Manuel Rodriguez MAGISTRAL Series F-C Palisander All Solid Classical Guitar

Craftsmanship, heritage, and tonal majesty come together in the Manuel Rodríguez MAGISTRAL F-C, an all-solid classical guitar that stands proudly at the intersection of traditional Spanish luthiery and refined modern detail. This is no factory-stamped beginner box—this is a luthier’s love letter to the classical guitarist, built for players who demand warmth, responsiveness, and visual elegance in equal measure.

At the heart of its voice is a solid red cedar top, prized for its rich, mellow tone and remarkable sensitivity. The top responds beautifully to the lightest touch, making it an ideal partner for expressive, dynamic phrasing. This is paired with stunning solid Indian rosewood (palisander) back and sides, giving the instrument a resonant low-end growl, sparkling treble, and a full-bodied tonal character that blossoms as the wood matures.

The neck, carved from solid cedro, features an ebony reinforcement strip for strength and long-term stability, capped with a smooth ebony fingerboard that provides a luxurious playing surface. Every note feels supported, articulate, and intimate, whether you're playing intricate arpeggios or full, expressive chordal textures.

One of the standout details is the 12-hole “Moreno” rosewood bridge, which increases downforce on the top and improves tuning stability while offering greater string tension consistency—ideal for players who take their right-hand control seriously. The vintage-style bone nut and saddle further enhance sustain and tonal purity, while the factory-fitted armrest not only improves ergonomic comfort but also allows the top to vibrate more freely, giving the guitar added clarity and projection.

Visually, this MAGISTRAL doesn’t shout—it sings. The top is finished in a hand-rubbed matte shellac, allowing the cedar to breathe and age gracefully. The back and sides are treated with a high-gloss eco-friendly polyurethane varnish, which brings out the deep chocolate hues and striking grain patterns of the rosewood. Elegant gold-plated tuners with black buttons complete the look with just the right amount of flair.

This instrument is strung with Hannabach 815HTC Silver Special high-tension strings, offering a balanced voice with exceptional sustain and volume—perfectly suited to both solo performance and ensemble work.

Specifications

• Manuel Rodriguez MAGISTRAL F-C

• All solid classical guitar

• Solid cedar top

• Back and sides: solid Indian palisander

• 4/4 size, scale 650 mm, nut width 52 mm

• New top varnish: matt shellac finish

• Back and sides: Highgloss water-based lacquer finish

• Genuine Cedro neck with ebony reinforcement, flat D-Profile

• Fingerboard of ebony, Indian palisander bridge

• Genuine Spanish heel

• Vintage (non-bleached) bone nut and bridge inlay, bridge inlay with compensation

• New 12-hole "Moreno" rosewood bridge

• Factory-fitted GEWA armrest

• Rosewood headstock inlay

• Wooden soundhole mosaic

• Real wood body binding, multi-part purfling, 3-piece inserted purfling on bac and sides

• Gold-plated machine head with lyra, black buttons and shafts

• Stringing: Hannabach 815HTC Silver Special with CARBON treble strings, high tension, made in Germany

• Special lacquer finish: Top shellac satin-matt, Back and sides environmentally-friendly polyurethane lacquer, highgloss

• Made in Europe