Cordoba 55RCE Acoustic Electric Classical Guitar, CD/IN Review

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(More customer reviews)I have owned this guitar for about 3 years and I am more impressed with it now than the first day I brought it home. I have a number of guitars and the only classical guitar I own that I think compares favorably is an Alvarez-Yairi CY 118. While the Yairi is a beautiful instrument in tone and workmanship, the value of it is that of a classical guitar which resonates throughout your body as you play it. On the other hand, the Cordoba 55RCE sounds wonderful but does not have quite the acoustical resonance of the Yairi. But, the Cordoba has an electronic piezo pickup system that makes the guitar come alive when played through a halfway decent amplifier. The Cordoba includes an electronic tuner and 3 band equalizer as well as a presence modifier with its electronic package. On the whole, the Cordoba is a well rounded instrument that you will enjoy playing with or without and amplifier for years.As with any fine classical guitar, I would highly recommend that you play it before you buy it. All fine guitars are a little different. If it is not possible to play before delivery, make sure you can return it within a reasonable amount of time. This should not be a problem for the dealer. If it is, say goodbye and take your business elsewhere. The Cordoba 55RCE is made from some of the finest wood available in a time of scarcity of fine woods. But, even the best of woods do not guarantee long-term structural integrity. This is not a guitar to take to the beach and play along with your friends singing because significant changes in humidity will harm the wood and could cause cracking and/or warping. Since the Cordoba has an excellent warranty, please make sure that you take care of it in the prescribed way (to the extent practical) to preserve the value of the warranty, and more importantly to preserve the sound and beauty of the instrument. Even though it is covered by a warranty, you do not want to be without your guitar for any period of time that it takes to fix it properly. It takes a little extra time to care for your Cordoba, but it is worth it. Buying a Cordoba 55RCE is buying art that is functional as well. If you are lucky enough to acquire one of these fine instruments, I wish you luck and all the happiness that will come from your playing.


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Sierra SC140 Classical Guitar Set- Palisades Series Review

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(More customer reviews)My son has many guitars and wanted to have a classical guitar to mess around on. We were looking in the $300 and under range. He compared this Sierra to a Cordoba C5 and a Manuel Rodriguez (it was $300 at Guitar Center, not sure what the model number was). He liked this for its rich tone with no "twangy" overtone. He is not a fan of Takamine for classicals because he doesn't care for that high overtone so many guitars have. No doubt if you are willing to spend more you can certainly find a better guitar than the Asian-made Sierra, but for the price it was a real deal and he is pleased with it! Perhaps I should give it 5 stars, since he actually liked it better than the Cordoba...but I gave it 4 stars based on it is probably not "the best classical guitar you can buy"...but it probably is one of the best you can buy for this price point.

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Guild GAD-C2 Classical Guitar, Natural Review

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(More customer reviews)I was excited to get my hands on this guitar..it seemed too good to be a true, an all solid cedar w/ indian rosewood for $500! Well, it was too good to be true. There was no projection or character. It was flat and dead sounding. The soundboard is over-braced and the finish is spotty. I own a Guild GAD steel string and it's an amazing value...perhaps Guild should stick to what it does best.

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La Patrie Guitar, Concert CW QI Review

