For more than 120 years, Manuel Rodríguez has crafted classical guitars rooted in the traditions of Spanish lutherie. Handmade in Europe under the personal supervision of Manuel Rodríguez III, the Manuel Rodríguez Academia Exotica Santos Pavo Real Cedar classical guitar pairs authentic European craftsmanship with warm, expressive tone and refined appointments. Built with a solid red cedar top, rosewood décor back and sides, a mahogany neck, genuine Spanish heel construction, ovangkol fingerboard and 6-hole ovangkol bridge, it delivers the rich response and comfortable playability expected from a well-crafted nylon-string instrument. A bone nut, bone saddle, factory-fitted GEWA armrest, gold-plated lyre-style tuners and Hannabach 815HTC Silver Special strings with carbon trebles complete a full-size classical guitar designed to inspire years of musical growth.

Solid Red Cedar Top for Warm, Expressive Tone

The solid red cedar top gives this Academia Exotica model a warm, responsive voice with rich tonal character and excellent dynamic sensitivity. Favored by many classical guitarists for its immediate response under the fingers, cedar excels at expressive phrasing, lyrical passages and nuanced fingerstyle playing. Rosewood décor back and sides complement the solid top with traditional styling and balanced tonal support.

Traditional Spanish Heel Construction Enhances Stability

Built in Europe, the guitar features genuine Spanish heel construction, one of the defining characteristics of traditional classical guitar design. By integrating the neck and body into a unified structure, this time-honored construction method promotes efficient vibration transfer, lasting stability and a responsive feel. Combined with the full-size body and 25.59" scale length, the Santos Pavo Real Cedar provides the familiar playing experience classical guitarists expect.

Premium Materials and Refined Appointments

An ovangkol fingerboard and 6-hole ovangkol bridge provide smooth, durable playing surfaces, while the bone nut and bone saddle support accurate intonation and efficient string vibration transfer. Real-wood body binding, multi-part top purfling, white purfling on the back and sides and a traditional wooden soundhole mosaic complete a refined appearance that reflects the instrument's European craftsmanship.

Designed for Comfortable Playing

The full-size body offers the familiar feel of a traditional classical guitar, while the factory-fitted GEWA armrest improves playing comfort by reducing contact between the player's forearm and the guitar's top edge. Gold-plated lyre-style tuning machines with black buttons and shafts provide smooth, reliable tuning, and Hannabach 815HTC Silver Special high-tension strings with carbon trebles deliver a responsive playing experience right out of the case.

Over a Century of Classical Guitar Tradition

Since 1905, the Manuel Rodríguez name has been synonymous with classical guitars inspired by Spanish tradition and refined through generations of craftsmanship. The Manuel Rodríguez Academia Exotica Santos Pavo Real Cedar classical guitar continues that legacy with a warm solid cedar top, genuine Spanish heel construction and thoughtfully selected appointments that enhance both tone and comfort. Whether used for classical study, personal practice or performance, the Manuel Rodríguez Academia Exotica Santos Pavo Real Cedar classical guitar rewards players with expressive tone, lasting comfort and authentic European craftsmanship.