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Cordoba C5-CE CD Lefty Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Nylon String Guitar, Iberia Series
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Brand | Cordoba |
Color | Cedar |
Top Material Type | Cedar Wood |
Body Material | Mahogany |
Back Material Type | Mahogany Wood |
Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
Fretboard Material Type | Pau Ferro Wood |
String Material Type | Nylon |
Hand Orientation | Left |
Number of Strings | 6 |
About this item
- Solid Cedar top with mahogany back and sides and left-handed orientation
- Rosewood bridge and fingerboard
- Soft cutaway with Fishman Isys+ pickup
- 50mm nut width
- Savarez Cristal Corum strings in High Tension, 500CJ
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Product information
Item Weight | 4 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 38.75 x 14.62 x 4 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B00BMIGBQG |
Item model number | 99-751-0240 |
Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #8,407 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #83 in Acoustic-Electric Guitars #345 in Acoustic Guitars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 27, 2013 |
Back Material | Mahogany Wood |
Body Material | Mahogany |
Color Name | Cedar |
Fretboard Material | Pau Ferro Wood |
String Material | Nylon |
Top Material | Cedar Wood |
Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Size | Cutaway Electric Lefty |
Battery type | Alkaline |
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Product Description
A staple in the Iberia series, the C5-CE features a solid Canadian cedar top and mahogany back and sides. The construction is based upon the traditional Spanish Classical guitar with the exception of a soft cutaway and a slightly thinner neck. The Fishman Isys+ 2band pickup system produces a rich and natural sound when amplified - perfect for gigging and recording.
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Value for money | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
For beginners | 4.8 | — | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Craftsmanship | 4.2 | 4.7 | — | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.0 |
Sound quality | 4.0 | 4.3 | — | 4.2 | 4.5 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Instrumentpro | GeYang Music | Enya Music | Gechi Shop | Amazon.com |
hand orientation | Left | Left | Left | Right | Left | Left |
number of strings | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
fretboard material | Pau Ferro Wood | Rosewood | Engineered Wood | — | Scientific Wood | Basswood |
back material | Mahogany Wood | Rosewood | mahogany | Carbon Fiber | Mahogany | Basswood |
top material | Cedar Wood | Spruce Wood | Spruce Wood | Carbon Fiber | Spruce | Basswood |
string material | Nylon | Nylon | Phosphor Bronze | Phosphor Bronze | Alloy Steel | Nylon |
body material | Mahogany | Rosewood | Laminated | Carbon Fiber | Laminated | Basswood |
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Customers like the sound quality, appearance and value of the guitar. For example, they mention that it has a nice tone, it's well crafted and that it'll be easy to play right out of the box.
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Customers like the sound quality of the guitar. They say it has a clear, warm tone, and has good sustain. They also say the intonation is great, and the timbre is of a thousand dollar+ model. Customers also mention that the guitar resonates, the sound begins to open up, and conducts a tone that's warm and clear. Overall, customers are happy with the sound of the product.
"...Listen for it. The guitar resonates, the sound begins to open up, and conducts a tone that's more than just being in pitch, but "plays" with each..." Read more
"...it came with aren’t fabulous, but the instrument is beautiful and has a nice sound...." Read more
"...The intonation is great, it has the timbre of a thousand dollar+ model, the tuners are stiff (which you want in a classical guitar), it is..." Read more
"...The craftsmanship is lovely and it has a very nice tone...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the guitar. For example, they say it's an affordable, good quality instrument with impeccable details. Customers are also impresseded with the finish, saying it'd make a great beginner classical guitar. They mention the frets are well done and the electronics are superb. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Build quality is fantastic - neck / frets smooth (not cutting up the fingers), finish is perfectly consistent and smooth, playable right out of the..." Read more
"...it is lightweight compared to a lot of models, the frets are well done (not too thick, not too thin), the action is a little high..." Read more
"...This one, while not the top of their line, is very good and has been great in helping re-learn the guitar that I gave up in my early 20s...." Read more
"...The C5 on the other hand is a significant step up in quality. It also came with an allen wrench for adjusting the truss rod...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the guitar. They mention that the wood finishing looks amazing, the maple is beautiful, and it has a nice tone. Some say that the guitar is balanced and has fewer visual imperfections. Overall, most are happy with the quality and appearance of this guitar.
"...- neck / frets smooth (not cutting up the fingers), finish is perfectly consistent and smooth, playable right out of the box with a little tune up...." Read more
"The strings it came with aren’t fabulous, but the instrument is beautiful and has a nice sound...." Read more
"...I dig it. Good sound. Great looking. The onboard tuner/electronics are handy. It is very cool for the money." Read more
"...Anyway, I'm holding on to the C5, its a beautiful guitar with nice tone right out of the box." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the guitar. They say it's highly worth the price, appropriate for the build quality and specs, and an incredible sounding guitar for the money. They also mention that it has a nice tone and volume for its price. Overall, customers say it is a great buy.
"...it's just a "beginner's guitar" - this is such an incredible sounding guitar for the money, and plays great for all experience levels...." Read more
"...As with other reviews, I found it be a rather good value for the price tag...." Read more
"...Great looking. The onboard tuner/electronics are handy. It is very cool for the money." Read more
"...I prefer DAddario EJ45. This is a great guitar for the price...." Read more
Customers find the guitar easy to use. They mention that the body is small and manageable, making it convenient to play more. The fretboard is easy to navigate, making chording and picking the notes easy. The neck is a bit easier to play than a regular classical, and the switching up of the stringing is effortless. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of use and performance of the guitar.
