Manuel Adalid 12 Spruce

Top  German Spruce top

Back & Sides  Granadillo (3 parts)

Fingerboard  Ebony

Scale Length  650 mm.

Finish  Nitrocelullose

Nut Width  52 mm

Country  Valencia- Spain

The Manuel Adalid Model 12 is a meticulously handmade concert-level classical guitar, crafted by Manuel Adalid and his master luthier team in Valencia–Alboraya, Spain. This model represents the highest standards of Spanish guitar making, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern structural innovation.

Esteve Professional Series – A Legacy of Excellence

The Model 12 belongs to Esteve’s Professional Series, alongside renowned models such as the Model 11, Adalid, Torres, Lacote, and Hauser. These guitars are designed for serious players seeking refined tone, projection, and expressive depth.

Premium Tonewoods for Concert Performance

• Top: Aged German Spruce, selected for clarity, sustain, and dynamic range
• Back & Sides: Granadillo, admired for its striking natural hues of red, brown, and purple, and its warm yet powerful tonal response
• Fingerboard: Ebony, ensuring precision and durability
• Neck: African Mahogany, reinforced with ebony for enhanced strength and tonal stability

The guitar is finished with a high-quality nitrocellulose lacquer, allowing optimal resonance while providing long-term protection.

Advanced Neck Reinforcement & Player Comfort

The neck features dual carbon-fiber reinforcement bars, improving structural stability and consistency across climates. A medium action setup (3.25 mm) combined with Savarez Crystal Red strings (normal-medium tension) offers a smooth, responsive feel—ideal even for players with smaller hands.

Innovative Fan Bracing with Carbon-Fiber Technology

The Model 12 incorporates carbon-fiber reinforced harmonic bars (new technology) integrated into a traditional FAN bracing system. This design delivers:

• Bold projection and resonance
• Exceptional sensitivity and dynamic control
• A refined balance between power and nuance

(Learn more about Fan vs. Lattice bracing in our blog: )

Signature Manuel Adalid Headstock Design

One of the standout visual features of the Manuel Adalid Model 12 is its signature headstock, a refined hallmark of Manuel Adalid’s Spanish tradition, exuding elegance, character, and timeless class.

Included accessories:

• Cibeles Semi-Hard/Hard Shell Case ( Best traveling case, Light, and best protection)
• 1  extra set of Savarez Red HT/NT classical strings
• Ultimate Guitar Protector (UGP)
• Humitron Humidifier
• Guitar Cloth

The Manuel Adalid Model 12 is ideal for advanced and professional players seeking a concert-grade nylon-string guitar. Guitars of this caliber often command significantly higher prices, yet this model offers exceptional value and craftsmanship. Each instrument in Esteve’s Professional Series is personally signed by Manuel Adalid, and comes with a birth Certificate, a mark of authenticity, and a testament to its high-end handmade quality.

Since 1957, Francisco Esteve Guitars has been recognized worldwide for crafting some of the finest Spanish guitars, blending time-honored lutherie traditions with modern innovation and an uncompromising attention to detail.