Manuel Rodriguez Caballero Flamenco CA-PM-F

A Caballero designed for flamenco expression

The Manuel Rodriguez Caballero Flamenco CA-PM-F is a nylon-string acoustic guitar designed to meet the demands of flamenco playing. It stands out with bracing adapted to percussive playing and a shallow body. These choices give it a different focus from a classical guitar intended primarily for the traditional repertoire: here, rhythmic articulation and the instrument's responsiveness take center stage.

Its appearance complements this identity without unnecessary embellishment: a wood mosaic rosette, red decorative binding, and gold tuning machines with black buttons and posts. The matte finishing reveals the natural texture of the wood pores, creating a understated look that highlights the craftsmanship.

For working on compás and developing an expressive playing style

This flamenco guitar is aimed at motivated beginners who want to approach this musical language directly, as well as intermediate guitarists looking to work on their rasgueados, picados, and rhythmic transitions. Its percussive design is particularly well suited to accompaniment and passages where every attack needs to remain clear. It may also appeal to more experienced musicians looking for an acoustic instrument for regular practice.

The 656 mm / 25.83" scale length is worth considering when choosing the instrument: it contributes to the feel of string tension and the spacing of the notes along the neck. The body depth of 80 mm / 3.15" provides less bulk against the body than a deeper body. Beyond flamenco, the CA-PM-F can also be used to explore Latin accompaniment and fingerstyle arrangements.

A solid top designed for attack and rhythm

The solid spruce top is the primary acoustic engine of this Caballero. This tonewood is prized for the clarity of its attack and its ability to reproduce changes in dynamics. It promotes good note separation, which is useful for maintaining precision in fast passages as well as in energetically played chords.

The agathis back and sides complete this construction. However, the final tonal character depends on the entire build, not just on the tonewoods used. On this model, the special bracing optimized for percussive playing is a decisive element: it directs the top's response toward the rhythmic demands specific to flamenco, with an emphasis on immediate attack rather than simply on note sustain.

The shallow body also contributes to this approach by favoring a direct response. The key and bridge are made of ovangkol, while the okoumé neck features carbon reinforcement to help ensure stability. The Bonoid nut and saddle provide the string contact points at both ends of their vibrating length.

Finally, the Hannabach 600HTG3C strings combine a nylon-string guitar set with a carbon third G string. This choice contributes to more defined articulation on this string, which is particularly prominent in melodic lines. The water-based, matte, open-pore finishing completes a construction that retains a natural touch.

Recommended compatible accessories

To replace the strings while retaining the original configuration, the Hannabach 600HTG3C set with a carbon third G string is the most direct choice. It allows you to restore the setup intended for this guitar without introducing a different string model during routine maintenance.

Technical specifications

Format	4/4	Back&Sides	Agathis
Left handed	No	Fingerboard	Ovangkol
Cutaway	No	Neck Type	Glued
Special feature	Flamenco	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	nylon	Color	Natural
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Matt
Top	Spruce	Hardware	Gold

Type	flamenco acoustic guitar with nylon strings.	Nut	Bonoid.
Back and sides	agathis.	Bridge	ovangkol.
Bracing	special, optimized for percussive playing.	Saddle	Bonoid insert.
Body depth	80 mm / 3.15 inches.	Tuning machines	gold, with black buttons and shafts.
Rosette	wood mosaic.	Pickguard	matching.
Body binding	ABS with red decorative bindings.	Brand	Manuel Rodriguez.
Neck wood	okoumé.	Model	Caballero Flamenco CA-PM-F.
Neck reinforcement	carbon.	Original strings	Hannabach 600HTG3C.
Key	ovangkol.	Third string	carbon G.
Scale length	656 mm / 25.83 inches.	String manufacturing	Germany.