Its a really nice guitar
Posted by andy22 from Acushnet, MA on Jan 27, 2010
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist
Reviewer's Play Style: Classical, Flamenco, Jazz
I do have to say these other reviews are negative on my half. I've had mine for 2 years now and its been sounding great. It didn't stay in tune at first, but thats' normal because the string need to get use to the tension. Other than that its not the best but good for someone whos not way serious about learning to be pro. Great for a student or intermediate! Oh yah way better looking than a yamaha or other factory guitar:)
NOT GETTING WHAT YOU PAY FOR
Posted by Edgardo from NYC on Oct 8, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Semi-pro
Reviewer's Play Style: Classical & Flamenco
I am very disappointed with the 2 Manuel Rodriguez guitars I've had the misfortune of buying just over 1 year ago. I now feel that I was "suckered" by the good features and cosmetics, as well as the nice colour picture of Senor Rodriguez on the soundhole label...Suckered into buying 2 lemons...Why Fender doesn't even make a pretense at standing behind these products (1 year [extremely] limited warranty) is obvious to me now. They must have known something that I am now learning, when I see the bridge separating from the body of the C3 and the neck curling back and away from the strings on the C3 Flamenco! I have purchased cases and guitar humidifiers and used them, to no avail. I own 7 acoustic guitars currently and have been buying and playing classical/Flamenco for years. I am no novice when it comes to guitar care. I am not responsible for this damage, and it seems that the materials were not processed properly or were simply unfit for musical instruments.
These guitars are now worthless and a waste of my time and money...
stratman1209
Posted by stratman1209 from Campbell on Mar 8, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: 20 years playing guitar
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock&Blues
I received this guitar for father's day last year. Within less than a year the bridge broke completely off. This is not the first time I have heard of this happening with these guitars. I am not only bummed, but pissed off as well. Buyer beware!!!
Good Deal at $299
Posted by Riverdog from Sherwood, AR on Aug 7, 2008
Experience w/product: I have heard about it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist and Luthier
Reviewer's Play Style: Pretty much anything
This is a real good deal for a Spanish made classical guitar. It is not so simple as taking it out of the box and playing though.
When I got it the action was terrible. The nut was way too high and poorly grooved, and the saddle was also way too high. The neck was great though, and the overall fit and finish was well done for a hand finished instrument (there was some uneven spots in the finish consistent with hand application, but the finish is thin and allows the guitar to resonate). When I first played it I thought it sounded a bit thin, and the G string was very weak. I considered returning it, but instead put it on the workbench.
After about an hour I had leveled and regrooved the nut, lowered and reset the saddle, made some minor alterations to the bridge and gave the fingerboard and much needed lemon oil treatment.
The final result was an extremely playable guitar that responds wonderfully to the touch. The sound is now much deeper and more vibrant, and I think it will continue to develop a better tone and more complexity with more play. Don't overlook this model at this price. It is a diamond in the rough, but is very rewarding when properly setup. Just for the uninitiated internet buyer - there is no such thing as a guitar bought online that doesn't need a setup so plan on that expense when you buy and you will find a lot of great guitars out there.
This guitar will not compete with a top of the line hand made classical. However, I would not hesitate to compare it to anything under $1,000 and walk away smiling. It has a beautiful solid cedar top with a nice rosette. The laminated rosewood back and sides have distinctive figuring, and the wood is bookmatched well. The fretwork was well done out of the box, and the tuners are much better than I expected at this price level. Overall, this one is a super buy if you are willing to make the effort to set it up for your touch and style.
try another one
Posted by xenoforte from California on Feb 18, 2008
Experience w/product: I have used it
Reviewer's Background: 42 years playing guitar and still loving it!
Reviewer's Play Style: world fusion
Rodriguez C-1 classical guitar. The one I received sounded very tight with poor bass response and muted treble. It also had several obvious construction flaws such as glue globs sticking out of the base of the bridge, extra fret position marks, poor uneven finish, etc. This instrument is really not worth even the sale price. It did play in tune, for whatever that's worth. I'm sending it back...
