Cordoba

Description

The Cordoba C9 Parlor is ideal for the player looking for the feel, comfort, and ease of playability that a smaller instrument provides, while retaining the sweet, warm tone created by all-solid wood construction. Built with either a solid Canadian cedar or solid European spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides, the C9 Parlor features a 7/8 body size, 50mm nut width, and the fan bracing pattern found on most Cordoba guitars. This bracing pattern gives the center of the soundboard more surface area to vibrate and respond to the tension of the strings. A more responsive soundboard makes the guitar louder, and provides better tone.

Like every guitar in the Luthier Series, the C9 Parlor is built with Spanish heel construction, where the top of the guitar is attached to the neck, the sides are added next, and the guitars body is sealed by the installation of the back. This construction technique allows the entire instrument to vibrate as one unified piece.

Aesthetic touches like the mother-of-pearl weave rosette inspired by a 1920's Domingo Esteso guitar add a touch of vintage elegance to this best-seller. Other premium features include an rosewood fingerboard, rosewood bridge, high gloss finish, and Savarez Cristal Corum strings. 

The C9 Parlor includes Cordobas lightweight polyfoam case.
Cordoba C9 Parlor Nylon String Acoustic Guitar Natural
Cordoba C9 Parlor Nylon String Acoustic Guitar Natural
Cordoba C9 Parlor Nylon String Acoustic Guitar Natural

Features

  • Top: Solid Canadian cedar
  • Back and Sides: Solid mahogany
  • Binding/Bridge: Indian rosewood binding / Indian rosewood bridge
  • Purfling/Inlay: 6-ply colored wood top purfling, 3-ply maple and ebony back and side purfling
  • Rosette: Mother-of-Pearl and ebony "Esteso" weave
  • Finish: High-gloss polyurethane
  • Neck
    • Traditional (Classical) Style
    • Wood: Mahogany
    • Fingerboard: Rosewood
    • Truss Rod: Two-way adjustable, 4mm
    • Scale Length: 630mm (24.8")
    • Nut Width: 50mm (1.96")
    • String Spacing at Saddle: 57mm
    • Fret Marker Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl at 5, 7, 9
    • Nut/Saddle: Bone
    • Number of Frets: 12 to body, 19 total
    Other
    • Bracing/Build: Fan Bracing
    • Body Width and Length: 271mm (10.6") at upper bout / 365mm (14.4") at lower bout
    • Overall Length: 38"
    • Body Depth: 92mm (3.6") at upper bout / 94mm (3.7") at lower bout
    • Tuning Machines: Cordoba Premium Gold Tuning Machines
    • Strings: Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ
    • Electronics: N/A
    • Tap Plate/Pickguard: NA
    • Case: Cordoba Polyfoam Case

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    • Gorgeous sound, beautifully made, right size for me

      5

      submitted5 years ago

      byJoeM

      fromSC

      I've been trying many instruments, and many sizes. This is perfect with size and sound.

    • A very nice instrument. I did not care for the strings tho.

      5

      submitted6 years ago

      byRick

      fromCA

      A very nice instrument. I did not care for the strings and had the guitar tech at GC replace them and lower the action for me.

    • Great guitar!

      5

      Verified Buyer

      submitted9 years ago

      byShanon

      fromChicago IL

      Love it

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    • asked byRichard

      fromPort Ludlow, WA

      Is there a location in the greater Seattle area (Vancouver, BC to Portland, OR) where I can go to see the Cordoba C9 parlor guitar?

      Open Reply - Thomas
      I’m sorry, but no.
    • asked bySusan

      fromMelrose, MA

      Where are your parlor classical guitars made? Thank you.

      Open Reply - Thomas
      They're made in China
    • asked bySusan

      fromMelrose, MA

      Where is the Cordoba C9 Parlor Nylon String Classical Guitar made?

      Open Reply - Thomas
      China
    • asked byR. J. Swartz

      fromThornton, CO

      Does the Cordoba C9 crossover parlor come w a spruce top? And Is a hard case available to fit?

      Open Reply - Kenneth
      Please contact a Sales Agent for special order placement
    • asked byRon

      fromThornton, CO

      What does "open box" mean at the Guitar Center? What kind of condition is it in? I am thinking of trading in a Corodoba C9/SP Crossover for this at your Arvada, CO or Denver, CO store. What is the best way to do this and inspect the C9 parlor in the process? Ron DeLyser

      Open Reply -
      Open box is a return that should be in mint condition. These open box guitars are in our warehouse in Kansas City, MO so you would have to purchase one to ship to your local store. You can return it after the inspection or within 45 days.