Manuel Rodriguez Samba Ecología Deep Cutaway, truss rod

The ECOLOGÍA Series: The Spirit of Spanish Nylon with Contemporary Choices

The Manuel Rodríguez ECOLOGÍA Samba Profundo embodies the DNA of the Spanish classical guitar: clean lines, mosaic rosette, traditional bridge, and the dynamic response typical of nylon strings. Where it stands out is in its "modern musician" interpretation: cutaway for higher fret access without contortions, built-in electronics to switch from acoustic to amplified, and eco-friendly water-based finish to combine silky touch and resonance. With its deep body, it clearly targets guitarists seeking a sense of depth and broader presence without sacrificing comfort.

Who Is This Electro-Acoustic Classical Guitar For?

This guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists looking for a reliable, consistent instrument ready to work: rehearsals, home studio, amplified stages, vocal accompaniment, or instrumental playing. Its narrower nut width (48 mm / 1.89") will also appeal to musicians coming from electric or folk guitars, or those who want a less "spread" left hand than with a standard classical. Repertoire-wise, it excels in bossa, Latin music, nylon fingerstyle, acoustic pop, and modern classical styles alternating precise arpeggios, high-position passages, and more assertive attacks.

Clear, Full, and Controllable Sound Supported by a Deep Body

The combination of a solid European spruce top and laminated walnut back and sides delivers a very clear personality: a sharp attack, beautiful definition in the highs, and dynamics that respond well to right-hand nuances. The solid spruce provides the essential precision for articulation, while the laminated walnut favors stability and structured mids, useful for standing out in an ensemble or mix. The deep body enhances the sensation of volume under the fingers, with more foundation in the low spectrum and more generous projection, ideal for accompaniment and melodic lines that need to "carry".

The microporous water-based finish contributes to this lively feeling: it produces a more open response, with a top that seems to vibrate easily. When plugged in, the combination of the Solidflex pickup placed at the bridge and the ARTEC SQ-3 preamp emphasizes clarity and control: 3-band EQ to adapt the tone to the venue, and the valuable Phase Reverse to limit feedback when stage volume rises. The built-in tuner, with mute output function, simplifies tuning changes between songs.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original balance, favor a medium tension nylon string set (the guitar comes equipped with Hannabach 600MT). This tension maintains a soft touch, precise attack, and homogeneous response, particularly suited to an electro-acoustic designed to alternate nuanced playing and amplification.

Technical specifications

Type	electro-acoustic classical guitar	Scale length	650 mm / 25.59"
Size	4/4	Fingerboard	curved acacia
Cutaway	yes	Headstock insert	walnut
Body depth	standard deep body	Bridge	traditional 6-hole acacia
Top	solid European spruce	Nut and saddle	Bonoïd
Back and sides	laminated walnut	Machine heads	without lyre, nickel-plated, black buttons and shafts
Purflings	genuine wood	Original strings	Hannabach 600MT, medium tension (Germany)
Rosette	wooden mosaic	Pickup	Solidflex (at the bridge)
Finish	eco-friendly water-based varnish, microporous, matte satin	Preamp	ARTEC SQ-3 for Manuel Rodríguez
Armrest	GEWA workshop-mounted	Equalizer	3-band
Strap buttons	Security Locks installed	Controls	volume, bass (100 Hz), mid (800 Hz), treble (4 kHz)
Wood	maple	Functions	Phase Reverse (anti-feedback), tuner (output mute)
Neck/body joint	dovetail	Tuner note	does not turn off automatically
Truss rod	biflex	Model	Manuel Rodríguez ECOLOGÍA SAMBA / Ecología Samba Profundo
Nut width	48 mm / 1.89"	Included	gig bag 213.100MR, leather strap 531.618, Security Locks 555.111