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Cordoba C5-CET CD Thin Body Cutaway Classical Acoustic-Electric Nylon String Guitar, Iberia Series

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Cedar
Cutaway Electric Thin Body
Brand Cordoba
Color Cedar
Top Material Type Cedar Wood
Body Material Mahogany
Back Material Type Mahogany
Neck Material Type Mahogany
Fretboard Material Type Pau Ferro Wood
Guitar Pickup Configuration Piezo
String Material Type Nylon
Hand Orientation Right

About this item

  • Solid Canadian cedar top with mahogany back and sides
  • Soft cutaway with Fishman Isys+ pickup
  • Rosewood bridge and fingerboard
  • 50mm nut width, thinbody design
  • Savarez Cristal Corum strings in High Tension, 500CJ
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Customers appreciate the guitar's build quality, sound quality, and value for money. They find it easy to play and a good buy for the price. However, some customers have experienced issues with the strings breaking or cracking. There are mixed opinions on tuning accuracy, action level, and weight.

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123 customers mention "Build quality"111 positive12 negative

Customers like the guitar's build quality. They say it's a nice instrument with a great sound and good workmanship. The finish is awesome, the frets are well-done, and the guitar is well-polished. Overall, customers are satisfied with the guitar's performance and consider it a decent guitar.

"...Build quality is fantastic - neck / frets smooth (not cutting up the fingers), finish is perfectly consistent and smooth, playable right out of the..." Read more

"...The wood and finish is really beautiful as is the gold area around the tuning knobs! It has a vintage feel. So happy with this purchase." Read more

"...it is lightweight compared to a lot of models, the frets are well done (not too thick, not too thin), the action is a little high..." Read more

"...The finish is flawless and the maple is beautiful. This thin body is a real comfort to play. Sound is very good, clear with lots of sustain...." Read more

109 customers mention "Sound quality"92 positive17 negative

Customers enjoy the guitar's sound quality. They say it has a piano-like tone, resonates well, and has a warm, clear tone with nice sustain. The guitar is lightweight yet packs a heavy volume with a mellow to bright tone.

"...Listen for it. The guitar resonates, the sound begins to open up, and conducts a tone that's more than just being in pitch, but "plays" with each..." Read more

"...Neck was protected well. It is perfect. The sound is very good...." Read more

"...The intonation is great, it has the timbre of a thousand dollar+ model, the tuners are stiff (which you want in a classical guitar), it is..." Read more

"...This thin body is a real comfort to play. Sound is very good, clear with lots of sustain. Setup was not great or I would have given it 5 stars...." Read more

52 customers mention "Value for money"49 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of the guitar. They find it a great buy, with an appropriate price for the build quality and specs.

"...but cutting through that, for the price (even cheaper) it's an even better value, BUT crack not-withstanding, the sound was too green and didn't..." Read more

"...The intonation is great, it has the timbre of a thousand dollar+ model, the tuners are stiff (which you want in a classical guitar), it is..." Read more

"...instrument arrived but so far this guitar is on par with more expensively priced guitars. I plan to buy Córdoba thin body next year." Read more

"...I felt this model was a great choice for me at this price point, especially after my experiences with more expensive Martins and Taylors...." Read more

17 customers mention "Ease of play"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the guitar easy to play. They mention it has a good sound quality, is smaller and more manageable, and is setup well. The design makes chording and picking notes easy.

"...the saddle and the nut are designed in a way that makes switching up the stringing effortless...." Read more

"Out of the box playability with a piano-like tone. Wonderful instrument. I have owned many guitars far more expensive. This is my favorite...." Read more

"...I thought the C40 was a decent guitar. It had a good sound and playability was good. It did have a strong smell of glue...." Read more

"BUZZING IS FIXED!! Exceptional sound, super play-ability, great sound when amplified. Love this little guitar...." Read more

17 customers mention "Tuning accuracy"10 positive7 negative

Customers have different views on the guitar's tuning accuracy. Some find it stable and holding tune well enough, while others say it doesn't hold its tuning for more than 24 hours at first, the tuning pegs go out of tune frequently, and they constantly need to retune it.

"...is great, it has the timbre of a thousand dollar+ model, the tuners are stiff (which you want in a classical guitar), it is lightweight compared to..." Read more

"...The guitar was not really great at holding its tuning for more than 24 hours at first and I was constantly having to retune it...." Read more

"...It holds tune well enough. It sounds pretty good plugged into a amplifier for acoustic guitars but the type strings you use does seem to matter...." Read more

"...The tuners are not very good. I watch carefully and find that I can turn the tuners a half to a full revolution before the gear engages sometimes...." Read more

15 customers mention "Weight"9 positive6 negative

Customers have different views on the guitar's weight. Some find it lightweight and good-looking, while others mention a thin body with cracking or not adhering finish. The finish is thick and may not adhere properly.

