Manuel Rodriguez ACADEMIA 40-S Classical guitar

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ACADEMIA is the first series in the Manuel Rodriguez range of classical guitars to incorporate the original Spanish heel, the secret to making a first-class instrument. With this special construction method, the one-piece neck is extended into the body and connected directly to the sides, back and top. This not only guarantees an enormous stability, but also an optimal transmission of vibrations, a faster response and a higher sustain. The heart of a Spanish guitar. The ACADEMIA AC40 model features a solid spruce top, zebrano back and sides, mahogany neck, ovangkol fingerboard and bridge, and bone saddle and nut. An ideal guitar for students and amateurs looking for a good sound at an affordable price. 

         

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ACADEMIA is the first series in the Manuel Rodriguez range of classical guitars to incorporate the original Spanish heel, the secret to making a first-class instrument. With this special construction method, the one-piece neck is extended into the body and connected directly to the sides, back and top. This not only guarantees an enormous stability, but also an optimal transmission of vibrations, a faster response and a higher sustain. The heart of a Spanish guitar. The ACADEMIA AC40 model features a solid spruce top, zebrano back and sides, mahogany neck, ovangkol fingerboard and bridge, and bone saddle and nut. An ideal guitar for students and amateurs looking for a good sound at an affordable price. 

  • Made in Europe
  • Model: Manuel Rodríguez ACADEMIA AC40
  • Solid top
  • Zebrano back and sides
  • 4/4 size for children from about 14 years old, and adults
  • Mahogany neck, ovangkol fingerboard and bridge
  • Genuine Spanish heel
  • Ovangkol headstock
  • Bone saddle and nut
  • 6-hole ovangkol bridge
  • With armrest
  • Wooden mosaic soundhole rosette
  • Real wood body covering, multi-piece chipboard top
  • Gold-plated headstock with lyre, black buttons and shafts
  • Strings: Hannabach 815HTC Silver Special with CARBON trebles, high tension, made in Germany
  • High gloss polyurethane lacquer finish
  • Made in Europe
  • Solid spruce top
  • Weight approx. 1.6kg/3.53lbs

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Back and sides
Zebrano - microberlinia brazzavillensis
Fretboard
solid - laminated top
Solid
Solid - laminated back and sides
laminated

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Back and sides
Zebrano - microberlinia brazzavillensis Sapele – Sapelly - entandrophragma cylindricum Sapele – Sapelly - entandrophragma cylindricum rosewood - dalbergia latifolia
Fretboard
rosewood - dalbergia latifolia rosewood - dalbergia latifolia Ebony - diospyros ebenum
solid - laminated top
Solid Solid Solid Solid
Solid - laminated back and sides
laminated laminated laminated laminated
Neck reinforcement
External ebony strip