Manuel Rodriguez Ltd Edition SUPERIOR Anniversary Classical Guitar

The Manuel Rodríguez SUPERIOR series represents the pinnacle of traditional Spanish classical guitar design, combining exquisite tonewoods, refined craftsmanship, and outstanding tonal performance. Created to celebrate the anniversary of Guitarras Manuel Rodriguez, this limited edition instrument delivers exceptional build quality, elegant aesthetics, and a deeply expressive voice that will appeal to discerning classical players.

Handmade in Europe and produced in strictly limited numbers, the SUPERIOR series proves that true excellence goes far beyond visual beauty.

Main Features

• Limited anniversary model with only 120 instruments produced
• Solid spruce top for clarity, projection, and dynamic response
• Birdseye maple back and sides with striking natural figuring
• Mahogany neck with ebony inlay for added strength and stability
• Ebony fingerboard for smooth, precise playability
• Moreno 12 hole rosewood bridge
• Nut and bridge inlay made from unbleached bone
• Nut width 52mm with traditional 650mm scale length
• GEWA armrest for enhanced comfort and resonance
• Real wood mahogany purfling
• High gloss body with shellac based top finish and satin matt neck
• Spanish maestro machine heads
• Hannabach 815HTC carbon trebles strings made in Germany

Traditional Spanish Heel Construction

At the heart of every SUPERIOR guitar is an original Spanish heel construction, regarded as the royal class of classical guitar building. The one piece neck extends seamlessly into the body and is directly connected to the sides, back, and top. This traditional method delivers outstanding structural stability, optimal vibration transfer, faster response, and long lasting sustain.

Handmade Excellence with Premium Details

All SUPERIOR instruments are handcrafted in Europe and feature appointments rarely found at this price level. The mahogany neck includes an ebony inlay on the rear for enhanced rigidity, while the nut and bridge inlays are hand filed from oiled vintage bone. A water based eco high gloss lacquer is used to protect the instrument while allowing the wood to resonate freely.

Moreno 12 Hole Bridge Design

The innovative Moreno 12 hole bridge ensures consistent contact pressure between the strings and bridge inlay. Compared to a traditional 6 hole bridge, this design allows strings to be fitted more quickly, securely, and evenly. It also significantly reduces the risk of string slippage and potential damage to the soundboard.

GEWA Armrest for Comfort and Tone

A distinctive feature of all Manuel Rodríguez full size classical guitars is the integrated GEWA armrest. Its rounded profile provides exceptional playing comfort while allowing the soundboard to vibrate freely across its entire surface. By preventing damping from the right arm, the guitar delivers improved resonance and a more open, responsive tone.

Factory Fitted Premium Strings

Hannabach 815HTC strings with carbon trebles are factory fitted to perfectly complement the tonal character of the SUPERIOR series. Made in Germany, these strings add clarity, balance, and projection, completing an instrument designed for expressive and nuanced performance.

Specifications

• Top: Solid spruce
• Back and sides: Birdseye maple
• Neck: Mahogany with ebony inlay
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Bridge: Moreno 12 hole rosewood
• Nut width: 52mm
• Scale length: 650mm
• Finish: High gloss body, shellac based top, satin matt neck
• Strings: Hannabach 815HTC carbon trebles