Cordoba C9 SP/MH Luthier Series Spruce Top Classical Guitar w/ Gigbag

All photos are of the actual instrument!

What's the deal with refurbished?

This instrument is stamped "used" on the back of the headstock and given a new serial number by the manufacturer-authorized refurbisher. Why? It was deemed to have a cosmetic imperfection or to need a repair. Check the description to see exactly why this instrument is considered refurbished. We scrutinize every instrument and pass along all information from the refurbisher so that you know exactly what you are getting. These are like new with little or zero play wear!

One of the original models in Cordoba’s Luthier series, the Cordoba C9 is built with the choice of a solid Canadian cedar top or solid European spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides. The C9 features a fan bracing pattern, which gives the center of the soundboard more surface area to vibrate and respond to the tension of the strings. A more responsive soundboard makes the guitar louder, and provides better tone. The C9 is the perfect choice for the serious classical guitarist, or for any player looking to upgrade to a concert-level instrument at an affordable price.

This particular guitar has a very light ripple in the clearcoat on the back where the finish settled slightly into a short length of woodgrain as it dried. This is only visible when caught under bright lighting at just the right angle. The guitar has some very light surface scratches on the back of the body and some small finish imperfections on the headstock. We have included close up photos of each imperfection and blemish. Aside from what we have described, this guitar is in mint condition.

How Does It Play?

The solid Canadian Cedar top paired with solid Mahogany back and sides make this the perfect guitar for someone looking for warmth, depth, and articulate overtones. This guitar is a beautiful player and has received a thorough professional setup. The action is set just high enough to ensure excellent resonance and projection, and low enough to be easy to play.

The Cordoba Deluxe gigbag pictured is brand new and included! With backpack-style straps, thick padding and neck support inside, it provides great protection and easy transportability to and from gigs.

Specifications

Item ID: 05275

Top: Solid Canadian Cedar

Back & Sides: Solid mahogany

Binding/Bridge: Indian rosewood binding/Indian rosewood bridge

Purfling/Inlay: 6 ply colored wood top purfling, 3 ply maple and ebony back and side purfling

Rosette: Pearloid "Esteso" weave

Finish: High Gloss PU

Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany neck/Ebony fingerboard/ Traditional (Classical) Style Neck

Truss Rod: Two-way adjustable, 4mm

Scale Length: 650mm (25.6")

Nut Width: 52mm (2.04")

String Spacing at Saddle: 59mm

Fret Marker Inlays: 5, 7, 9

Nut/Saddle: Bone

Number of Frets: 12 to body, 19 total

Bracing/Build: Spanish heel neck joint, Fan Bracing

Body Width & Length: 290mm (11.4") at upper bout, 370mm (14.6") at lower bout/ 490mm (19.29") body length

Overall Length: 39"

Body Depth: 95mm (3.7") at upper bout, 97mm (3.8") at lower bout

Tuning Machines: Cordoba Premium Gold Tuning Machines

Strings: Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