13 best cordoba acoustic guitars

Product description

Say hello to the mini II MH — Our popular mini travel-size guitar, but slightly bigger and with an extended 580mm (22 7/8”) scale length so it tunes perfectly to standard E. Despite its small profile, the mini II has a deeper body Depth which creates a well-rounded tone that is close to a full-size nylon string guitar. Built with all-mahogany woods, the mini II MH's unique voice is mellow, soft and balanced.

• Comfortable 1/2 size guitar, with standard tuning
• Layered Mahogany top, back and sides
• Nub one nut, 1. 875" Width
• C-profile Mahogany neck; 22. 875" Scale Length
• Satin polyurethane Body and neck finish

User questions & answers

Question:	What gig bag do you recommend for this
Answer:	Cordoba 1/4 Size Guitar Gig Bag is the exact match. I bought one from sweetwater for 50$.
Question:	Is there a truss rod
Answer:	There’s a truss rod and a key comes with it. One thing to bear in mind is that unlike the mini, This doesn’t ship with a case or bag.
Question:	Is this guitar recommended only with Nylon strings
Answer:	Definitely. Steel strings are a no-noon a classical guitar because the tension pull of the steel strings exceeds the design strength of the top. Classical guitars have thinner tops and lighter bracing under the top for reinforcement. Steel strings will eventually warp the top and cause the bridge to pull up. It also sounds bad. Get a smaller scale steel string guitar if you wish to playonsteel strings. Cheers.
Question:	My mini guitar was strung with Savarez strings- what kind of savarez? There are many types -I love the strings & want to get a backup set- tension
Answer:	The strings on the Mini II EB-CE are Savarez 500CJ high tension Corum strings. They are good, but you might want to give Savarez Cantiga Premium 510AJP a try. They are amazing strings and sound wonderful on this guitar. Sincerely, Daniel Calido Guitars

Product features

Meet the New Mini II in Mahogany

After many years of success with the original Mini, we are excited to introduce a fresh new take on the travel-size nylon string guitar: The Mini II! The Mini II simplifies impromptu jam sessions thanks to a new scale length that suits Standard E tuning. With a narrow nut width, the neck feels at home for crossover players and beginners. The Mini II is now available in three exciting tone-wood options and while some short-scale instruments sound more “ukulele”, the Mini II’s voice skews guitar - warm and full.

Say hello to the Mini II MH — our popular Mini travel-size guitar, but slightly bigger and with an extended 580mm (22 7/8”) scale length so it tunes perfectly to Standard E. Despite its small profile, the Mini II has a deeper body depth which creates a well-rounded tone that is close to a full-size nylon string guitar. Built with all-mahogany woods, the Mini II MH's unique voice is mellow, soft and balanced.

Mahogany

Built with all-mahogany woods, this Mini II’s unique voice is mellow, soft and balanced.

Flamed Mahogany

This Mini II is built with a flamed mahogany top, back and sides. It has an exotic look to match its beautiful voice.

Ebony, Cutaway + Pickup with On-board Tuner

Built with a solid spruce top and striped ebony back and sides, this Mini II is resonant with a clear, defined tone. Another stand-out feature is its cutaway for reaching the uppermost frets with ease and a Córdoba pickup with on-board tuner.

Product description

One of the most popular models and a staple in the Iberia Series lineup, the C3M is a full-sized, handcrafted guitar. It is built with the traditional Spanish fan bracing, a solid cedar top and mahogany back and sides. The C3M also has a hand inlaid wooden rosette, a rosewood fingerboard, and gold tuning machines with pearl buttons. The "M" in the title stands for its light matte finish.

• BEGINNER-FRIENDLY NYLON STRINGS: Lightweight and comfortable to play, nylon strings are much softer than steel strings, ideal for beginners
• FULL SIZE GUITAR: One of the most popular models and a staple in Córdoba’s Iberia Series lineup, the C3M is a full-sized, handcrafted guitar. Built with a solid cedar top (choice top wood for classical guitars) and mahogany back and sides
• TRADITIONAL SPANISH FAN BRACING: Fan bracing is preferred for classical guitars over lattice bracing, as it allows the guitar's top to vibrate more freely and provides a warmer and evenly balanced tone
• HIGH QUALITY FEATURES: The C3M also has a hand inlaid wooden rosette, a rosewood fingerboard, and gold tuning machines with pearl buttons. The "M" in the title stands for its light matte finish

