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The Cordoba C5 nylon-string classical guitar is a full-size handmade instrument using time-honored Spanish techniques. At its heart is a solid Canadian cedar top that produces a balanced, resonant tone ideal for nylon strings. Its mahogany back and sides further enhance the C5's tonal depth and projection. A pau ferro fretboard and bridge provide a smooth playing surface for intricate fingering and clear note definition. Traditional details like an all-wood inlaid rosette, pau ferro binding and a hand-carved headstock reflect Iberia's dedication to craft. With its warm, rich voice and comfortable playability, the C5 is a guitar you'll cherish for years to come.

Solid Cedar Top Unlocks a Warm, Nuanced Voice

The Cordoba C5 owes its balanced, resonant tone to a solid top made of Canadian cedar, a lightweight wood prized for instrument soundboards. Cedar responds well to the nylon strings and light touch of classical technique, producing notes with a warm, rounded quality and long sustain. Its broad dynamic range allows for subtle variations in attack and expression. Whether played delicately or vigorously, the C5 sings with a voice as warm as its all-wood craftsmanship.

Handcrafted Mahogany Body Resonates With Depth and Clarity

The C5's mahogany back and sides provide an ideal tonal complement to its cedar top. Mahogany produces a resonant, balanced tone with clear note definition and a tight low end. Together, the cedar top and mahogany body create an instrument with depth, warmth and nuance that suits the nylon-string classical repertoire well. The all-wood construction and traditional fan bracing system further enhance the C5's tonal projection and harmonic richness.

Playability Refined for Artistry

A rosewood fretboard and bridge provide a smooth playing surface for intricate fingering and clear note definition. The C5's nut width and string spacing are sized for classical technique, allowing space for complex chords and rapid scale work. Whether performing tremolo passages or voicing lush harmonies, the C5 handles with ease. Its comfortable body and fretboard radius inspire long practice sessions developing artistry and technique.

Traditional Spanish-Inspired Details

Details like an all-wood inlaid rosette and a hand-carved headstock reflect the C5's traditional Spanish-inspired design. Built using time-honored techniques, the C5 embodies Iberia's dedication to craft.

Open Box Cordoba C5 Nylon-String Classical Acoustic Guitar Level 2 Natural 197881323912
Open Box Cordoba C5 Nylon-String Classical Acoustic Guitar Level 2 Natural 197881323912
Open Box Cordoba C5 Nylon-String Classical Acoustic Guitar Level 2 Natural 197881323912

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Body
  • Body type: Classical
  • Cutaway: Non-cutaway
  • Top wood: Solid Canadian cedar
  • Back & sides: Mahogany
  • Bracing pattern: Spanish fan
  • Body finish: High Gloss Polyurethane
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Traditional Classical
  • Nut width: 2.04" (52 mm)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 25.6"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Neck finish: High Gloss
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: No
  • Brand: Not applicable
  • Configuration: Not applicable
  • Preamp EQ: Not applicable
  • Feedback filter: Not applicable
  • Tuner: Not applicable
Other
  • Headstock overlay: Indian Rosewood
  • Tuning machines: Gold
  • Bridge: Indian Rosewood
  • Saddle & nut: Bone
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Tonewoods
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: Info not available

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4.76

85 Reviews

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Best bang for your buck

I owned one of these as my first >50 dollar classical and played it for several years before giving it away. I am about to buy another. The tone is very soft and warm and carries very well. You can coax a lot of volume from this model, although the tone can wash out a bit if you are playing very softly, but hey, it's not a 5000 dollar concert instrument either so... I don't believe it is possible to find a better guitar for this price range. I love the cedar top sound.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Bridge Unglued

This guitar sounds fantastic, but the bridge keeps coming unglued. I have had two of these within 2 months do this. I keep it in a consistent 70 - 72 deg Fahrenheit with a relatively low humidity (probably 40%). I don't know if it was just a bad shipment or what, but I swear I haven't exposed it to any temperature swings or direct heat. Just store it in the gig bag it comes with. Guitarcenter has replaced it once no questions asked now I have to bring back the last replacement too. Their ProCoverage Warranty certainly has helped me feel better about this, but I just want to play. Anyone else experiencing this with one purchased late 2009 early 2010?

