I purchased the Córdoba GK Studio Negra...just a wonderful Guitar no Cons or bad things to say whatsoever, I’ve owned mine for about 3 yrs now. Love it!
I have the C12 with the lattice bracing and the raised fretboard and it is an amazing guitar. Got it Christmas 2020 as a present from my wife and I can't stop playing it.
Stumbled across this video while researching guitars to purchase. Just like to say to Chris, it's been really useful. Relaxed, clear presentation style's really spot on. I'm a bit far away to buy one from you guys, UK not US, but I appreciate your help. Cheers!
I haven't owned a classical guitar until a year ago. I luv it. I picked a Washburn. IF you can't afford a Martin buy Cordoba! My Washburn I can play Willie Nelson style.
I’ve had my c5 for a while, time really unlocks a gorgeous tone that I find better than new c10 and c12’s. Also that’s an interesting take on classical gas👍
@@luc5798 Not new though. My c5 has a very warm and open tone. Since those 3 months passed from my comment my c10 sounds significantly cleaner and louder but still lacks in something my c5 has.
@@Pugrug. I just got a brand new C9 parlor. It sounds great, and infinitely better than my old guitar with only a massive top... You can feel that the whole guitar is vibrating. A full sound, with deep bass in spite of the parlor size!
Best video ever. Id like even more explaining on their product lines and categories and what exzctly makes a 45 a 45, and why the mr, co, ltd are all 45z
You say ahhhh quite a bit, that is a habit. Just some feedback to keep the attention of your viewers. Well done on your comments about the different guitars.
Currently I have Cordoba C10 and looking to upgrade it to Cordoba C12. Because I don't have chance to test it before buying, I am wondering is the difference big enough to spend additional money and upgrade my C10? Will I feel major difference or just minor one? What is your advice?
Hmmm. The guitar you have right now is already a very good guitar. You can play all types of music and it will sound great. Most laypeople will not notice the difference between the C10 and C12 but that doesn't mean there aren't any. A high quality guitar like the C12 is going to have a LOT of little details that make it more playable and improve the sound. I would recommend you have someone play you a recording of both without telling you which us which. If you think one sounds significantly better than the other then it would be worth it to get that one.
Thinking of upgrading my C7 myself. From what I read the C12 is not much better than the C10. Bradford of thisisclassicalguitar has a nice review of the C12. Check out the Pavan TP30 also. .
@@ralfybaby Yes, thanks for reply. Indeed, I had chance to compare these two guitars. Actually C12 has much lauder sound, but I prefer warm and well-balanced sound of C10. So my conclusion is that it may be good idea to buy C12 if you just going to your first expensive guitar, but no need to spend additional 500-1000 USD for upgrading from C10. After C10 master series (Hauser, for instance) may be good choice, (f you are rich enough, of course :))
is the cordoba c1 hard to play because it comes with high string tension? i plan to get her or the yamaha c40. which is better and easier to play. which is softer
Can someone advise about the fusion 12 and if the thinner neck impacts your ability to play intermediate-ish classical guitar pieces, e.g. cavatina... i.e. are the strings too close together and does the radius hinder you in any way? If so would you recommend the GK studio over the fusion 12 for playing actual classical guitar songs?
Chris. I am just now checking out this video since I am thinking about picking up a nylon. I like the a Fusion especially the way you described it. I will check out your other video on this but is this a solid Euro spruce top and laminate back and sides? I didn’t know if anything has changed on the fusion guitars since you made this video?
Just a small correction: You have to pronounce CÓRdoba, exactly like in English you pronounce FLOrida (I used the uppercase to indicate where the accent should be pronounce). Cheers
Yes the chinese cordoba guitars are good but i recommend C5 C9 C10 And Gk studio Not the c5 cutaway or the c7 I put a fishman 301 pick up on a C5 and its marvelous
So a question. 1.) for the c7 and guitars in that price range are they actually Indian rosewood of do you guys get plywood, press it together then put a Indian rosewood veneer on top? Just curious because I went with Córdoba because I liked the way the back and sides look
The C7 is not as good as the c5 even though it cost more than the c5 im not satisfied with my C7 i wished id bought the c9 or c10 for few more dollars how ever I feel the C5 is well worth $1000 even though its it's just 300$ a the C5 cutawy is not as good so i put a fishman 301 pickup on the regular C5 and its great the fishman 301 has a mic blend option a must
Which cordoba would you recommend for an adult with small chubby fingers and is in wheelchair and also doesn't know any of the electronic stuff you mentioned some have? I like the built in tuner but not the other stuff
Well I'm not sure about the Yamaha NX1 guitar, but the Yamaha NX Series is great! The equivalant to the cordoba in that line would probably be the NTX700C! They have a little difference in sound, so I would recommend you listen to both and decide for yourself. However a noticeable difference between the two is in the frets! The Yamaha has 22 playable frets while the Cordoba only has 20(The G and D are not playable on the 21st). If those extra 2 frets are a big deal for you I would recommend the Yamaha.
