
Manuel Rodriguez ACADEMIA Exótica Santos E-Acoustic Spruce Highgloss
Manuel Rodríguez 4/4 ACADEMIA EX-SS-EA Solid Spruce / Santos Rosewood E-Acoustic Classical Guitar – High Gloss Finish
The Manuel Rodríguez 4/4 ACADEMIA EX-SS-EA Exótica Santos Pavo Real Gloss is a premium electro-acoustic classical guitar that combines traditional Spanish craftsmanship with modern amplification. It features a solid European spruce top and laminated Santos rosewood back and sides, offering bright, articulate tone with rich sustain and exceptional clarity. With a built-in MR by ARTEC SQ-3 preamp and Solid-Flex undersaddle pickup, the EX-SS-EA delivers consistent tone on stage and in studio settings.
Handmade in Europe and built with a genuine Spanish heel, the guitar promotes superior structural stability and tonal transfer. It includes a mahogany neck reinforced with ebony, Ovangkol fingerboard and bridge, and a factory-fitted GEWA armrest for enhanced playing comfort. Finished in a high-gloss, water-based polyurethane coating, the EX-SS-EA offers aesthetics and durability for the modern classical performer.
Key Features
- Solid Spruce Top: European spruce delivers crisp, clear projection with dynamic response.
- Laminated Santos Rosewood Back & Sides: Provides tonal warmth and exotic visual appeal.
- MR by ARTEC SQ-3 Preamp: Includes 3-band EQ and tuner for versatile sound shaping and reliable live performance.
- Solid-Flex Pickup: Undersaddle design for natural and accurate sound reproduction.
- Mahogany Neck with Ebony Reinforcement: Adds strength, sustain, and tonal balance.
- Ovangkol Fingerboard & Bridge: Durable and responsive tonewood for smooth playability.
- Factory-Fitted GEWA Armrest: Increases comfort and allows the top to vibrate freely for better tone.
- Spanish Heel Construction: Traditional neck joint ensures lasting resonance and strength.
- Eco-Friendly Gloss Finish: High-gloss, water-based polyurethane for durable, low-impact beauty.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | ACADEMIA EX-SS-EA |
| Size | 4/4 (Full Size) |
| Scale Length | 650 mm (25.6") |
| Nut Width | 52 mm (2.05") |
| Top | Solid European Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Laminated Santos Rosewood |
| Neck | Mahogany with Ebony Reinforcement |
| Fingerboard | Ovangkol |
| Bridge | Ovangkol |
| Neck Joint | Spanish Heel |
| Nut & Saddle | Vintage (Unbleached) Bone, Compensated Saddle |
| Binding | Mahogany |
| Rosette | Wooden Mosaic |
| Tuners | Gold-Plated with Black Buttons |
| Electronics | MR by ARTEC SQ-3 Preamp with Solid-Flex Pickup |
| Strings | Hannabach 815HTC Silver Special (Carbon Trebles) |
| Finish | High Gloss, Eco-Friendly Polyurethane |
| Special Features | Factory-Fitted GEWA Armrest |
| Made In | Europe |
| GEWA Item Number | 501.358 |
| Suggested Retail Price | €859.00 |
Why Choose the ACADEMIA EX-SS-EA?
- Stage-Ready Performance: Built-in pickup and EQ system deliver rich, reliable sound on stage or in the studio.
- Tradition with Innovation: Combines Spanish guitar-making heritage with modern amplification.
- Comfort and Playability: GEWA armrest, balanced neck profile, and quality craftsmanship make it a joy to play.
- Environmentally Conscious Design: Sustainable finish and premium materials align with modern values.
Classical Elegance Meets Live Flexibility
The Manuel Rodríguez ACADEMIA EX-SS-EA bridges tradition and innovation, offering expressive tone and amplified versatility. Ideal for performers, teachers, and advancing students, it delivers powerful sound and effortless comfort—on stage or off.
Manuel Rodríguez 4/4 ACADEMIA EX-SS-EA Solid Spruce / Santos Rosewood E-Acoustic Classical Guitar – High Gloss Finish
The Manuel Rodríguez 4/4 ACADEMIA EX-SS-EA Exótica Santos Pavo Real Gloss is a premium electro-acoustic classical guitar that combines traditional Spanish craftsmanship with modern amplification. It features a solid European spruce top and laminated Santos rosewood back and sides, offering bright, articulate tone with rich sustain and exceptional clarity. With a built-in MR by ARTEC SQ-3 preamp and Solid-Flex undersaddle pickup, the EX-SS-EA delivers consistent tone on stage and in studio settings.
Handmade in Europe and built with a genuine Spanish heel, the guitar promotes superior structural stability and tonal transfer. It includes a mahogany neck reinforced with ebony, Ovangkol fingerboard and bridge, and a factory-fitted GEWA armrest for enhanced playing comfort. Finished in a high-gloss, water-based polyurethane coating, the EX-SS-EA offers aesthetics and durability for the modern classical performer.
Key Features
- Solid Spruce Top: European spruce delivers crisp, clear projection with dynamic response.
- Laminated Santos Rosewood Back & Sides: Provides tonal warmth and exotic visual appeal.
- MR by ARTEC SQ-3 Preamp: Includes 3-band EQ and tuner for versatile sound shaping and reliable live performance.
- Solid-Flex Pickup: Undersaddle design for natural and accurate sound reproduction.
- Mahogany Neck with Ebony Reinforcement: Adds strength, sustain, and tonal balance.
- Ovangkol Fingerboard & Bridge: Durable and responsive tonewood for smooth playability.
- Factory-Fitted GEWA Armrest: Increases comfort and allows the top to vibrate freely for better tone.
- Spanish Heel Construction: Traditional neck joint ensures lasting resonance and strength.
