The ACADEMIA series is the first series in the Manuel Rodriguez range , the one with an authentic Spanish heel , the cream of the crop in guitar making.
This particular method of manufacturing allows the neck to join, in a single piece, the body of the guitar and to be directly connected to the sides, the back and the top, ensuring not only great stability , but also optimal transmission of vibrations , a faster response and a longer sustain .
The soul of the Spanish guitar.
The four 4/4-size models in the ACADEMIA series are distinguished by their different decorative elements and the materials used for the top and sides. It's all about seeing, hearing, and feeling what you prefer.
Although they belong to a moderate price range , ACADEMIA instruments are entirely handmade in Europe and are mainly characterized by their mahogany neck with an ovangkol fingerboard, their nut and bridge handmade from oiled vintage bone, and the natural water-based high-gloss varnish.
The GEWA armrest is another feature common to all Manuel Rodríguez 4/4 guitars. It offers two major advantages: a very pleasant playing feel thanks to its rounded shape, and freedom of vibration across the entire surface of the soundboard, preventing the resting right arm from absorbing vibrations.
More sound, more comfort.
Hannabach 815HTC strings , made in Germany and assembled in the workshop, optimize the sound of this series.
Manuel Rodríguez Exotic Academy Santos Pavo Real
Solid top , back and sides in Santos rosewood with very visible grain (Machaerium Scleroxylon), laminated
4/4, scale length 650mm/25.59", nut width 52mm/2.05"
Mahogany neck
Fingerboard and 6-hole bridge in Ovangkol
Real Spanish heel
Santos head insert
Vintage bone nut and bridge inlay (ecru), bridge with compensation
GEWA armrests
Wooden rose window mosaic
Body binding in real mahogany wood
Gold mechanism with black lyre, buttons and rods
Strings: Hannabach 815HTC Silver Special with CARBON trebles , high tension, made in Germany
Made in Europe
Model ACADEMIA EX-SS Exótica Santos Pavo Real Gloss
Solid European spruce top
Environmentally friendly polyurethane gloss varnish