User questions & answers

Question:	I've heard that there is an issue with the bridge sometimes coming off. Does anyone know if Cordoba has addressed this
Answer:	I've purchased about 80-90 Cordoba's for my classes, from C1 to C5s over the past few years. I've had three bridges break on me in that time, one on a C5 which I was able to fix, the other two were on C1's and were not fixable. So yes, it can be an issue, but the percentage I think is very low. It has never happened to me on a C3 and those are the most heavily purchased through my school.
Question:	what is to total weight of the cordoba c3m classical guitar
Answer:	The exact weight I don't know, but it is the weight of most standard sized classical's
Question:	for this "cordoba c3m classical guitar" , could you recommend a hard case to buy
Answer:	The Cordoba hardcase works well and has a humidifier pod built into it. This combined with the reasonably tight seal provided by the lid helps to maintain the humidity level and stops cracks from developing in the body of the guitar. I've also found it helps to maintain the guitar in tune for longer periods of time. Not cheap ($100 to $130) but should last a life time and can be used for a more expensive classical guitar should you choose to upgrade in the future. Had mine for several months now, driven approx 2,600 miles with it in the back of the truck and its kept the guitar perfect.
Question:	Which is the better buy for the price difference: Yamaha C40, Cordoba CP 110 or Cordoba C3M
Answer:	I don't really know... but... we were looking for a 3/4 size Cordoba C3M Cadete which we ended up purchasing from a different dealer. We were shipped a full size guitar instead of the 3/4. Apparently the model numbers are the same for both but we ended up with a full size the first time and had it marked up before the instructor had had a chance to look it over. Just a warning to make sure you are getting the correct size guitar as they might have the same model number. I have one guitar instructor that just loves the Cordoba brand of guitars and would like to see us buy more.

Product features

Cordoba C3M Acoustic Nylon String Classical Guitar

One of the most popular models and a staple in the Iberia Series lineup, the Cordoba C3M is a full-sized, handcrafted guitar. It is built with a solid cedar top, mahogany back and sides, and traditional Spanish fan bracing. The C3M also has a hand-inlaid wooden rosette, a rosewood fingerboard, and nickel plated tuning machines with pearl buttons. The 'M' in the title stands for its light matte finish.

C3M Full Specs

Solid cedar top, mahogany back and sides, rosewood fingerboard and bridge, black ABS binding, natural satin finish, 52mm nut width, 650 millimeter scale length, Savarez Cristal Corum strings in High Tension (500CJ).

Traditional Craftsmanship

Nylon string guitars are built more lightly than steel string guitars, allowing the soundboard to vibrate and resonate more freely. The fan 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 all Cordoba guitars, the C3M comes equipped with a lightweight, two-way truss rod that allows you to adjust the amount of relief in the guitar's neck.

More About the Iberia Series

Iberia models range from half to full size, and feature solid Canadian cedar or solid European spruce tops with African mahogany, cypress, or Indian rosewood back and sides. The scope of the Iberia series is quite broad; whether you're browsing for a student model, traditional classical, traditional flamenco, or a stage-ready nylon string guitar with a cutaway and pickup, you'll find what you're looking for! These completely handmade guitars are lightweight, with a warm, resonant tone and comfortable playing action.

More About Cordoba Guitars

Founded in 1997, Cordoba seeks to guide the evolution of the nylon string guitar, blending traditional craftsmanship of the early master luthiers with modern developments. Inspired by the organic beauty and honesty of acoustic instruments, every Cordoba is lightweight, responsive, and a direct descendant of the Spanish tradition. Cordoba continues to challenge the definition of the acoustic guitar without sacrificing the authenticity of its heritage.

Product description

A complete guitar package containing a Cordoba nylon string acoustic guitar with spruce top and nato back and sides, travel gig bag, digital clip-on chromatic tuner with color display, 2 picks, and a guitar chord and lesson book.