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(More customer reviews)I'll start off by saying that my introduction to this instrument came through a rather 'odd' circumstance.
A younger classical guitar student owned it; he dropped it hard enough on a 'sharp surface' to crack the top (through no fault whatsoever of the instrument manufacturer) and was selling it for dirt cheap. While it appeared 'real bad', in reality, it was an easy enough fix to anyone familiar with how that process goes. OK, so after watching enough Buster B Jones video's (but not quite ready to jump into a Multiac), I've been looking for a decent cutaway nylon w/ electronics. I'm always a sucker for a fixer-upper project that saves money on something I want anyway. Sold.
In going through the motions of getting the crack under control, I got pretty familiar with how the guitar is put together. I'm not a guy who believes in 'super glue' or simply cleating the leading edge of a crack- I believe in proper repair and on-body refinish.
First things first, explored around the innards with a little flashlight and dental mirror to see what I was up against... Wow. This thing is VERY well built. The interior components were clearly put together with about as much deliberation as any given Martin or Taylor in terms of fit and finish. By contrast, take a look inside a cheapie sometime and compare. There is no comparison. The overall quality of materials- as far as tuners, neck, bridge, nut and saddle, etc- was all first rate, as was the overall fit and finish (joinery, binding, etc). This thing is an *extremely* well made, professional grade instrument.
Solid cedar top is absolutely gorgeous. Thankfully, the crack on mine was a sharp break, so a bit of time with some hide glue and an Xacto knife to turn the crack into a thin 'glueable channel'... Some more time with stainable wood glue to fill the crack flush with the top and installing some underside cleats along the crack line, the box is ready to rock. Will be undergoing a top refinish soon, but now that the crack is stable and the glue's dry, strung it up to see how it plays and sounds....
I noticed right off the bat that it comes with a high action, due to the Tusq (R) saddle being tall. Some people have complained about this but really, this is fairly standard for higher end instruments, where the saddle comes untuned from the factory with the expectation that the player will have it fit to their individual specifications. Nice touch. A bit of time with some abrasive paper, had it right where I wanted. The nut (also Tusq) was dead on.
The onboard Godin Q1 Saddle pickup sounds amazing. The plug is integrated with the bottom strap stud, while the battery compartment is smartly designed- a simple hatch, right next to the plug. Anyone who has had to change the damn battery in old Ovations will appreciate this. Open door, old battery out, new battery in- a 5 second process.
The acoustic tone was superb, amplified, just as good. Can't really 'explain' this, but go play one, you'll understand.
Overall, this is just a tremendous instrument at this price point. While I bought a 'fixer upper', having handled and played it for a bit now, I would not hesitate to recommend this at it's new price point.
This is a $1500 guitar for $600.

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Cordoba C10 Classical Guitar, SP/IN Review

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(More customer reviews)This guitar is GREAT!!! I have been playing classical for about 10 years and studied under two instructors who studied under Manuel Barrueco & Aaron Shearer. I was playing a Cordoba C5-CE but wanted to upgrade to a higher quality instrument and thus began a long and frustrating search. After playing a number of classicals at local guitar centers and sam ash stores in Cleveland, Ohio including some very expensive Ramirez and Rodriguez guitars, I was not satisfied. So i drove 4 hours to Elderly Instruments (best shop around!!!) in Lansing, Mich. Over the course of 4 hours I tested a $1,000 Alhambra 5p cutaway, a few LaPatrie's, a $1,500 Takamine, a bunch a Rodriguez models, and a few Ramirez, including an excellent condition used Ramirez going for $5,000 (probably worth 6K new). It finally came down to the Cordoba c7, solista, and C10. After playing and comparing all 4 against each other, the C10 had the best sound and playability.
The bass notes are full and loud, especially the E. The trebbles are clear and bright, not "tinny", but not soft or muted either. Very well balanced sound/tone, great projection. The spruce top really helps with sound "punch". No neck problems and the action is "Goldi-Locks" (not too high, not too low, but just right). So far, it sounds best with the Savarez 500CJ high tension cristal corum strings (i have tried Di-Addario normals, Savarez rectified red pack HT, and cristal corum 500cj's on my C'dobs.) It is also a beautiful looking guitar with high quality workmanship. Bought it with a Humicase to upgrade warranty to lifetime for only an extra $40 becasue the case handle was slightly bent. Bottom line, a $1,000 guitar plays like a 2K-3K instrument.

