Manuel Rodriguez Tradicíon Series T-44 Size 1-4 Size 1-4 T-44

The TRADICÍON Series: Spanish DNA Adapted for Children

Since the early 20th century, Manuel Rodriguez has carved a unique place in the classical guitar world: a handcrafted approach, a strong sense of "Spanish guitar" detail, and a constant pursuit of balance between comfort and musicality. The TRADICÍON series continues this tradition with a warm visual identity and lutherie designed to deliver a lively, inspiring instrument that remains consistent from one piece to another. With the T-44 1/4, this spirit is not simplified "just because it's a smaller size": it is adapted. You get an elegant guitar, pleasant to hold, and expressive enough to accompany several years of learning, whether at home, in music school, or private lessons.

A 1/4 Classical Guitar to Start Under the Best Conditions

The Manuel Rodriguez TRADICÍON T-44 1/4 is primarily aimed at young beginners. The 1/4 size facilitates left-hand stretches, limits unnecessary wrist tension, and helps establish a more natural posture-essential for progressing without strain. Repertoire-wise, it is comfortable with classical methods, early arpeggio pieces, gentle speed exercises, and simple accompaniments typical of nylon strings. Its touch and response encourage working on dynamics (piano/forte), a key point for building a good right hand from the first weeks.

Warmth, Response, and Balance: The Sound Personality of the T-44 1/4

The core of the sound comes from the solid cedar top. For a student guitar, this choice is especially relevant: cedar offers quick vibration, a soft attack, and a warm color that immediately enhances notes, even with a developing playing technique. The mahogany back and sides provide a clear midrange and even projection, ideal for maintaining clarity on the middle strings (D, G) where many small guitars can sound "muddy."

The ovangkol fingerboard and bridge contribute to a precise feel: the attack is clean, and the guitar maintains a good balance between definition and roundness. The dovetail joint also helps efficiently transmit vibrations between the neck and body, aiding in achieving natural sustain despite the 1/4 size. Finally, the satin open-pore finish, applied with an eco-friendly water-based varnish, allows the instrument to breathe and promotes a more direct response: a real advantage for feeling the connection between gesture and sound, and progressing faster in dynamics and articulation.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the same playing feel and string tension as originally intended, the safest choice is to stick with a Hannabach 815 set designed for 440 mm / 17.32" scale length (high tension), identical to the factory-installed setup.

Technical specifications

Type	classical guitar	Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"
Size	1/4 (children 4 to 7 years)	Scale length	440 mm / 17.32"
Top	solid cedar	Headstock	mahogany veneer
Back and sides	mahogany	Bridge	ovangkol, traditional 6-hole
Purflings	maple	Bridge saddle and nut	bonoïd plastic
Body binding	genuine wood	Tuners	Van Gent (made in Holland), without lyre, nickel-plated, black shafts and buttons
Rosette	wooden mosaic	Strings	Hannabach 815, special set for 440 mm scale length, high tension (made in Germany)
Finish	eco-friendly water-based varnish, satin, open-pore	Weight	approximately 0.95 kg / 2.0 lbs
Neck	mahogany	Manufacture	Europe
Fingerboard	ovangkol	Package dimensions	900 x 330 x 490 mm / 35.43 x 12.99 x 19.29"
Neck/body joint	dovetail