Martinez - MC-18 Toledo 1/2

At the start of the new school year, the Martinez MC-18 Toledo 1/2 classical guitar supports children in their first lessons with dimensions tailored to their size. Its 544 mm (21.42-inch) scale length reduces the distance between the frets, helping the left hand to reach the notes without having to stretch the fingers too far. The 44 mm (1.73-inch) nut brings the strings closer together under the hand, making it easier to form those first chords.

The laminated spruce top gives the notes a clear attack, whilst the laminated sapelli back and sides form a body made of thin layers of wood glued together. This construction is more resistant to seasonal changes in humidity, which is a useful feature for a guitar that travels between home and music school.

The okoumé neck is glued to the body, as on most classical guitars. The satin finish remains matt and soft to the touch, without causing excessive glare under the classroom lights.

This guitar is made in China and is designed for children just starting out, whether at music school or at home. Playing open strings and performing end-of-year pieces goes more smoothly when the instrument is no taller than the pupil.

As they grow older, the transition to a 3/4-size guitar will be seamless, without any change to their playing style. The Martinez MC-18 Toledo 1/2 remains the ideal classical guitar for those very first years, easy to handle and store.