Manuel Rodríguez Academia 60-S 'Spruce / Rosewood' Classical Guitar

The Manuel Rodriguez Academia 60-S is a serious classical guitar from the first series in the Rodriguez range to feature the authentic Spanish heel - the hallmark of genuine classical guitar craftsmanship and the construction method that distinguishes a truly Spanish-built instrument from the majority of classical guitars on the market. In this traditional construction, the one-piece mahogany neck extends directly into the body and is connected to the sides, back, and top as a single unit, delivering optimal vibration transmission, faster response, and greater sustain than a conventional bolted or dovetail neck joint can provide. The 60-S variant pairs a solid spruce top with rosewood back and sides - a tonewood combination of genuine classical credibility that produces a bright, projecting voice with clear treble articulation and rich, full bass response.

Handmade in Europe, the 60-S features an ovangkol fingerboard and bridge with bone nut and saddle hand-filed from oiled vintage bone, wooden soundhole mosaic, real wood multi-part body binding and top purfling, gold-plated tuners with lyre design and black buttons, and a factory-fitted GEWA armrest that allows the top to vibrate freely across its full surface while improving playing comfort. Factory-fitted Hannabach 815HTC high tension strings complete a specification that reflects genuine quality and attention to detail at a price point where these appointments are genuinely rare. Ideal for serious classical students, advancing players stepping up from entry-level instruments, and adult players who want a traditionally constructed Spanish classical guitar with premium materials.

Features

• Authentic Spanish heel construction with one-piece mahogany neck extending directly into the body delivers superior vibration transmission, faster response, and greater sustain than conventional neck joint methods - the hallmark of genuine classical guitar craftsmanship.
• Solid spruce top with rosewood back and sides produces a bright, projecting classical voice with clear treble articulation and a rich, full bass response - a tonewood combination of genuine classical tradition and proven tonal credibility.
• Ovangkol fingerboard and bridge with bone nut and saddle hand-filed from oiled vintage bone reflect a level of material quality and craftsmanship rarely found at this price point.
• Factory-fitted GEWA armrest provides a comfortable playing feel while allowing the top to vibrate freely across its full surface - delivering both ergonomic improvement and tonal benefit.
• Wooden soundhole mosaic, real wood multi-part body binding, top purfling, and gold-plated tuners with lyre design reflect the decorative refinement and handmade quality of European construction.

• Body: Classical 4/4
• Top: Solid spruce
• Back & sides: Rosewood
• Neck: Mahogany, genuine Spanish heel
• Fingerboard: Ovangkol
• Bridge: Ovangkol (6-hole), bone inlay
• Nut: Bone, hand-filed from oiled vintage bone, 52mm
• Saddle: Bone, hand-filed
• Scale length: 650mm
• Frets: 19
• Rosette: Wooden soundhole mosaic
• Binding: Real wood multi-part body binding
• Tuners: Gold-plated with lyre, black buttons
• Armrest: Factory-fitted GEWA
• Finish: Water-based eco high-gloss polyurethane
• Strings: Hannabach 815HTC high tension
• Made in: Europe