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Cordoba C10 Classical Guitar, CD/IN Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a really great guitar for the money, and definitely beats out the old Yamaha classical I used to have lying around. The solid woods were the biggest attractions for me in picking one up for myself, since my other old guitar is laminate I think so it sounds kinda stiff. But my C10 has a pretty and open sound and is very easy to play.
I saw the other review on here only giving this guitar "1 star", but it doesn't look like that person even tried out the C10 themselves (like they were sent a different guitar from Amazon?)- so i thought'd I'd put in my 2 cents since I can tell you i'm pretty pleased with mine!
-Michelle

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La Patrie Guitar, Presentation QI Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been shopping for a classical guitar for about 3 months and decided to get this guitar because of the following reasons.
1. built-in tuner, pick up.
2. 800-years-old cedar top.
3. well built neck.
This guitar does not have the booming sound you get from Cordoba. Some people prefer that kind of sound, but I prefer less booming and clean sound that this guitar produces.
One warning about the guitar: When I received, I had buzzing noise coming from around the saddle area of the body. I was afraid something was lose and it might require an expensive repair job. it turned out that the buzzing noise was coming from the washer and nut that connects the electric amp cable at the end of the body.
so if you are experiencing the similar problem, try to get into the guitar body and tighten the nut. it will make a huge difference!


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Francisco Domingo FG-27 All Solid Classical Guitar, Rosewood Review

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(More customer reviews)This guitar is light weight, and very easy to play. But it has construction issues. Although the action is low, the saddle is so tall that the strings have to make a very sharp turn at the end. This makes you wonder how long the strings can last. The sound bridge is not properly glued to the sound board, and there is a small seam/gap between them. The treble is much better than my old all laminate guitar, but the bass is about the same. I returned this guitar.


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Cordoba Fusion Orchestra, CD/IN with Gigbag Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this guitar with a very specific idea of what it would be like as reviewed by Acoustic Guitar Magazine. I already have and play other guitars, all steel string models. I was looking for that sound that only comes from nylon strings, but not so much for classical style, but for the jazz/bosa noval/latin sound. This guitar with it's 1/4 inch narrower neck and full and balance tone turned out to be just the ticket. The built in electronics are not fancy but just right for those occasions when one just needs a little more volume, like jamming with friends. The only bugger is that the battery is deep inside the body making it difficult to access. I have not owned this long enough to comment on battery life, but I expect as with most instruments, that won't be a problem. The service from Amazon was, as I have come to expect, great with one minor glitch. There was no manufacturers handbook/instructions that said where the battery case was. All in all, I am very happy with the overall purchase process and the instrument is exactly what I was looking for. 5 out of 5 for what I was looking for.

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Orpheus Valley Guitars ARTIST SERIES FIESTA FC Classical Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)The main reasons I bought this guitar are because it sounds great, and it is affordable. I compared this guitar at local music shops directly against several other classical guitars in the same price range, including guitars made by La Patrie, Alvarez, Takamine and Ibanez. All of these guitars were in a similar price range (up to $1,000.00) but it was clear that the Fiesta FC was the only truly excellent guitar among the bunch (I tried out literally dozens of guitars). I also compared it to several guitars that were much more expensive, including Yairi, Ramirez, Conde Hermanos, and Antonio Loriente. In my opinion, the Fiesta FC sounded better than every Yairi model in the store and the Ramirez (R1). It sounded basically on par with both Loriente models in the store, but had a slightly higher action (and a significantly lower price). The Conde Hermanos was superior to the Fiesta FC, but at 10x the price, it had darn well better be.
Needless to say, I bought the Fiesta FC because it sounded as good as guitars that were several times more expensive, and VASTLY superior to any other guitar in the same price range. I've now owned the guitar for three years, and I have never regretted it.
I have been studying classical guitar for almost 15 years. I've taken master classes with Ricardo Iznaola, Ernesto Tamayo, and the late James Smith.
Tone: Excellent. Brilliant, responsive to dynamic playing.
Action: Very Good. A bit higher than a Conde Hermanos, about equal to a La Patrie Collection or the Ramirez R1.
Feel: Excellent. Comfortable standard design, and the nitrocellulose finish is smooth, not sticky like my old Takamine.
Quality: Excellent. Flawless craftsmanship, excellent design.
Value: Excellent. You simply cannot buy any other guitar of this quality at this price. Perhaps you are looking for a guitar to take through college? This IS it. Don't buy a student model Ramirez or any La Patrie. They just don't compare.

