8. Manuel Rodríguez Guitars is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

Number 8 features Manuel Rodríguez Guitars as they introduce its new guitar model “MR Natural Finish” at Namm show.

The experience of over 110 years have carried to Manuel Rodriguez Guitars to create a new guitar model – MR Natural Finish – more sustainable and environmentally-friendly, achieving a unique sound.

A guitar 100% made in Spain, cradle of classical and flamenco guitars. Know-how and fineness shape every single instrument, turning them into one of a kind pieces.

The Manuel Rodríguez deep knowledge and passion for the Spanish guitar have led to the creation of this lighter and natural guitar. Beauty, sound, history, sustainability and environmentally-friendly converge within this guitar “MR Natural Finish”.

The first Manuel Rodríguez guitar started playing in 1905. Since then, thousands of hands and ears have enjoyed the sound of its classical, flamenco and acoustic guitars. Generation after generation have preserved the essence of hand-crafted guitars, paying close attention to every detail. Thus, they have managed to spread the Spanish guitar to over 120 countries and to hundreds of artists around the world.

Manuel Rodriguez (http://mrguitarras.es/en/) is nowadays the second oldest guitar company in the world, their great interest for innovation and improvement have allowed them to be always one step ahead. They were the first to take the classic guitar to the United States, also being pioneers in the search for solutions to the tuning issues, thanks to the movable bridge. They surprised once again the music industry, introducing at Namm Show their brand new Sustainable guitars called MR Natural Finish.

Namm Show will be the first opportunity to know, try and enjoy these guitars. Manuel Rodriguez himself will be in charge of introducing the new models on their stand, offering the opportunity to get to know every detail and peculiarities.

The new guitars are manufactured using a production process less damaging for both, their luthiers, and for the environment, reducing the use of polluting varnishes and chemicals. They are characterized by a

finishing with a single layer of varnish, which makes them lighter instruments, which provides a better sound and a higher volume. As each Manuel Rodríguez guitar, they are manufactured entirely at its plant in Toledo, Spain, preserving and transferring the Spanish essence, its culture and its history to the remotest corners around the world.

Their creations are the sign of a strong sustainable commitment at all levels: environmental, cultural and social as well as providing a strong link with Spanish culture. For this reason, Manuel Rodriguez guitars are produce exclusively at its factory in Esquivias, Toledo, ensuring that the both special and unique sound that characterizes them is preserved.

Sound, history and beauty since 1905

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