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Best Uses
  1. Anything you would use a guitar for!1
  2. First classical guitar1
  3. hung on your wall as an ornament1
  4. Solo practice1
  5. Home1
Cons
  1. Fret ends are sharp1
  2. Almost unnoticeable flaws in finishing1
  3. bad build1
  4. Every guitar is different,even on same model.1
  5. No cons1
Describe Yourself
  1. 20+ yrs experience, but new to classical guitar1
  2. Absolute beginner at classical guitar1
  3. Intermediate self-learner1
  4. Intermediate Player1
Pros
  1. Beautiful Workmanship2
  2. Attractive Design and Components1
  3. Good fit and finish1
  4. Good setup1
  5. Sounds Good1
  • Great Value, Even Greater Sound

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 months ago

    byKevin

    fromDuncanville, TX

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I've been learning the guitar for less than a year now and the Cordoba C5 has strings far enough apart that I do not get frustrated over muting strings as I did with the steel string acoustic I have. I am focused on learning the basics and will move over to the steel strings when I feel comfortable. So great for learning and maintaining the enthusiasm to continue to learn l.

  • This instrument is superb

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byBarbara

    fromBremerton, WA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The sound is exellent. Though I have not been playing long, I find this a good fit for classical music as well as instrumental.

  • Impressed and Satisfied

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byRobert

    fromHouston, TX

    First classical guitar. After doing research, I added this guitar to my "wish" list. It seemed to be a good balance between price and quality. So far, I am impressed with the overall construction, look, and sound. The only "con" is that the fret ends are a little sharp.

  • Beautiful Guitar, Cheap Strings

    2

    submitted3 years ago

    byNicollette

    fromOak Park, California

    There is a little

  • Love this guitar

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byRandy

    fromMooresville Indiana

    Finish on guitar is beautiful, nice wood and hardware. Can't wait to play it

  • This guitar worth every penny!

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byMichael B

    fromDenver, CO

    Love this guitar. It sounds great and easy to play. Also Cordoba provides great customer service so I have no regrets choosing Cordoba C5. I know it will make me happy for years!

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked bySantiago

    fromOrlando, Florida

    Is this guitar suitable for flamenco?

    Is this guitar suitable for flamenco?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it is.
  • asked byShiraz

    fromTampa, FL

    Does this come fully setup and ready to play, when order online?

    Does this come fully setup and ready to play, when order online?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The C5 will be set up by Cordoba.
  • asked byNoel

    fromHuntley,Illinois

    Is this a full size guitar? What is the nut width? What is the body thickness? 4 inches? Or thinline?

    Is this a full size guitar? What is the nut width? What is the body thickness? 4 inches? Or thinline?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    1) Yes. 2) 52mm (2"). 3) About 4 1/8".
  • asked byJosue

    fromMcallen, Texas

    I want to know if I could buy a case for this or something to hold this in, I'm a freshman in high school planning to be in mariachi and I need to buy a guitar including the case.

    I want to know if I could buy a case for this or something to hold this in, I'm a freshman in high school planning to be in mariachi and I need to buy a guitar including the case.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Musician's Gear MGMADN Molded ABS Acoustic Guitar Case
  • asked byYing

    fromRowland Heights

    Does Cordoba C5 guitar come with a case? Or how safe is the packaging? What would be the deal if it's damage during shipping? Thank you.

    Does Cordoba C5 guitar come with a case? Or how safe is the packaging? What would be the deal if it's damage during shipping? Thank you.

    Open Reply - Gear-Head
    This does not come with a case. Packaging is done by the manufacturer and is typically put into another package for shipment. If this arrives damaged, we can take care of you with a return. Thanks!
  • asked byJames

    fromCA

    Does the C5 ship with nylon strings installed?  What would the total including tax be to ship to California?

    Does the C5 ship with nylon strings installed? What would the total including tax be to ship to California?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it does. And if you add it to your cart, it will ask for your zip code which will give you the accurate total including sales tax for your zip code.
    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This will come with nylon strings. Please contact a Sales Agent for specific pricing inquiries
  • asked byRachel

    fromWest Brookfield, Ma 01585

    Does this guitar come with a set of strings on the guitar, packaged separately, or does the guitar not come with strings at all? I placed an order for this guitar a little while ago and purchased strings as well. The guitar has shipped, but the strings have not. I'm mostly wondering if the guitar comes with strings so I know if I can play it or not once I receive it. Thank you!

    Does this guitar come with a set of strings on the guitar, packaged separately, or does the guitar not come with strings at all? I placed an order for this guitar a little while ago and purchased strings as well. The guitar has shipped, but the strings have not. I'm mostly wondering if the guitar comes with strings so I know if I can play it or not once I receive it. Thank you!

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes, it comes fully strung.
    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This will come with strings on the guitar
  • asked byjoel

    fromsan antonio texas

    do they make this guitar electric???/

    do they make this guitar electric???/

    Open Reply - Beau
    This model is not available in an electric version.
  • asked byNorm

    fromKathleen, GA

    Does this model have a truss today? If so what type?

    Does this model have a truss today? If so what type?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar has a C5 truss rod.
  • asked byLarry

    fromSeattle,WA

    Do we have a LEFT HANDED model?

    Do we have a LEFT HANDED model?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for Special Order placement
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