Cordoba GK Studio Acoustic-Electric Nylon String Flamenco Guitar Natural

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Looked at the Yamaha Flamenco guitars, but after trying out the GK Studio by Cordoba, I was amazed. If you're shredding style is Rodrigo & Gabriela, Gypsy Kings (Tonino Baliardo), Al di Meola, Paco De Lucia or Russ Freeman, well this guitar is for you. Hands down plays better than some of the Rodriguez guitar out in the market for a higher price. The picks up are stunning the mids just bring out a stunning tone and the action is perfect. Downside is I can't find the serial number on Cordoba guitars and I've been trying to register the guitar and I've had no success. Regard-less it sounds great and plays great.

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I went in the store with the intention of buying some cheaper than the cordoba ...but after trying nearly any other brand in the price range(yamaha,takamine ect)i was not satisfied , but when i tested this cordoba studio i was in awe! It smokes all others in the price range out of the water , plugged or unplugged! I bought it and i've been in heaven since than!I highly reccomend it

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Guitar sounds good acoustically & plays well. My bench tests findings are: I think the Fishman pickup system sounds fine but there is a bit of low FQ hum when running 50-100% off the bridge piezo, but can be attenuated via the phase control but not completely. Sounds cleanest at 100% internal mic, this lowers or phases out the EQ section of the preamp but of coarse more feedback will occur, but less feedback than an external mic. Having said that, the guitar sounds quite natural and its best with the internal mic @100%. But this is a personal preference. Some of the screws that hold the preamp box to the guitar are not catching enough of the wood, meaning the holes are not centered causing the preamp box to break loose from wood when changing the battery over time which also causes vibration. I have found this to be true with almost every Cordoba with a preamp box. I fixed that by gluing four small pieces of pine beneath the miss aligned holes and then reinstalling the pickup box. This insures a better anchor to the wood. Cordoba should use mounting hardware like on the Yamaha systems, check for yourself. The nice looking "Alice" machine heads are only for looks.The black buttons work loose but can be tightened via the button screws. BUT after doing this so many times you will eventually counter sink the screws into the buttons. What is actually happening here is the button material is to soft and the holes where the button attaches to the worm gear post get "walled' out to the point that they become rounded and have nothing to grip onto. So I tried to replace the tuners with Schallers but found out the rollers on the Gk Studio are smaller than guitar industry standards and had to miss-match parts with the ''Alice'' & the Schallers to keep from re-boring out the roller holes in the headstock. An easier alternative would be to change the buttons for better ones if you can get them to fit on the posts. There is a slight sink at the soundhole towards the fretboard Check yours by holding guitar in a normal playing position and looking down horizontally at the soundhole. Maybe yours is ok. I noticed this a week after the purchase and on others in different stores as well. The bridge has slight gaps where it is glued to the soundboard. Before you buy you can check this by taking a crisp dollar bill or paper and carefully running it along the base of the bridge. Other than that It's a pretty good beater if it doesn't eventually fall apart on you. Sounds great not better than a Yamaha CG171SF Or CGX171SF just different. The GK has more attack and more growl & shorter sustain like a Flamenco guitar. The Yamaha CG171s have more of a hybrid tone and a quite haunting tone as well. The Yamahas are heavier but far better constructed and consistent in quality. The Gk Studios are part of Cordoba's Iberia series designed by Kenny Hill manufactured in China. Just because it's made in China doesn't mean that the quality control has to be overlooked. Look at any Yamaha and you will find great quality at an honest price. Cordobas do have great sound if they are not falling apart at the seems. Cordoba was established in 1997 by a few guys who know how to make the greatest guitars on the planet but I think they are a little Neanderthal in terms reliability & quality of its product at this time.

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I was just looking to get another nylon string- something affordable, bright sound, and loud even when not amplified, something built with flamenco in mind. I compared it to the Yamahas in the price range and this one sounds better. I initially grabbed the cordoba 45fce and 55fce but this one is brighter and louder and half the price of the 55. It's not a great performance concert guitar but it's an amazing practice guitar at an incredible price to leave out in the living room. Great for beginners too.

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I'm not a classically trained guitarist. I play mostly rhythm guitar on a 6 string steel. But believe me when I say that this guitar is amazing. I went to the store looking for a 12 string guitar. I had tried quite a few and just was not impressed (just me and my playing style I guess because I love the sound of a 12 string). This guitar happened to be next to the 12 strings. I picked it up. It was really light. I was not expecting much, but boy was I wrong. This guitar was by far the best sounding guitar I had played that day. I have both Martin and Taylor steel string guitars. I have put those down in favor of this guitar. A new wave of inspiration has hit me. This guitar is definitely worth the money.