"...the tuners are stiff (which you want in a classical guitar), it is lightweight compared to a lot of models, the frets are well done..." Read more

"...FYI - it is a thin body, the sound is well balanced but is a tad weak in the bass department, I knew that going in, and I'm not complaining...." Read more

"...I can’t say enough about the size, weight and comfortable fit of this instrument...." Read more

"...The finish is pretty thick and it's showing signs of cracking or not adhering where the fretboard is glued to the body...." Read more

14 customers mention "Action level"8 positive6 negative

Customers have different views on the guitar's action. Some find it good and ready to play, with no need for adjustment. Others say the action is too high, making the instrument difficult to play and feeling like a toy. The neck action needs to be checked and the exposed fret wire needs to be smoothed out.

"...the frets are well done (not too thick, not too thin), the action is a little high..." Read more

"...Setup was not great or I would have given it 5 stars. The action was too high. I tightened the truss rod a bit to make sure the neck was flat...." Read more

"...The action is good enough so I don't have to lower it...." Read more

"...on the neck was still set the way I wanted it, but the action was still ludicrous...." Read more

20 customers mention "String quality"0 positive20 negative

Customers are unhappy with the string quality. They report issues like broken strings, cracked or damaged guitars, and incorrectly strung bass strings.

"...Unfortunately, the high E string snapped when I retuned it. You can imagine my frustration having to run out to buy another string...." Read more

"...; the string height is excessively high, the bass side strings were strung incorrectly, and the wound metal strings show signs of corrosion...." Read more

"...Update: 5th string broke after a week of light playing. 4th string broke after another week. In the middle of the night while just sitting there...." Read more

"This guitar arrived damaged with lower bout smashed. The D string also broke...." Read more

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The guitar was beautifully shipped in two boxes. Neck was protected well. It is perfect. The sound is very good. As a beginner (sort of) I was as excited as a kid at Christmas to see the delivery guy. I also bought the Fender clip on tuner which saved me hours of tuning without a piano. The wood and finish is really beautiful as is the gold area around the tuning knobs! It has a vintage feel. So happy with this purchase.
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  • J. Yee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible value, sound - Highly recommend
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2020
    Color: NaturalSize: ClassicalVerified Purchase
    Don't be misled about it's price point in thinking it's just a "beginner's guitar" - this is such an incredible sounding guitar for the money, and plays great for all experience levels. I've been playing for 20 years, and for the money, this beats 90% of the classical guitars, and many of just acoustic guitars in general.

    Build quality is fantastic - neck / frets smooth (not cutting up the fingers), finish is perfectly consistent and smooth, playable right out of the box with a little tune up. Quality tuners.

    Well-matched woods too - you just hear a certain level of sound when you strum a guitar in tune. Listen for it. The guitar resonates, the sound begins to open up, and conducts a tone that's more than just being in pitch, but "plays" with each other. It's quite exciting to hear, and THIS guitar does that.

    Amazon is great because the first one I got DID have quality issues, but quick exchanged for another, and all is well. It's expected when made in China, but NOT because the factory or craftsmanship is bad (it's really good), but heck man, an instrument made of wood is shipping over seas to get to you! :]

    Can't say enough about this guitar, and would highly recommend to anyone at all levels - even experienced players (don't be fooled by their non-5 star reviews, you just acquire certain tastes after playing for so long).

