Caballero By Manuel Rodriguez Europe 7/8 Cedar/Mahogany
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Caballero By Manuel Rodriguez
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A "Senorita" designed to recapture the spirit of the traditional classical guitar
This Caballero Europe follows a very "Spanish" approach to the classical guitar, featuring a true Spanish heel and a traditional bridge. Within the range, the 7/8 "Senorita" format emphasizes ergonomics without sacrificing projection: it offers serious luthiery (solid top, recognized wood species) and a sober, elegant, classically styled aesthetic.
For whom and for which styles?
Thanks to its shorter scale length and nut width adapted for classical playing, this guitar is well suited for demanding beginners as well as intermediate players seeking a comfortable 7/8 size. It excels particularly in classical, Latin music, accompaniment, and fingerstyle work (arpeggios, tremolo), while remaining pleasant for daily practice thanks to its neck designed for easy handling.
Sound
The solid cedar top delivers an immediate response, a warm tone, and a beautiful presence in the midrange, highly appreciated for expressive pieces and accompaniment. The mahogany back and sides enhance clarity and definition, with clean bass and balanced sustain. The Spanish heel promotes excellent vibration transmission between the neck and the body, providing a sense of coherence and natural projection despite the 7/8 size.
Recommended compatible accessories
This guitar comes equipped with Hannabach 815HT Silver-Special strings (trebles PR Nylon, high tension). For maintenance or changing string gauge, you can use nylon strings for classical guitar (standard set), while paying attention to choose a tension suitable for your left-hand comfort.
Technical specifications
| Type | classical guitar | Nut width | 48 mm / 1.89" |
| Size | 7/8 | Frets | 19 nickel silver frets |
| Top | solid Canadian red cedar | Headstock insert | mahogany |
| Back and sides | mahogany | Nut | plastic |
| Heel | authentic Spanish heel | Saddle | plastic |
| Rosette | wooden mosaic | Bridge | Indian rosewood (Sonokilin) |
| Top purflings | maple with black ornamental strip | Bridge type | traditional 6-hole |
| Armrest | without GEWA armrest | Tuners | without lyre, chrome-plated, black shafts and buttons |
| Finish | eco-friendly water-based varnish, micro-porous, satin | Series | CABALLERO EUROPE by Manuel Rodríguez |
| Neck | Carpathian maple | Model | CA-EU / CA-EUCM "Senorita" |
| Fingerboard | Indian rosewood (Sonokilin) | Original strings | Hannabach 815HT Silver-Special, treble PR Nylon, high tension, made in Germany |
| Scale length | 620 mm / 24.41" | Manufacturing | Europe |
Questions frequently asked
Is this 7/8 guitar suitable for an adult beginner?
The 7/8 size and the 620 mm scale length provide a more compact feel. The 48 mm nut width remains suitable for classical playing and arpeggio work.
What sound does the cedar top of the Caballero Europe 7/8 provide?
The solid Canadian red cedar top offers an immediate response and a warm tone in the midrange. The mahogany back and sides contribute to clarity, with clean basses.
What strings should be used to replace the Hannabach 815HT?
Nylon strings for classical guitar can be installed on the traditional 6-hole bridge. The original set is Hannabach 815HT Silver-Special with high tension, featuring trebles in PR Nylon. A tension adapted for left-hand comfort can be chosen when replacing them.
Does the guitar have a Spanish heel?
The construction incorporates a Spanish heel, paired with an Indian rosewood bridge.
What finish does this Caballero CA-EUCM Senorita model have?
The body is finished with an eco-friendly, water-based, micro-porous satin varnish. The rosette is made of wood mosaic, while the top purflings are maple with a black strip.