• Spruce top
• Nato back and sides
• Rosewood bridge and fingerboard
• Natural satin finish
• Includes CP100 guitar, digital clip-on tuner, travel gig bag, instructional booklet and chord chart, and 2 guitar picks

User questions & answers

Question:	what strings do these take? I'm looking to replace mine but i dont know what specific type to get
Answer:	The strings that come on most Cordoba guitars are Savarez 500CJ, but the CP100 comes with D'Addario EJ27H High Tension strings. You might want to try a mixed tension string set like the Augustine Regal Blue or Savarez 500ARJ. These strings have high tension basses and normal/low tension trebles. Most classical guitars sound really good with these mixed sets.Good luck! So many good choices. :)DanielCalido Guitars
Question:	Is this guitar full size
Answer:	Yes, it is full size, solid cedar top, matte finish. Very good guitar for beginners. Easy to play and sounds very good.Thanks!DanielCálido Guitars
Question:	Would this be a good beginner flamenco guitar? Can you give me a few reccomendations
Answer:	I am very satisfied with this guitar. I like the sound of it when I play. (Often, I will use a Dunlop 88N capo to modify the guitar's tone.) I do recommend this guitar for a beginner and the price is right. I think it's a great deal. I paid $150 and I see the price now is $145. You get a digital tuner, a few picks, a guitar bag and they pay the freight. After I bought my Cordoba CP100, I visited Guitar Center and never saw a similar guitar in the same price range. I recommend going to You Tube and watch videos on how to play guitar. The video is free and you can watch it over and over if you need to. In my opinion, the digital tuner was a game changer for me. Prior to the digital tuner, I would tune my old guitar "by ear". After I watched a You Tube video on how to tune a guitar with a digital tuner, everything changed. The Cordoba guitar sounds so good when it is tuned using the digital tuner. In my opinion, the Cordoba CP100 is a good deal and I recommend it......Ted
Question:	How is the action on this guitar - high, low, etc
Answer:	We set up all guitars in our shop before shipping. Typically the action is 3.4 - 3.6 mm at the 12th fret 6th string. Let us know if we can help.DanielCalido Guitars

Product description

One of the original models of the Iberia series, the C5 is a full size acoustic nylon-string guitar with a solid Canadian cedar top, mahogany back and sides and a rosewood fingerboard. Handmade in the traditional Spanish style, the C5 also features an all wood inlaid rosette, rosewood binding, hand carved headstock, fan bracing system, and bone nut and saddle.

 

• Body Size - Classical
• Top  - Solid Western Red Cedar
• Back & Sides - Mahogany
• Body Finish - Gloss Polyurethane
• Bracing - Fan
• Bridge - Pao Ferro
• Saddle - Bone
• Fingerboard - Pao Ferro
• Neck - Mahogany
• Neck Shape - C Shape
• Nut - Bone
• Nut Width - 2"
• Scale Length - 25.5"
• Number of Frets - 19

 

• PERFECT ENTRY LEVEL GUITAR: Ideal for aspiring classical guitarists, as well as anyone looking for the warm sound of nylon strings and comfortable playability
• POWERFUL TONE: One of Córdoba's flagship models, the C5 is perfect as a first nylon-string guitar, this lightweight model is built with a solid Cedar top and mahogany back and sides to produce a clear, powerful tone with beautiful sustain
• BEGINNER FRIENDLY NYLON STRINGS: Lightweight and comfortable to play, nylon strings are much softer than steel strings, ideal for beginners
• 52mm nut width
• Savarez Cristal Corum strings in High Tension, 500CJ
• Hand orientation: Right Handed

User questions & answers

Question:	Please clarify—is this right or left handed? One comment says it is a great left handed guitar? I’m confused
Answer:	The listing you have here is for right handed. There is a C5 Lefty, but it is a totally different listing. Thank you, Daniel Calido Guitars
Question:	Can this product be used by right handed people by changing order of the strings
Answer:	I agree with the previous response that you have to change the nut, but you also need to change the saddle as the bass side is higher than the treble, not much, but enough to cause buzzing on the bass strings sometimes. You can try it and see. If it buzzes on the basses, then you need to get a new saddle, too. Do you have a C5 lefty you want to convert? If not, then just buy a regular C5. If you are trying to convert, then contact us and we can send you a right handed nut and saddle. They are not expensive. Good luck!DanielCalido Guitars
Question:	Does this guitar have a high action from the 10th fret onwards? Would the action be that of a classical guitar or a steel string acoustic
Answer:	This is a traditional classical guitar, so the action will be consistent with a classical guitar. The only difference with this model is the cutaway. That being said, our shop can adjust the action of the instrument before shipping. If you prefer lower action, let us know. There are limits to how low it can be, however.
Question:	How does the c5 spruce compare to the c7 sp
Answer:	Both are solid Spruce top, the C5 has laminate mahogany back/sides, C7 has laminate Indian Rosewood back/sides.

