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ESTEVE-12CD

Esteve Model 12CD Adalid Cedar Top Classical Guitar

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Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne

The Esteve Model 12CD is a premium, concert-level classical guitar crafted for the discerning player. Handmade in Spain by the esteemed Manuel Adalid, this exceptional instrument blends traditional Spanish luthiery with refined aesthetics and cutting-edge techniques. Designed for advancing students and professional musicians alike, the 12CD delivers a warm, articulate tone with outstanding projection and dynamic range.

Featuring a solid cedar top paired with solid pau ferro (granadillo) back and sides, the Model 12CD offers a full-bodied sound with rich overtones and clarity across the tonal spectrum. The cedar and African mahogany neck, reinforced with ebony, ensures stability and smooth playability, while the nitrocellulose finish enhances both resonance and visual appeal.

Features:

  • Solid cedar top for rich, warm tone and excellent responsiveness

  • Solid pau ferro/granadillo back and sides for clarity and sustain

  • Ebony-reinforced cedar/mahogany neck for strength and precision

  • Ebony fingerboard and detailed front and back purfling

  • Handcrafted in Spain with a professional-grade nitrocellulose finish

Body Top Solid Cedar
Style Classical Nylon String (4/4)
Back & Sides Solid Pauferro / Granadillo
Neck Cedar/African Mahogany with Ebony insert
Fretboard Ebony
Finish Nitrocellulose
Purfling Front & Back

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

Pay in Full

  • 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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