Classical Guitars

Classical guitars that are comfortable to play
Classical guitars of the past have typically been made with thick neck dimensions; while this ensured neck stability, it often made playing more difficult. LaPatrie guitars have a new and unique neck design. Neck width and string spacing conform to classical standards, but a new truss rod system allows the profile of the neck to be reduced producing a neck of extraordinary comfort, while increasing stability. The LaPatrie necks are carved from Honduras mahogany. All LaPatrie models feature a rosewood fingerboard and bridge. Add to that, top quality woods, true attention to detail in the construction process, and these Canadian-built guitars offer tremendous value-for-money.

The history of Rodriguez guitars is as rich as the wood they are crafted from. Manuel Rodriguez, the grandson of flamenco guitarist Manuel Rodriguez Marequi and son of classical luthier Manuel Rodriguez Perez, learned the art of constructing a guitar firsthand. His apprenticeship began at the age of 13 in Madrid, and after operating in his own shop in Spain, Manuel emigrated to Los Angeles in 1959 and opened a business there. Manuel resided in Los Angeles for nearly 15 years, making guitars for professionals, Hollywood actors, teachers, and students before moving back to Madrid in 1973.

Using only the finest woods, and hand-forming each to precise tolerances, Manuel Rodriguez developed distinctive guitars fit for the world's preeminent artists. Each instrument is as unique and individual as the musician who plays it.

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The established range of Santos Martinez classical and electro classical guitars offers a wide choice of instruments to suit players of all ages and abilities.

Anyone interested in the sweet sound of a nylon string classical guitar, should check out the great value of these guitars. Alongside their attractively-priced entry level classical guitars (Santos Martinez offers easily-manageable half and three-quarter size entry level guitars designed for the smaller hand spans of younger, novice or entry level students), the range also now features the stylish detail and high quality construction and craftsmanship of the more senior electro-acoustic cutaway body guitars.

This area of the web site is still under construction. To check out our range of Santos Martinez guitars, call on 0118 958 9333.