Manuel Rodriguez Tradicíon Classical 4/4 T-65

The T-65: a full-size classic in the Tradicíon range

The Manuel Rodriguez Tradicíon T-65 combines traditional acoustic construction with practical features for the musician. Its solid top, bone nuts and saddle, and genuine rosewood bindings create an instrument where lutherie choices matter just as much as presentation. The gloss varnish highlights the woods, while the decorative purfling adds a carefully considered visual finishing.

Within the Tradicíon range, this version comes in the standard 4/4 size. It combines the familiar proportions of a classical guitar with two useful everyday features: an ergonomic armrest and an adjustable dual-action truss rod. This approach preserves the reference points of classical playing while paying particular attention to comfort.

A guitar for serious learning and developing your interpretation

The T-65 is equally suited to beginners looking to start on a solid-top guitar and intermediate guitarists wishing to refine their touch. Its size is recommended from the age of 14, but the choice depends above all on the musician’s build and comfort. Trying the guitar in person is still preferable to check the right-arm comfort and the left-hand stretch.

With its 52 mm / 2.05-inch nut width, it offers the familiar feel of a classical guitar with a wide neck, making it easier to place the fingers and work on separate voices. It is suitable for classical repertoire, études, arpeggios and song accompaniment. Latin music and fingerstyle arrangements also fit naturally within this acoustic setting.

The armrest provides a dedicated support surface for the right forearm, which is particularly useful during extended playing sessions. The dual-action truss rod, meanwhile, allows the neck relief to be adjusted when necessary. This adjustment is best entrusted to a professional: it contributes to playing comfort but does not replace a complete setup of the instrument.

Solid cedar and mahogany: warmth, roundness and nuance

The solid Canadian cedar top forms the sonic heart of this classical acoustic guitar. Cedar is generally appreciated for its sensitive response and warm color, allowing you to work on dynamics without having to strike the strings forcefully. It supports both delicate playing and a more powerful interpretation, with particular attention paid to the richness of the tone.

The mahogany back and sides complement this character by promoting a rounded sound focused on the midrange. This combination of woods suits singing melodies as well as accompaniment in which every note needs to retain its place. Projection and sustain remain dependent on the overall construction, the setup and the player’s technique: the wood species alone does not determine them.

The bone nut and saddle, together with the ovangkol bridge, contribute to transmitting the strings’ vibrations. The original Hannabach 600HTG3C setup, featuring a carbon G string, completes the package. Carbon can provide greater clarity to this string, which often occupies a sensitive transition zone between the bass and treble ranges of a classical guitar.

Recommended compatible accessories

To replace the strings while retaining the original setup, choose a Hannabach 600HTG3C set with a carbon G string. This reference allows you to recreate the configuration used on the T-65. When changing the strings, follow the setup intended for a classical guitar and take the opportunity to gently clean the key with a soft cloth suitable for instrument care.

Technical specifications

Format	4/4	Fingerboard	Ovangkol
Left handed	No	Neck Type	Glued
Cutaway	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	nylon	Color	Natural
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Top	Cedar	Hardware	Chromed
Back&Sides	Mahogany

Type	classical acoustic guitar.	Nut width	52 mm / 2.05 inches.
Size	standard 4/4.	Bridge	ovangkol.
Back and sides	mahogany.	Nut and saddle	bone.
Binding	genuine rosewood with decorative purfling.	Tuners	nickel-plated with black shafts and buttons.
Neck	mahogany.	Model	Manuel Rodriguez Tradicíon T-65.
Neck reinforcement	double-action truss rod, featured on this 4/4 version.	Original strings	Hannabach 600HTG3C, made in Germany.
Key	ovangkol.	3rd G string	carbon.
Scale length	650 mm / 25.59 inches.	Recommended age	14 and over, depending on the player's build.