Tesoro

The Tesoro series is Manuel Rodríguez´s collection of limited edition guitars. Tesoro means "treasure" in Spanish, and that's exactly what these guitars are - handcrafted to perfection in all-solid construction, handmade of the most exquisite and book-matched woods we can find, often from Manuel Rodríguez´s private stock.

Each Tesoro guitar is a unique masterpiece and comes with a certificate of authenticity. We only produce each limited edition once and the number is limited to the rare amount of wood we have. Whether you're a collector, a performer, or just someone who appreciates the beauty and craftsmanship of a finely made guitar, the Tesoro series is sure to captivate and inspire.

Magistral

The Manuel Rodríguez MAGISTRAL series is a fully solid model series with unique features at an extremely appealing price/performance ratio.

In addition to the use of solid woods, the original Spanish neck construction ensures fast response, optimal sound development, long-lasting sustain and maximum stability. In this royal class of guitar construction, the one-piece neck extends into the body and is directly connected to the sides, back and top. The cedro wood used for this is particularly light and optimises the balance of the guitar.

In addition, the guitars, which are handmade in Europe, have further features that are quite special in this moderate price range. These include the stabilising neck inlay made of ebony, the fingerboard (also made of ebony), the nut and bridge inlay, hand-filed from oiled vintage bone, as well as the water-based eco high-gloss varnish.

A special feature of all Manuel Rodríguez 4/4 guitars is the GEWA armrest, which offers two decisive advantages: its rounded shape ensures a particularly pleasant playing feel and allows the top to vibrate freely over the entire surface, as it prevents damping by the right arm being placed on top.

More sound, more comfort.

The innovative Moreno 12-hole bridge is specially designed to ensure that the strings always have the same contact pressure on the bridge insert. In contrast to the standard 6-hole bridge, the strings can be fastened more easily, quickly and securely. The risk of the strings slipping through and damaging the top is greatly reduced.

German-made Hannabach 815HTC strings are factory-fitted and perfectly round off the tonal quality of this series.

Superior

The Manuel Rodríguez SUPERIOR series offers stunning instruments with exceptionally attractively grained body woods.

The excellence of these guitars is by no means limited to their appearance.

All models are equipped with an original Spanish heel, the royal class in guitar building. With this special construction method, the one-piece neck extends into the body and is directly connected to the sides, back and top. This not only ensures enormous stability, but also optimal vibration transmission, faster response and longer sustain.

The heart of a Spanish guitar.

All SUPERIOR instruments are handmade in Europe and have additional features that are quite special in this moderate price range. These include the mahogany neck, which has an ebony inlay on the back for stability, the nut and bridge inlay, hand-filed from oiled vintage bone, and the water-based eco high-gloss lacquer.

The innovative Moreno 12-hole bridge, due to its special construction, allows the strings to always have the same contact pressure on the bridge inlay. In contrast to the standard 6-hole bridge, the strings can be fastened more easily, quickly and securely. The risk of the strings slipping through and damaging the top is greatly reduced.

A special feature of all Manuel Rodríguez 4/4 guitars is the GEWA armrest, which offers two decisive advantages: its rounded shape ensures a particularly pleasant playing feel and allows the soundboard to vibrate freely over the entire surface, as it prevents damping by the right arm being placed on top.

More sound, more comfort.

German-made Hannabach 815HTC strings are factory-fitted and perfectly round off the tonal quality of this series.

Academia

ACADEMIA is the first series in the Manuel Rodríguez range to feature the original Spanish heel, the royal class in guitar making. With this special construction method, the one-piece neck extends into the body and is directly connected to the sides, back and top. This not only ensures enormous stability, but also optimal vibration transmission, faster response and longer sustain.

The heart of a Spanish guitar.

The four versions of the ACADEMIA series, all in 4/4 size, differ in the beautiful decorations and materials of the top and sides. Here you have to see, hear and experience what you like better.

All ACADEMIA instruments are handmade in Europe and have additional features that are quite special in this moderate price range. These include the mahogany neck with Ovangkol fingerboard, the nut and bridge inlay, hand-filed from oiled vintage bone, and the water-based eco high-gloss varnish.

