Manuel Rodriguez Superior Series C Rosewood Cedar C-C

The SUPERIOR C Series: Spanish DNA Designed for Today's Demands

The Manuel Rodriguez SUPERIOR C-C belongs to the SUPERIOR C Rosewood/Cedar series, a line designed to recapture the spirit of traditional Spanish classical guitars while offering consistent manufacturing and a finish level suited to current needs. The brand's heritage, linked to Spanish lutherie since 1905, is reflected in structural choices such as the Spanish heel, understated aesthetics, and materials focused on musicality. Within the range, this model represents a true step up for those seeking an expressive, precise, and enjoyable instrument over time, with comfort details rarely found at this level.

A Full-Size 4/4 Classical Guitar for Serious Progress (and Long-Term Playing)

With its 4/4 size and typical classical nut width, the SUPERIOR C-C is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists looking to advance: more left-hand control, a wider dynamic range, and a richer timbral palette to develop musicality. It perfectly meets the expectations of the classical repertoire (studies, conservatory, polyphonic pieces), while remaining inspiring for styles such as bossa nova, Latin music, or nylon fingerstyle arrangements, where precision and clarity across registers make all the difference.

Sound Signature: Warmth of Cedar, Depth of Rosewood, Balanced Response

The solid cedar top is known for its quick response: the attack is easy, the tone is warm, and the guitar reacts fluidly even at low intensity, which helps work on nuance, legato, and singing phrasing. The Indian rosewood laminated back and sides provide a sense of depth and stability: the bass gains solidity, the mids remain clear, and the trebles keep a nice definition, useful in higher positions and fast passages.

The construction with a genuine Spanish heel contributes to efficient energy transmission between the neck and the body, often felt in the coherence of the response and playing comfort. Regarding hardware, the compensated bridge helps secure intonation along the scale length, while the 12-hole "Moreno" format facilitates clean and stable string installation, appreciated by guitarists seeking reliable tuning stability and a consistent feel under the fingers.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the best out of this classical guitar, a set of high-tension 4/4 classical guitar strings is a coherent choice if you like a firm response and strong projection. A chromatic tuner (handy at home and during rehearsals) and a footrest remain essentials to stabilize posture, gain precision, and work on intonation daily.

Technical specifications

Type	classical guitar	Scale length	650 mm / 25.6"
Size	4/4	Fingerboard	ebony
Top	solid cedar	Bridge	Indian rosewood
Back and sides	laminated Indian rosewood	Nut	vintage bone (off-white)
Assembly	genuine Spanish heel	Saddle / inlay	vintage bone (off-white), compensated
Rosette	wooden mosaic	Headstock	Indian rosewood veneer
Binding	genuine wood body binding, multi-piece upper purfling, white purfling on back and sides	Machine heads	gold-plated with lyre, black buttons and shafts
Armrest	GEWA installed in workshop	Original strings	Hannabach 815HTC Silver Special, high tension, with carbon string (made in Germany)
Finish	ecological polyurethane lacquer, high gloss	Manufacture	Europe
Neck	maple with ebony reinforcement (according to spec) / mahogany with ebony reinforcement (according to spec)	Weight	approximately 1.75 kg / 3.86 lbs
Nut width	52 mm / 2.05"	Package dimensions	1060 x 410 x 600 mm / 41.7" x 16.1" x 23.6"