Manuel Rodriguez Model FF Opinions

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PeterB

Posts: 8
Joined: Feb. 19 2004
From: Eugene, Oregon

Manuel Rodriguez Model FF Opinions

Hi All,

I am considering the purchase of a Manuel Rodriguez Model FF, which is an all-solid cypress/spruce guitar that retails at around $1200. I was going to buy it sight unseen, but heard from someone that the neck is a bit chunky. Any ideas from folks out there as to how much better this would be than the $350 Yamaha or something else I could pick up cheap? Has anyone played this before?

I have a Contreras (student model from the 70s) that needs a neck reset, and was thinking of getting something that I wouldn't mind having mauled by my children.

Thanks,
Peter

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 25 2007 23:48:16

Patrick

Posts: 1189
Joined: Jul. 7 2003
From: Portland, Oregon

RE: Manuel Rodriguez Model FF Opinions (in reply to PeterB)

Peter,

Call me tomorrow evening if you are going to be around. I saw you called.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 26 2007 2:38:20

PeterB

Posts: 8
Joined: Feb. 19 2004
From: Eugene, Oregon

RE: Manuel Rodriguez Model FF Opinions (in reply to PeterB)

Also, if anyone has experience with Manuel Rodriguez factory guitars from the mid-90s (other than the FF), that would be helpful as well.

Cheers,
Peter

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Feb. 26 2007 15:55:41