A special feature of all Manuel Rodríguez 4/4 guitars is the GEWA armrest, which offers two decisive advantages: With its rounded shape, it ensures a particularly pleasant playing feel and allows the top to vibrate freely over the entire surface, as it prevents damping by the right arm being placed on top.

More sound, more comfort.

German-made Hannabach 815HTC strings are factory-wound and perfectly round off the tonal quality of this series.

Tradición

Tradition in look and sound.

The TRADICION series embodies the typical characteristics of classic guitar-making in several respects. This begins with the choice of materials: solid cedar is used for the top, whilst the back and sides are made of mahogany. The result is a traditional appearance, beautifully enhanced by an eco-friendly high-gloss finish.

In terms of sound, the instruments are moderately balanced and designed to produce a well-rounded tone. This is ensured, among other things, by the traditional neck construction with a dovetail joint, which guarantees not only high stability but also excellent vibration transmission.

A special feature of all Manuel Rodríguez 4/4 guitars is the GEWA armrest, which offers two key advantages: its rounded shape ensures a particularly comfortable playing experience and allows the top to vibrate freely across its entire surface, as it prevents dampening caused by the right arm resting on it.

More sound, more comfort.

Hannabach 815HTC strings, manufactured in Germany, are fitted at the factory and perfectly round off the sound concept of this series.

The instruments in the Manuel Rodríguez TRADICION series are available in all five standard sizes, right down to the small 1/4-size guitar.

Ecología

The Manuel Rodríguez ECOLOGÍA series draws on the traditions of European guitar-making practised by our great-grandfathers. In those days, only the tonewood that grew locally and was readily available was used. It was not until much later that international trade – including in tropical woods – supplanted the local woods that had been tried and tested for decades.

At its core, the series is built on these old traditions and is therefore ecologically state-of-the-art. Not a single tropical wood is used. Instead, European woods such as spruce, walnut, maple and acacia are used. Furthermore, only water-based eco-friendly matt varnish is used. This holistic, ecologically sustainable design clearly sets the ECOLOGÍA series apart from other guitars.

In terms of sound, the instruments are moderately balanced and designed for a well-rounded tone. This is ensured, among other things, by the traditional neck construction with a dovetail joint, which guarantees not only high stability but also excellent vibration transmission.

A special feature of all 4/4 guitars by Manuel Rodríguez is the GEWA armrest, which offers two key advantages: Its rounded shape ensures a particularly comfortable playing feel and allows the top to vibrate freely across its entire surface, as it prevents damping caused by the right arm resting on it.

More sound, more comfort.

Hannabach 815HTC strings, manufactured in Germany, are fitted at the factory and perfectly complement the sound concept of this series.

The instruments in the Manuel Rodríguez ECOLOGÍA series are available in all five standard sizes, right down to the small 1/4-size guitar.

Signature Legacy

Mastery in craftsmanship.

SIGNATURE LEGACY is the concentration of decades of experience in guitar making in the Rodríguez family.

Luthier Manuel Rodríguez III builds exquisite guitars in his private workshop on the Iberian Peninsula, 100% by hand from precious tonewoods. Some of these woods have been in the family for generations and some are up to 50 years old.

These exquisite gems have all the characteristics that distinguish a masterful classical guitar.

Each top is individually selected by hand.

Nothing other than the original Spanish heel construction comes into consideration for the light cedro neck. In this royal class of guitar making, the one-piece neck extends into the body and is directly connected to the sides, back and top. This not only ensures enormous stability, but also optimal vibration transmission, faster response and longer sustain.

The exquisite ebony fingerboard and body of these excellent instruments are inlaid with unique inlays of individual beauty and elegance.

To round off the sound, the instrument is individually fitted as desired with high-quality strings from Hannabach, Made in Germany.

All guitars are delivered in a luxury case.

Each individual instrument is unique and was made by a master craftsman. Therefore, a waiting period of several months should always be expected for these unique pieces that are full of character.