Esteve Model 12CD Adalid Cedar Top Classical Guitar

Specs

The Esteve Model 12CD is a premium, concert-level classical guitar crafted for the discerning player. Handmade in Spain by the esteemed Manuel Adalid, this exceptional instrument blends traditional Spanish luthiery with refined aesthetics and cutting-edge techniques. Designed for advancing students and professional musicians alike, the 12CD delivers a warm, articulate tone with outstanding projection and dynamic range.

Featuring a solid cedar top paired with solid pau ferro (granadillo) back and sides, the Model 12CD offers a full-bodied sound with rich overtones and clarity across the tonal spectrum. The cedar and African mahogany neck, reinforced with ebony, ensures stability and smooth playability, while the nitrocellulose finish enhances both resonance and visual appeal.

Features:

• Solid cedar top for rich, warm tone and excellent responsiveness

• Solid pau ferro/granadillo back and sides for clarity and sustain

• Ebony-reinforced cedar/mahogany neck for strength and precision

• Ebony fingerboard and detailed front and back purfling

• Handcrafted in Spain with a professional-grade nitrocellulose finish