Cordoba C5-CE Classical Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar Natural (Used)
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A traditional and affordable nylon string with built-in fishman pickup and tuner.
The C5-CE features a solid Canadian cedar top and mahogany back and sides. The construction is based upon the traditional Spanish classical guitar with the exception of a soft cutaway and a slightly thinner neck. The Fishman Isys+ 2band pickup system produces a rich and natural sound when amplified - perfect for gigging and recording.
Features
- Solid Canadian cedar top
- Mahogany back & sides
- Indian rosewood binding / Indian rosewood bridge
- Maple & ebony top, maple back & sides, purfling and inlay
- All natural inlaid wood mosaic rosette
- High gloss finish
- Mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard
- Truss rod
- 650mm (25.6") scale length
- 50mm (1.96") nut width
- Mother of Pearl fret marker inlays
- Bone nut/saddle
- 12 frets to body, 19 total
- Spanish fan bracing
- Cordoba gold tuning machines
- Savarez Cristal Corum in high tension 500CJ Strings
Grab a nylon string that'll bring years of playing pleasure. Order today.
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Comments about Cordoba C5-CE Classical Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar:
After playing the Cordoba C5 CE I am a fan of this line of iberia series. I now have a desire to play the C9 which I have heard amazing things about as well. This guitar SINGS! It's beautiful, the finish is incredible and I just feel like a little kid on christmas morning whenever I pick it up. The value you get is just WOW! I think this easily could sell for a lot more than it is selling for.
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- BEAUTIFUL
- Quality
- Sound
Cons
- None so far
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Comments about Cordoba C5-CE Classical Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar:
I read many reviews and this was my ultimate choice. I played the C5, C5-CE and the GK Studio. I loved the C5 but would need to have amplification for performances so I went with the C5-CE. It has been an absolute pleasure playing this guitar. The GK studio didn't justify the extra money. I just wanted a classical guitar and ended up with a very beautiful one at that. The sound is wonderful and warm. Very easy to play! A+
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- Playability
- Tone
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Comments about Cordoba C5-CE Classical Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar:
This guitar gets more love from me than my significant other. I always look forward to playing this guitar, and I have a hard time putting it down. It feels natural in my hands; and the guitar rewards you with the most beautiful tone.
The action was high out of the box - as a classical guitar should. I come from a steel string background. I was able to easily modify the guitar to my specifications by lowering the action with the truss rod. I also appreciate the slightly thinner neck.
This Cordoba is highly sensitive and expressive. It's also aesthetically pleasing, with very minor nicks on the neck, and head. I purchased a Wolfpak Classical Guitar Polyfoam Case for 79. Awesome case with humidity check.
Pick one up. You won't regret it!
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Pros
- Craftsmanship
- Electronics
- gig bag
- Sound
- Tuner
- value
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Bossa Nova
- Classical
- Jazz
- Live Application
- Samba
Comments about Cordoba C5-CE Classical Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar:
I bought this guitar looking for a decent recording instrument and a guitar I can use on different pit orchestra gigs. I am very impressed with the sound quality. I A/B'd it with guitars twice it's price and they lacked the clarity and brightness I was looking for. Needless to say, I am super impressed with the instrument and feel lucky getting it for such a good price. BTW - I love the fact that it has a truss. In my state the weather is all over the map. This will help considerably.
Pros
- "Feel in your chest" bass
- Access to higher notes
- Beautiful resonant treble
Cons
- 48" nut width
Best Uses
- As a guitar LOL
Comments about Cordoba C5-CE Classical Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar:
Well I haven't been able to play with it hooked up, which I am sure is one of the main reasons people would buy a electic cutaway, but I have no idea if this guitar has great electonics or sounds like a cardboard box hooked up. I just haven't run into the chance to try it hooked up. But I have played about 3 acoustically, and man, they are great acoustically. Of course as with every factory guitar in general each guitar is slightly different, some better than others, but all the c5ce's I have played have been very very nice. All the cordoba guitars I have played have been for that matter, but that it another story. Very nice pretty trebles. Very strong resonant bass. For a cutaway, the bass is usually not so strong, but this guitar has great bass. All 3 I played had great bass. When compared to the takamine cutaways, these beat the crud out those over built tanks. To anyone in the market for a cheaper nylon cutaway, I would suggest to try one of these out. The ONLY thing I don't personally like, is the 48" nut width. That is the ONLY reason I haven't bought one already. I am used to a 52" classical nut width, and my hands just are not used to such a small nut width. So it kills me to try to smash my fat fingers together to play anything on a 48" nut width neck. Other than that, great guitar for the price.
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