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Cordoba C7 Cedar Nylon String Guitar

  • Cedar top, rosewood back and sides
  • 6 nylon strings, right-handed, standard size
  • 650 scale length listed, unit not stated
  • Mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, two-way adjustable truss rod
  • Traditional fan bracing, high gloss PU finish
  • 3-year warranty on the guitar, 1 year on hardware, tuners and cases
  • 3.5 pounds, 38.75 x 14.63 x 18 inches

Updated 20 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.

Our verdict

A well-built step up for a beginner or intermediate classical player who wants a warm cedar voice. Nut width and included accessories are not listed, so check those before ordering.

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ASIN: B07SH1JCXPModel: COD C7Category: Classical & Nylon-String Guitars

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Overview

Not a steel-string acoustic, the Cordoba C7 is a classical guitar strung with nylon and built around a cedar top over rosewood back and sides. Traditional fan bracing under the top shapes resonance, and a two-way adjustable truss rod lets the neck relief be set.

Cedar over rosewood gives a warm, rounded nylon tone suited to classical study and fingerstyle playing. Cordoba lists no nut width and no included case, so the picture of fit and kit is incomplete.

Who it's for

Students learning classical or fingerstyle repertoire get a warm nylon voice and an adjustable neck. Players after a bright, cutting tone should look at the spruce-top version of the same model.

Pros and cons

Pros
  • Cedar top for a warm nylon tone
  • Rosewood back, sides and fretboard
  • Two-way adjustable truss rod
  • Hand-inlaid wooden rosette
Cons
  • Nut width not listed
  • Tuners and hardware covered for a shorter term
  • Darker voice than the spruce-top option

Performance notes

Fan bracing lets the cedar top flex freely, which governs resonance and sustain. Cedar answers a light touch with a warm attack, while the rosewood back reflects the lows back through the soundhole. The two-way truss rod adjusts neck relief so the action can be tuned to the player.

Specifications

BrandCordoba
ModelCOD C7
Dimensions & fit
Instrument SizeStandard
Scale Length650 (unit not listed)
Item weight3.5 pounds
Item dimensions38.8 × 14.6 × 18 inches
Hand OrientationRight
Construction & materials
Top Material TypeCedar Wood
Back Material TypeRosewood
Body Material TypeRosewood
Neck Material TypeMahogany
Fretboard Material TypeRosewood
String Material TypeNylon
Finish typeHigh Gloss PU
Warranty & support
Warranty Description3 years
Other details
BracingTraditional fan bracing
Truss rodTwo-Way Adjustable
Guitar Bridge SystemFixed
Number of Strings6

Frequently asked questions

Is the Cordoba C7 a steel-string guitar?

No. It is a classical guitar with 6 nylon strings and a fixed bridge. Steel strings are not part of its design.

Should I choose the cedar or spruce Cordoba C7?

Cordoba offers the C7 with a cedar top for a warm classic nylon sound or a European spruce top for a brighter tone. This listing is the cedar version.

What does the Cordoba C7 warranty cover?

Cordoba covers the guitar against defects in materials and workmanship for three years. Tuning machines, hardware, plated surfaces, electronics and cases are covered for one year.