Product description

Slightly larger than the Requinto 580, the Cadete is a 3/4 size guitar (615mm scale length). It has the traditional Spanish 7 fan bracing, a solid Cedar top and mahogany back and sides. Additional features include a hand inlaid wooden rosette, gold tuning machines with pearl buttons and a rosewood fingerboard. An adjustable truss rod is built into the neck. This is a great guitar for anyone looking for a lightweight, comfortable, and easy playing instrument.The Cordoba Cadete is easy to play, thanks to the 3/4 body size and 1.88 inches nut width. The smaller body size makes the Cadete ideal for younger players, or anyone who finds a standard-sized classical nylon guitar just a bit too big. And the 1.88 inches nut width makes it easier to form chords and change positions, great for new players or those transitioning from a standard acoustic or electric guitar.

• Solid Canadian cedar top
• Mahogany back and sides
• Lightweight, 3/4 size classical, 48mm nut width
• Savarez Cristal Corum strings in High Tension, 500CJ
• Body Width & Length 246mm (9.7 Inches) at upper bout, 337mm (13.27 Inches) at lower bout / 927.1mm (36.5 Inches) total length, Body Depth 86mm (3.4") at upper and lower bouts

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the total length of this guitar
Answer:	Total length (end-to-end) is 37 1/4" vs 39 3/4" for my full-size guitar.
Question:	Did this include a gig big
Answer:	The Cadete. does not come with a gig bag. It must be purchased separately. Sorry.Daniel Calido Guitars
Question:	String spacing at the nut and saddle, and neck width
Answer:	According to the Cordoba website, nut width is 48mm, string spacing at saddle 55mm, and neck width is not listed. I own an older model of this guitar (2007?) and the neck is probably large U shaped in comparison to other smaller size guitars that I tried out like the baby Taylor; but far more comfortable to me, which is one of the reasons I purchased this guitar.
Question:	Does it have pegs for a strap
Answer:	No strap pegs on this classical-style guitar.

Product description

The C4-CE's solid African Mahogany top provides a crisp, articulate tone, combined with African mahogany back and sides for balanced volume and sustain. The construction is based upon our traditional Spanish classical guitar, with the inclusion of a soft cutaway and a slightly thinner 50mm-width neck designed for comfortable playability and easy upper-register reach. Premium design elements such as a Maple binding, Abalone rosette, and a striking Edge burst finish will help you stand out from the crowd. The Fishman Sonitone active pickup system produces a rich and natural sound when amplified, and puts the sound hole mounted controls at your fingertips - perfect for gigging and recording.

• Solid African Mahogany top
• Fishman Sonitone classical piezo
• Maple Binding
• Satin finish.Bridge Material:Pau Ferro
• 50mm nut width

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it have mounts to hook up a strap? I looked at one in a store and it didn’t have the strap mounts
Answer:	No strap mounts. However, you can find straps that grab the soundhole.
Question:	Does this have an adjustable truss rod
Answer:	yes it does. One of the few I have found that does.
Question:	What material are the strings
Answer:	Nylon.
Question:	Is the string nylon or metal
Answer:	Nylon

Product description

The Mini II Bass is here to expand your horizons and your registers! Based on our popular travel-sized Mini, the Mini II Bass is slightly bigger and features an extended 580mm (22 7/8”) scale length so it tunes perfectly to Standard E. Keep it acoustic and the Mini II Bass's deeper body depth will provide a well-rounded tone; use its Cordoba MB103 pickup to plug it in and you'll be surprised by this portable bass's rich, robust tone. Built with all-mahogany woods, the Mini II Bass MHE's unique voice is mellow, soft and balanced. Strung with nylon core, phosphor-bronze strings, the Mini II Bass feels and sounds more like a full size bass than its miniature bass counterparts. With the Mini II Bass MHE, you'll never have to leave the low-end behind!