- Eco-Friendly Gloss Finish: High-gloss, water-based polyurethane for durable, low-impact beauty.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | ACADEMIA EX-SS-EA |
| Size | 4/4 (Full Size) |
| Scale Length | 650 mm (25.6") |
| Nut Width | 52 mm (2.05") |
| Top | Solid European Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Laminated Santos Rosewood |
| Neck | Mahogany with Ebony Reinforcement |
| Fingerboard | Ovangkol |
| Bridge | Ovangkol |
| Neck Joint | Spanish Heel |
| Nut & Saddle | Vintage (Unbleached) Bone, Compensated Saddle |
| Binding | Mahogany |
| Rosette | Wooden Mosaic |
| Tuners | Gold-Plated with Black Buttons |
| Electronics | MR by ARTEC SQ-3 Preamp with Solid-Flex Pickup |
| Strings | Hannabach 815HTC Silver Special (Carbon Trebles) |
| Finish | High Gloss, Eco-Friendly Polyurethane |
| Special Features | Factory-Fitted GEWA Armrest |
| Made In | Europe |
| GEWA Item Number | 501.358 |
| Suggested Retail Price | €859.00 |
Why Choose the ACADEMIA EX-SS-EA?
- Stage-Ready Performance: Built-in pickup and EQ system deliver rich, reliable sound on stage or in the studio.
- Tradition with Innovation: Combines Spanish guitar-making heritage with modern amplification.
- Comfort and Playability: GEWA armrest, balanced neck profile, and quality craftsmanship make it a joy to play.
- Environmentally Conscious Design: Sustainable finish and premium materials align with modern values.
Classical Elegance Meets Live Flexibility
The Manuel Rodríguez ACADEMIA EX-SS-EA bridges tradition and innovation, offering expressive tone and amplified versatility. Ideal for performers, teachers, and advancing students, it delivers powerful sound and effortless comfort—on stage or off.
Original: $748.81
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Manuel Rodríguez 4/4 ACADEMIA EX-SS-EA Solid Spruce / Santos Rosewood E-Acoustic Classical Guitar – High Gloss Finish
The Manuel Rodríguez 4/4 ACADEMIA EX-SS-EA Exótica Santos Pavo Real Gloss is a premium electro-acoustic classical guitar that combines traditional Spanish craftsmanship with modern amplification. It features a solid European spruce top and laminated Santos rosewood back and sides, offering bright, articulate tone with rich sustain and exceptional clarity. With a built-in MR by ARTEC SQ-3 preamp and Solid-Flex undersaddle pickup, the EX-SS-EA delivers consistent tone on stage and in studio settings.
Handmade in Europe and built with a genuine Spanish heel, the guitar promotes superior structural stability and tonal transfer. It includes a mahogany neck reinforced with ebony, Ovangkol fingerboard and bridge, and a factory-fitted GEWA armrest for enhanced playing comfort. Finished in a high-gloss, water-based polyurethane coating, the EX-SS-EA offers aesthetics and durability for the modern classical performer.
Key Features
- Solid Spruce Top: European spruce delivers crisp, clear projection with dynamic response.
- Laminated Santos Rosewood Back & Sides: Provides tonal warmth and exotic visual appeal.
- MR by ARTEC SQ-3 Preamp: Includes 3-band EQ and tuner for versatile sound shaping and reliable live performance.
- Solid-Flex Pickup: Undersaddle design for natural and accurate sound reproduction.
- Mahogany Neck with Ebony Reinforcement: Adds strength, sustain, and tonal balance.
- Ovangkol Fingerboard & Bridge: Durable and responsive tonewood for smooth playability.
- Factory-Fitted GEWA Armrest: Increases comfort and allows the top to vibrate freely for better tone.
- Spanish Heel Construction: Traditional neck joint ensures lasting resonance and strength.
- Eco-Friendly Gloss Finish: High-gloss, water-based polyurethane for durable, low-impact beauty.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | ACADEMIA EX-SS-EA |
| Size | 4/4 (Full Size) |
| Scale Length | 650 mm (25.6") |
| Nut Width | 52 mm (2.05") |
| Top | Solid European Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Laminated Santos Rosewood |
| Neck | Mahogany with Ebony Reinforcement |
| Fingerboard | Ovangkol |
| Bridge | Ovangkol |
| Neck Joint | Spanish Heel |
| Nut & Saddle | Vintage (Unbleached) Bone, Compensated Saddle |
| Binding | Mahogany |
| Rosette | Wooden Mosaic |
| Tuners | Gold-Plated with Black Buttons |
| Electronics | MR by ARTEC SQ-3 Preamp with Solid-Flex Pickup |
| Strings | Hannabach 815HTC Silver Special (Carbon Trebles) |
| Finish | High Gloss, Eco-Friendly Polyurethane |
| Special Features | Factory-Fitted GEWA Armrest |
| Made In | Europe |
| GEWA Item Number | 501.358 |
| Suggested Retail Price | €859.00 |
Why Choose the ACADEMIA EX-SS-EA?
- Stage-Ready Performance: Built-in pickup and EQ system deliver rich, reliable sound on stage or in the studio.
- Tradition with Innovation: Combines Spanish guitar-making heritage with modern amplification.
- Comfort and Playability: GEWA armrest, balanced neck profile, and quality craftsmanship make it a joy to play.
- Environmentally Conscious Design: Sustainable finish and premium materials align with modern values.
Classical Elegance Meets Live Flexibility
The Manuel Rodríguez ACADEMIA EX-SS-EA bridges tradition and innovation, offering expressive tone and amplified versatility. Ideal for performers, teachers, and advancing students, it delivers powerful sound and effortless comfort—on stage or off.











