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Manuel Rodríguez Academia 40-C 'Cedar / Zebrano' Classical Guitar - Acoustic Centre Music Store, Melbourne Australia
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Manuel Rodríguez Academia 40-C 'Cedar / Zebrano' Classical Guitar

$999.00$1,249.99

Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne

The Manuel Rodriguez Academia 40-C 'Cedar / Zebrano' Classical Guitar is a beautifully crafted instrument that delivers bold, expressive tone and refined aesthetics at a player-friendly price. Handbuilt in Europe using time-honored Spanish techniques, this model is ideal for students, hobbyists, or performers looking to elevate their classical playing. A solid cedar top ensures warmth and clarity, while the striking zebrano back and sides offer excellent projection and a unique, eye-catching grain.

Comfort is enhanced with a factory-installed armrest and a smooth mahogany neck topped with an ovangkol fingerboard. The golden lyra-style machine heads with black buttons provide stable tuning and elegant detailing. Traditional construction features like a genuine Spanish heel and real wood bindings speak to the quality of craftsmanship, while modern updates such as Hannabach high-tension carbon strings and a polyurethane gloss finish round out a well-balanced, responsive instrument.

Features:

  • Solid cedar top paired with zebrano back and sides for rich, dynamic tone

  • Traditional Spanish heel construction for superior resonance and durability

  • Factory-fitted armrest for enhanced ergonomic playing comfort

  • Elegant wood mosaic rosette, purfling, and body binding for classic style

  • Gold-plated lyra machine heads with black buttons for tuning stability and aesthetic charm

  • Top solid cedar

  • Back and sides zebrano

  • Neck mahogany

  • Fingerboard and bridge ovangkol

  • Bridge type 6-hole ovangkol

  • Headstock insert ovangkol

  • Nut and bridge inlay bone

  • Soundhole mosaic wooden

  • Body binding real wood with multi-part purfling

  • Machine heads gold-plated with lyra and black buttons

  • Strings Hannabach 815HTC Silver Special, carbon trebles, high tension

  • Finish high-gloss, environmentally-friendly polyurethane lacquer

  • Construction genuine Spanish heel

  • Made in Europe

Instruments & Amps

  • Free courier shipping on orders over $1499 to eligible metro areas

  • $49–$69 standard shipping on lower-value orders

  • Express shipping available for an additional fee

  • Regional and remote areas may incur higher freight costs

Accessories

  • Free standard shipping on orders over $99

  • Flat $8.99 shipping under $99

  • $15 express shipping available

Delivery Details

  • All orders ship with tracking

  • Instruments and large items require signature on delivery

  • If freight costs exceed expectations, we’ll contact you before shipping

Shipping rates, eligibility, and delivery options are confirmed at checkout based on your location.

Ways To Pay

Buy Now, Pay Later

  • Zip – 3 months interest-free under $1,000, 6 months interest-free over $1,000

  • Afterpay – available at checkout

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  • Credit & Debit Card

  • PayPal

  • Bank Transfer

Rent to Own

  • Studio19 Rentals – low monthly payments with the option to buy later

All prices are in AUD and include GST. Payment options are shown at checkout.

Returns

  • If something’s not right, please contact us first and we’ll help you work through the best solution

  • Returns, exchanges, repairs, or credits are available for faulty or misdescribed items

  • Return requests should be made within 7 days of delivery

  • Freight charges aren’t refundable

  • Non-faulty returns may incur return shipping and a small restocking fee

  • Opened consumables (including strings and picks) can’t be returned

Returns are assessed case-by-case so we can ensure the fairest outcome for everyone.

  • We aim to show the exact guitar in stock whenever possible

  • For one-of-a-kind or preowned instruments, photos will always be of the actual guitar you’ll receive

  • Production models may vary slightly in timber grain, colour, finish, or hardware due to natural materials

  • If you’d like to see the exact guitar before buying, just ask — we’re happy to send photos of the instrument in stock

  • Where multiple guitars are available, you can choose the exact one you receive

Please note: natural cosmetic variations aren’t considered faults, but if you have any questions about appearance, we’re always happy to help before purchase.

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