@@AlamoMusic watch out for the string spacing. Lots of complaints on line about Yamaha NT line. Though they use the “crossover” nut width (1 7/8 inches), apparently they crowd the strings together, leaving a lot of space between the E strings and ends of the fretboard. Very noticeable difference between the string spacing on the Yamaha NT line and, for example, Taylor’s nylon string guitars (such s the Academy 12N and the 214Nylon). I’m looking for a crossover, and now I always ask what is the string spacing at the nut (if I can’t try it out at a store).
I tried few very cheap guitars and not very good experience. What you recommend from these little bit more expensive, but anyway for beginning trying to find as cheap as possible but good enough. Valencia or Yamaha better for flamenco? I am now in India so I have limited guitars in a list to buy, can you tell which would be better? When I will come back to Europe there will be more other options, but now in India need a guitar :) Yamaha few models: C40 (97$) ruclips.net/video/7GWozUFTdzI/видео.html C40M (95$). Does M means Matt Finish? C40II, mark 2 I don't know what is the difference these are little bit price higher but I can afford. There are few Valencia, heard they are also good brand, less price, 200 Series Full size (62$) this one I don't know if neck is normal 4/4 size, need to check 3000 Series Full Size (75$) VC564 4/4 Series 560 (85$) ruclips.net/video/6M9jh4wxnGs/видео.html
Naegleria Fowleri I have a c7 and it’s a spruce top, just make sure you pay attention to the warranty because if the bridge pops off then send it in and they’ll fix it, my c7 has held up to 4 years of practice,traveling, school and other things and all is has is distressing but playability wise it’s still amazing
I have had my Cordoba C7 cedar top for almost three years and have used D'Arte EJ45 Normal Tension and D'Arte EJ46 High Tension strings on it this whole time and my bridge is fine. By the way, I live in Florida so that gives you some idea of the environment this guitar has been in, mostly very humid.
@@shawnkay5462 Big shit i have the Cordoba Sofia it cost $5000 but their new master series made in the USA are just as good for just $3500 i feel like a dope for wasting $1500 because it came for spain
I ordered one and what I received is garbage not even guitar fake fake and pore kind of wood for the finger board sharp mahogany for the neck the roast screen painted not ebony and mother of Pearl the action so high and there the frets buzz not loud at all the sound quality like c40 from yamaha what a west of time and money I return it at spot to guitar center I think you getting payment from cordoba to cheat customer or what cordoba sent you is a deferent grade of quality !
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Just bought my wife a C10. Beautiful guitar and sounds great too. Happy wife, happy life!
1,100!
Happy wife, miserable husband = miserable life. For $1100 I hope you at least got a dugan wax out of it.
I purchased the Córdoba GK Studio Negra...just a wonderful Guitar no Cons or bad things to say whatsoever, I’ve owned mine for about 3 yrs now. Love it!
Right on!
Just got a studio negra in early 2023.... resonant with an outstanding sound.
I have the C12 with the lattice bracing and the raised fretboard and it is an amazing guitar. Got it Christmas 2020 as a present from my wife and I can't stop playing it.
No one cares
Stumbled across this video while researching guitars to purchase. Just like to say to Chris, it's been really useful. Relaxed, clear presentation style's really spot on. I'm a bit far away to buy one from you guys, UK not US, but I appreciate your help. Cheers!
Glad I could help!
Now the proud owner of a C7 spruce-top. Deep, full basses, sweet trebbles and a middle that just keeps on giving. A happy guy!
