Cordoba C9 CD/MH Classical Guitar
- Cedar top, mahogany back and sides, all unlaminated
- 2.01 inch nut width, classical neck
- No pickup, acoustic only
- 6 nylon strings, right-handed
- Handmade in a small boutique workshop
- 3.5 pounds listed weight
- 3 year warranty
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A concert style nylon string guitar for a classical player stepping up to a handmade, all wood build. There is no pickup and no case listed, so stage use needs a microphone and a separate bag.
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ASIN: B002QGU4MUModel: 99 753 0140Category: Classical & Nylon-String Guitars
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Overview
Practice rooms and small recital halls suit the Cordoba CD/MH, a handmade Spanish style classical guitar with a cedar top and mahogany back and sides. Every tonewood is unlaminated, and nylon strings run over a rosewood fingerboard with no pickup fitted.
Cordoba aims this model at serious classical players ready for a concert level instrument, with cedar and mahogany throughout and a handmade build. The wide classical neck suits fingerstyle technique but can feel broad to a steel string player. No case is listed, so budget for protection.
Who it's for
Students past the beginner stage and serious classical players who perform acoustically get a handmade cedar and mahogany guitar. Players who plug in on stage, or who want a narrow neck, should choose a different model.
Pros and cons
- Cedar top with mahogany back and sides
- Handmade in a small boutique workshop
- Rosewood fingerboard on mahogany neck
- Traditional Spanish style build
- No pickup for amplified gigs
- No case in the listing
- Wide neck may feel broad to steel players
- Scale length unit not stated
Performance notes
An unlaminated cedar top flexes readily under nylon string tension, so it answers a light touch with a warm, quick response. Mahogany back and sides reflect that energy back through the soundhole. With no pickup, volume depends entirely on the body and the player's attack.
Specifications
| Brand | Cordoba |
|---|---|
| Model | 99 753 0140 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 25.6 (unit not stated) |
| Item weight | 3.5 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 46 × 8 × 18 inches |
| String Nut Width | 2 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Cedar |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| Body Material Type | Mahogany |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
| String Material Type | Nylon |
| Color | Natural |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | No Pickup |
| Guitar Bridge System | Wood Bridge |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Model Series | C9 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cordoba C9 CD/MH a steel string acoustic guitar?
No. It is a nylon string classical guitar with a wood bridge and a 2.01 inch nut, made for nylon strings and fingerstyle playing, not steel strings.
Does the Cordoba C9 CD/MH come with a case?
Included components are listed as not included, so assume the guitar ships on its own.
Is the Cordoba C9 top cedar or spruce?
Cordoba offers the C9 with either a Canadian cedar or a European spruce top. This CD/MH version lists a cedar top with mahogany back and sides.
What is the scale length of the Cordoba C9 CD/MH?
The spec sheet gives 25.6 without naming the unit. Confirm the measurement with the seller if it matters for your string choice.