"...finish is perfectly consistent and smooth, playable right out of the box with a little tune up. Quality tuners...." Read more
"...the saddle and the nut are designed in a way that makes switching up the stringing effortless...." Read more
"...I thought the C40 was a decent guitar. It had a good sound and playability was good. It did have a strong smell of glue...." Read more
"...Those concerns are without merit. Moving up and down the fretboard is easy and navigable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the guitar. Some mention it's well built, has plenty of sustain, and is well protected. Others say that it arrived damaged, dented, and with a big scratch on the edge.
"...The guitar is beautiful, well constructed and no imperfections or additional setup needed...." Read more
"Love the guitar but it came dented :..." Read more
"This is a wonderful sounding, well made instrument. A great value for the cost...." Read more
"...The solid cedar top offers a really well balanced sound and plenty of sustain...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the action of the guitar. Some mention it has a good sound and nice action, while others say that it was too high, not a proper classical action, and broke randomly on day 3.
"...It's quite exciting to hear, and THIS guitar does that...." Read more
"...on the neck was still set the way I wanted it, but the action was still ludicrous...." Read more
"...the frets are well done (not too thick, not too thin), the action is a little high..." Read more
"...Setup was not great or I would have given it 5 stars. The action was too high. I tightened the truss rod a bit to make sure the neck was flat...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tuning of the guitar. Some mention it's very stable, holds tune well enough, and the strings have settled into tune nicely. However, others say that it wasn't really great at holding its tuning for more than 24 hours at first, the tuning pegs go out of tune every time, and that the tuners are not very good.
"...The guitar was not really great at holding its tuning for more than 24 hours at first and I was constantly having to retune it...." Read more
"...is great, it has the timbre of a thousand dollar+ model, the tuners are stiff (which you want in a classical guitar), it is lightweight compared to..." Read more
"...I saw a review that complained about the guitar not staying in tune...." Read more
"...The tuners are not very good. I watch carefully and find that I can turn the tuners a half to a full revolution before the gear engages sometimes...." Read more
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Build quality is fantastic - neck / frets smooth (not cutting up the fingers), finish is perfectly consistent and smooth, playable right out of the box with a little tune up. Quality tuners.
Well-matched woods too - you just hear a certain level of sound when you strum a guitar in tune. Listen for it. The guitar resonates, the sound begins to open up, and conducts a tone that's more than just being in pitch, but "plays" with each other. It's quite exciting to hear, and THIS guitar does that.
Amazon is great because the first one I got DID have quality issues, but quick exchanged for another, and all is well. It's expected when made in China, but NOT because the factory or craftsmanship is bad (it's really good), but heck man, an instrument made of wood is shipping over seas to get to you! :]
Can't say enough about this guitar, and would highly recommend to anyone at all levels - even experienced players (don't be fooled by their non-5 star reviews, you just acquire certain tastes after playing for so long).
Did a side-by-side comparison with 4 others:
- a 70's cedar top La Paterie (Cordoba sounded better for money and availability)
- 90's comparable Taiwan-made Yamaha G225 (which had better balance, but didn't project as much as the C5)
- Cordoba C5 SP (spruce top version) - spruce top version projects more with crisper highs as expected. Here I personally chose the spruce top because I'm an acoustic guitar player, not a classical player. Cedar is a great tone wood for a more mellow balanced sound typical of classical music. Spruce is great for more separation in that sound and for more projection.
- Lucero LC200 - this was actually surprising because though the one I got out of the box was junk (cracked during manufacture shipping), it seemed like build quality was quite good. They pushed using higher end materials (bone-like type nut, better strings), but cutting through that, for the price (even cheaper) it's an even better value, BUT crack not-withstanding, the sound was too green and didn't open up like the Cordoba. I feel like even in perfect condition it wouldn't have sounded as good as the C5.
I still string them right handed though, as I primarily play extremely complex technical metal, thrash, and death metal. I also have a thing for classical guitar, and I finally decided to buy an actual classical guitar instead of playing classical on the Ibanez acoustic that I use for non-distorted stuff.
After researching for quite awhile, I settled on this Cordoba. As with other reviews, I found it be a rather good value for the price tag. I am an expert guitarist and have come across very few guitarists in my 20 years of playing that can play classical guitar at my level, and I highly recommend this guitar.
The intonation is great, it has the timbre of a thousand dollar+ model, the tuners are stiff (which you want in a classical guitar), it is lightweight compared to a lot of models, the frets are well done (not too thick, not too thin), the action is a little high (which you want if you plan to play flamenco or any classical that involves aggressive hand strumming), and it just plain plays and sounds good.
My only complaint is that it has the standard coating on the back of the neck, whilst I prefer the non polished dry finish on my non-electrics. No big deal, as I'm accustomed to both.
I specifically titled this review Left handed upside down for a reason. As I am a lefty who plays upside down, and I have a lot of experience modifying lefty guitars for right handed stringing, I can offer unique information that others like me would really appreciate hearing:
This guitar requires NO modification. Both the saddle and the nut are designed in a way that makes switching up the stringing effortless. Unlike my Ibanez acoustic, which I had to buy a right handed saddle and nut for, this one requires no such thing. This is the first guitar in 13 years that I didn't have to modify.
A win all around.
The guitar was not really great at holding its tuning for more than 24 hours at first and I was constantly having to retune it. It seems to be getting better, however. I have found this to be true with most acoustic guitars that I have owed in past.