Cordoba Cadete Nylon String Acoustic Guitar
- 3/4 size, 615mm scale
- 48mm nut width
- Canadian cedar top, non-laminated
- Mahogany back and sides, traditional fan bracing
- Savarez Cristal Corum high tension strings
- 36.5 inch total length, 3 lb
- 3 year warranty
Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Cordoba's three quarter size classical gives young or small handed players a real Spanish style guitar with a cedar top. Adults with full size hands may find the short scale cramped.
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ASIN: B007SQZJ64Category: Classical & Nylon-String Guitars
Overview
Cordoba scales its traditional Spanish design down to three quarter size for the Cadete, with a cedar top, mahogany back and sides and fan bracing. A narrower nut and short scale make chords easier for smaller hands.
Young players and travelers get authentic nylon string tone without the reach of a full size classical. Savarez strings come fitted. Its smaller body produces less volume and bass than a full size guitar.
Who it's for
Children moving beyond a toy guitar, travelers and steel string players trying nylon get a comfortable, lightweight classical. Full size players and performers wanting maximum projection should look at a standard body.
Pros and cons
- Unlaminated cedar top
- Comfortable short scale
- Narrower nut for easier chords
- Savarez strings fitted
- Less volume than full size
- Case not included
- Fingerboard wood listed inconsistently
Performance notes
Cedar responds quickly to a light touch, and fan bracing spreads vibration across the top for a warm Spanish voice. The reduced body volume limits bass and overall loudness.
Specifications
| Brand | Cordoba |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Instrument Size | 3/4 |
| Scale Length | 615mm |
| Item weight | 3 lb |
| String Nut Width | 48mm |
| Body dimensions | Upper bout 246mm, lower bout 337mm, depth 86mm |
| Item length | 927.1mm (36.5 inches) |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Canadian cedar, non-laminated |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| String Material Type | Savarez Cristal Corum 500CJ, high tension |
| Color | Natural |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 year, lifetime upgrade with humicase within 7 days |
| Other details | |
| Bracing | Traditional Spanish fan |
| Truss rod | Adjustable |
Frequently asked questions
How do I protect the Cordoba Cadete from humidity changes?
The case is not included.
Who is the Cordoba Cadete sized for?
It is a 3/4 size classical suited to younger players or anyone who finds a standard classical a bit too big.
Does the Cordoba Cadete have a truss rod?
Yes, an adjustable truss rod is built into the neck.
What strings come on the Cordoba Cadete?
Savarez Cristal Corum high tension strings, 500CJ.