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Cordoba Protege C1M-CET Thinbody Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Natural
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- For products over $200, No Lemon Policy applies. If it fails for the same defect 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown. (Does not apply to failures due to drops, spills, and cracks)
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A thinbody classical guitar for comfy upper-fret reach.
The Cordoba C1M-CET thinbody classical acoustic-electric guitar offers a comfortable playing position and clear, balanced tone for practice, lessons, and small amplified settings. A spruce top and mahogany back and sides provide consistent response across fingerstyle and light strumming, while the thinline cutaway body keeps the instrument close and easy to handle. The slim C-shaped neck and pau ferro fingerboard support controlled movement across the fretboard, and the matte finish maintains a smooth, predictable feel during extended sessions.
Thinbody Design and Neck Profile
The reduced body depth makes the guitar easier to hold for longer sessions, especially when seated. A slim C-shaped neck and flat pau ferro fingerboard support clean movement across the fretboard, helping chord shapes and scale work feel more controlled. The cutaway allows access to higher frets without shifting posture, keeping movement efficient across the full range of the instrument.
GP-2 Pickup System With Accessible Controls
The built-in GP-2 pickup system allows quick connection to a PA or amp for lessons, rehearsals, or small performances. Side-mounted volume and tone controls are easy to reach without interrupting playing, making it simple to adjust output or brightness as needed. The system maintains the instrument’s natural tone while providing a practical amplification option.
Lightweight Build for Daily Use
A lightweight construction, matte finish, and stable tuning machines make the C1M-CET easy to handle from session to session. The adjustable truss rod supports setup changes, and the included strings maintain consistent tension during regular practice. The Cordoba C1M-CET thinbody classical acoustic-electric guitar is a straightforward option for players who need a reliable instrument for everyday use.
Features
- Thinbody classical acoustic-electric offers easy access and amplified clarity
- Cutaway shape lets fingers reach upper frets for expanded melodic range
- Cordoba GP-2 pickup system delivers detailed tone for live and studio
- Slim C-shaped neck speeds up shifting and complex chord work
- Savarez Cristal Corum strings add crisp attack and reliable tuning
- 19 frets across 25.6” scale allow wide note selection
- Dual-action truss rod keeps neck stable through climate changes
- Gold tuners with pearl buttons enable smooth accurate tuning
Command your live sound with the Cordoba C1M-CET Thinbody Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar, delivering reliable nylon-string tone, comfortable control and confident stage-ready performance.
Protege C1M-CET Thinbody Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Specifications:
General- Product type: Acoustic-electric guitar
- Model: C1M-CET
- String type: Nylon
- Body size class: Thinline Classical Cutaway
- Cutaway: Yes
- Body construction: Laminate
- Body material: Spruce/mahogany
- Top material: Spruce
- Back material: Mahogany
- Side material: Mahogany
- Body finish: Satin polyurethane
- Color: Natural
- Bracing pattern: 6-Fan Pattern with Treble Bar
- Binding material: Black ABS
- Rosette material: Traditional
- Neck material: Mahogany
- Neck profile: C Shape
- Neck joint: Dovetail
- Scale length: 25.6"
- Truss rod: Dual action
- Fingerboard material: Pau Ferro
- Number of frets: 19
- Nut material: Composite
- Nut width: 2"
- Bridge material: Pau Ferro
- Saddle material: Composite
- Tuning machines: Cordoba Gold, pearl buttons
- Hardware finish: Gold
- Pickup system: Cordoba GP-2 by Fishman
- Preamp: Cordoba GP-2 by Fishman
- Controls: Volume, tone
- Number of strings: 6
- Factory strings: Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ
- Orientation: Right handed
- Case: Sold separately
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