The Magistral series is Manuel Rodriguez at concert level, the culmination of a family craft running since 1905. The Manuel Rodriguez Magistral E-C, Cedar/Walnut 4/4, Armrest carries that lineage.

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Spanish Construction

This model pairs a cedar top with walnut back and sides. Cedar tops speak warm and immediate; spruce tops start brighter and grow for decades. Either way, the bracing, the Spanish heel tradition, and the hand-finished details are what four generations of one Madrid family consider non-negotiable.

Sound

The Spanish classical voice: singing trebles, warm basses, and the separation between voices that polyphonic repertoire depends on.

Playability

An integrated armrest bevel eases the right arm over the lower bout, a comfort feature usually reserved for luthier commissions. Classical string spacing, clean fretwork, and a setup meant for real technique.

What Are the Specs of the Manuel Rodriguez Magistral E-C?

Key Features

• Manuel Rodriguez MAGISTRAL E-C
• All solid classical guitar
• Solid cedar top
• Back and sides solid walnut
• 4/4 size scale 650 mm, nut width 52 mm
• Real cedro neck with ebony reinforcement flatter D-profile
• Fingerboard of ebony Indian rosewood bridge

Who Is It For?

Built for classical students and advancing players who want traditional Spanish craftsmanship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I plug the Manuel Rodriguez Magistral E-C into an amp?

Not out of the box, this is a fully acoustic model. A soundhole or under-saddle pickup can be added later by any guitar tech.

What does the 4/4 size mean?

It is a full-size instrument. Fractional sizes shorten the scale and body so younger or smaller players can reach chords comfortably; 4/4 is full size.

Does it use nylon or steel strings?

Nylon. Classical guitars are built and braced for nylon strings only; steel strings would damage the top and neck.

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