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C1M 2:58
C5 4:59
C7 8:50
C10 13:35
55FCE 20:15
45CO 16:10
Thank you very much
I haven't owned a classical guitar until a year ago. I luv it. I picked a Washburn. IF you can't afford a Martin buy Cordoba! My Washburn I can play Willie Nelson style.
…I used 4 cordobas with 4 adolescents, it is a sweet guitar. Kids deserve an instrument with playability.
I was looking for information and the sound differences of Cordoba guitars and yes: this is it. Great video!
I bought the C5 today! Love at first site!
That fan bracing does quite a lot for the c5
Awesome review of the Cordoba line of guitars, just picked up a C5, thanks!
Got the C10 also. Great Guitar!
Great review as always, but I would love to hear the built in pickups too!
I’ve had my c5 for a while, time really unlocks a gorgeous tone that I find better than new c10 and c12’s. Also that’s an interesting take on classical gas👍
A all solid guitar should sound better than a guitar with laminate back & sides... 🤔
@@luc5798 Not new though. My c5 has a very warm and open tone. Since those 3 months passed from my comment my c10 sounds significantly cleaner and louder but still lacks in something my c5 has.
@@Pugrug. I just got a brand new C9 parlor. It sounds great, and infinitely better than my old guitar with only a massive top... You can feel that the whole guitar is vibrating. A full sound, with deep bass in spite of the parlor size!
@@luc5798 guitars sound better with age as the wood starts opening up or something. This is very noticeable with spruce, but also present in cedar
That 45 looks gorgeous.
The nut on the GK is 50mm vs 52mm for C5. Key spec missed here.
I am after the cordoba stage guitar 🎸 I feel that it is very versatile for what it is and good to play flamenco and Spanish music with.
Dang, that CM1 sounds just like what I want. Great guitar.
It really is!
@@AlamoMusic I'm confused between the yamaha C80 and Cordoba C1M. Can you please suggest what would be the better pick?
how does the paco 7 compare to alhambra f7 in terms of make/quality & sound? appreciate the thoughts thanks 👍
soooo...anything but a spruce top guitar is the priceless verdict for me and many thanks for that
Best video ever. Id like even more explaining on their product lines and categories and what exzctly makes a 45 a 45, and why the mr, co, ltd are all 45z
I like your videos I have a Cordoba Fusion C14 with the humility case
Chris really dig your videos, a lot of knowledge !!
I love Gk studio!! I have a GK!🤤❤️
I want buy gk . its good for live playing on stage?
Is from Spain?
No one cares
Cordoba is Incredible in tonal qlty!!
Awesome, very educational.
You say ahhhh quite a bit, that is a habit. Just some feedback to keep the attention of your viewers. Well done on your comments about the different guitars.
Lmao when it’s dry and hard be sure it get it wet, good advice m8
Thanks, really informative. Appreciate it.
I needed this video thank you
Cordoba C1m or Yamaha C40 and why? :) Good review btw!
Great video, thank you. I am sold on the Fushion 12.
Great to hear!
Did you buy it? I’ve had my Fusion 12 since 2014
That last guitar is the 45 limited not the 45CO
I waa gonna say that... i clicked on the video cuz i wanted to see the 45co, i already have an ltd and i was dissappinted lol
I have a 45co its better than the c12 in my opinion- costs less too
c10 sounds good.
Got one, they are pretty nice, 1 step below the high end luthier built guitars. I'm very happy.
C10 cedar 😍
One of the best timbre guitar--Cordoba brand!! Sooo sweet.
Outstanding review
Need to play some more variety of classical pieces to bring out more of the characteristics of the instruments
Currently I have Cordoba C10 and looking to upgrade it to Cordoba C12. Because I don't have chance to test it before buying, I am wondering is the difference big enough to spend additional money and upgrade my C10? Will I feel major difference or just minor one? What is your advice?
Hmmm. The guitar you have right now is already a very good guitar. You can play all types of music and it will sound great. Most laypeople will not notice the difference between the C10 and C12 but that doesn't mean there aren't any. A high quality guitar like the C12 is going to have a LOT of little details that make it more playable and improve the sound. I would recommend you have someone play you a recording of both without telling you which us which. If you think one sounds significantly better than the other then it would be worth it to get that one.