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Right or wrong, I always thought that in order to have a great classical/flamenco guitar you have to dash out at least 2 grands. Well, after I played GK studio, I had to change my belief! Although the side and back are laminated wood, somehow, Cordoba managed to make this model to comfortably compete with my $4500 hand made guitar (solid spruce top - solid Indian rosewood back & side). I was so impressed that I purchased two. Dumb! hardly. I know enough to say this that if this model was made by a known Spanish guitar maker out of Granada-Spain. People would have paid 2 to 3 grands for it. Now that I have two, on one of them, I removed the finger guard from the soundboard AND the side electrical unit, the sound quality has improved by some 20%. I recommend this model. I speculate that sooner or later Cordoba management will discontinue this model because the sale of this guitar will reduce the sale volume of their other models.

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all right first the breakdown bought the GK cordoba at GC hollywood after reading all the great reviews on line.. the guitar is pretty light plays very well acoustically..the strings were in a really bad shape(they didn't want to change them before I bought the guitar, a $600 guitar!?), so I get home with a new set of strings..and although the tuners looked pretty nice, black and funky, one just broke in two on me!! I am not talking about a loose bolt I mean it BROKE IN TWO like a bad quality thing.. brought it back to the guitar center in pasadena where I live( they didn't have this guitar in the first place in store) I have to say they are pretty good and professionals..they ordered a new one for me I told them I had a gig on new year's eve. The second guitar looked good. Off and Happy I left the store. got home played with it for a good 2 hours..oh yes it feels super goood, light guitar a true flamenco feeling easy with a beautiful sound. and no I didn't think about testing the amp and plugging the guitar before the show.. sure enough time to play...the guitar does not work!!!.. brought it back to the store today in pasadena..beyond this extreme frustration they handled everything very well.. david the store manager and jordan are right on and helped me very professionally.. they refunded me 100%.. and NOOO I don't want this guitar at all any longer. so watch out I already read that the tuning gear was pretty bad and fragile..indeed that was true.. also, the guitar seems to go out of tune pretty fast after a short time of playing it.. so take your time when considering buying this guitar.. but hats off to guitar center, at least, the one in pasadena as they did every right !!

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This is the best credence I can give for this guitar. This is my second GK studio. The first one was shattered in transit to a gig. I loved that guitar and couldn't wait to see if another would play and feel the same. So as I'm playing the replacement, a classical spanish guitar teacher of 30+ years walks into the acoustic room and we chat. As I was looking for a flamenco / classical guitar we both hit it off & played pretty much the entire stock available in the store, including a Ramirez 125 classical (used). Without any idea which guitar I was there for, he picked the GK studio on his own as the best sounding & playing guitar! Granted the Ramirez needed a proper set up, but nothing else really comes close to this guitar regardless if priced higher or lower. Granted some people may have had a "bad" one but I'd say 95% are pretty much great! My second one had a "dead" G string after 3 weeks of playing, but a little work via my GC tech when getting new strings, and it sounds as great as the first one I had! There are so many aspects that effect an acoustic (humidity, altitude, temperature, etc), but Cordoba's in general, and specifically the GK studio have been the best playing and sounding guitars I've bought since day one of a 20+ year love with guitars. I can't see how you'd go wrong with it... Unless you bought something else! And I spent a lot of cash buying others that don't match the boast of their advertising! A lot of focus is on the negra version but EVERYONE seems to love the standard "blanca" version once they play it! I'll never be without one and if I can have only one guitar... This is it! Unless I get a pro model! Trust me, you will enjoy and maybe even love this guitar, regardless of style! Did I mention how beautiful these guitars are? If not, you'll see!

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I just purchased this guitar at a local Guitar Center a few days ago, after comparing it to the Cordoba C5, a Rodriguez, a Takamine, a Yamaha, and a couple of other moderately priced flamenco and classical guitars. I was instantly impressed with the explosive attack, the bright tone, and the nuanced sounds I could coax so easily from it. Much more expressive than the C5 for a couple hundred dollars more, it blew away other guitars in the shop going for as much as $1800. It's light and comfortable, the blended pickup system sounds fantastic, and it more than holds its own against my Amalio Burguet concert-quality guitar--making it perfect for gigs where I need more volume and don't want to worry so much about my concert guitar getting damaged. An all-around winner!

