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The Caballero line is Manuel Rodriguez's gateway: Spanish-designed classical guitars that give students and returning players the real thing from the first lesson. The Caballero Europe by MR, Spanish Heel 7/8 Spruce /Mahogany carries that lineage.
Spanish Construction
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. And this is a true 7/8-size instrument: scaled body, scaled string length, full build quality. The right size is often the difference between a student who practices and one who quits.
Sound
The Spanish classical voice: singing trebles, warm basses, and the separation between voices that polyphonic repertoire depends on.
Playability
Classical string spacing, clean fretwork, and a setup meant for real technique.
What Are the Specs of the Caballero Europe by MR?
| Top | Solid Carpathian spruce top |
| Back and Sides | mahogany |
| Soundhole | Wooden soundhole mosaic |
| Fingerboard and Bridge | Carpathian maple with fingerboard and bridge made out of Indian rosewood (Sonokilin) |
| Scale Length | 620 mm |
| Nut Width | 48 mm |
| Frets | 19 nickel silver frets |
| Strings | Hannabach 815HT Silver-Special with PR Nylon treble strings, high tension, made in Germany |
| Machine Heads | Machine heads without lyre, chrome plated with black shafts and buttons |
| Finish | Environmentally-friendly, water-based lacquer, open-pore applied, satin |
| Binding | Maple top binding with black decorative strips |
Key Features
- CABALLERO EUROPE by Manuel Rodríguez 7/8 size
- Model CA-EU "Senorita" ideal for adults with smaller hands - also for children approx 11 years old
- Scale length 620 mm nut width 48 mm
- Genuine Spanish heel
- Solid Carpathian spruce top
- Back and sides mahogany
- Carpathian maple with fingerboard and bridge made out of Indian rosewood (Sonokilin)
Who Is It For?
Built for young and smaller-framed students. A 7/8 scale means chords land under the hand, and a student who is comfortable is a student who keeps practicing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I plug the Caballero Europe by MR 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 7/8 size mean?
It is a seven-eighths-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.
Need help choosing? Call 844-687-4208 or use the contact page and talk to a musician who plays for a living.