Manuel Rodriguez Samba Ecología Deep Electric Neck Cutaway

The ECOLOGÍA Series: Spanish Spirit, Practicality of a Stage Guitar

Designed and handcrafted in Madrid, the Manuel Rodríguez ECOLOGÍA Samba Profundo follows the tradition of Spanish classical guitars while embracing decidedly modern choices. It features the aesthetic and luthier hallmarks that charm classical guitars (mosaic rosette, traditional bridge, refined finishes), but with a true "modern musician" orientation: cutaway for effortless access to high notes, neck inspired by electric guitar feel, and a complete preamp system to go from home to stage in minutes. The eco-friendly water-based finish, micro-porous and matte satin, adds a natural touch and comfortable grip, especially appreciated during long sessions.

For Which Guitarists and Styles is the Samba Profundo Ideal?

This electro-acoustic classical guitar is clearly aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want to retain the warmth of nylon strings while gaining speed and ease of play. With its narrower nut width (48 mm / 1.89") and extra-flat profile, it suits musicians coming from folk or electric guitars, as well as those who play fast runs, tight chord changes, or arrangements rich in positions. Repertoire-wise, it excels in nylon fingerstyle, Latin music, bossa, pop, vocal accompaniment, and any context requiring clean and quick amplification. The cutaway becomes a real asset when adding melodies, counter-melodies, or solos in the high register.

Precise, Deep Tone and Immediately Usable Amplified Sound

The solid European spruce top gives the Samba Profundo a clear and responsive character: notes start quickly, with precise attack and great definition, ideal for maintaining clarity in arpeggios and right-hand dynamics. The laminated walnut back and sides provide a consistent and stable response, with balanced mids and firm lows, helping accompaniment remain clear even when playing loudly. The Profundo format (deep body) enhances the sense of volume and density in the low spectrum, appreciated for adding "body" to rhythms while maintaining good sustain. On the electro side, the Solidflex bridge pickup combined with the ARTEC SQ-3 preamp delivers a direct, clean sound that is easy to place in a mix: the 3-band EQ allows quick adjustment of bass warmth, mid presence, and treble brightness, while the phase inversion helps reduce feedback on stage. The built-in tuner, which mutes the output signal, is a real convenience for silent tuning between songs.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This Manuel Rodríguez ECOLOGÍA Samba Profundo comes with a 213.100MR gig bag, a 531.618 leather strap, and 555.111 Security Locks. A particularly practical trio if you play standing up: the gig bag facilitates transport, and the secure strap locks reduce the risk of dropping during performances and rehearsals.

Technical specifications

Type	4/4 electro-acoustic classical guitar	Fingerboard	acacia, curved
Format	standard deep body (Profundo)	Nut width	48 mm / 1.89"
Cutaway	yes	Scale length	25.59" / 650 mm
Top	solid European spruce	Headstock insert	walnut
Back and sides	laminated walnut	Tuners	open gear, nickel-plated, black buttons and shafts
Purflings	real wood	Strap buttons	mounted Security Locks
Rosette	wooden mosaic	Strings	Hannabach 600MT, medium tension (made in Germany)
Bridge	traditional 6-hole acacia	Preamp	ARTEC SQ-3 for Manuel Rodríguez
Bridge insert and nut	Bonoïd	Pickup	Solidflex bridge
Armrest	GEWA workshop mounted	Controls	volume, bass (100 Hz), mid (800 Hz), treble (4 kHz)
Finish	eco-friendly water-based varnish, micro-porous, matte satin	Anti-feedback feature	Phase Reverse
Neck	maple	Tuner	mutes output signal, works even without jack inserted (does not turn off automatically)
Profile	"Electric Neck", extra-flat	Model	Manuel Rodríguez ECOLOGÍA SAMBA
Truss rod	BiFlex	Name	Ecología Samba Profundo "Electric Neck"
Neck/body joint	dovetail	Included	gig bag 213.100MR, leather strap 531.618, Security Locks 555.111