Cordoba C5 CE - (best crossover classical I've tried)

I am not a classical guitar player by any stretch of the imagination, but I was in need of some soft stringed guitar tones for future projects. So..

I went on a hunt for my first crossover spanish/classical guitar. I went to a few different music shops around my hometown to tried a bunch of different ones. Budget was around 500 dollars. I played 10 different guitars and brands in 500 dollar price range, and being the last guitar I picked up, this Cordoba C5 immediately stood out. Once I picked it up, I noticed the light weight, and how It felt so much alive, compared to other similar priced guitars. Fit and finish is absolutely great, and the tonal balance is amazing. The only adjustment I had to do, was to sand down the bone saddle to make it more playable for me. And although some purerists probably wouldn't because of the loss of tone, I really didn't notice any difference. Built in fishman preamp sounds good, but the system ain't the best - you are pretty much stuck with it. It's not an easy task to change it later down the line. The under-saddle mic can introduce some squeakyness from the strings. But if you pay attention to your technique, it's easy enough to work around. It's a joy to play, and importantly - the instrument doesn't feel cheap at all. The classical/spanish guitar marked is flooded and tough to navigate through - but this guitar dear friends is absolutely great. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for their first classical guitar.

All the tunes are originals
I strive to only play original tunes, otherwise I will mention it in the video.
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Interface: Audient ID44
DAW: Logic Pro X
Mic: Lewitt LCT 440 Pure
Strings: Daddario Pro Arte high tension

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DISCLAIMER: Im not affiliated with Cordoba Guitars.
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Thank you
//Chris Effort

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[Lalodospuntocero]

Came for the guitar, stayed for the amazing playing

[MrHoogoorock]

I bought this guitar for my Wife today,
She is learning guitar and I was showing her some basic chords and folk style licks, Then She asked why are some guitars steel string so I picked up a steel string guitar to show her the difference (expecting the steel to sound much better) but wow was I surprised of the tone of the C5. Beautiful guitar and a really good demo here too.

[KristenLocke]

This was the most wonderful demo I have EVER seen across any guitar type or genre!!! So well done!

[bobh]

I think Cordoba owes you a thanks - I just ordered a C5 Ce after listening to a lot x-over classicals that can be had left handed. Looking forward to it!

[jeffhildreth]

Cordobas are very good guitars and a good value. I have one.
I also have a Carlos Pena Flamenco cutaway based on a Santos Hernandes pattern.

Beautiful playing.
I thought I was the only one out there who planted his ring finger !

[cheloronaldo]

You should do a video tutorial on how to record and to get this sound, it's just perfect....

[valerianomoreno]

Thank you so much for your video!
I was looking for many reviews before bying my last guitar (Córdoba C5-CE CD, of course!) and I buried all my doubts after watching your showing... It's so good, believe me! ;-)
One more time... Thank you so much! 🙏
Greetings from Canary Islands (Spain)!

[BackBasix]

Your mic setup, guitar playing, camera set up was gorgeous. I loved it. <3

[Krisisawake]

Thank you for that very good quality video. It's what I needed to choose my next guitar.

[DaneBryantFrazier]

This is a great demo and incredible performance. Thanks for this!

[Julio-lzlc]

Wow 👏 Don't stop making videos. It sounds great.

[davidcox]

Want to add a nylon string guitar and narrowed it down to a few models. Unfortunately, no one locally has them to try, but your C5 sounds better than any I've heard in a similar price range. As much the playing as the guitar, but an outstanding demo! Really enjoyed it! Cordoba should be paying your royalties :)

[leewaite]

Wow 😮 thanks for posting this. I’m looking for my first nylon string guitar and this one is on my shortlist. Wonderful pieces you played 👍🏻👍🏻 a pleasure to listen

[jbilly]

I just bought this for my son at Guitar Center. It’s was “used” and sold for $240 dollars. It sounded better than most 1, 000 dollar nylon guitars in the place! …and wow you can make yours sing! Beautiful playing and great sound recording. Thank you for sharing.

[elwellington]

That was incredible . I was looking to get me a new guitar and after this demo, the Cordoba C5-CE will be my guitar. The word beautiful falls short to describe what you did. Thank you very much.

[TheJonci]

Great video! Just got one today off FB marketplace extremely well kept new strings and all for just 175! MY Best purchase yet. LOVE IT

[jensbomholt]

Wonderful! You bring the best out of this guitar with your pieces and playing!

[zeitgeist_at]

Hey, your playing and videos are are thing of beauty and have inspired me to start playing guitar and pick up two guitars that were used in your videos (Cordoba C5 CE and Martin 000-15M). This is a small thank you for everything and please continue doing what you do! ❤️

[nickw]

Wow. This was the last video I needed to watch to decide that the C5 will do me just fine. Awesome playing!

[MohaInTheWild]

Thank you so much for this masterpiece! I just bought this guitar because of you!
Just I'm wondering you can give the name of the songs you play here! Or if you have tabs or how to learn website available for them!