Manuel Rodriguez Magistral Series E Walnut All Solid Spruce-Walnut

A Characterful Classical Guitar in the Spirit of Manuel Rodriguez, Balancing Tradition and Modern Demands

The MAGISTRAL E follows the design codes of a concert classical guitar, with particular attention to wood selection, assembly, and aesthetic details (rosette mosaic, genuine wood purflings). Within the Manuel Rodriguez range, it positions itself as a high-level instrument focused on expressiveness and comfort, designed to support guitarists aiming to advance in precision, projection, and tonal palette. Its fully solid construction and authentic Spanish heel reflect a faithful approach to fine classical lutherie while remaining adapted to current expectations for stability and playability.

A 4/4 Classical Guitar Designed for Demanding Musicians

The Manuel Rodriguez MAGISTRAL E is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an instrument sensitive to attack, capable of conveying right-hand nuances and fingering variations effortlessly. It particularly highlights the classical repertoire (studies, concert pieces) but is also well suited for nylon fingerstyle, modern arrangements, and accompaniments where defined bass and singing trebles are expected. Its integrated armrest and flatter neck profile make it an excellent choice for long playing sessions, both in the studio and ensemble settings, promoting a more relaxed posture.

A Precise, Singing, and Balanced Sound, Supported by Noble Woods

The solid spruce top provides a clear attack, great clarity, and excellent definition in fast passages: an ideal choice for working on articulation, projection, and dynamics. The solid walnut back and sides enrich the tone with natural warmth and a beautiful presence in the midrange, while maintaining firm and clean basses, very useful for polyphony and extended chords. The authentic Spanish heel promotes a "single block" resonance sensation between neck and body, with a more singing sustain and consistent response across the entire range. Finally, the compensated bridge and vintage bone nuts contribute to precise intonation and definition, delivering a sound that is both expressive and controlled.

Technical specifications

Type	classical guitar	Fingerboard	ebony
Construction	fully solid	Scale length	650 mm / 25.59"
Top	solid spruce	Nut width	52 mm / 2.05"
Back and sides	solid walnut	Headstock	veneered
Size	4/4	Bridge	Indian rosewood
Armrest	GEWA installed in workshop	Nut and bridge saddle	vintage bone (off-white)
Rosette mosaic	wood	Machine heads	gold-plated with lyre, black buttons and shafts
Purflings	genuine wood body binding, multi-part upper purfling, white purfling on back and sides	Strings	Hannabach 815HTC Silver Special with carbon string, high tension, made in Germany
Finish	satin shellac top, back and sides finished with eco-friendly high-gloss polyurethane lacquer	Weight	approximately 1.59 kg / 3.70 lbs
Neck	genuine Cedro with ebony reinforcements	Manufacture	Europe
Profile	flatter D shape	Package dimensions	1060 x 410 x 600 mm / 41.73" x 16.14" x 23.62"