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Cordoba C1M 1/2 Small Body Acoustic Nylon String Guitar, Protégé Series, Gold
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Brand | Cordoba |
Color | Natural |
Top Material Type | Spruce |
Body Material | Mahogany |
Back Material Type | Mahogany |
Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
Fretboard Material Type | Pau Ferro Wood |
String Material Type | Nylon |
Hand Orientation | Right |
Scale Length | 22.8 |
About this item
- Spruce top
- Mahogany back & sides
- Lightweight 1/2 size classical
- Satin finish
- Savarez cristal Corum strings in high tension, 500Cj
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Craftsmanship | 4.8 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 4.6 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
For beginners | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Sound quality | 2.3 | — | — | 4.0 | 2.3 | 4.3 |
Comfort | 4.7 | — | — | 4.2 | 4.7 | — |
Sold By | Alto Music | GearTree | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | GearNuts | GEP Sales |
hand orientation | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right |
number of strings | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
fretboard material | Pau Ferro Wood | Maple Wood | Walnut Wood | Rosewood | Pau Ferro Wood | Engineered Wood |
back material | Mahogany | Mahogany Wood | Walnut Wood, Mahogany Wood | Mahogany | Mahogany | Linden Wood |
top material | Spruce | Spruce | Mahogany Wood | Cedar | Spruce | Spruce Plywood |
string material | Nylon | Nylon | Nylon | Nylon | Nylon | Alloy Steel |
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Product information
Item Weight | 3 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 35.25 x 13.25 x 3.75 inches |
ASIN | B01N6ZUROL |
Item model number | 99-755-0070 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #15,722 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #17 in Classical & Nylon-String Guitars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 27, 2017 |
Back Material | Mahogany |
Body Material | Mahogany |
Color Name | Natural |
Fretboard Material | Pau Ferro Wood |
Scale Length | 22.8 |
String Material | Nylon |
Top Material | Spruce |
Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Size | 1/2 |
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Product Description
The C1M 1/2 is the perfect 1/2 size nylon string guitar for any aspiring guitarist. Part of the protege by Cordoba line, the C1M 1/2 was developed to provide young players with a comfortable, great sounding first guitar at an affordable price. Drawing on generations of Spanish guitar-making tradition, we carefully chose quality materials for incredible sound, and prioritized comfort, playability, and attractive aesthetics to create truly inspiring instruments with which students can effectively learn and grow. Every Protégé C1M 1/2 model is built with the combination of a spruce top and mahogany back and sides, a rosewood bridge and fingerboard, traditional-style mosaic rosette, Gold tuning machines, and a matte polyurethane finish. Like all Cordoba instruments, C1M models feature premium Savarez strings and an adjustable truss rod to ensure a straight neck for the life of the instrument. Offered in full, half, three-quarter, and one-quarter sizes.
From the manufacturer
Nylon-string guitars taken beyond tradition. Building on a history of bohemian creativity and expert craftsmanship, Córdoba incorporates the musician’s love for individuality into each guitar. From the traditional to the ground breaking, Córdoba guitars represent the history and future of guitar making.
About The Company
Founded in 1997, Córdoba is innovator in nylon-string guitars. Designed by a team of renowned luthiers, the guitars are internationally distributed and played by a growing, eclectic group of talented musicians.
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Customers like the quality, sound quality, appearance and value of the guitar. For example, they mention it's well built, has a decent base reverberation and that it sounds great. Some appreciate comfort, and performance. That said, opinions are mixed on size and tuning.
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Customers like the quality of the guitar. They mention that it has a very nice quality, is beautifully crafted, and has good sustain. Some say that it sounds as good as more expensive ones they've played. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and performance of the product.
"...Ours was in good shape with no real defects. It does have a buzz on the 12th fret but she won't be there soon...." Read more
"...High quality strings. It’s beautifully crafted...." Read more
"...Guitar: Pretty good sustain, the tone is better than I expected, some colors, response to attack and articulation is okay...." Read more
"...and it fits comfortably, love the way it sounds and the overall quality is magnificent...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the guitar. They mention that it has good sustain, the tone is better than expected, and it has decent base reverberation for its size. Some say that it works well with medium size hands and sounds great.
"...I realized the 3/4 would fit me better and would have a louder, more pleasing sound. That’s what I did and I’m delighted with the change...." Read more
"...Guitar: Pretty good sustain, the tone is better than I expected, some colors, response to attack and articulation is okay...." Read more
"...5'3" but I bought a full size guitar and it fits comfortably, love the way it sounds and the overall quality is magnificent...." Read more
"...It is still most adequate for what I needed, a pleasant sounding, small well built entry-level instrument for my young child." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the guitar. They mention that it looks and feels nice, and is well built. Some appreciate the satin finish and workmanship. The guitar has a well-balanced brushy and groovey tone, and has sassy, warm, and sweet sounds.
"...It is laminated but it's very pretty and it has a very nice sound, very warm and sweet...." Read more
"...Guitar: Pretty good sustain, the tone is better than I expected, some colors, response to attack and articulation is okay...." Read more
"...The construction is really good, and the matte finish is also perfect for the expected handling by a child.The tuning holds pretty well...." Read more
"It sounds great and looks good. The only flaw is the sharp fret edges. That was an easy fix. I recommend it...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the guitar. They say it's worthwhile for the price, and has quality sound for the money.
"...most comfortable for her fingers and size, plus it had the best sound for price range...." Read more
"...Great sound, craftsmanship, …overall quality for the price. I’m loving the sound and very happy." Read more
"Great little nylon string guitar. Sounds as good as more expensive ones I've played. Highly recommend" Read more
"...Still a very good quality string, though. One of the best values I’ve ever spent money on." Read more
Customers find the guitar comfortable. They say it feels good in their hands, has a good sound, and is comfortable in size. They also appreciate the comfortable action, which prevents the strings from hurting their fingers. Overall, customers are satisfied with the comfort and quality of the product.
