Cordoba 6 C5-CE CD Classical Acoustic Nylon String Guitar, Iberia Series, Right, Cedar, Cutaway Electric (Withouth Gig Bag)

I am giving this instrument 5 stars not because its perfect but b/c i got exactly what i was expecting. A good instrument for a good price. I am the owner of a Music academy and also teach 40 students. I was looking for a guitar that i could recommend to a student and be confident that they would enjoy playing it. I think this is the one. I've had it only 1 day and played it for maybe 4 hours but it feels nice, looks great, and is everything a student could ever need/ want.-body has no imperfections or bowing. The bridge is well in place which i was worried about after reading another review.-neck feels great, not as thick as a typical classical (which is nice) but just as wide.-frets are not a problem although i will smooth the edges just a touch(they are fine I just like a super smooth feel when going up the neck)-plugged in sounds pretty good(not super good but exactly what i should at the price)-tuner in guitar is actually very nice and well lit. Also it came with a clip on tuner... Idk why they include a tuner when it has a built in tuner but its a nice surpriceWhat i will end up replacing (not b/c it needs but b/c i just like working on my guitars)-nut-bridge-saddle-tuning machines-pick ups

I purchased both a Yamaha C40 and this Cordoba C5. Packaging for both was minimal. The C40 arrived damaged but the C5 was OK. 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. The C5 on the other hand is a significant step up in quality. It also came with an allen wrench for adjusting the truss rod. It looks like a whole lot more care was taken in building the C5 over the C40.I think ordering a C40 is a hit or miss. If you can afford the step up in price, go for the C5. If not, you may have to order a couple C40s to find a good one. Anyway, I'm holding on to the C5, its a beautiful guitar with nice tone right out of the box.

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.

The veneer back and sides, the varnish, and truss rod make this a very durable guitar that is resistant to temperature and humidity changes. The solid spruce top gives great volume and tone. Spending more on a classical will leave you with a more delicate guitar.

1. The frets are not cut to widthh and sharp as a grinder knifes when moving the palm along the neck.2. The lacquer at the lower rim edge leaked and created a narrow strip with rough touch. It looks like the guitar top is slightly extended over the sides / bottom and it's not sanded to fit._____I was looking for a better build since the sale pitch suggests "hand made". But.. Maybe the more expensive models or " not made in Cina" is intened?Choose Yamaha for better quality all around.

I wanted an affordable nylon string guitar, made with lots of maple. My only complaint was needing to file some of the frets on the low and high e, but, it was a quick tune up. It's beautiful, it has beautiful tones. The high tension strings I put on make it bright, but, still warm. The electronics are superb. I raised the action, to accommodate my playing style, and it's still very easy to play. The thin body puts the neck close to you like you're playing an electric guitar. I would buy some of the more expensive cordobas, but, no need, because this one for $500ish just plays so damn good!