Manuel Rodriguez 4/4 ACADEMIA Exótica Santos Spruce Highgloss

Manuel Rodríguez 4/4 ACADEMIA EX-SS Solid Spruce / Santos Rosewood Classical Guitar – High Gloss Finish

The Manuel Rodríguez 4/4 ACADEMIA EX-SS Exótica Santos Pavo Real is a handcrafted classical guitar designed for those who appreciate the clarity of spruce and the beauty of traditional Spanish craftsmanship. Built with a solid European spruce top and laminated Santos rosewood back and sides, this instrument produces a bright, articulate tone with strong projection and balanced resonance. Finished with an eco-friendly high-gloss polyurethane coating, the EX-SS is both visually elegant and sonically refined.

Featuring a genuine Spanish heel construction for improved tonal transfer and long-term structural integrity, the guitar includes a mahogany neck with ebony reinforcement, Ovangkol fingerboard and bridge, and a factory-fitted GEWA armrest for enhanced comfort and resonance. Handmade in Europe, the ACADEMIA EX-SS exemplifies expert luthiery and performance-driven design at an exceptional value.

Key Features

• Solid Spruce Top: European spruce offers crisp, clear tone with excellent projection and responsiveness.
• Laminated Santos Rosewood Back & Sides: Eye-catching grain and tonal depth suited for classical and fingerstyle genres.
• Mahogany Neck with Ebony Reinforcement: Adds strength, sustain, and traditional tone profile.
• Ovangkol Fingerboard & Bridge: Durable tonewood with smooth texture and excellent tonal transfer.
• Vintage Bone Nut & Saddle: Hand-shaped from unbleached bone for accurate intonation and clarity.
• Factory-Fitted GEWA Armrest: Enhances comfort while allowing the top to vibrate freely and naturally.
• Spanish Heel Construction: Traditional neck joint ensures solid build and optimal resonance.
• High Gloss ECO Finish: Water-based polyurethane enhances wood beauty and protects the instrument naturally.

Specifications

Why Choose the ACADEMIA EX-SS?

• Bright, Dynamic Tone: Solid spruce top paired with Santos rosewood delivers clear highs and defined mids.
• Authentic Spanish Construction: Handcrafted in Europe using the traditional Spanish heel joint.
• Eco-Conscious Design: Satin gloss finish uses water-based varnish for safety and beauty.
• Enhanced Playability: GEWA armrest and quality materials provide comfort and responsiveness for extended sessions.

Inspired by Spanish Tradition, Built for the Modern Player

The Manuel Rodríguez 4/4 ACADEMIA EX-SS is a concert-worthy classical guitar with vibrant tonal character, elegant presentation, and practical design improvements. Ideal for students, educators, and performance-focused guitarists, it’s a refined instrument rooted in 115+ years of Madrid luthiery excellence.