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The Magistral series is Manuel Rodriguez at concert level, the culmination of a family craft running since 1905. The Manuel Rodriguez Magistral D-C, Cedar/Mahogany 4/4, Armrest carries that lineage.
Spanish Construction
This model pairs a cedar top with mahogany 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 D-C?
| Top | Solid cedar top |
| Back and Sides | solid mahognay |
| Soundhole | Wooden soundhole mosaic |
| Neck | Real cedro neck with ebony reinforcement |
| Scale Length | 650 mm |
| Nut Width | 52 mm |
| Strings | Hannabach 815HTC Silver Special with CARBON treble strings, high tension, made in Germany |
| Machine Heads | Gold-plated machine head with lyra, black buttons and shafts |
| Binding | Real wood body binding, multi-part top purfling, white edge on back and sides |
Key Features
- Manuel Rodriguez MAGISTRAL D-C
- All solid classical guitar
- Solid cedar top
- Back and sides solid mahognay
- 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 D-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.
Need help choosing? Call 844-687-4208 or use the contact page and talk to a musician who plays for a living.