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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Cordoba 55RCE Spanish cutaway electric guitar. Solid Canadian Cedar top with Indian Rosewood back/sides.Soft cutaway with 4band EQ and onboard tuner, natural lacquer finish.650 mm scale length, 50 mm nut (1.96 inches) Includes Humicase Protégé humidified case.

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Dean Classical Solid-Top Acoustic-Electric Cutaway Left Handed Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)I really liked this instruemnt. The woodwork and binding is equal in quality to units that cost much more. The only adjustment I had to make was the bridge to lower the action a little. The sound quality is very good and the built in tuner is great as well. Great value and the fact that it is left handed makes it worth more to me.

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The Espana Classical Acoustics from Dean are a new tradition in innovative yet refined classical guitar construction. The CSCM Espana Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar from Dean boasts a solid cedar top. It's a new tradition in innovative yet refined classical guitar construction. The CSCM comes in a left-handed version as well.CSCM Lefty~Solid Cedar Top~Mahogany Body~650mm Scale~Rosewood Fingerboard~High Grade Classical Tuners~Mahogany Neck~7 Layer Wood Binding~Inlaid Mosaic Rosette~Dean Preamp w/Tuner

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Cordoba GK Studio Gipsy Kings Signature Model Flamenco Classical Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)Definetly one of the best guitars out there.
I went to the guitar center in my area looking for a new guitar and this was the best in the place, regardless of price. It was superior to to other guitars costing 900, 2000, or even $3150. The first thing i thought when i picked it up was that it was extremely light, but when i started playing it i realized that the light body caused it to have excellent, excellent sound. I also love the color and the finish. The thing i like most about this guitar is the playability. This model is so incredibly easy to play. You only need minimal pressure to play notes, which means that new guitarists wont be stuck with bar chords that sound terrible, and more experienced guitarists who need to play very difficult pieces and move their hands frantically over the fretboard never end up with a foul note.
I can play anything on this guitar. I play Bach and Spanish guitar on it, and the rich basses make it really special. And when i play jazz or bossa nova, The higher notes sound smooth and natural. When all i want to do is strum chords, it resonates better than acoustic guitars do. If you like playing harmonics, this guitar plays the cleanest and nicest ones.
I love how this guitar has an electric pickup so you can plug it into an amp or speakers and play. I never did play with an amp until i got this guitar. All i can say is that this guitar is top notch
If you're shopping on a budget and you're just starting out, maybe you should get something cheaper, but if you're more advanced and your old guitar doesnt deliver the sound you're looking for, then i definitely recommend this model. I don't think i will ever buy another guitar after this one, not for a long time at least. I feel like there are better guitars out there than this one, but there's no way they can be THAT much better, so i think this is an excellent choice.
As far as trusting my review goes, i'm a pretty experienced guitarist. Classical guitar is my specialty, and i have been playing it for about fifteen years. I have played countless models, included handcrafted ones by private makers in Europe, which the GK studio rivals.

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Cordoba GK Studio.Based on the Gipsy Kings Signature Model, the GK Studio features a solid European Spruce top and Cypress back/sides.Spanish flamenco style body depth (slightly thinner than traditional) and comes equipped with a Fishman Aero Blended electronic system. Includes Cordoba gig bag.

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