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Ramirez R2 Classical Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently shopped for a new classical guitar (checked out about 30 different models) and almost eliminated the R2 before even playing one. After all, Jose Ramirez is a "big name" and I presumed I would be getting less guitar for my money than I could find elsewhere. I'm glad I tried one anyway.
There are two things you should know, before buying a lower-end model Ramirez like the R2. First, these are factory guitars. They are not actually made in the Ramirez shop, like the higher-end Ramirez models. They are made "to Ramirez specifications" elsewhere--probably by a company like Alhambra--then "finished" in the Ramirez shop. Also, the back and sides are laminated, not solid, Indian rosewood. Doesn't sound very promising at this price, right?
But--play one. The R2 has a tone, from the Canadian red cedar top, that is just wonderfully sweet. But more than just that, this guitar has a sensitivity and resonance that makes it stand out from other classical guitars. It's a bright tone, too: clear, and bold when it needs to be. Distinctly superior to many guitars in this price range, and a joy to hear while playing. I swear, this guitar works: someone just got the design and manufacture right, on this one. It's better than any other guitar I tried under 2K.
The action is low, easy and quick--again distinctly better than most or all other guitars I investigated. It plays fast and smooth--it's a joy to play. A great playing guitar.
I've had my R2 for almost exactly one year now. I've read other reviews and heard other guitarists remark how the sound of this particular model improves with time. Mine has, after just a year. After 3-4 years many say that the sound becomes comparable to the higher-end Ramirez models.
Bottom line: would I buy this guitar again? In a New York minute.Final note: If you're considering Ramirez and looking at the R1 because it's a little cheaper, buy the R2 instead. Much, much nicer guitar, for just a little more $$. Much better tone, much better action.

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Yamaha CG182S Spruce Top Classical Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)Very pleased. I had an entry level Yamaha Classical with cedar top in the past which I felt was good quality, and I'm satisfied with this upgrade as well. I wanted to try a spruce top this time for a different tone. It has a nice tone and is a nice looking guitar in my opinion. When you get into $1000's for concert quality instruments, I'm sure you will find instruments with better projection, etc.; but for the money this is what I was expecting and hoping for: a solid classical guitar with spruce top and nice tone, which I can enjoy for practice and playing in front of small groups. I'm also satisfied with the extent to which the instrument stays in tune. I would eventually like to try other features on a classical guitar--jumbo frets and/or scalloped fretboard (which are not standard features for classical guitars), as well as a seventh string for extension of the bass range. But for now, I believe the CG182S is a quality instrument in this price range, and it suits my purposes well.

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Cordoba Fusion 14 Rose Classical Guitar with Polyfoam case Review

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(More customer reviews)I was sold on Cordoba's Fusion guitars when I read about it having nylon strings on the body of a steel string guitar. While I love the softer tones of the nylon strings, I couldn't bear to part with the way a steel string guitar feels. I learned on a classical guitar and I have wanted to return to it for a while now so this seemed like it would be my chance.
The specs on this product page are true (I checked) and I believe the size measurements are the same for all the Fusions (expect maybe for the ones with 12 frets instead of 14). I spent a lot of time researching the different models before I chose to go with the "Rose". This is my second guitar and I wanted something distinguishable from my other steel-string. I checked out the photography on the Cordoba website and a couple other online stores, and decided that the "Rose" was the one for me. The pictures on Amazon don't give it any justice. I got it shipped to my house a couple months ago and I am still getting comments on how unique and interesting the all-Indian Rosewood design is.
One last thing to note - I've been told that I'm over critical about a guitar's sound when plugged in, but the electronics that come with this guitar aren't bad and I don't have too many complaints so far. For those of you who are interested in the tech specs, it's a Bband T35 pickup that is included. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase and would recommend it to any one.

