cedar top is susceptible to dents and requires careful humidity control.
- • Ovangkol fingerboard can sometimes feel slightly harder than ebony.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Cedar
Back & Sides
Santos 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
Cedar offers a warmer, more immediate tone than spruce, which can be perceived as less bright or projecting, but it's beautifully expressive for classical repertoire.
Yes, the armrest is well-placed and does noticeably reduce fatigue during longer practice sessions, especially for those new to classical technique.
Hannabach 815HTC strings provide a balanced, clear tone with good projection; they’re a decent factory choice, though many players will upgrade for a personalized sound.