    Did a side-by-side comparison with 4 others:
    - a 70's cedar top La Paterie (Cordoba sounded better for money and availability)
    - 90's comparable Taiwan-made Yamaha G225 (which had better balance, but didn't project as much as the C5)
    - Cordoba C5 SP (spruce top version) - spruce top version projects more with crisper highs as expected. Here I personally chose the spruce top because I'm an acoustic guitar player, not a classical player. Cedar is a great tone wood for a more mellow balanced sound typical of classical music. Spruce is great for more separation in that sound and for more projection.
    - Lucero LC200 - this was actually surprising because though the one I got out of the box was junk (cracked during manufacture shipping), it seemed like build quality was quite good. They pushed using higher end materials (bone-like type nut, better strings), but cutting through that, for the price (even cheaper) it's an even better value, BUT crack not-withstanding, the sound was too green and didn't open up like the Cordoba. I feel like even in perfect condition it wouldn't have sounded as good as the C5.
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  • Golfwoman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024
    Color: NaturalSize: ClassicalVerified Purchase
    The guitar was beautifully shipped in two boxes. Neck was protected well. It is perfect. The sound is very good. As a beginner (sort of) I was as excited as a kid at Christmas to see the delivery guy. I also bought the Fender clip on tuner which saved me hours of tuning without a piano. The wood and finish is really beautiful as is the gold area around the tuning knobs! It has a vintage feel. So happy with this purchase.
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    Golfwoman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024
    The guitar was beautifully shipped in two boxes. Neck was protected well. It is perfect. The sound is very good. As a beginner (sort of) I was as excited as a kid at Christmas to see the delivery guy. I also bought the Fender clip on tuner which saved me hours of tuning without a piano. The wood and finish is really beautiful as is the gold area around the tuning knobs! It has a vintage feel. So happy with this purchase.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Left Handed upside-down review and info
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2016
    Color: CedarSize: Cutaway Electric LeftyVerified Purchase
    I am left handed but learned on friends' right handed guitars 20 years ago. I never switched over to actual left handed guitars until I had already been playing for many years, and since then I have systemically replaced my guitar collection with lefties.

    I still string them right handed though, as I primarily play extremely complex technical metal, thrash, and death metal. I also have a thing for classical guitar, and I finally decided to buy an actual classical guitar instead of playing classical on the Ibanez acoustic that I use for non-distorted stuff.

    After researching for quite awhile, I settled on this Cordoba. As with other reviews, I found it be a rather good value for the price tag. I am an expert guitarist and have come across very few guitarists in my 20 years of playing that can play classical guitar at my level, and I highly recommend this guitar.

    The intonation is great, it has the timbre of a thousand dollar+ model, the tuners are stiff (which you want in a classical guitar), it is lightweight compared to a lot of models, the frets are well done (not too thick, not too thin), the action is a little high (which you want if you plan to play flamenco or any classical that involves aggressive hand strumming), and it just plain plays and sounds good.

    My only complaint is that it has the standard coating on the back of the neck, whilst I prefer the non polished dry finish on my non-electrics. No big deal, as I'm accustomed to both.

    I specifically titled this review Left handed upside down for a reason. As I am a lefty who plays upside down, and I have a lot of experience modifying lefty guitars for right handed stringing, I can offer unique information that others like me would really appreciate hearing:

    This guitar requires NO modification. Both the saddle and the nut are designed in a way that makes switching up the stringing effortless. Unlike my Ibanez acoustic, which I had to buy a right handed saddle and nut for, this one requires no such thing. This is the first guitar in 13 years that I didn't have to modify.

    A win all around.
    12 people found this helpful
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  • W. jeong
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Guitar and Beautiful
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2022
    Color: Spalted MapleSize: Limited Cutaway Electric Thin BodyVerified Purchase
    I received this guitar in perfect condition. The finish is flawless and the maple is beautiful. This thin body is a real comfort to play. Sound is very good, clear with lots of sustain. Setup was not great or I would have given it 5 stars. The action was too high. I tightened the truss rod a bit to make sure the neck was flat. I then loosened the strings and removed the bridge. I sanded it down about 4 mm to get the action at the 12th fret to 4 mm. Unfortunately, the high E string snapped when I retuned it. You can imagine my frustration having to run out to buy another string. That said, I don't think much of the Saverez strings. This guitar is sounding even better as it is being broken in. It's also very nice to have a tuner built in. The electronics are good quality and sound great. This is a very nice guitar.

    Update: 8/8/24. I replaced the bridge saddle which is plastic with a bone saddle purchased on Amazon. The sound is even better now. Plugged in, the high E and B string have better volume and sustain. The balance of sound is greatly improved.
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  • Spode
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good guitar
    Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2024
    Color: NaturalSize: StandardVerified Purchase
    You have to get use to everyone calling it an entry level guitar. I am not a beginner or a pro and I think it is a much better guitar than that
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  • Rodriguez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bon prix
    Reviewed in France on August 20, 2021
    Color: CedarSize: Cutaway ElectricVerified Purchase
    Bonne guitare, tarif correct
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  • Kesa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant guitar
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2021
    Verified Purchase
    What a guitar the sound and tone is fantastic would recommend this guitar for anyone a beginner or a experienced player
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  • Client Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Très satisfait !
    Reviewed in France on January 2, 2021
    Color: NaturalSize: ClassicalVerified Purchase
    Très belle guitare, je l'ai reçu très rapidement, et j'en suis très satisfait.
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  • Bookworm
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2017
    Color: NaturalSize: ClassicalVerified Purchase
    Very good guitar
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