The Cordoba Luthier Select Series represents the marriage of peak instrument design and fine craftsmanship. Handcrafted by a team of elite luthiers in small batches, the Luthier Select series guitars bring new life to the designs that shaped the modern nylon string guitar. For over 15 years, Cordoba has been perfecting the art of Nylon string instruments, working in conjunction with teams all around the globe to bring authentic nylon string tone with the playability and longevity that a modern musician demands. As Cordoba has grown in tandem with the quality of their manufacturing, it is with great pride and satisfaction that Cordoba pays homage to the greats in luthiery with the release of the Luthier Select series.

Daniel Friederich was influenced by the legendary French luthier Robert Bouchet and has established himself as one of the most respected and influential luthiers in the world. Based out of France, Daniel Friederich made a name for himself with not only the silky, responsive tone of his instruments with powerful basses which project even in a large hall, but also with the graceful body shape and distinctive carved headstock adorning his guitars. The Luthier Select Friederich model salutes these construction methods, utilising Friederich's seven fan bracing pattern with delicately, hand-carved spruce braces and a solid Canadian cedar top. Featuring elegantly grained solid rosewood back and sides with rosewood binding, the Friederich's understated beauty is made real with an intricate wood rosette and iconic carved headstock. The Friederich is finished using an ultra-thin Polyurethane finish to protect the delicate instrument without impeding the vibration of the soundboard. Complete with an included Deluxe Humidified Archtop wood case, the Luthier Select Friederich offers players a chance to enjoy the exemplary sound and feel of one of history's premier luthiers.

Tuning Machine Ratio     18:1
psid                                    52
Tuning Machines              Vendor & Model Der Jung DJCB2GX-P14I (S2)
Back                                 Purfling Inlay Pattern & Dimensions 1.0 mm Rosewood, 0.5 mm Maple, 0.5 mm Black, 0.5 mm Maple
Neck Construction            Traditional 3 Piece Neck
Neck Joint                         Spanish Heel
Frets to Body                     12
Waist Width                       248mm (9 3/4")
Headplate                          Carved Rosewood
Back Centre Strip             Rosewood
Tuning Machine Buttons  Black
Nut String Spacing           44mm
Back Bracing                    Ladder Bracing
Back Binding                   Rosewood
Soundboard Thickness     1/8" (3mm)
Tail Strip                           Rosewood
pcid                                   1
Top Purfling Pattern & Dimensions 1.0 mm Rosewood, 0.5 mm Maple, 0.5 mm Black, 1.25 mm Maple, 0.5 mm Black, 0.5 mm Maple, 0.5 mm Black
Individual Carton Dimensions 116 x 46 x 19 (cm)
Side Purfling Inlay Pattern & Dimensions 4.5 mm Rosewood, 0.5 mm Maple, 0.5 mm Black, 0.5 mm Maple
Construction                    All Solid Woods
Body Top                         Solid Cedar
Top Bracing Pattern         Friederich Inspired 7 Fan
Soundhole Diameter         84mm (3 1/3")
Rosette Traditional Wood Friederich Design
Top Purfling                      Inlay 6-ply Maple and Black
Top Binding                      Rosewood
Side Purfling Inlay            3-ply Maple and Black
Back and Sides Wood       Solid Rosewood
Back Purfling Inlay 3-Ply Maple and Black
Neck Material                  Mahogany
Scale Length                    650mm (25.6")
Neck Shape                      C Shape
Nut Width                        52mm (2")
Neck Thickness               1st Fret 21.5mm
Neck Thickness               9th Fret 25mm
Fingerboard Material       Ebony
Frets Total                       19
Colour                              Natural
Finish Gloss                     Polyurethane
Bridge Material               Indian Rosewood
Saddle Material               Bone
Nut Material                    Bone
Tuning Machines            Cordoba Master Series Matte Gold with Black Button
Strings                             Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ
Included Case Cordoba Deluxe Humidified Archtop Wood Case - Torres/Esteso
Upper Bout Width          292mm (11 1/2")
Lower Bout Width          371mm (14 5/8")
Body Depth Upper Bout 95mm (3 3/4")
Body Depth Lower Bout 100mm (4")
Body Length                    489mm (19 1/4")
Overall Length                 984mm (38 3/4")
Country of Origin            China