Cordoba - C1M-CE Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar
The Protégé by Córdoba C1M-CE is the top choice nylon string guitar for students of all levels and is perfectly suited for both the classroom and home. Comfortable and easy to play, it's a great first guitar at an affordable price.
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The Nantel Verdict
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Nylon strings delivering warm, mellow tone perfect for fingerstyle and classical playing. Wider neck spacing giving each finger room to articulate cleanly. Gentle string tension making playing comfortable for extended practice sessions. A tonal character that's completely unique in the guitar world.
Invest in quality nylon strings (D'Addario Pro-Arte are our go-to recommendation) and give them 2-3 days to settle after changing. The tone gets richer each day as the strings stretch and stabilize.
A nylon-string guitar offers warmth and expressiveness that no other instrument can replicate. Every note has a rounded, singing quality that responds to your subtlest touch. Whether playing classical, bossa nova, or contemporary fingerstyle, this guitar turns technique into art.
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C1M-CE
The Protégé by Córdoba C1M-CE is the top choice nylon string guitar for students of all levels and is perfectly suited for both the classroom and home. Comfortable and easy to play, it's a great first guitar at an affordable price. The C1M-CE features a cutaway body shape for easier access to the higher frets and a Fishman Presys VT Pickup System for amplified or acoustic playing. Every Protégé C1M-CE is built with a Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, a comfortable, slim neck profile, traditional mosaic rosette, and a matte polyurethane finish. Like all Córdoba instruments, C1M-CE models feature premium Savarez strings and an adjustable truss rod for lifetime neck stability.- Construction: Layered
- Family: Cutaway & Electric
- Style: Classical
Key Features |
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| Construction | Layered |
| Family | Cutaway & Electric |
| Style | Classical |
Material |
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| Bridge Material | Pau Ferro |
| Fingerboard Material | Pau Ferro |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Nut Material | Composite |
| Saddle Material | Composite |
Body |
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| Back and Sides Wood | Mahogany |
| Back Binding | Black ABS |
| Body Top | Spruce |
| Build | Classical |
| Color | Natural (NAT) |
| Finish | Satin Polyurethane |
| Frets to Body | 12 |
| Neck Joint | Dovetail |
| Neck Shape | C Shape |
| Top Bracing Pattern | Fan |
| Waist Width | 241mm (9 1/2") |
Electronics |
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| Battery Pack | Fishman Combination Battery Box/Output Jack - 9V |
| Battery Pack Installation Location | Lower Bout Treble Side |
| Electronics | Fishman Presys VT Classical |
| Replacement Tuning Machine - Bass | 05707 - Cordoba Tuner Filigree Lyre GLD w/PRL BS BTN Bass |
| Replacement Tuning Machine - Treble | 05706 - Cordoba Tuner Filigree Lyre GLD w/PRL BS BTN Treble |
| Tuning Machine Buttons | Pearl White |
| Tuning Machine Ratio | 14:01 |
Dimension & Weight |
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| Body Depth Lower Bout | 100mm (4") |
| Body Depth Upper Bout | 95mm (3 3/4") |
| Body Length | 489mm (19 1/4") |
| Fret Dimensions | 2.0mm (W) x 1.1mm (H) |
| Lower Bout Width | 371mm (14 5/8") |
| Master Carton Dimensions | 104 x 60 x 15 (cm) |
| Neck Thickness 1st Fret | 21mm |
| Neck Thickness 9th Fret | 23mm |
| Nut Width | 50mm (2") |
| Overall Length | 997mm (39 1/4") |
| Scale Length | 650mm (25.6") |
| Shipper Carton Dimensions | 103 x 45 x 13 (cm) |
| Soundhole Diameter | 84mm (3.3") |
| Target Instrument Weight | 3 lbs 3 oz / 1.5 kg |
| Upper Bout Width | 286mm (11 1/4") |
Other |
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| Compatible Case 1 | ACHUMPR-04072 - HumiCase Protégé Classical |
| Compatible Case 2 | 03754 - Cordoba Humidified Archtop Wood Case CL/FL Full Size Brown |
| Compatible Case 3 | ACCORGB-03780 - Cordoba Polyfoam Case Classical Full Size |
| Compatible Gig Bag 1 | ACCASIB-03543 - Cordoba Deluxe Gig Bag Classical Full Size |
| Compatible Gig Bag 2 | ACCORGB-03750 - Cordoba Standard Gig Bag Full Size |
| Controls | Master Volume and Tone |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Does it contain shell? | No |
| Electronics Vendor & Model | Fishman OEM-SON-CL4 |
| Exclusive | No |
| Frets Total | 19 |
| Headplate | Composite |
| Headstock Logo | Cordoba Arches Logo - Pearloid |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Nut String Spacing | 42mm |
| pcid | 1 |
| Pickup Type | Undersaddle Piezo |
| psid | 12 |
| Replacement Battery Box & Output Jack | 05013 - Cordoba Pickup Part Fishman Battery Box Output Jack Unit |
| Replacement Nut | 01052 - Cordoba Nut Composite 6 String Guitar 50mm x 6mm |
| Replacement Pickup & Preamp System | ACFISHM-05065 - Cordoba Pickup Fishman Presys VT Complete |
| Replacement Saddle | 03508 -Cordoba Saddle Plastic 80mm x 3mm |
| Replacement Truss Rod Wrench | 008-0000-001 - Truss Rod Wrench 4mm Allen Key |
| Rosette | Traditional |
| Soundboard Thickness | 2.4mm |
| Strings | Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ |
| Top Binding | Black ABS |
| Truss Rod | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Wrench | 4mm Allen Key |
| Tuning | E-A-D-G-B-E |
| Tuning Machines | Cordoba Gold with Pearl Buttons |
| Sage Item | 02694 - |
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