Manuel Rodriguez Café Cortado Cw Eucalyptus glossy

Café Cortado: a modern "nylon" classical guitar in the Manuel Rodríguez universe

Within the Manuel Rodríguez range, the Café Cortado embraces a clear philosophy: preserving the DNA of the classical guitar (balance, dynamics, finger precision) while adopting very modern choices for comfort and amplification. The cutaway and asymmetrical heel facilitate playing beyond the 12th fret, while the complete amplification system allows you to move from the living room to the stage without changing guitars. In terms of aesthetics, the craftsmanship highlights refined details such as wooden purflings, intricate rosettes, and an eco-friendly high-gloss varnish that enhances the eucalyptus grain.

A guitar designed for fingerstyle playing, accompaniment, and stage use

This electro-acoustic classical guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive, comfortable, and reliable nylon-string guitar when plugged in. It naturally suits the classical repertoire, bossa nova, nylon fingerstyle, and vocal accompaniment, with real ease when moving to higher positions for melodies or solos. If you regularly play amplified, the onboard equalization and anti-feedback control quickly become essential to maintain a clean, defined, and stable sound on stage.

Acoustic projection and amplified realism: the spruce, cedar, and Solidflex balance

The solid spruce top gives the Café Cortado a clear projection and very readable articulation: every attack stands out with clarity, aiding both rhythmic precision and polyphonic playing. The solid cedar center strip rounds out the core of the spectrum by adding more density in the mids, for a more "vocal" touch and an immediate sense of presence under the fingers. The laminated eucalyptus back and sides prioritize stability and consistency, with a balanced output and controlled sustain, particularly pleasant for accompaniment and arpeggios.

When plugged in, the combination of the Solidflex bridge pickup and the ARTEC SQ-3 preamp aims for a simple goal: to preserve the nylon character (attack, tone, dynamics) while gaining volume and control. The equalization settings allow quick adaptation of the guitar to the venue, and the Phase Reverse function proves valuable as volume increases, limiting feedback without altering your playing. The built-in tuner, convenient for rehearsals and concerts, mutes the output signal for clean tuning.

Recommended compatible accessories

To exactly replicate the original feel and response, plan to have a replacement set of Hannabach 815HTC Silver Special strings (CARBON trebles, high tension), identical to the factory-installed set.

Technical specifications

Type	classical electro-acoustic guitar	Nut width	2.05" / 52 mm
Size	4/4	Bridge	Indian rosewood
Cutaway	yes	Nut	vintage bone (off-white and oiled)
Top	solid spruce with a solid cedar center strip	Saddle	vintage bone (off-white and oiled)
Back and sides	highly grained laminated eucalyptus	Tuners	gold-plated, black shafts, ebony-style buttons (lyre style as per description)
Body depth	93-98 mm / 3.66-3.86"	Strap	included, with gold Security Locks
Rosette	MR bass side, laser-cut	Strings	Hannabach 815HTC Silver Special with CARBON trebles, high tension, made in Germany
Rosette mosaic	wood	Preamp	ARTEC SQ-3 for Manuel Rodríguez
Purflings	genuine wood body binding, multi-part upper purfling, maple purfling on back and sides	Pickup	Solidflex bridge pickup
Varnish	eco-friendly, high gloss	Controls	volume, bass (100 Hz), mid (800 Hz), treble (4 kHz)
Joint	genuine Spanish heel	Switch	Phase Reverse (Anti-Feedback)
Neck wood	mahogany	Tuner	built-in, mutes output signal; works even if no jack is inserted; note it does not turn off automatically
Fingerboard	rosewood	Weight	approximately 1.85 kg
Number of frets	24	Armrest	GEWA
Heel	asymmetrical and ergonomic for easier access to higher positions	Case	GEWA PRESTIGE ARCHED, brown, wooden structure, domed lid, antique brass lock
Scale length	25.59" / 650 mm