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I've had my GK studio for about a month now and love playing it. Initially, I saw, played and really liked the sound of the C5 and C7. I don't know that much about guitar construction, but cordobas seem to weigh about half of what other classical guitars do. I dont know if this weight/build discrepancy is the reason why, but the difference in unplugged sounds between cordobas and everything else in the store was night and day - the other nylon guitars (even more expensive ones) sounded muted in comparison. The reason I ended up going with the GK vs the C5 or C7 was simply playing comfort - I'm coming from a steel string background and the full on classicals felt like a much more noticeable stretch spacing and action wise compared to a steel string. I haven't had any of the problems with the guitar that other people have mentioned. The action out of the box was nice and low, the frets are fine etc. The only thing that I have noticed is that the dark stain they use for the bordering has spread and stained some of the mahogany a tiny bit. This tiny cosmetic flaw doesn't really bother me, but it does make me wonder if Cordoba is struggling with quality control issues like everyone seems to think. I haven't played mine plugged in yet, so I can't speak to that aspect of the guitar. The onboard tuner is sweet tho. Overall I love my guitar and just gave it 4 stars because for $600 I dont think there should be any issues with what you get, and the stain issue just seems like an oversight that shouldn't happen. Everything else on the guitar is pretty flawless and great.

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I just can't get over this guitar. It has quickly become the favorite of my collection even being the least expensive guitar I own. It's so easy to play, with the low action and narrower neck. I tried several Flamenco style guitars and this one has the best sound even over guitars costing twice the price. Looks wise, it's beautiful. I almost opted for the Negra version but the honey colored sides and back won me over on this one. The built-in tuner works really well. I can't put this guitar down and recommend it highly!

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I was sitting in a chair playing my brand new GK Studio at a wedding gig when suddenly the bridge popped of and smacked me in the mouth and bloodied my bottom lip.I had the guitar fixed and then sold it to a pawn shop. At this point I am afraid of Cordoba guitars. So if you ever run across a GK Studio with a few blood stains on the inside of the sound hole, then it probably belonged to me at one time.

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My experience with the ordering process wasn't perfect, but in the end I got exactly what I wanted. I ordered my guitar on a Friday. It was supposed to be delivered overnight on a Saturday. On Saturday, I found out that the guitar wasn't going to be delivered till Monday, so I decided to purchase one for in-store pickup. The transaction was very easy. I placed the order in the morning and picked up the guitar in the afternoon. When I got home, I took the guitar out of the box, tuned it and started to play it for the first time. Before this guitar, I was playing on my mom's Guild classical guitar which sounds divine. This guitar met my expectations. It is bright yet warm and resonates beautifully. Amplified or not. Here's the twist, after 2 days of playing, I noticed that the A string buzzed a little bit more than it should. Given that the original purchase was going to arrive on Monday, I decided to wait for it and compare it to the one that I picked up in the store. I am extremely happy about my decision. The new one sounded even better and there was absolutely no buzzing from any of the strings while playing with confidence. I ended up keeping the new one and requested a return for the old one. Guitar Center was more than accommodating. They paid for return shipping and for the overnight shipping for my original purchase. So, today, being the second day, the guitar continues to sound fantastic. I don't anticipate any issues, but will be thoroughly satisfied in about a week or two as the guitar settles down due to the location that I live in (Rural, cold winters, hot summers and low humidity). The build quality is immaculate, no blemishes, beautifully polished and very light. One of my favorite attributes of this guitar is the width of the neck and the strings being low. It's easier to play than my mom's Guild, and that guitar was the easiest I've played yet. This is my first classical guitar with a built-in pickup. It took me about 15 minutes to figure it out. First, remove the plastic wrapper (from the battery) and make sure that the battery is properly installed. The integrated tuner is a fantastic feature. It is very accurate and by far the easiest way of tuning a guitar. I don't have a guitar amp, so I plugged it into my Sony Stereo system. Some things to note about connecting the wires? In my limited experience with this guitar, I found the best way to connect it to a stereo system with an 1/8" input is to use a standard guitar cable and a (mono) 1/4" to (mono) 1/8" adapter. I had problems using a mono to stereo plug and had to go to Radio Shack to buy the mono to mono adapter. With this setup, I had no problems. Speaking about the cable, given that the output jack is at the very bottom of the guitar body, I found that a standard cable sticks out too much when playing the guitar in the classical position (left leg raised). The cable I bought has an L-shaped plug which negates that problem. The sound quality of the pickup is excellent. However, I have yet to play another classical guitar with a pickup, so I am easily impressed. In short, when amplified, the sound fills up the room with the same quality of the guitar being played un-amplified. I purchased a Pandora PX5D Guitar Multi Effects Processor which is due to arrive tomorrow. The rational being that I want to try adding a bit of chorus, reverb and delay. I?ve no clue how well it will work, but I thought I?d give it a whirl. I?ve always wanted to try this on a classical guitar for many years, but just didn?t have the chance to do it. So, all-in-all, I gave this guitar a 5 star rating for its affordability, quality, and the excellent customer support that Guitar Center provided. I would recommend it to anyone.