@@AlamoMusic Perfect. Thank you for detailed answer! I got the point
No Problem! Thanks for watching!
Thinking of upgrading my C7 myself. From what I read the C12 is not much better than the C10. Bradford of thisisclassicalguitar has a nice review of the C12.
Check out the Pavan TP30 also. .
@@ralfybaby Yes, thanks for reply. Indeed, I had chance to compare these two guitars. Actually C12 has much lauder sound, but I prefer warm and well-balanced sound of C10. So my conclusion is that it may be good idea to buy C12 if you just going to your first expensive guitar, but no need to spend additional 500-1000 USD for upgrading from C10. After C10 master series (Hauser, for instance) may be good choice, (f you are rich enough, of course :))
Great reviews thank you
i THINK YOU MADE A MISTAKE BY SAYING THAT C10 HAS A LATTICE BRACING.FROM THE RESEARCH I DID IT HAS 7 FAN BRACING.THANK YOU
Hi. Can you tell how many side dot inlays has the Córdoba C5?
Thanks
is the cordoba c1 hard to play because it comes with high string tension?
i plan to get her or the yamaha c40. which is better and easier to play. which is softer
I love my c5
Can someone advise about the fusion 12 and if the thinner neck impacts your ability to play intermediate-ish classical guitar pieces, e.g. cavatina... i.e. are the strings too close together and does the radius hinder you in any way? If so would you recommend the GK studio over the fusion 12 for playing actual classical guitar songs?
Chris. I am just now checking out this video since I am thinking about picking up a nylon. I like the a Fusion especially the way you described it. I will check out your other video on this but is this a solid Euro spruce top and laminate back and sides? I didn’t know if anything has changed on the fusion guitars since you made this video?
Just a small correction: You have to pronounce CÓRdoba, exactly like in English you pronounce FLOrida (I used the uppercase to indicate where the accent should be pronounce). Cheers
I don’t think “have” is the right word here, with all due respect.
Truss rod was invented by Gibson in 1921 FYI
Thank you!
Looks like the 45CO was hella sharpied lol. Wow.
I want the California one!
Are the China-made good enough??? Do they provide professional sound quality and can they be used for Studio recording sessions too?????
Yes the chinese cordoba guitars are good but i recommend C5 C9 C10 And Gk studio Not the c5 cutaway or the c7
I put a fishman 301 pick up on a C5 and its marvelous
@@brucelevine6517 What's wrong with the C7?
@@Kingepticon nothing. It's a great guitar for the $$$
Great stuff. Which is the thinnest bodied model please?
great video
does the c1m have the boomy bass or its just the mic you are useing?
So how much was the C5?
Which one should be better Cordoba C1m or Cort AC100 OP??
C9 or C10 hmm...
So a question.
1.) for the c7 and guitars in that price range are they actually Indian rosewood of do you guys get plywood, press it together then put a Indian rosewood veneer on top? Just curious because I went with Córdoba because I liked the way the back and sides look
The C7 is not as good as the c5 even though it cost more than the c5 im not satisfied with my C7 i wished id bought the c9 or c10 for few more dollars how ever I feel the C5 is well worth $1000 even though its it's just 300$ a the C5 cutawy is not as good so i put a fishman 301 pickup on the regular C5 and its great the fishman 301 has a mic blend option a must
A dam thin veneer ☹
Thx, good overview
No review of the C3?
He mentioned the c3
Which cordoba would you recommend for an adult with small chubby fingers and is in wheelchair and also doesn't know any of the electronic stuff you mentioned some have? I like the built in tuner but not the other stuff
Cordoba Fusion or the new Yamaha NX1?
Well I'm not sure about the Yamaha NX1 guitar, but the Yamaha NX Series is great! The equivalant to the cordoba in that line would probably be the NTX700C! They have a little difference in sound, so I would recommend you listen to both and decide for yourself. However a noticeable difference between the two is in the frets! The Yamaha has 22 playable frets while the Cordoba only has 20(The G and D are not playable on the 21st). If those extra 2 frets are a big deal for you I would recommend the Yamaha.