"...brands, including other top brands, and this was the most comfortable for her fingers and size, plus it had the best sound for price range...." Read more
"...I am a short person 5'3" but I bought a full size guitar and it fits comfortably, love the way it sounds and the overall quality is magnificent...." Read more
"...The guitar plays well, the action out-of-the box was good too, comfortably low but no buzz anywhere down the neck either, it is really nice to have..." Read more
"...Wish the body were slightly larger but it’s still very comfortable guitar to play." Read more
Customers like the performance of the guitar. They say it plays nicely, works great, and sounds great. Some mention that it works perfectly as a small travel guitar.
"...The guitar plays well, the action out-of-the box was good too, comfortably low but no buzz anywhere down the neck either, it is really nice to have..." Read more
"...just got it this week. it plays good, stays in tune and hasa very good action. i bought this guitar because of the neck rod...." Read more
"...Sounds more like a bass ukulele, but plays nicely and serves the purpose well for travel. Only about 30 inches and very lightweight" Read more
"This was recommended by the music teacher and it works great and sounds great." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the guitar. Some mention it's the perfect size for their 5 year old, while others say it'll be too big for their child. Additionally, some customers have reported multiple problems with the fit and finish, such as divots and gouges in the wood, and the frets protruding out on both sides of the neck.
"...She is very petite, at just 5 feet tall, and it fits her just right even though it is a full size (teacher helped with proper posture)...." Read more
"...This fits the bill perfectly! Already have a full size Cordoba electric-acoustic, which I love. Most highly recommended." Read more
"...Additionally, there are multiple problems with the fit and finish, such as divots and gouges in the fingerboard, protruding and sharp fret ends,..." Read more
"...It arrived safe and sound. It’s beautiful, fits well in my hands- though of course it took some time getting used to since I am new...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the tuning of the guitar. Some mention that the tuner separately made tuning the guitar easy, and it came with a tool to adjust the action. However, others say that it gets out of tune and struggles to stay in tune.
"...runs at least a half-step sharp at the 12th fret and chords are unbearably out of tune anywhere on the fingerboard, even in first position!..." Read more
"...It came with a tool to adjust the action to make it lower or higher. We are very happy with our purchase...." Read more
"...anyway, sometimes i'll do the same, but this guitar becomes horribly untuned within hours, and I dont know why...." Read more
"...I bought a Snark electronic tuner separately which made tuning the guitar easy. The Córdoba gold gears are incredible...." Read more
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I followed the advise of another customer and ordered this guitar through Amazon from Calido guitars because they set it up for you before shipping. That is important for a beginner. It’s was also carefully packaged, wrapped and cushioned plus double boxed. It was shipped quickly. I chose the 1/2 size because I am a short adult and wanted to be able to reach the strings easily and the nylon strings are easier on the fingers for a beginner. I bought a Snark electronic tuner separately which made tuning the guitar easy. The Córdoba gold gears are incredible. I tried a couple of other guitars before this one, and these are the best. High quality strings. It’s beautifully crafted. The spruce and mahogany woods were better than the type of woods in Yamaha guitars I considered in the same price range. I’m very happy with my purchase.
Guitar: Pretty good sustain, the tone is better than I expected, some colors, response to attack and articulation is okay. Response to vibrato is poor. Trebles are a bit harder to play, which I believe is a good thing-builds good technique on ima fingers. In general, far exceeded my expectations for a beginner guitar at this price.
Taking one star off because of some minor intonation issues on higher frets. Intonation, in my opinion is the most important thing to a guitar for kids. I am hoping to retire this guitar by the time my little boy works on repertoire that goes up there.
The construction is really good, and the matte finish is also perfect for the expected handling by a child.
The tuning holds pretty well. The first day or two, expect to have to re-tune often as whenever changing out strings until they stretch and settle in, (this is absolutely normal for any guitar any price).
The guitar plays well, the action out-of-the box was good too, comfortably low but no buzz anywhere down the neck either, it is really nice to have the truss adjust bar in case the action ever needs adjusting.
Sound:
Don't expect to be blown away by the sound of the guitar. The sound is exactly what you would expect for a guitar of this size and robust construction of the sound box. Meaning, expect it to sound a little "muffled". To get a livelier sound, you would need a lighter sound box which would make the instrument too delicate for the handling of a child. Though a little "muffled", the sound is still pleasant and balanced. I'm certain a different set of strings could liven the instrument some, but I haven't done that yet. It is still most adequate for what I needed, a pleasant sounding, small well built entry-level instrument for my young child.
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molto bella e di qualità.
Sound quality is very mellow
Please go for it
I also was very impressed with the service I received via COSMO music!
Great seller, great experience, great product!
Have been using it for one and half years. no issue at all. Every time i play it, i fall in love with my guitar. The sound and the melody that this guitar can produce is totally dependent upon the user.
This is the cheapest Cordoba product that you will ever get. Cordoba especially build this guitar for light users and beginners.
Strings remain in tune for 7-10 days max. Then you have to retune it. (But you can use a trick that every classical guitarist follows. Use standard tuning in the 2nd or 3rd fret and apply capo).Every classical guitar has the same issue, which is never addressed as a problem.
use Cristal Corum Savarez 500CJ string.
string costs about 2k to 4k. Remember string will never tear because THEY ARE NYLON STRINGS.
A small point that i would like to add is, you will observe that after tuning for several times (20-25) a small bulge may occur on the body, or even the bridge seems to open up. This will be the correct time to change your strings.
A cheap alternative is (D'Addario EJ46 Pro Arte Hard Clear Classical Guitar Strings) costs almost 800 INR