Classical Guitar Manuel Rodríguez ESTUDIO Spruce Highgloss 4/4 – spruce top, high-gloss finish Manuel Rodríguez ESTUDIO Spruce Highgloss 4/4 is a classical guitar with nylon strings that combines traditional Spanish guitar design, comfortable playability, and modern construction features. It is intended for beginners and intermediate guitarists, music school students, and anyone looking for a fully-featured classical guitar for regular playing. Size 4/4 represents the standard size of a classical guitar, suitable primarily for adults and older students. The 650 mm scale length and 52 mm nut width correspond to the traditional dimensions of a classical instrument and provide ample space for proper left- and right-hand technique. Nylon strings are softer to the touch than the steel strings of western guitars. Therefore, they are suitable for learning classical playing, developing finger technique, practicing chords, and performing classical guitar pieces. Manuel Rodríguez is a traditional Spanish guitar brand with a history dating back to 1905. The family business was founded in Madrid and has been developing the craftsmanship of Spanish guitar making for over a century. Today, the third-generation representative, Manuel Rodríguez III, continues the family tradition by combining classic guitar-building principles with modern innovation. The ESTUDIO Spruce Highgloss model is part of a range created in collaboration between Manuel Rodríguez and GEWA music. The focus is on functional craftsmanship, the selection of materials, and providing an affordable quality instrument for music education. The tabletop is made of spruce, which is one of the traditional tonewoods used in the production of classical guitars. It is popular for its clear response, good note definition, and ability to convey the dynamics of playing. The back, sides, and neck are made of okoume wood. The guitar’s distinctive appearance is complemented by an environmentally friendly glossy water-based lacquer and a matte finish on the neck. Sound and usage Manuel Rodríguez ESTUDIO Spruce 4/4 is designed for classical guitar playing with a natural, balanced sound character. The spruce top supports a clear response and definition of individual notes, which is important for melodic playing, arpeggios, as well as basic classical pieces. The standard scale length of 650 mm allows you to develop proper playing habits on a classical guitar. The nut width of 52 mm provides the typical spacing between nylon strings, which guitarists use for classical technique and fingerstyle playing. A structural advantage is dual-action truss rod (2-way truss rod), which allows for professional adjustment of neck relief. This is a practical feature that helps with long-term playability adjustments of the instrument. The model is suitable for: ✔ teaching classical guitar at elementary art schools and music schools ✔ individual lessons with a guitar teacher ✔ home exercise and regular play ✔ adults and senior students ✔ for beginner and intermediate guitarists ✔ classical music, fingerstyle, and accompaniment with nylon strings Used materials Top panel: spruce – a traditional tonewood with clear response and good dynamics Back plate and sides: okoumé – wood used in the production of musical instruments Neck: okoumé with a bidirectional adjustable reinforcement Fingerboard: Blackwood Tek – material designed for the production of fingerboards Grasshopper: Blackwood Tek Body piping: ABS – protective and aesthetic edging of the body Frets: 19 nickel-silver alloy frets Nut and saddle insert: ABS Tuning machines: chrome-plated classic machine heads Surface finish: more environmentally friendly water-based glossy varnish Neck surface: matte, for a more pleasant touch Technical specifications Parameter Value BrandManuel Rodríguez ModelESTUDIO Spruce Highgloss Tool typeClassical guitar with nylon strings Size4/4 Scale length650 mm Nut width52 mm Top panelSpruce Back plate and sidesOkoumé NeckOkoumé Neck braceTwo-way adjustable truss rod FretboardBlackwood Tek GrasshopperBlackwood Tek Number of frets19 Fret materialNickel silver alloy Nut and saddle insertABS Body contouringABS Tuning machinesChromed Body surface finishGlossy water-based varnish Neck finishMatte ColorLight Natural Wood – light natural wood Manuel Rodríguez – the tradition of Spanish guitars since 1905 Brand history Manuel Rodríguez Guitars began in 1905 in Madrid, Spain. The family business is one of the oldest guitar manufacturers in Spain, and its instruments are rooted in the tradition of the Madrid school of classical guitar making. The craft has been passed down in the family for three generations. The current luthier, Manuel Rodríguez III, grew up in both Spain and California, which allows his approach to combine traditional Spanish techniques with modern ideas about the construction and playability of musical instruments. In cooperation with the company GEWA music The brand has revamped its guitar series and set new quality standards. The range includes instruments for beginner guitarists, students, and demanding players, with a shared focus on sound, craftsmanship, and guitar-making tradition. Glossy water-based lacquer and modern design One of the distinguishing features of the ESTUDIO Spruce Highgloss model is high-gloss water-based finish. It highlights the natural appearance of the spruce top plate while also offering a more environmentally friendly approach to surface finishing. The satin-finished neck offers a different feel to the touch compared to the guitar’s glossy body. A practical design feature is the dual-action truss rod, which allows for professional adjustment of the neck as needed. Why choose the Manuel Rodríguez ESTUDIO Spruce 4/4? ✔ traditional Spanish guitar brand with a history dating back to 1905 ✔ standard 4/4 size suitable for adults and older students ✔ spruce top with clear and natural sound response ✔ back, sides and neck made of okoume ✔ traditional 650 mm scale length ✔ classic nut width 52 mm ✔ bidirectional adjustable truss rod ✔ fingerboard and bridge made of Blackwood Tek material ✔ 19 frets made of nickel-silver alloy ✔ glossy water-based lacquer and matte neck ✔ suitable for teaching at music schools, individual lessons, and home practice ✔ collaboration between the brands Manuel Rodríguez and GEWA music Manuel Rodríguez ESTUDIO Spruce Highgloss 4/4 is a suitable choice for a guitarist looking for a classical guitar of traditional size, with nylon strings, a spruce top, and well-designed construction details. It combines more than a century of Spanish guitar-making tradition with modern craftsmanship, comfortable playability, and an elegant natural appearance. It is ready to accompany the player from their first chords to more demanding classical pieces.