La Mancha Rubi CM/53 Classical Guitar

La Mancha Rubi CM/53 Classical Guitar

The La Mancha Rubi CM/53 is a half-size classical guitar engineered for younger players and adults seeking a compact, responsive instrument without compromise. Its 530mm scale length and 48mm neck width deliver comfortable ergonomics, while the solid Canadian cedar top paired with mahogany back and sides produces warm, balanced tone across the frequency spectrum. This model earned EGTA recommendation for 2019/2020, reflecting its serious build quality and playability standards.

Construction & Materials

Built with a solid Canadian cedar top over mahogany back and sides, the Rubi CM/53 achieves tonal clarity and projection typical of quality student and intermediate instruments. The toona kalantas neck with carbon reinforcement ensures structural stability and resistance to seasonal humidity shifts, while the Spanish heel neck joint provides the traditional connection preferred by classical builders.

Hardware & Playability

The Ovangkol fingerboard and bridge offer durability and smooth playability under the fingers, while bone nut and saddle provide superior tone transfer compared to synthetic materials. Pre-strung with Savarez Cantiga High Tension 510AJ strings, the guitar arrives ready to play with professional-grade string response.

Key Features

• Size: 1/2 (half-size)
• Scale length: 530mm
• Neck width at nut: 48mm
• Overall length: 84.5cm
• Top: solid Canadian cedar
• Back & sides: mahogany
• Neck: toona kalantas with carbon reinforcement
• Fingerboard: Ovangkol
• Bridge: Ovangkol double hole
• Nut and saddle: bone
• Machine heads: gold plated with black buttons
• Finish: natural satin open pore

The Rubi CM/53 combines EGTA-endorsed construction with refined materials and hardware, delivering reliable playability and tonal response in a genuinely portable format.