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woensdag 2 april 2025

Manuel Rodriguez e Hijos Model FC (early one)


   

Presented here is an early model FC by the Manuel Rodriguez 
company. This is NOT the same guitar as the Magistral series
FC model. It was when launched simply a more expensive guitar. 
You can already determine this by taking a look at the tuners.
On this model the axe holders are clinched on the plate and 
not bowed out of the plate as is the case with cheaper tuners.
Furthermore I would advise people to check the site of
"Reverb" for prices and further description.


This is also what makes them set apart from each other.
Presented here is the Magistral series FC model.


The label in this guitar that shows a picture of Manuel 
Rodriguez himself. Apart from this early number.

     

The body front and back can be studied here. All woods are solid.

  

And the head of this guitar that is undamaged. Together
with the superior tuners this guitar falls into another category.


The same tuners can be found on the Prudencio Saez and 
Cordoba higher end priced guitars (above 1000 Euro's)




A beautiful rosette and by studying the edges of the sound hole
the differences between the FC models can be detected as well.


Furthermore still the same executed bindings around the string
tie block. No playing damage on this particular spot.


As can be seen here, no wear on the frets at all.


This guitar comes in a sturdy polyester guitar case.
All for the same price: € 700,- In fact as new.