• The Mini II Bass is here to expand your horizons and your registers!
• Features an extended 580mm (22 7/8”) scale length so it tunes perfectly to Standard E
• Keep it acoustic and the Mini II Bass's deeper body depth will provide a well-rounded tone
• Use its Cordoba MB103 pickup to plug it in and you'll be surprised by this portable bass's rich, robust tone
• Built with all-mahogany woods, the Mini II Bass MHE's unique voice is mellow, soft and balanced
• Guitar Bridge System: Hardtail Bridge
• Guitar Pickup Configuration: Piezo

User questions & answers

Question:	Is there a hard shell case available for this
Answer:	I don't think so. Honestly, its not really very economical to protect a $200 instrument with a hard shell case. I do recall there being a gig bag that says Cordoba on it, but not positive.
Question:	Does this have a truss rod
Answer:	Yes, this instrument has a truss rod.
Question:	What are actual dimensions? I can't believe its really 11+ inches deep, as listed
Answer:	The bass is exactly 34 1/2 inches from head to output jack, 11 inches across from widest part of body, 8 1/2 inches from narrowest part. Body is 3 inches thick.
Question:	What strings come with this instrument
Answer:	D'Addario EXPPBB190GS - Coated phosphor bronze, nylon core, small acoustic bass (.037 - .090)

Product description

Cordoba's 1/2 size Requinto guitar is handmade with a solid cedar top and mahogany back and sides. The hand-inlaid all-natural wood rosette and Indian rosewood detailing distinguishes this model from other guitars in this price range. It is designed with the traditional 5-fan Torres style bracing to produce a rich Spanish sound in spite of its diminutive string length. Ideal for children learning how to play nylon string guitars. Winner of Winter NAMM 2010 Best in Show.



The Requinto comes strung with high tension Savarez guitar strings, which are meant to be used in standard E tuning. Because the scale length of this guitar is slightly shorter than a full size guitar, the tension will be slightly lower than a full sized guitar as a result, but will still play very well in standard tuning. The Requinto can be tuned up as high as a minor third up to G standard tuning, which will increase the tension, but any tunings higher than this are not recommended, as the added stress of the higher string tension of these tunings will compromise the long term health of the instrument.

• Solid Canadian cedar top
• Mahogany back and sides
• Lightweight, 1/2 size classical
• 47mm nut width
• Savarez Cristal Corum strings in High Tension, 500CJ

User questions & answers

Question:	What case fits the Cordoba Requinto
Answer:	Cordoba 3/4.
Question:	What is the scale length on this guitar
Answer:	The Cordoba Requinto is 580mm scale length. Thank you, Daniel Calido Guitars
Question:	where is this guitar being shipped from
Answer:	If you order from Cálido Guitars it will ship from Texas. We will be happy to do a complete setup on the guitar in our shop before shipping at no additional cost. Sincerely, Daniel Calido Guitars
Question:	What case fits the Cordoba Requinto
Answer:	I bought both off Amazon- case and requinto-- awesome fit! 4.5 out of 5 stars 180 Reviews Gator Cases Hard-Shell Wood Case for 3/4 Sized Acoustic Guitars (GWE-ACOU-3/4)

Product description

The Cordoba C10 Crossover offers a new spin on a Cordoba classic. Built with a solid European spruce top and solid Indian rosewood back and sides, the C10 Crossover features a 48mm nut width, radiused fingerboard, and hand-carved mahogany neck with a thinner profile. It also includes a two-way truss rod built into the neck. This model is an excellent choice for the guitarist who loves the sound and look of the traditional C10, but prefers the feel of a steel string or electric guitar.

 

The C10 Crossover features a fan bracing pattern, which 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 C10 Crossover is built with Spanish heel construction, where the top of the guitar is attached to the neck, the sides are added next, and the guitar’s 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 ebony fingerboard, rosewood bridge, high gloss finish, and Savarez Cristal Corum strings. The C10 Crossover includes Cordoba’s lightweight polyfoam case.

• Solid European spruce top with solid Indian rosewood back and sides
• 48mm nut width with comfortably curved 16" radiused ebony fingerboard
• Hand inlaid Mother-of-Pearl "Esteso" Rosette
• Indian rosewood bridge, binding, and headstock veneer featuring Cordoba's Arches logo
• Includes Cordoba polyfoam case