@@AlamoMusic watch out for the string spacing. Lots of complaints on line about Yamaha NT line. Though they use the “crossover” nut width (1 7/8 inches), apparently they crowd the strings together, leaving a lot of space between the E strings and ends of the fretboard. Very noticeable difference between the string spacing on the Yamaha NT line and, for example, Taylor’s nylon string guitars (such s the Academy 12N and the 214Nylon). I’m looking for a crossover, and now I always ask what is the string spacing at the nut (if I can’t try it out at a store).
11/10
C5 4:54
C10 13:35
16:10
Would you mind naming what you are playing at 5:00 ?
It is "Classical Gas", found it
It's a pathetic attempt at classical gas,,
@@briandunstan3503 I 100% agree with you cause I know how to play it right lol
I tried few very cheap guitars and not very good experience. What you recommend from these little bit more expensive, but anyway for beginning trying to find as cheap as possible but good enough. Valencia or Yamaha better for flamenco? I am now in India so I have limited guitars in a list to buy, can you tell which would be better? When I will come back to Europe there will be more other options, but now in India need a guitar :)
Yamaha few models:
C40 (97$) ruclips.net/video/7GWozUFTdzI/видео.html
C40M (95$). Does M means Matt Finish?
C40II, mark 2 I don't know what is the difference
these are little bit price higher but I can afford.
There are few Valencia, heard they are also good brand, less price,
200 Series Full size (62$) this one I don't know if neck is normal 4/4 size, need to check
3000 Series Full Size (75$)
VC564 4/4 Series 560 (85$) ruclips.net/video/6M9jh4wxnGs/видео.html
are these guitars still having problems with the bridge? I always wanted a cordoba but they had all these bridge bad reviews
Naegleria Fowleri I have a c7 and it’s a spruce top, just make sure you pay attention to the warranty because if the bridge pops off then send it in and they’ll fix it, my c7 has held up to 4 years of practice,traveling, school and other things and all is has is distressing but playability wise it’s still amazing
I have had my Cordoba C7 cedar top for almost three years and have used D'Arte EJ45 Normal Tension and D'Arte EJ46 High Tension strings on it this whole time and my bridge is fine. By the way, I live in Florida so that gives you some idea of the environment this guitar has been in, mostly very humid.
You should try labella 2001 high ir med high tention strings much brighter and cleaner than those pro arte j45
I just discovered I am a spruce kind of guy.
I’ve read the Cordoba reviews, some are Great and some are Terrible. Hmmmm
Trevor Graham Welch Get an Alhambra instead. Its made in Spain.
It depends on the guitar model C5 C9 C10 Gk studio or pro and there master series are all gems
@@shawnkay5462 Big shit i have the Cordoba Sofia it cost $5000 but their new master series made in the USA are just as good for just $3500 i feel like a dope for wasting $1500 because it came for spain
Be nice to hear some actual classical guitar songs instead of just classical gas.
Or even classical gas instead of that pathetic little bit of it ,played wrong,,
20:33 dude wtf are you doing?
Frm his expression he is not satisfgied about something..and I hate it when sales persons are lying... they maybe sold one from the master series..
8:54 11:48
If it's dry and hard, you need to wet it again...
if only i have money😔
Thanks for review.. I won't pay more then $500 for made in China.
No se nota la calidadad de lo bajos, toca como si fuera una salchicha la que toca.
When you looked in the sound hole you realized that last guitar is not a 45CO.....ll
Good player but need to work on his Spanish
TING TONG...!!! it wasn't 45CO but 45 Limited Edition... correct that...
Lol the gk studio are flamenco guitars just say flamenco not classical
made in china?
What a comprehensive sound comparison. NOT. THEY ALL SOUNDED THE SAME. NO PLAYING PAST 3rd fret. This didn’t help at all if I was looking to buy one.
"classical" gas on a "classical" guitar, why even bother playing it
Definitely not the best choice of song to test the guitars, lol, you should've played something else bro. Anyway, thanks for the info.
He sucks at playing. Only thing he’s good at is eating
I ordered one and what I received is garbage not even guitar fake fake and pore kind of wood for the finger board sharp mahogany for the neck the roast screen painted not ebony and mother of Pearl the action so high and there the frets buzz not loud at all the sound quality like c40 from yamaha what a west of time and money I return it at spot to guitar center
I think you getting payment from cordoba to cheat customer or what cordoba sent you is a deferent grade of quality !