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Cordoba C5-CE Acoustic Electric Classical Guitar, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I've owned this guitar for a few months and I can only say positive things about it.
I'm not a highly skilled player myself but I can recognize a fine instrument like this when I play it.
The construction and overall finish is beautiful. Very solid, doesn't feel like is going to break in your hands even if you treat it like a solid body guitar...
Great sound, as an acousting, even when it has a thin body, or plugged into an amp or PC interface.
Althoung the action is a little high, you will find this beauty very easy to play due to its kind of thin neck.
The tuner works great as it's very precise. Also the internal pick up does a great job, but don't forget to turn it off after tuning because it eats the 9volts battery very quick.
The cut-away makes it great for high pitch shreding not possible in normal acoustics... and, I have to say, the tuning is still great down in the last frets.
I would really recommend this guitar for beginners and very skilled ones as well.

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Cordoba 45F Classical Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)I own a Cordoba Ukulele I got a few months ago that has been my passion since it hit my hands. I also own a Jose Rameriz R2 classical, a Seagull S6 original steel string, an Ibanez semi-hollow bodied electric Jazz, an Ibanez electric bass and an old Sigma DM2 steel string. I've been playing since 1974 and I've had several classicals over the years but wanted to try a Flamenco to add to the collection because I'm drawn as I age to the rhythmes of Flamenco music. I played several Cordoba classicals and Flamencos around town at Guitar Centers and local music stores along with many other brands. I kept finding myself drawn more and more to the feel and sound of the Cordobas for the price. When I finally decided on the model I wanted, I decided to try my hand at getting one through Amazon, sound unheard. It was a bit nerve racking but the free humicase, Prime two-day shipping with the $3.99 one day upgrade (came late anyway) and no sales tax finally pushed me to give it a try.
My guitar arrived today and it was worth it. The guitar is a beautiful shade of honey with a high gloss finish. The grain on the side of the guitar is breathtaking. The fret board is a beautiful deep ebony and the black and gold tuners with wooden turners add to it's visual charm. But the real magic is the way it sounds. As a new guitar, I'm stunned by its strength and openness. It came with Savarez strings which I've never tried so the jury is out on them at the moment. It's very playable as is although the action may be a bit high. But because it has struts in the neck, it can be adjusted to some extent without lowering the saddle. I played it for about an hour and can't wait to get back to it. I can't wait to hear it as it ages and it's true sounds comes through. I'm thrilled that a completely hand made Spanish guitar exists for such a reasonable price. I would buy another Cordoba in the future without question.

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Cordoba 55FCE Acoustic Electric Classical Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)I play an assortment of acoustic styles, Gypsy Jazz, Bossa Nova and I occasionally accompany my wife on her Flamenco performances. I was looking for a guitar suitable for all three styles that I could just plug in and retain some control over my sound.
The Cordoba 55FCE meets these requirements rather handily.
First the neck is just perfect. Wide enough to enable clean chording but narrower than a traditional classical or Flamenco guitar. Very low action. In general a very clean quality fit and finish. Aesthetically just gorgeous.
All around very comfortable to play.
The electronics are just amazing. Between the EQ, piezo pickup and on-board mic I can find a variety settings that fit my styles. The ability to blend between the peizo and mic allow me to just nail the tone I need.


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Godin Multiac Nylon Duet Ambiance Acoustic Electric Classical Guitar, Natural Review

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(More customer reviews)The godin has a little giss sound.
i have tried with different cables and amps and is always there
but it has a great soundt and the variety of equals you can get is awesome

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