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For many years my guitar playing was limited to steel stringed 12 and 6 string guitars. I wanted one with nylon strings and the more mellow sound that comes with it for certain songs like calypso, those with a bit of Flamenco flare, or a soft love ballad. This guitar is perfect! The craftsmanship is spot on. It's a real beauty. Since I normally play a dreadnought style guitar, it appeared thin to me, so I worried about how the bass tones would play. I was very wrong. Without an amp it sounds great and even more so with an amp. Both bass and treble tones are vibrant and with the Fisher electronics I can change the tonality emphasis at will. It plays easily and with the cut out I can now go further up the fretboard than what is possible on a typical Spanish guitar. For a guitar in this price range, I find it hard to beat.

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I purchased this instrument a few days ago and I'm loving it. The sound is amazing. It has a deep yet rich and punchy tone to it. Not only does it sound amazing, it looks amazing. There are so many different types of wood in this guitar and it's so beautifully crafted. It makes you feel like you have something unique, something that required time and patience to make. It somehow really helps to express yourself when playing. It's low action makes it really easy on your fingers. And the guitar is light weight. It comes with a free gig bag that is sturdy and reliable. This is an excellent instrument and very much worth the price.

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Looked long and hard to find a cutaway that had intonation, easy action and that ring that separates decent guitars from great guitars. Cordoba does all that I expect with one exception. I had to look at a total of 8 at Guitar Centers before I found that perfect neck and low action that I wanted. Shop carefully and you will find one. The guitar is a delight to play.

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I played this guitar at GC and thought Wow ! The action is great, the sound is great. So I started playing every other classical guitar in the room, including the Cordoba C5 & C7, along with a few Yamaha cut-a-ways and several others in the $500 - $1200 and NONE of them compared to the sound or feel of the GK Studio. One of the reviewers here thought it was easier to play bar chords on... Well yeah, the action is that good. So play them all, and I bet you'll come to the same conclusion. I bought it on the spot to replace my old Yamaha G-170A. The electronics are good, although I rarely need amplification in my living room, I did plug into an acoustic amp and it sounded great. The notch filter will stop feedback quite well. The onboard tuner is right on. Its a very light guitar, and I think it has a lot to with its deep tone and bright sound.

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Although this guitar is not entirely made of real wood, the solid top gives it an excellent sound. Both flamenco and classical nylon picking sound wonderful on this guitar. Thin body is excellent for playability. Fishman pickups sound great. I absolutely love this guitar and would recommend it.

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I purchased a Cordoba GK Studio Negra a few days ago and I'm loving it. It has a deep yet rich and punchy tone to it. Not only does it sound amazing, but it looks amazing. There are so many different types of wood in this guitar and it so beautifully crafted. It really makes you feel as if you are holding something unique, something that required patience and time to make. It somehow really helps to express yourself when playing.

Comments about Cordoba GK Studio Acoustic-Electric Nylon String Flamenco Guitar:

This is the best credence I can give for this guitar. This is my second GK studio. The first one was shattered in transit to a gig. I loved that guitar and couldn't wait to see if another would play and feel the same. So as I'm playing the replacement, a classical spanish guitar teacher of 30+ years walks into the acoustic room and we chat. As I was looking for a flamenco / classical guitar we both hit it off & played pretty much the entire stock available in the store, including a Ramirez 125 classical (used). Without any idea which guitar I was there for, he picked the GK studio on his own as the best sounding & playing guitar! Granted the Ramirez needed a proper set up, but nothing else really comes close to this guitar regardless if priced higher or lower. Granted some people may have had a ""bad"" one but I'd say 95% are pretty much great! My second one had a ""dead"" G string after 3 weeks of playing, but a little work via my GC tech when getting new strings, and it sounds as great as the first one I had! There are so many aspects that effect an acoustic (humidity, altitude, temperature, etc), but Cordoba's in general, and specifically the GK studio have been the best playing and sounding guitars I've bought since day one of a 20+ year love with guitars. I can't see how you'd go wrong with it... Unless you bought something else! And I spent a lot of cash buying others that don't match the boast of their advertising! A lot of focus is on the negra version but EVERYONE seems to love the standard ""blanca"" version once they play it! I'll never be without one and if I can have only one guitar... This is it! Unless I get a pro model! Trust me, you will enjoy and maybe even love this guitar, regardless of style! Did I mention how beautiful these guitars are? If not, you'll see!