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Pros:
- Quality tonewoods
- Great Price for what the guitar offers
Cons:
- Action might be a bit too high
- Might think about changing strings for better sound
Cordoba is a go-to for a lot of musicians. Beginners will love Cordoba C7 SP, a traditional nylon-string acoustic guitar, because it does not compromise quality for the price. The rich, warm tone and great construction are just a couple of reasons why this baby is an amazing option not just for beginners on a budget but for more seasoned players who are looking for a decent, well-built model.
Build Quality
This guitar has a very sturdy and durable construction. The top is made from European spruce top, providing beautiful, warm tone and projection, while the back and the sides are made from Indian Rosewood. It is not a secret that the key to a great guitar is the tonewood. Pick up a guitar with subpar quality tonewood, no matter what the manufacturer adds to it, you will not get the same sound and durability as with guitars that are made of fine, great quality material. Cordoba has gone out of its way to produce the sound by the material, that is why they chose solid mahogany for their neck material. Mahogany complements the spruce top, creating sustain that is unmatched in its price range. It is also vital for the neck material to be durable so that the neck does not warp. Warping happens to guitars in any price range. You might get an amazing $1000 guitar with a solid top but if the neck quality is not to standard there will be no point to buying it. And to top the neck off, you get rosewood fingerboard and bridge that give the guitar elegant look while also being functional and easy to use. The Spanish fan bracing on this model is also great due to the fact that it helps the top vibrate better, providing more balanced tone.
Hardware
Cordoba has equipped that C7 SP not only with good quality tonewood but also with very nice hardware. This baby comes with hand-inlaid wooden rosette and gold tuners with pearl buttons for easy tuning even for beginners. The guitar has a gloss finish that enhances the natural beauty of tonewood while also letting it breathe and age well. This model also comes with a gig bag, a handy accessory for anyone who is buying their first guitar and cannot be bothered to research more about gig bags or spend more money on it. Gig bags are a great start for anyone, it is not as protective as a case but for anyone who travels a lot with their guitar, this is a great option.
Cordoba C7 Sound
Tonewood of C7 Sp is what makes this guitar sound amazing. The materials are chosen not only because of their quality but also by the expertise of how certain materials complement each other. And Cordoba has done its job and chose neck, top and back/side material that work together perfectly bringing great sound, warm and balanced tone as well as a great projection to this guitar. This model has great playability and the sound only gets better with time due to good quality material that ages well. Overall, I think this is a package deal that no beginner, trying to get into nylon-string guitars, should miss.
Conclusion
Cordoba, with their C7 Sp guitar, offers players of any level of expertise traditional design with carefully chosen tonewood that complement each other to create warm tone and beautiful sound that will meet and exceed your needs. Even though this is quite an affordable model that would be a great option for beginners, the quality makes it an amazing choice for professional or more experienced guitar players as well. Functionality and sound, as well as durability of this model guarantee that this baby will be your loyal companion for years to come.
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