User questions & answers

Question:	What is the best classical guitar Capo that can be used with the C10 Parlor (smaller 7/8 body size) classical guitar
Answer:	A "sordina de guitarra" search will show you the one I like to use
Question:	What is the origin of this model
Answer:	The Cordoba C10 Parlor is built with a traditional Spanish fan bracing and Spanish heel construction. It is manufactured in a dedicated portion of Cordoba's plant in China. Please let us know if we can help. Sincerely, Daniel Calido Guitars
Question:	what does the CD/IN suffix indicate
Answer:	Hello Everett, the CD means solid cedar top, the IN means solid Indian Rosewood back/sides. There is also a C10 SP/IN which has solid spruce top and solid Indian Rosewood bac/sides.Please let us know if we can help.DanielCálido Guitars
Question:	Can I buy this in left handed model
Answer:	Sorry, but the C10 Lefty only comes in cedar top. We have other options in left handed spruce top with our Calido Soloist.Thanks!DanielCalido Guitars

Product description

The C7 is a wonderful choice for beginner or intermediate guitarists. A step up from our C5, the C7 offers rosewood back and sides with the choice of a solid cedar top to achieve a warm classic nylon string sound, or a solid European spruce top for a brighter tone. The C7's traditional fan bracing allows for maximum resonance and sustain and premium features such as a hand-inlaid wooden rosette, two-way adjustable truss rod, and a sleek high gloss PU finish.

From the Manufacturer

The C7 is a wonderful choice for beginner or intermediate guitarists. A step up from our C5, the C7 offers rosewood back and sides with the choice of a solid cedar top to achieve a warm classic nylon string sound, or a solid European spruce top for a brighter tone. The C7's traditional fan bracing allows for maximum resonance and sustain and premium features such as a hand-inlaid wooden rosette, two-way adjustable truss rod, and a sleek high gloss PU finish.

• Traditional fan bracing
• Rosewood back and sides
• Full size
• Full gloss
• Savarez strings

User questions & answers

Question:	does this guitar come with a case
Answer:	No - this guitar does not come with a case.
Question:	Can you recommend the hard case for this guitar here in Amazon
Answer:	By all means get the hard case and use it to store the guitar whenever not in use. The cedar -rosewood combination is quite sensitive to humidity so follow Cordoba's instructions for keeping humidity at proper levels both inside the case as well as inside the guitar itself. their website has good maintenance information.
Question:	Codorba" has many different models, I would like to know which is the large full size guitar? Thanks in advance
Answer:	I have the C7 and I looked at a C3 in a guitar store. Both were full size instruments. By the way, I love the one that I choose. Rich, clear tone!
Question:	Can i please get the width of the string spacing at the bridge, from E TO E
Answer:	Hi Dave. In answer to your query about the nylon string distancing at the bridge of my Cordoba C7 CD classical, the span twixt 'E' at the 6th string and 'E' at the 1st string; that distance is just a tad shy of 2 5/16", more like 2 9/32". I hope that helps. Moreover, if you are shopping around for a fine instrument for the money spent, my Cordoba is wonderful.

Product description

This set of strings was designed in collaboration with Aquila in Italy to provide the optimal tone and response for the unique size & characteristics of the Cordoba Mini. Cordoba Mini Strings are made with Aquila's for premium tone and tuning stability, and feature a ball-end design for easy and reliable installation.

• Customized specifically for the Cordoba Mini M, Mini R, and Mini O
• A tuning (6A 5D 4G 3C 2E 1A)
• Also available in E tuning (6E 5A 4D 3G 2B 1e)
• Made in Italy

User questions & answers

Question:	Everyone seems to hate these. What are you all using instead
Answer:	I am now using guitarele A string set. They are more readily available.
Question:	I've read all about the poor quality and broken strings. Can I just use regular classical guitar strings with ball ends? Normal or high tension
Answer:	I would recommend the D'Addario EJ94 Requinto strings on a Cordoba Mini guitalele. It sounds really good. The scale length of the Cordaba Mini is 20". The length of a classical guitar with a capo on the 5th fret is 19.2". So the same A tuning on the Cordoba Mini using classical guitar strings makes it high tension. The Requinto scale length is 21.3", making the strings somewhat lower tension on the Cordoba Mini. I also played with the default Aquila set and found that the 1st string (high A) is too high tension... it might be why so many people are reporting that it breaks easily. I like normal tension and found that it is much easier to play with the D'Addario EJ94 Requinto than with classical guitar strings, or the Aquila set (I tried all three sets). Use a bead to tie up the strings.

