Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
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Manuel Rodriguez
Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Product Info
Article Number:
622700
Brand:
Manuel Rodriguez
Model:
Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Category:
Flamenco Guitars
Price:
$957.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Sabicas C3-F is a seriously good-sounding flamenco guitar, offering a bright, percussive attack thanks to that Carpathian spruce. The flamed maple provides a lovely balance and the Spanish neck tenon really enhances the feel – it's a joy to play. This is a great choice for intermediate to advanced flamenco players looking for a professional-grade instrument without the ultra-premium price tag.
Product Description
- Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
- Flamenco Guitar
- Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce
- Back and sides: Flamed maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard and bridge: Indian rosewood
- Original Spanish neck tenon
- Extended scale length: 660 mm
- 25.98"
- Nut width: 52 mm
- (2.05")
- Transparent pickguard
- New 12-hole "Monero" bridge
- Nut and saddle hand-filed from bone
- Gold-plated machine heads with Lyra
- black buttons and shafts
- Finish: Environmentally friendly PU/polyester high-gloss lacquer finish
- Colour: Natural
- Made in Europe
PROS
- • Solid Carpathian spruce top delivers a bright, responsive flamenco tone.
- • Flamed maple back/sides add warmth and projection, avoiding harshness.
- • Original Spanish neck tenon contributes to excellent sustain and feel.
- • Hand-filed bone nut/saddle improves clarity and intonation accuracy.
CONS
- • Flamed maple can sometimes lack the complexity of rosewood back/sides.
- • High-gloss lacquer finish might require more careful maintenance and cleaning.
- • Extended scale length might be challenging for players with smaller hands.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid European Carpathian spruce
Back & Sides
Flamed maple
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Indian rosewood
Scale Length
660 mm (25.98")
Frets
20
Nut Width
52 mm (2.05")
Weight
1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It sits above the entry-level models, offering significantly improved materials and construction; the Carpathian spruce top is a key upgrade.
While rosewood is traditional, the maple offers a lighter, more responsive tone for percussive techniques, and it’s well-balanced with the spruce top.
It's longer than a standard scale, so it might require a bit of adjustment; the wider nut width (52mm) also contributes to the feel, so it's best to try before you buy if possible.
