Cordoba C5CE Classical Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Canadian cedar top, non-laminated
- Mahogany back and sides
- Soft cutaway, slightly thinner neck
- Fishman pickup and preamp
- Savarez nylon strings
- 3.5 lb
- 3 year warranty
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A handmade style nylon string guitar with a cutaway and Fishman electronics for players who want classical tone on stage. The pickup model is named inconsistently, so confirm its features.
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ASIN: B007SQZJTQModel: C5CECategory: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
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Overview
Coffeehouse gigs, church services and studio sessions suit this Cordoba nylon string cutaway, which plugs straight in through a Fishman system. A cedar top over mahogany produces a warm, clear Spanish voice.
The cutaway and slimmer neck make it friendlier for steel string players crossing over, and the electronics handle stage and recording. Gloss finish, rosette and carved headstock add polish. Its classical neck is still wider than a steel string neck.
Who it's for
Singer songwriters, worship players and steel string guitarists adding nylon to their sound get a gig ready classical. Players who want bright strummed steel tone need a different guitar entirely.
Pros and cons
- Unlaminated cedar top
- Cutaway for upper frets
- Slimmer neck than traditional classical
- Gloss finish and inlaid rosette
- Pickup model named inconsistently
- Case not included
- Scale length unit not given
Performance notes
Cedar gives a quick, warm response that suits fingerstyle, and nylon strings produce a softer attack than steel. The Fishman system captures the string signal for a natural amplified tone.
Specifications
| Brand | Cordoba |
|---|---|
| Model | C5CE |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Scale Length | 25.6 (unit not listed) |
| Item weight | 3.5 lb |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Top Material Type | Canadian cedar, non-laminated |
| Neck Material Type | Cedar |
| Fretboard Material Type | Pau Ferro |
| String Material Type | Nylon, Savarez |
| Back Material Type | Mahogany |
| Finish type | Gloss PU |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 3 year, lifetime upgrade with humicase within 7 days |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Fishman (Presys II per bullets, Isys+ per description) |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cordoba C5-CE a steel string guitar?
No. It is a nylon string classical guitar with a cutaway and electronics.
What pickup does the Cordoba C5-CE use?
A Fishman system. The bullets name the Presys II preamp and the description names the Isys+ 2-band system, so confirm with the seller.
Does the Cordoba C5-CE come with a case?
No case is included.
Is the Cordoba C5-CE good for beginners?
Cordoba presents it as a first nylon string guitar that is also ready for gigging.