Product 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 a solid Canadian cedar 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 guitar’s 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 a rosewood fingerboard, rosewood bridge, high gloss finish, and Savarez Cristal Corum strings. The C9 Parlor includes Cordoba’s lightweight polyfoam case.



*With the introduction of the C10 Parlor, Cordoba decided to rename the model previously titled “C9 Dolce” to “C9 Parlor.” We felt the word “Parlor” was a better, more universal descriptor of a small body instrument. No features of the guitar were changed aside from the name.

• Solid Canadian cedar top with solid mahogany back and sides
• Lightweight, 7/8 size classical guitar
• Hand inlaid Mother-of-Pearl "Esteso" Rosette
• Rosewood fingerboard and Indian rosewood bridge
• Includes Cordoba Polyfoam case

User questions & answers

Question:	Thinking about getting the c7 but would u think the c9 is better quality and better sounding guitar
Answer:	I havent seen the C7 to be able to compare the two. I can only say that the C9 is a beautifully constructed instrument with a rich tone. It is a pleasure and joy to play.
Question:	Where is the cordoba c9 cd/mh made? thanks, in advance
Answer:	The Cordoba C9 is made in China. Thank you! Calido Guitars
Question:	Is the Guitar Saddle Bridge made of bone
Answer:	Yes, the saddle and nut are both made of bone. This is a very nice sounding guitar. Please let us know if we can help. We set up all of our guitars in our shop before shipping.All the best,DanielCalido Guitars
Question:	Does anyone find buzzing sound on the 4,5 and 6 strings? (I have this issue with mine
Answer:	You need more relief in the neck. Tighten the truss rod screw about 1/4 turn at a time until the buzzing stops. This will introduce relief (relief causes a slight bowing of the neck which will fix the buzzing problem). After the relief is adjusted you may need to adjust saddle height to get your preferred sting height at the 12th fret.

Product description

The new Cordoba Mini O-CE is the ultimate travel instrument, offering the playability of a full size nylon-string guitar in a compact, lightweight body with an impressively loud voice. This miniature guitar features a solid ovangkol top paired with ovangkol back and sides for a rich, warm tone and exotic appearance. For those who want to plug and play, the Cordoba Mini O-CE features a soft cutaway and Cordoba 2Band pickup. It has the comfortable feel and string spacing of a full size guitar, with its thin U-shaped neck, 50mm (1.96”) nut width, and 510mm (20”) scale length. The Cordoba Mini O-CE is a perfect companion for road trips, vacations, and hanging out at home. It includes a Cordoba gig bag.

• Solid ovangkol top with ovangkol back and sides
• Miniature nylon string guitar with full size feel and playability (20” scale length, 50” nut width)
• Natural satin finish
• Custom Aquila string set, tuned to A
• Includes custom Cordoba gig bag
• Hand orientation: Right

User questions & answers

Question:	How do I get this to sound great tuned in E
Answer:	You can buy a set of E strings from Cordoba.
Question:	Anyone know the difference between the cordoba mini o version and mini m version
Answer:	Hello Giles, the difference is a matter of materials used: Mini M - Top Wood:Solid Spruce Back & Sides Wood:Mahogany Mini O - Top Wood:Solid Ovangkol Back & Sides Wood:Ovangkol There's lots of YouTube videos of the Córdoba Mini's, would be a good idea to get an impression from there! Good luck and kind regards, Victor, the Netherlands
Question:	What is the length of the guitar. Would it play comfortably for my 4'3" child
Answer:	The Mini M is 30.5" long, scale length is 510mm. This is the same as a ½ size guitar. That is a perfect size for a child 4'3" tall. You might also consider the Cordoba C1 Protege ½ size or the Cordoba C5 Requinto which is also ½ size. We provide free setup in our shop before shipping for all guitars. Please let us know if we can help.Thanks,DanielCalido Guitars
Question:	Can I use regular classical strings guitar? Which tension
Answer:	Yes, you can. I recommend the D'Addario EJ94 Requinto strings. It sounds really good. The scale length of the Cordaba Mini is 20". The length of a classical guitar with a capo on the 5th fret is 19.2". So the same A tuning on the Cordoba Mini using classical guitar strings makes it too high tension. The Requinto scale length is 21.3", making the strings somewhat lower tension on the Cordoba Mini. I like normal tension and found that it is much easier to play with the D'Addario EJ94 Requinto than with classical guitar strings (I tried both). Use a bead to tie up the strings as other said.