Manuel Rodriguez Academia AC-40S

ACADEMIA is the first series in the Manuel Rodriguez range of classical guitars to incorporate the original Spanish heel, the secret to making a first-class instrument. With this special construction method, the one-piece neck is extended into the body and connected directly to the sides, back and top. This not only guarantees an enormous stability, but also an optimal transmission of vibrations, a faster response and a higher sustain. The heart of a Spanish guitar. The ACADEMIA AC40 model features a solid spruce top, zebrano back and sides, mahogany neck, ovangkol fingerboard and bridge, and bone saddle and nut. An ideal guitar for students and amateurs looking for a good sound at an affordable price.
 
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.