Manuel Rodriguez Magistral Series F Ind. Rosewood All Solid Cedar-Rosewood F-C

The MAGISTRAL Series: A Characterful Classical at the Top of the Range

The MAGISTRAL F-C follows an approach seeking the best of both worlds: Spanish tradition (assembly with Spanish heel, selection of noble woods, warm aesthetics) and more modern performance-oriented choices. This is immediately felt in the overall ergonomics, attention to detail (bone, compensated bridge, elaborate purflings), and the differentiated finish between the top and the rest of the body. The result: a 4/4 classical guitar crafted to finely respond to nuances while maintaining a power reserve for more dynamic passages.

Who Is the MAGISTRAL F-C For?

This Manuel Rodriguez clearly targets the intermediate to advanced guitarist who wishes to step up in tonal richness, precision, and comfort. Its typical classical nut width and 4/4 size encourage clean and steady playing: arpeggios, tremolo, barre chord work, rasgueados, and fast position changes gain stability. It naturally fits into classical repertoire, Spanish and Latin pieces, as well as refined accompaniment where wide dynamics, clear attacks, and a reliable balance between bass and treble are required.

A Rich, Responsive, and Nuanced Sound Thanks to Solid Woods

The solid cedar top is known for its immediate response: the attack is quick, the sound settles effortlessly, and the guitar rewards sensitive playing with a very musical warmth. This choice is particularly appreciated for right-hand nuance work, achieving a natural singing tone and maintaining presence even at low volume.

The solid Indian rosewood back and sides provide depth and definition, with more structured lows and harmonic brightness that helps chords "breathe." The assembly with Spanish heel promotes direct vibration transmission: you feel a more "alive" response under the fingers, useful both for precision and inspiration. Finally, the vintage bone nut and bridge inlay, combined with the compensated bridge, contribute to more accurate intonation and clearer note articulation across the entire fingerboard, especially appreciated when working on complex voicings and higher positions.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the instrument's original behavior, a set of Hannabach 815HTC Silver Special high tension strings (identical to factory equipment) is the safest choice for replacement and continuity of feel, tension, and response.

Technical specifications

Model	Manuel Rodriguez MAGISTRAL F-C	Fingerboard	ebony
Type	fully solid classical guitar	Scale length	25.59" / 650 mm
Top	solid cedar	Nut width	2.05" / 52 mm
Back and sides	solid Indian rosewood	Bridge	Indian rosewood
Size	4/4	Compensated bridge	yes
Genuine Spanish heel	yes	Nut	vintage bone (ivory color)
Armrest	GEWA installed in workshop	Bridge inlay	vintage bone (ivory color)
Rosette	wooden mosaic	Headstock	rosewood veneer
Purflings	genuine wood body binding, multi-part upper purfling, three-part inserts on back and sides	Tuners	gold-plated with lyre, black buttons and shafts
Top finish	matte shellac-based lacquer (satin)	Strings	Hannabach 815HTC Silver Special with carbon string, high tension, made in Germany
Back and sides finish	water-based lacquer, high gloss	Weight	approximately 1.85 kg / 4.08 lbs
Special lacquer finish	satin shellac top, back and sides with eco-friendly polyurethane lacquer, high gloss	Manufacture	Europe
Neck	genuine Cedro with ebony reinforcements	Package dimensions	41.73" x 16.14" x 23.62" / 1060 x 410 x 600 mm
Profile	flatter D