Cordoba - C5-CE SP Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Based on Córdoba's top-selling C5-CE, the C5-CE Spruce adds a new option to a fan favorite. A soft cutaway provides easy access to the upper register, and a Fishman Presys II preamp amplifies your signal for stage and studio.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Crossover neck profile making classical tone accessible to steel-string and electric players. Cutaway design for easy upper-fret access. Built-in electronics for stage and studio performance. The warmth of nylon strings with the playability of a modern guitar.
Try this guitar with a looper pedal and layer nylon textures over your usual playing - the warm, rounded tone creates a foundation that steel-string and electric guitars simply can't replicate.
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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C5-CE SP
Based on Córdoba's top-selling C5-CE, the C5-CE Spruce adds a new option to a fan favorite. A soft cutaway provides easy access to the upper register, and a Fishman Presys II preamp amplifies your signal for stage and studio. Perfect as a first nylon-string guitar and ready for gigging, this lightweight model is built with a solid Engelmann Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides to produce a clear, powerful tone with beautiful sustain. Handmade in the traditional Spanish style, the C5's carved headstock, hand-inlaid wood rosette, Indian Rosewood binding, Savarez strings, and glossy PU finish result in a guitar that truly stands out from all other entry-level options. A lightweight adjustable truss rod is built into the neck for stability. Available in Natural finish with solid Engelmann Spruce top.- Construction: Solid Top
- Family: Cutaway & Electric
- Style: Classical
Key Features |
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| Construction | Solid Top |
| Family | Cutaway & Electric |
| Style | Classical |
Material |
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| Bridge Material | Pau Ferro |
| Fingerboard Material | Pau Ferro |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Saddle Material | Bone |
Body |
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| Back and Sides Wood | Mahogany |
| Back Binding | Composite |
| Back Center Strip | Pau Ferro |
| Body Top | Solid Engelmann Spruce |
| Build | Classical |
| Color | Natural (NAT) |
| Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Frets to Body | 12 |
| Neck Joint | Dovetail |
| Neck Shape | C Shape |
| Top Bracing Pattern | Fan |
| Waist Width | 248mm (9 3/4") |
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 II |
| 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 | 112x58x69 (cm) - Cordoba Triangle Master Carton (6 Pack) |
| Neck Thickness 1st Fret | 21mm |
| Neck Thickness 9th Fret | 24mm |
| Nut Width | 50mm (2") |
| Overall Length | 984mm (38 3/4") |
| Scale Length | 650mm (25.6") |
| Shipper Carton Dimensions | 104 x 47 x 14 (cm) - Cordoba Guitar Triangle Box (No Case) |
| Soundhole Diameter | 84mm (3.3") |
| Target Instrument Weight | 3.5 lbs / 1.6 kg |
| Upper Bout Width | 292mm (11 1/2") |
Other |
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| Controls | Tuner, Volume, Bass, Treble, and Phase Switch |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Does it contain shell? | No |
| Electronics Vendor & Model | Fishman OEM-ISY-B31 |
| Exclusive | No |
| Frets Total | 19 |
| Headplate | Composite |
| Headstock Logo | Cordoba Arches Logo - Maple |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| pcid | 1 |
| Pickup Type | Undersaddle Piezo, Onboard Tuner |
| psid | 1 |
| Rosette | All Wood Traditional |
| Soundboard Thickness | 2.8 - 3.0 mm |
| Strings | Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ |
| Tail Strip | Composite |
| Top Binding | Composite |
| 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 | 2702 |
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